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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, February 28th 2023
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. AU, ECOWAS Caution Against Post-Election Violence, Urge INEC To Upload Results
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been charged by the African Union (AU) and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Observation Missions to quickly upload election results on its portal.
2. Buhari Sends Message To Winners Of Senate, House of Reps Elections
EKO HOT BLOG reports that as the collation of Saturday’s presidential election continues underway, President Muhammadu Buhari has advised the winners of Senate and House of Representatives elections in the Daura zone to respect voters to avoid being kicked out of office
3. ‘Buhari Will Never Interfere With Electoral Process’ – Bashir Ahmed Slams Obasanjo
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Assistant on Digital Communications, Bashir Ahmad has fired a shot at former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, over his comment on the ongoing collation of the 2023 presidential election.
4. APC Accuses Obasanjo Of Calling For Coup Over Claims Of Voter Fraud
Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential campaign council (PCC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, says former President Olusegun Obasanjo “subtly” called for a coup against Nigeria’s democracy over his rejection of the ongoing collation of presidential election results.
5. 2023Elections: APC To Appeal Atiku’s Victory In Osun
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress in Osun State has announced that it will challenge the outcome of Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections in court.
6. 2023Elections: Atiku Defeats Tinubu, Others In Sokoto
Eko Hot Blog reports that the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Saturday’s presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, has defeated his opponents to win the Sokoto State elections with a total of 288,679 votes.
7. 2023 Election: Obi Defeats Tinubu, Atiku, Wins Cross River
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has defeated the candidates of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu and Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar in Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections in Cross River State.
8. Obi Floors Tinubu, Atiku In Nasarawa
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, scored the highest votes in Saturday’s presidential election in Nasarawa State.
9. Labour Party Supporters Storm INEC Office In Ebonyi Over Alleged Rigging
EKO HOT BLOG reports that over 100 supporters of the Labour Party, LP, especially in Abakaliki/Izzi and Ohaukwu/Ebonyi federal constituencies on Monday protested the alleged rigging, mutilation of election results and connivance of INEC officials with politicians to award figures to the candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
10. 2023Elections: Labour Party Wins Kaduna Rep Seat
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Labour Party’s candidate for the House of Representatives for Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, Ekene Abubukar, has been declared winner.
11. Ishaku Joins Ortom, Others On List Of Governors Losing Senatorial Bids
Eko Hot Blog reports that Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, has lost his bid to represent Taraba South Senatorial District in the National Assembly.
SPECIAL REPORT
12. Tinubu Vs. Atiku. Vs. Peter Obi: Issues The Next President Must Prioritise
When the sun rises on Saturday, February 25, 2023, the people of Nigeria will be caught on a journey to choose their next leader, like travellers on a perilous expedition through treacherous terrain. This election will shape the fate of the country, at least for the next four years. The air is electric, crackling with anticipation and uncertainty like a gathering storm.
13. Are We Set To Experience A Paradigm Shift? A Closer Look At Peter Obi’s 2023 Presidential Bid
One name that is profound in conversations around the coming election is Peter Obi. Obi, a man whose name has become synonymous with success and prudent spending, has captured the hearts and minds of young Nigerians across the country. There is no denying the incredible achievements of this former governor of Anambra State.
14. Democratic Freedom Under Threat: Victimisation Of Nigerians For Exercising Their Right To Political Choice
Freedom of thought and conscience is a fundamental right that every developed nation recognizes and protects through its constitution. It is this right that guarantees citizens the freedom to vote and be elected into public office.
15. New Naira Policy: President Buhari And Consistent Draconian Policies
The memories of Major-General Muhammadu Buhari’s leadership remain etched in the minds of only a few, despite his tenure as Nigeria’s Military Head of State from 1983 to 1985 being witnessed by many. His regime was marked by authoritarian policies that were so pervasive they gave rise to the term ‘Buharism.’
16. 2023 Elections: What Is Really Behind The Political Smokescreen Of Nigeria?
As the Nigerian presidential election approaches, we all eagerly await the outcome, wondering who will emerge victorious and surpass their opponents through either cunning or sheer luck.
EKO NEWS
17. Lagos First Lady Commissions Maternal, Child Care Centre At Orile Agege General Hospital
Eko Hot Blog reports that the First Lady of Lagos State Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has commissioned a Maternal and Child Care Centre (MCCC) at the Orile Agege General Hospital.
18. Abiru, Eshinlokun-Sanni Win Lagos Senate Seats As Voters Await Lagos West Result
Eko Hot Blog reports that Adetokunbo Abiru and Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni have been elected to represent Lagos East and Lagos Central Senatorial Districts respectively.
19. Adebule Wins Lagos West Senate Seat By A Landslide
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos West senatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Idiat Adebule, has won the contest in the district.
20. Tinubu Campaign Asks SSS, Police To Restrain Melaye, Momodu, Enenche For ‘Inciting’ Violence
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the State Security Services (SSS) and the Nigeria Police Force to immediately restrain the spokespersons of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) PCC, Dino Melaye and Dele Momodu for allegedly inciting violence.
INTERNATIONAL
ARTICLE
21. 5 Simple Ways to Alleviate Body Pain in Old Age without Drugs
As we age, our bodies become more sensitive to pain, which can make it tempting to rely on prescription medication for relief. However, there are natural ways to alleviate body pain without drugs.
ENTERTAINMENT
22. Despite All The Jingles – Mr. Macaroni Reacts To Lagos State Presidential Results
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the outcome of the Nigerian presidential election in Lagos State, which saw the Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi, defeat his All Progressives Congress (APC) counterpart, Bola Tinubu, has sparked widespread reactions.
23. Adele Believed To Be Secretly Engaged To Rich Paul
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Grammy award-winning singer Adele is reportedly engaged to her longtime partner, sports agent Rich Paul. According to online gossip site Deux Moi, the couple is said to be planning a summer wedding, two years after making their relationship public.
SPORT
24. Mo Salah Won’t Leave Liverpool Over Champions League Failure – Agent Vows
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Liverpool’s Egyptian forward, Mohamed Salah, has been the subject of intense speculation regarding his future at the club.
25. Julian Alvarez Vies For A Move From Manchester City Over Haaland Situation
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester City’s Julian Alvarez has reportedly expressed a desire to leave the club less than a year after his arrival, citing a lack of playing time due to the presence of prolific striker Erling Haaland.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, February 28th 2023
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
PUNCH NEWSPAPER
1. Danger is building up in Nigeria, Obasanjo raises alarm
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised the alarm that danger is lurking around the country over the alleged compromise of the ongoing election process.
Obasanjo appealed to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), to prevail on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, to stop the process and rectify the allegations raised against it from many quarters.
The presidential and National Assembly elections were held on Saturday and the collation of results was being done at the National Collation Centre in Abuja.
2. #NigeriaDecides2023: AU, ECOWAS urge INEC to ensure quick upload of results
The African Union and Economic Community of West African States Observation Missions have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to quickly upload election results on its portal.
This was as they said that the quick uploading will ensure credible conclusions of the electoral process.
The leader of the AU delegation, former President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, and the former President of Sierra Leone and leader of the ECOWAS delegation, Ernest Koroma, briefed on the preliminary report of the elections on Monday.
3. #NigeriaElections2023: Thugs invade Plateau INEC collation centre, disrupt results announcement
Suspected thugs on Monday evening invaded the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, venue of the collation centre for presidential and National Assembly elections in the Northern Senatorial district of the state.
It was gathered that the thugs chased away the INEC officials before they could conclude their assignment.
An official of the Jos North LGA who witnessed the disruption at the collation centre confirmed the development to a radio station, Jay FM, in Jos.
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
4. APC lifts suspension on National Vice Chairman North-East
The All Progressives Congress (APC), has lifted the suspension placed on Mr Salihu Mustapha, its National Vice Chairman, North-East.
Mr Abdulkadir Abdullahi, the APC Rumde Ward Chairman in Adamawa stated this at a news conference on Monday in Yola.
“We have lifted the early suspension slammed on Comrade Mustapha Salihu, North-East National Vice Chairman of the party.
5. Kebbi South: PDP floors incumbent Sen Bala Ibn Na’Allah
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Kebbi South, Alhaji Garba Maidoki, has defeated incumbent Sen. Bala Ibn Na’Allah of All Progressives Congress (APC) for Kebbi South Senatorial District.
Declaring the winner at Zuru, the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer, Prof. Ahmed Balarabe, said the PDP candidate scored 75,232 to defeat his closest rival, Na’Allah who got 70,785 votes.
He said: “By the power vested on me as the Returning Officer of this election, I declare Garba Musa Maidoki as the winner of the Senatorial election for Kebbi South Senatorial District haven scored the highest number of votes and certified the requirement of the law.”
6. Shun violence, remain peaceful, Jandor tells Lagos residents
The Lagos PDP governorship candidate, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), says there should be no reason for violence in any part of the state following the outcome of Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections.
Adediran made the call in a statement by Mr Gbenga Ogunleye, the Head, Media and Communications, JANDOR4GOVERNOR Campaign Organisation, on Monday in Lagos.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the collated results on Monday in the state favoured the Labour Party as against the ruling All Progressives Congress.
THE NATION NEWSPAPER
DAILY POST
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