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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Friday, December 2nd 2022
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Friday, December 2nd, 2022 can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. How Some Governors Pocket LG Funds – Buhari
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja flayed the tendency of some governors to encourage corruption in the local government system, thereby inhibiting development at the grassroots.
2. We Won’t Condone Disrespect To Elders –Datti Tells Aisha Buhari What To Do To Aminu
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party Vice Presidential (LP) candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha Buhari, to release a student of the Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Aminu Mohammed, who was arrested in her name.
3. Obasanjo: I Believe God Is A Nigerian For Us To Get Away With Stupid Things
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo has he has a belief that God is a Nigerian.
4. 2023: ‘Obi Will Save Us’ –Last Video Of Labour Party Women Leader Before Her Death
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a video of the Labour Party’s women leader in Kaduna state, Victoria Chintex before she was murdered has surfaced on social media.
5. ‘Take Your Broom And Sweep Them Away’ –Tinubu Drags PDP At Bayelsa Campaign Rally
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has assured the people of Bayelsa State of his intention to develop the country if voted into power in 2023.
6. Trouble As Labour Party Sacks Campaign DG, Doyin Okupe, 10 Others
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Director-General of the Labour party’s Presidential Campaign Council, Doyin Okupe has been sacked by the Ogun State chapter of Labour Party over non payment of membership dues.
7. IPOB Replies Police: “We Have No Mandate To Kidnap”
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) has said it has nothing to do with kidnapping.
8. The Care People Foundation Announces Carnival, Scholarship Award For Orphans, Others
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Care People Foundation, which controls an orphanage and motherless babies home, is holding a carnival for the physically challenged, orphans, and motherless children.
EKO NEWS
9. Abby Kotun Says “Yes” to Love
Nuptial vows are the overflow of intense positive emotion stemming from two hearts that beat as one.
INTERNATIONAL
10. US Approves $380 Million Missile Sale To Finland
The Biden administration approved a $380 million sale of missiles to Finland, just days after approving a separate $380 million arms sale to the Nordic nation.
11. Biden Calls Putin’s Actions In Ukraine “Sick”
Eko Hot Blog reports that Biden, during a news conference alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, said, “But it appears he’s not going to do that. He’s paying a very heavy price for failing to do it, but he’s inflicting incredible, incredible carnage on the civilian population of Ukraine. Bombing nurseries, hospitals, children’s homes. It’s sick what he’s doing.”
12. War: Putin Could Launch Christmas Offensive On Ukraine — Expert Warns
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a defence expert, Major General Tim Cross, has said Russia could launch an offensive before Christmas to force Ukraine to sit at the negotiating table.
13. Russia Informs US About Transfer Of Detainee Weeks After Deed Had Been Done
Eko Hot Blog reports that a State Department spokesperson said on Thursday, “The U.S. Embassy in Moscow was formally notified by the Russian government of Ms. Griner’s transfer on November 23, more than two weeks after she was moved from a prison in Moscow to IK-2 in Mordovia.”
14. Putin’s Inner Circle Crippled As Russian Economy At Risk Of Collapse After War Spending
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vladimir Putin is facing a crisis of support within his inner circle as the Russian invasion of Ukraine has drained Kremlin funds.
SPORT
15. Drogba Gives Verdict On Lukaku’s Horror Display Against Croatia
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba, launched a staunch defence of Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku after he missed a string of chances that cost his team a place in the last 16 of the World Cup.
16. Roberto Martínez Quits As Belgium Coach After World Cup Exit
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Everton manager, Roberto Martinez has ended his tenure as Belgium head coach following the team’s early exit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
17. Germany Crash Out Of World Cup As Japan Top Group E (See Full Results)
Eko Hot Blog reports that Germany’s elimination comes despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica.
18. Week 21 Pool Results For Sat 26 Nov 2022 – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 21 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.
19. Week 22 Pool Fixtures 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 Friday, December 2nd 2022
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
PUNCH NEWSPAPER
1. G5 comment: CJN must resign, say Northern groups
For his comment on the Peoples Democratic Party G5 group, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, should resign from office, a coalition of 52 northern groups advised on Thursday.
The organisation said the country cannot have a successful democracy without a fair and impartial judiciary.
The 52 Arewa socio-cultural groups made the demand at a briefing in Abuja, days after the CJN expressed happiness that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State aligned himself with the PDP G5 governors led by Nyesom Wike of Rivers State.
2. Lawyer says synergy key to effective leadership
A lawyer and public speaker, Toye Sobande, has said that the key to effective leadership is building a harmonious relationship between leaders and followers.
He said that while more attention is given to the leader, it takes more than one person to achieve group goals in leadership.
Sobande said this on Tuesday in Lagos during the launch of his book titled, ‘Leadership and organisational politics: How to win office politics and thrive in a competitive environment’.
3. I’m still up-and-coming, Wizkid declares
Despite garnering several local and international awards in over 10 years of his career, Afrobeats star, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, still considers himself an up-and-coming artiste.
In an interview with 10 Magazine published on Thursday, the hit maker spoke at length on his blooming music career and bigger steps he planned on taking in future.
The Grammy winner mentioned that he has plans to take his label, Starboy Entertainment, to the levels of Roc Nation, Ovo, Universal, Sony, and RCA.
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
4. Sack Ngige now, ASUU tells Buhari
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called for the immediate sack of the Minister for Labour and Productivity, accusing him of complicating the impasse between Government and ASUU.
Chairman, ASUU, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, MOUAU, Professor Chike Ugwuene, who made the demand during a rally by ASUU members at the university, accused Ngige of “Divide and rule and pro-rata payment of salaries.”
He expressed disappointment over the inability of the Minister to help resolve the lingering face-off between the union and the Federal Government.
Professor Ugwuene said that the Federal Government had no regard for lecturers, hence Government’s refusal to attend to ASUU demands.
5. Atiku has solutions to Nigeria’s power problem – Reno Omokri
Number one bestselling author and former aide to ex president Goodluck Jonathan, Pastor Reno Omokri, has said that the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar has the solution to Nigeria’s power problems.
He said only Atiku has detailed correctly how he intends to solve the problem.
Omokri said this in his 52nd blurb about why he believes Atiku is the best candidate Nigeria needs.
6. Zulum asks police to arrest culprits behind political violence in Borno
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has expressed sadness over reports of violence largely involving some supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, during their recent campaigns.
Zulum, in a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesman Malam Isa Gusau, directed the Borno State’s Commissioner of Police to investigate and ensure all culprits are arrested and prosecuted.
Recall that a video which went viral indicated a clash of political thugs during Borno Central senatorial campaigns in some Council areas with burning of some make shift structures portraying PDP flags in Banki town of Bama Council Area.
Reacting Zulum said, “I have received reports on renewed acts of political violence in the state. I strongly condemn these extremely unnecessary acts of violence and hereby direct the Commissioner of Police and the DSS to immediately investigate and ensure anyone involved is made to face the full wrath of the law.”
THE NATION NEWSPAPER
7. Active telecom subscribers hit 212 million, says NCC
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Prof Umar Danbatta has announced that active telecom subscribers in Nigeria have grown from 400,000 in 2000 to 212.2 million as of today.
According to him, the growth represents a teledensity of 111 percent while basic internet subscriptions grew from zero to 152.7 million within the period.
Danbatta also said broadband subscriptions have grown up to 86 million representing 45.09 percent penetration as of July.
8. 18 passengers abducted in Kogi
All passengers in an 18- seater bus heading to Abuja from the eastern region were kidnapped at Ochadamu area in Ofu local government of Kogi state on Monday.
An eyewitness stated that the incident occurred around 4 pm at the notorious kidnapping spot in Ochadamu area on Anyigba -Itobe road.
The Nation learnt the hoodlums, in their numbers, flagged down the bus at gunpoint on that spot on the highway and evacuated the passengers to the bush.
DAILY POST
9. Serie A: Napoli provide positive injury update on Osimhen
Napoli doctor, Raffaele Canonico, has revealed that Victor Osimhen is back to full fitness following a back injury.
10. World Cup: Drogba gives verdict on Lukaku’s horror display against Croatia
Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba, launched a staunch defence of Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku after he missed a string of chances that cost his team a place in the last 16 of the World Cup.
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