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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, December 6th 2022
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Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. FG Seeks Liberalisation Of Nigerian Airspace Amid Rift With UAE
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika is seeking the liberalization of air space for Nigerian and African airlines.
2. Why MDAs Could Not Explain Some Budgetary Allocations – Finance Minister
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, appeared before the Nigerian Senate on Monday, and clarified a budget padding allegation.
3. 2023: Kwankwaso’s Running Mate Seek Support From Wike, Others Amid PDP Crisis
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) vice presidential candidate, Bishop Isaac Idahosa, has charged the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and his allies to support the party’s presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
4. Atiku Endorsement: “I Didn’t Know You Had Amnesia” – Dogara Tackles Wike
Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has suggested that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State is suffering from amnesia.
5. Osun: My Administration Will Not Abandon Oyetola’s Predecessor’s Projects – Adeleke
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has stated that his administration will not abandon any of the projects embarked on by the previous administration of Adegboyega Oyetola in the state.
6. 2023: ‘I Will Privatise Refineries And Empower Youths With $10bn’ – Atiku
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has disclosed his plans for Nigerian youths on Monday if elected president next year at the polls.
SPECIAL REPORT
7. COP27 Resolution: A Justification Of Tinubu’s Viral Climate Change Comments?
The world is currently in a climate emergency, and Nigeria is not exempted from the devastating effects of this crisis. Recently, Nigeria experienced its worst flooding disaster in more than ten years. The flooding, attributed to climate change, killed more than 600 people and affected more than two million Nigerians. Interestingly, experts have asked people in flood-prone areas to brace up for worse next year.
8. Electoral Violence: The Biggest Challenge To Nigeria’s Democratic System
Since its independence in 1960, Nigeria’s electoral history and democratic development have frequently contained ‘violence’. The time leading up to, during, and following elections always sees an escalation of different forms of this threatening act across the nation.
9. Why Lagos State Has Sustained The Frontline Of Transformations
While no state government has overtly admitted to drawing inspiration and making imitations of Lagos, there are telltale signs of replicated patterns ideated by Lagos. Lagos is the first past the winning post. Sanwo-Olu’s terrain is not called the “Center of Excellence for Fun.”
10. Joe Biden And Kamala Harris Might Bury A Century-Old Menace
The concept of student loans is not alien to the American tertiary education system. An average American undergraduate or postgraduate student either owes a student loan or knows someone who does. A student loan is a financial assistance rendered to a student in post-secondary education to cover tuition and related expenses, including books, supplies, and living costs.
11. Is Cristiano Ronaldo Still Old Trafford Hero Or A Villain?
On Tuesday, 31st August 2021, social media was ablaze with Manchester United’s delightful announcement of the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus on a two-year contract with the option to extend for a year further. Almost every Manchester United fan was delighted to hear the return of the “Old Trafford hero” as most people believed he would help bring back the glory days that Manchester United is known for.
INTERNATIONAL
12. War: Russian Military Airfields Hit By Explosions
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian air defences intercepted Ukrainian drones over two military airfields in Russia, hundreds of kilometres from the border between the two countries, Russia said on Monday.
13. War: Russia Launches Fresh Missile Strikes At Ukraine’s Power Grid
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia unleashed a new wave of airstrikes at Ukraine, aimed at destroying the power grid.
14. Dublin Shooting: Man Dies In Ronanstown Attack
A man has died after a shooting in the Ronanstown area of Dublin.
15. US Supreme Court: Free Speech Or Gay Rights
The US Supreme Court has heard arguments in the case of a graphic designer who refused to create wedding websites for same-sex couples.
16. Schoolgirl Killed In Knife Attack In Germany
A 14-year-old girl has died and another, aged 13, has been seriously injured after they were attacked by a man with a knife while walking to school in southern Germany.
17. Amber Heard Files Appeal Against Johnny Depp
Amber Heard’s lawyers have filed an appeal against the result of her libel case with Johnny Depp
ARTICLE
18. Causes Of Blocked Nose At Night And Foods You Can Eat To Clear It
A blocked nose at night can be a frustrating and uncomfortable experience, preventing you from getting a good night’s sleep
ENTERTAINMENT
19. I’m Disappointed In Wizkid – Rapper, Blaqbonez Spills
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian ace rapper, Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez, has criticized Wizkid over a vicious attack on Nigerian rappers.
SPORT
20. Rio Ferdinand Predicts Club Jude Bellingham Will Join From Dortmund
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has predicted that Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham will join Manchester City when he finally leaves his club in the near future.
21. Confirmed: Man Utd ‘Pull Out’ Of Jude Bellingham Race
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United have pulled out of the race to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund next summer, according to reports in Germany.
22. Nike Ends Sponsorship Deal With Kyrie Irving After Social Media Post
Nike has ended its sponsorship deal with Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving one month after he promoted a documentary which contained anti-Semitic material on social media.
23. World Cup: Rampant Brazil Thrash South Korea To Advance To Quarter-finals
Eko Hot Blog reports that Brazil marked Neymar’s return from injury with a comprehensive 4-1 win over South Korea, setting up a World Cup quarter-final clash against Croatia.
24. Croatia Beat Japan On Penalties To Reach World Cup Quarter-finals
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Croatia beat Japan 3-1 on penalty shootouts to reach the World Cup quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw in their last-16 clash on Monday.
25. Week 22 Pool Result For Sat 3 Dec 2022 – UK 2022/2023 -Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 22 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, December 6th 2022
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
PUNCH NEWSPAPER
1. Why I snub debates – Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said those inviting him for debates are only trying to use him to make money because he’s a marketable individual.
The former governor of Lagos State said this at Chatham House in London on Monday, barely 24 hours after he snubbed a town hall meeting attended by three other candidates in the 2023 presidential race.
Fielding a question from the audience on why he snubbed debates, Tinubu said, “I see myself as a marketable individual. You want to use me to make money and I’m saying no.”
On controversies surrounding his age, school and time in the private sector, he said, “At the time of birth, I was dated March 29, 1952, in the family record. Then, I don’t think I had decided to be President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, not even that I would go into politics.
2. NUC accredits Nursing degree for Ajayi Crowther University
The National Universities Commission has accredited Nursing degree programme for Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, to fully run the programme, the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Timothy Adebayo, announced on Monday.
Adebayo made this announcement at a press conference held in the institution, ahead of the 14th convocation ceremony of ACU for the 2021/2022 academic session.
The vice chancellor, who used the occasion to announce that about 41 undergraduate persons bagged First Class Honours while 628 bagged Second Class Honours (Upper Division), however, expressed optimism that the institution would own its teaching hospital soon.
3. Ekiti: Cultist who raped virgin to die by hanging
An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division has sentenced a 24-year-old man, Segun Iwaetan, to death by hanging for membership of secret cult.
The court also sentenced the defendant to life imprisonment for raping a 20-year-old neighbour and student of Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti while armed with two guns.
The defendant was tried on a seven-count charge bordering on rape, unlawful possession of firearms and membership of secret cult among other offences.
According to the charge sheet, “Segun Iwaetan and Atila Iwaetan (now at large) on January 16, 2021 at Federal Polytechnic Road, Ado Ekiti, did conspire to commit burglary and stealing, break into the shop of Olayemi Oyerinde, received stolen properties such as 50 jean trousers, 15 polo shirts, 30 pairs of leather slippers among others, worth over N1.8million.
“Also on February 5, 2021, the defendant raped a 20-year-old Federal Polytechnic student at Odo Ado Street, Ado Ekiti while unlawfully in possession of two guns, he was on February 10, 2021 found to be a member of the Eiye confraternity secret cult,” it stated.
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
4. Abuja-Kaduna train resumes operations with low subscribers
THE Federal Government, FG, has announced the commencement of the Abuja-Kaduna train services starting today, 5th December, 2022.
This is coming 251 days after when the Federal Government announced suspension of the Abuja-Kaduna train following the Boko Haram terrorists attack on moving passenger train in Kaduna on March 28, 2022.
The insurgents had blown up the rail track and bombed the moving train, killing some and abducting more than 60 passengers. The unprecedented attack attracted international and national outrage.
5. 2023 census: We’ve carried out demarcation in 773 LGAs – NPC Boss
The Chairman, National Population Commission, NPC, Nasir Isa Kwarra on Monday said the commission has carried out demarcation of 773 local government areas in the country.
Kwarra stated this when he led a delegation from the commission to pay a courtesy visit to the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero in Kano.
The NPC boss said despite security challenges in some areas in the country, preparations on the forthcoming census have reached advanced level across the nation as it is left with one local government area for demarcation and work is in progress.
According to him, “As you are aware, the National Population Commission has intensified preparation for the 2023 population and housing census, despite security challenges in some parts of the country, the census preparatory activities have gone far to satisfactory level across the federation.
6. Budget Padding: Senate clears Finance Minister
THE Senate has on Monday cleared the Minister of Finance , Budget and National Planning , Mrs Zainab Ahmed of alleged insertions in budgetary provisions of some Ministries , Departments and Agencies ( MDAs).
The Senate gave the Finance Minister a clean bill of health on alleged series of puddings in the proposed N20.51trillion 2023 budget when she appeared before the Senator Barau Jibrin, APC, Kano North led Senate Committee on Appropriations to make clarifications on the issues
Satisfied by her submission , the Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, Senator Jibrin said that the clarifications presented by the Minister were well understood by all the committee members and thereafter hailed her for ensuring transparency with capturing of such loans or grants in the budget .
THE NATION NEWSPAPER
7. Adeleke visits Osun Assembly, begs for support
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has visited the All Progressives Congress(APC)-controlled House of Assembly on Monday to solicit for their support.
Adeleke visited the lawmakers at the plenary of the House of Assembly to extend the hand of friendship to them.
Addressing the lawmakers, he said since the government is a continuum, his administration will not abandon any of the projects embarked by the previous administration of the State.
8. G5 yet to take stand on 2023 presidency – Makinde
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has said all hope is not lost in the bid to ensure harmony within the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) ahead of the forthcoming general election.
Speaking on who the G5- Governors would support for the Presidential election, Makinde expressed hope that some form of alignment will be reached before the election.
The Governor spoke while fielding questions from reporters shortly after signing the Bill on Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo Law 2022.
Speaking with reporters in a chat, the Governor said his colleagues in the G5, including Nyesome Wike (Rivers), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu) are still in talks with the party leadership, adding that some demands have also been placed before them.
DAILY POST
9. Pension assets gained N164bn in October – PENCOM
The assets under the Contributory Pension Scheme surged by N164bn in October compared to almost N2bn loss recorded in the previous month.
DAILY POST learnt this from the National Pension Commission’s latest monthly report tagged, “Unaudited Report on Pension Funds Industry Portfolio for the Period ended 31 October 2022.”
The report stated that the commission’s assets rose to N14.59 trillion in October from N14.424 trillion and N14.426 trillion as of August 2022.
10. ESN not interested in 2023 elections – IPOB responds to attacks on INEC offices
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has distanced itself and the Eastern Security Network, ESN, from attacks on the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, stressing that it can only ask people to boycott elections.
Emma Powerful, IPOB’s spokesman, accused the Nigerian Police Force of blackmailing its members over the recent attacks on INEC offices.
The Imo State Police Command had linked the attack on INEC office in Orlu West Local Government Area of the state to ESN members.
Mike Abattam, the Command’s spokesperson said ESN members attacked INEC office using Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs.
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