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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Thursday, February 2nd 2023
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. Hoodlums Attack Gov. Makinde’s Convoy In Oyo
EKO HOT BLOG reports that hoodlums on Tuesday attacked the convoy of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, at Igangan in the Ibarapa Local Government Area of the state.
2. “Your Campaign Is Working With APC” – Wike Withdraws Approval Of Stadium For Atiku’s Rally
Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike’s administration has withdrawn the approval of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium for the PDP presidential campaign rally.
3. Tension In Adeleke’s Camp As INEC REC Uncovered Evidence Of BVAS Crime During Osun Elections
EKO HOT BLOG reports that following the decision of the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal that sacked Ademola Adeleke as governor of the state, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stated that politicians colluded with its personnel to commit over-voting on July 16th, 2022 polls.
4. Fani Kayode, Ex-Wife, Precious Celebrate Son On 7th Birthday
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode and his ex-wife, Precious Chikwendu have celebrated the seventh birthday of Aragon, the first son they had together.
5. N3 Million Debt: Cleric Nabbed By Court For Posting Fake Obituary Of Himself
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian cleric, Paul Oyewole, has been charged with fraud and breach of peace in an Ondo State Magistrate court.
SPECIAL REPORT
6. 2023 Elections: ‘Disunity,’ The Biggest Obstacle To Igbo Presidency
With the ticking clock counting down to the February 2023 election, a storm brews over the question of whether the Igbo will finally claim the presidency or if they must endure another long wait until 2031. Meanwhile, the political arena echoes the thunderous clashes and heated debates of the country’s diverse ethnic groups, all clamouring to be the chosen one to occupy the highest office.
7. Visualising The Prospects Of Nigeria’s Education Sphere In A Tinubu Administration
The sad truth is, Nigeria’s educational standards have been in a downward spiral for too long. A chronic lack of political drive has left the sector lagging behind. The education sector has suffered due to a chronic deficiency of political determination from those in power to spark transformative change. The primary and secondary education system is a woeful tale of outdated lessons and crumbling classrooms, while tertiary institutions are plagued by an endless cycle of strikes.
8. ANALYSIS: Buhari’s Legacy Under Fire Amid Growing Dissatisfaction
The 2023 Nigerian Presidential Election is shaping up to be a scintillating brawl, with a horde of aspirants and political entities vying for the crown. Early signs suggest that this election could go down in history as one of the most tempestuous and closely scrutinized in the country, due to the grand prize, the daunting political and economic hurdles, and the heightened involvement of the citizens and civic organizations.
EKO NEWS
9. Another Container Fall In Oshodi Shows Lagos Govt’s Struggle To Enforce Its Laws
Eko Hot Blog reports that a MACK containerised truck carrying 40fts container on Wednesday fell beside a TATA bus in the ever-busy Oshodi area of Lagos State.
10. BVAS: INEC Selects Six Lagos LGAs For Mock Accreditation As Elections Loom
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is ready to conduct a mock accreditation exercise in six local government areas of Lagos state on Saturday.
11. Relief For Eleko-Epe Expressway Users As Sanwo-Olu Commissions Upgraded Six-Lane Road
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, formally opened the reconstructed and upgraded Eleko-Epe Expressway to vehicular traffic.
EPE NEWS
12. Three-Day Breakthrough Prayer At The Mountain Of Miracle Inspires Hope, Faith
Eko Hot Blog reports that on December 24th, 2022, the sacred Mountain of Miracle in Ilara-Epe was emblazoned with spiritual undertakings of 3-day prayer. As the clock struck noon, the air echoed with melodious praises and worship, setting the tone for the divine experience ahead.
INTERNATIONAL
13. Putin Humiliated As Tank Commander ‘Accidentally Kill 5 Of His Own Men’
EKO HOT BLOG reports that five Russian soldiers have accidentally been killed by one of their commanders, and the Ukrainian defence ministry has shared the footage of the shocking incident.
14. War: ‘Russia Planning 24 February Offensive’ — Ukraine Defence Minister
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine’s defence minister has said Russia is preparing a major new offensive and warned that it could begin as soon as 24 February.
ARTICLE
15. 5 Common Health Advantages of Regular Garden Egg Consumption
Garden eggs are a type of vegetable that is incredibly rich in vitamins, fibre, potassium, and other necessary components for the development of a healthy body.
ENTERTAINMENT
16. Selfmade Women Conference 2023 Teams Mo Abudu With Linda Ikeji
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mo Abudu, CEO of Ebonylife Media, is set to deliver the keynote address at the 2023 Selfmade Woman Conference, taking place on Saturday, February 4th at the Balmoral Hall of the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos.
SPORT
17. Don’t Blame Us, Blame Technology – Chelsea On Hakim Ziyech Failed Transfer
EKO HOT BLOG reports on the drama surrounding the failed transfer of Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech to Paris Saint-Germain that took a comical turn as the London club blamed a “technology glitch” for the mix-up.
18. Thiago Silva Reacts To Jorginho Transfer To Arsenal
EKO HOT BLOG reports on Chelsea Football Club been hit with the loss of midfielder Jorginho, who recently completed a £12 million move to Premier League leaders Arsenal.
19. 17 Minutes For Joao Cancelo Is Enough For Damage
EKO HOT BLOG reports on Manchester City right-back, Joao Cancelo who is on loan at Bayern Munich as he made a memorable impact in his Bayern Munich debut, registering a stunning assist just 17 minutes into the game.
20. Erik Ten Hag Under Fire Over Comments On Christian Eriksen
EKO HOT BLOG reported that Former Liverpool star, Danny Murphy, has hit out at Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag for ‘whining and winging’ about midfielder Christian Eriksen’s injury.
21. Chelsea’s New Signing Expensive, Not As Good As Casemiro – Danny Murphy
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Liverpool star, Danny Murphy, has criticized Chelsea for overspending for midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
22. Week 30 Pool Result For Sat 28 Jan 2023 – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 30 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Wednesday, February 1st 2023
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
PUNCH NEWSPAPER
1. EFCC restates commitment to tackling electoral fraud
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawaz on Wednesday reiterated the anti-graft agency’s resolve to ensure free, fair and credible elections in Nigeria, by tackling all forms of electoral fraud.
The EFCC boss stated this in Abuja while speaking at an interfaith peace summit organized by the Nigerian Television Authority’s Abrahamic Mission in collaboration with the Al-habibiyah organisation, with the theme ‘Prosecuting Peaceful Election; Role of Faith Communities’.
The EFCC boss who spoke through his representative, an assistant commander and assistant director, Media and Publicity Unit of the agency, Dele Oyewale, noted that the commission was determined to ensure the integrity of the electoral process by tackling all forms of electoral fraud including vote buying, vote selling, monetisation and other things that might affect the integrity of the electoral process.
He said, “As an anti-corruption agency, the EFCC is equipped to ensure that every necessary process, rule and regulation of the elections are complied with. For us to ensure peace, we must ensure that there is no manipulation, there is nothing that will trigger any form of violence. To this end, any form of electoral irregularity, malpractice, compromise of the electoral process would be tackled.
2. ICPC arrests Twitter user selling new naira notes
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, on Wednesday, arrested an Abuja-based Twitter user, Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, with the handle @SimisolaGold and Twitter name Simisola of Lala, for offering new naira notes for sale on social media, The PUNCH reports.
Our correspondent gathered that, although Omoseyin was yet to mention other members of the syndicate, she was cooperating with investigation.
The arrest was as a result of intelligence received which led the ICPC officials to seek out and promptly arrest the suspect.
The spokesperson for the anti-graft agency, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua, revealed in a statement obtained by our correspondent on Wednesday night.
3. Kwankwaso didn’t meet, discuss with Atiku — NNPP PCC
The New Nigeria Peoples Party says its presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has neither met nor discussed with his Peoples Democratic Party counterpart, Atiku Abubakar, or his representatives, on any working relationship towards 2023 presidential election.
The spokesperson, Kwankwaso/NNPP Presidential Campaign Council, Ladipo Johnson, disclosed this in a statement he issued on Wednesday in Abuja.
Johnson said that it was apparent that Kwankwaso was finishing the race stronger than other presidential candidates, especially Atiku.
He said this was clear as Abubakar seemed to be “gasping for air as his platform crumbles and is seeking a solid branch to hold on!”
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
4. Fuel scarcity: ACF backs removal of subsidy
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has said that the best way for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)to make fuel readily available to Nigerians is for the subsidy to be completely removed.
Secretary-General of the ACF, Murtala Aliyu said in an interview said, frowning at the idea of borrowing money to pay for subsidies, saying the government has been shying away from the issue of subsidy and that was where the problem resides.
“For as long as we continue to import fuel, we have to subsidize it and doing so, will certainly make government resources continue to be limited.”
5. ‘Unknown gunmen’ destroy 729 ballot boxes, 243 voting cubicles, 256 bags in Anambra
Barely three weeks to the general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC said it’s in Idemili South Local Government Area Anambra state was on Tuesday morning attacked and set ablaze by unknown gunmen.
Among the items lost to the inferno are 729 ballot boxes, 243 voting cubicles, 256 election bags, 11 megaphones, one electric power generator and large quantities of indelible ink and liquid gum.
An INEC National Commissioner, Festus Okoye in a statement said the Resident Electoral Commissioner REC for Anambra State, Dr Queen Elizabeth Agwu, had reported the incident.
According to him, the building was substantially damaged, as all furniture and other items were destroyed, including non-sensitive materials recently delivered in readiness for the 2023 General Election.
6. We won’t extend UTME registration deadline, JAMB warns
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it would not extend deadline for the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration.
According to NAN, Ishaq Oloyede, JAMB registrar, gave the warning after monitoring the registration exercise in Kano state on Wednesday.
Registration for this year’s UTME started on January 14 and is scheduled to end on February 14.
The exam is billed to commence on April 29 and end on May 12.
Speaking on the registration exercise, Oloyede said JAMB’s target for the year is to register 1.8 million candidates.
THE NATION NEWSPAPER
DAILY POST
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