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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Friday, December 23rd 2022

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Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Friday, December 23rd, 2022 can be accessed below.

Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:

POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS

1. CBN Provides Fresh Update On Cash Withdrawal Limits

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said the new cash withdrawal limits was a continuation of the cashless policy launched in 2012.

2. Why Osinbajo Visited Tinubu – Akande Reveals

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Laolu Akande, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s Spokesman, has disclosed the reason for the meeting between his principal and the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, Bola Tinubu.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.”

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Lagos Extends Free Health Insurance Coverage To 230,000 Vulnerable Residents

Eko Hot Blog reports that no fewer than 230,000 indigent and vulnerable residents of Lagos State are currently benefitting from free health insurance coverage sponsored by the State Government through the Eko Social Health Alliance (EkoSHA).

9. LASEMA Releases Details Of Accident Involving Container In Lagos

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed the death of a driver in a multiple accident at Cele Bus Stop, Lagos, on Thursday.

10. “Do Not Compromise Your Future Dreams With Social Vices” – Eredo LCDA Chairman Charges Youths

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon Ismail Monsuru Akinloye and his wife, Mrs. Oyinloluwa Ismail, have called on youths to shun social vices so that they can actualise their dreams.

11. Notorious Argentine Torturer Jailed

A court in Argentina has sentenced a former policeman who worked at one of the most notorious torture centres during the country’s military rule to 15 years in prison.

12. Key Findings In The January 6 Committee’s Final Report

The January 6 committee investigating the attack on the US Capitol has released its final report.

13. US Accuses North Korea Of Selling Arms To Russia’s Wagner Group

The United States has accused North Korea of supplying battlefield missiles and rockets to the Russian mercenary group Wagner for use in Ukraine.

14. ‘We Weren’t Ready For War’ — Russian Defence Chief Admits

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian defence chief, Sergei Shoigu has admitted that Moscow wasn’t ready for war with Ukraine.

15. Molnupiravir Covid Antiviral Treatment Hastens Recovery

An antiviral drug tested by more than 25,000 vaccinated Covid patients has been found to reduce recovery time from the disease.

16. War: Another Putin Puppet Assassinated In Ukraine

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Russian-installed head of a Ukrainian village in the occupied territory has been assassinated after hidden explosives blew up his car while he was sitting in it.

17. Emergency Politics: When History is Altered!

In his book, ‘Emergency Politics: Paradox, Law, Democracy’, Bonnie Honig urges democracies to “resist emergency’s pull to focus on life’s necessities (food, security, and bare essentials).” According to him, “these tend to privatize and isolate citizens rather than bring us together on behalf of hopeful futures.”

18. 7 Common Habits That Can Shorten Your Lifespan

In order to live a long life, it is crucial that you maintain a healthy lifestyle. There are several things you might be doing that could shorten your lifespan.

19. Confirmed: Chelsea Complete First January Signing

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea have completed their first January transfer after €12million signing of 20-year-old striker David Datro Fofana from Molde.

20. Revealed: Why Bruno Will Miss Man Utd’s Carabao Cup Quarter-final

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United ace, Bruno Fernandes will miss United’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Charlton Athletic in the new year.

21. Paris Olympics 2024: Men To Compete In Artistic Swimming For First Time

Male athletes will be allowed to compete in Olympic Artistic Swimming events for the first time at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the aquatic sports’ global governing body FINA said on Thursday.

22. Super Bowl Winner Ronnie Hillman Dies Aged 31

Ronnie Hillman, a Super Bowl-winning running back for the Denver Broncos, passed away aged 31 on Wednesday, according to a post from his family on his Instagram page.

23. Week 24 Pool Result For Sat 17 Dec 2022 – UK 2022/2023 -Pool Agent

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 24 pool result are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.

24. Week 25 Pool Fixtures For Sat 24 Dec 2022 – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 25 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.

Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Friday, December 23rd 2022

Newspaper Headlines

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria

PUNCH NEWSPAPER

1. Okupe’s N13m fine not justice — Sowore

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has said that the N13 million fine paid by Doyin Okupe, a former Special Adviser to ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan, in exchange for a two and a half year jail term is not justice.

Sowore said this during an interview on News Central’s Politics HQ, monitored by our correspondent on Thursday night.

The AAC presidential candidate said the N13 million fine vis a vis the N720 million Okupe was convicted for, did not substantiate the money laundered.

In a previous interview clip shown of Okupe and Sowore on Al Jazeera in 2013 where Okupe represented former president Jonathan, Sowore had accused him of corruption and money laundering, adding that Okupe was one of the people who “sold away Nigeria doing deals with military leaders.”

2. Property worth N130m destroyed in Abia tanker fire

A tanker bearing 33,000 liters of Premium Motor Spirit aka fuel caught fire at Chab filling station opposite Star Paper Mill, Umuatako, Aba, in Abia State on Thursday, destroying property worth over N130 million.

A worker with Chab, who pleaded anonymity, said the fire outbreak began at about 12 noon and lasted till about 2 pm, before it was quenched by the Abia State Fire Service firemen from both Aba and Umuahia stations.

Chief Fire Officer of the Abia State Fire Service, Arua Nnanna, described the incident as avoidable.

He said that the service had warned fuel station owners to always discharge their products when the intensity of the sun’s heat was not high.

3. Rice importation: ‘Nigeria lost N1.5tn annually before 2015’

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has lauded the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) over his rice revolution scheme which saved the country’s annual rice importation which stood at N1.5 trillion before 2015.

He made the disclosure at the All Progressives Congress Kebbi South zonal rally held in Yauri, Yauri Local Government Area of the state.

The minister said, “Before President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration in 2015, Nigeria was spending N1.5 trillion to import rice from Thailand and other countries annually, but the rice revolution introduced by the president put an end to that.

“Today, I am happy to inform you that Nigeria no longer import rice, instead, we export over 800 tonnes of rice annually. Of course, this is a great achievement.”

VANGUARD NEWSPAPER

4. Police arrest suspect, recover 2 stolen vehicles, master key

The Police Command in Ekiti has arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the theft of a Toyota Corolla car at GRA Area in Ado-Ekiti.

In a statement issued on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti, the command’s spokesman, DSP Sunday Abutu, said that the suspect was arrested with the stolen vehicle at Yamoye, Kogi.

Abutu said that the police command received a distress call on Dec. 18 at 8.00 a.m. that the vehicle had been stolen where it was parked.

“Upon the receipt of the report, the Anti-Vehicle Theft Section (AVTS) of the State CID, Ekiti State Police Command, swung into action and traced the vehicle to Yamoye in Kogi state where the suspect was arrested with the stolen vehicle,” he said.

5. Buhari restates commitment to police, army welfare

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday restated his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of officers and men of the Nigerian Police Force, saying it is necessary for effective policing by the force.

President Buhari stated this in Abuja, as he received the 2021 audited report and 2023 budget proposal of the Police Service Commission (PSC).

According to him, “this administration has made the welfare of police officers and men a priority and police reforms a sacred duty.

“I particularly note that accommodation for police officers and men is very critical and this administration has made the welfare of police officers and men, and indeed, the armed forces a top priority.”

6. EFCC, ICPC competent to investigate state govt accounts – Falana

Nigeria’s human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC are competent to investigate the account of state governments.

This is contrary to the opinions of another SAN, Olisa Agbakoba.

Falana made this known in a piece made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday.

He stated, “My respected colleague and comrade in the human rights community, Olisa Agbakoba SAN has questioned the legal competence of the anti-graft agencies to investigate the finances of state governments. He feels so convinced about his position that he has announced his intention to approach the federal high court to secure a perpetual injunction restraining the EFCC from probing the accounts of state governments.

THE NATION NEWSPAPER

7. FIRS to be renamed Nigeria Revenue Service

The Federal Government is set to rename the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

It will be called the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS).

The name change will depend on whether the proposed amendment to the Finance Act now before the National Assembly sails through.

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, said the chief executive would be referred to as “Commissioner-General” as against the title of “Chairman”.

8. Criminals won’t stop 2023 elections, says Fed Govt

Despite the increasing spate of attacks on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) facilities, the Federal Government on Thursday vowed that criminal elements will not stop the 2023 general elections.

The government promised to ensure free and fair elections.

Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi, declared that no matter the level of attacks on INEC facilities and other criminal activities, elections will be conducted in all parts of the country.

Dingyadi made the declaration at the 15th Edition of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Administration scorecard series (2015-2023).

DAILY POST

9. CBN: Emefiele relying on voodoo economics, sack him – Buhari told

President Muhammadu Buhari has been asked to immediately sack the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, for relying on voodoo economics.

Lately, Emefiele has been linked to fraud, diversion of government funds, and perpetuating unwholesome practices in Forex management in the country.

However, a pro-democracy group, Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders in Nigeria, CACLN, said Emefiele must be removed from office.

CACLN made the call when they stormed the Presidential Villa to protest against Emefiele’s continuity as CBN governor.

10. Twitter to roll out feature for impression count – Elon Musk

Twitter CEO, Elon Musk has said the social media giant will roll out feature to allow users to see impressions their tweets make.

Musk disclosed this in a post via his Twitter handle on Thursday.

He said that over 90 per cent of Twitter users read but don’t tweet.

He wrote, “Twitter is rolling out View Count, so you can see how many times a tweet has been seen! This is normal for video.

“Shows how much more alive Twitter is than it may seem, as over 90% of Twitter users read, but don’t tweet, reply or like, as those are public actions.”

Twitter CEO, Elon Musk has said the social media giant will roll out feature to allow users to see impressions their tweets make.

Musk disclosed this in a post via his Twitter handle on Thursday.

He said that over 90 per cent of Twitter users read but don’t tweet.

He wrote, “Twitter is rolling out View Count, so you can see how many times a tweet has been seen! This is normal for video.

“Shows how much more alive Twitter is than it may seem, as over 90% of Twitter users read, but don’t tweet, reply or like, as those are public actions.”

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