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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Friday, March 10th 2023
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Friday, March 10th, 2023 can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. ‘June 12, 1993 Saga Won’t Repeat Itself’ – Presidency Rules Out Annulment Of Feburary 25 Election
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency yesterday ruled out annulment of the presidential and National Assembly elections of February 25 allegedly characterised by irregularities, saying it won’t allow June 12, 1993, saga to repeat itself.
2. INEC To Appeal Court Ruling On Use Of Temporary Voter Cards In Upcoming Elections
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed it’s intention to appeal a court judgement granting the request of two plaintiffs to use their temporary voter cards.
3. Atiku Advised To Step Down From Political Arena
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar has been urged to vacate the political scene for the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi and New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
4. PDP, ADC Bigwigs Defect To APC In Ogun
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairmen, Secretaries and executive council members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the Ijebu East, Ijebu North and Ogun Waterside local governments on Thursday dumped Ladi Adebutu and declared support for Governor Dapo Abiodun.
5. 1,332 Terrorists, Families Surrender To Troops
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Defence Headquarters has announced that a total of 1,332 terrorists and their family members surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai across North East in the last two weeks.
SPECIAL REPORT
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.’
10. 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
11. Survivors Of Lagos Train Crash Accuse BRT Driver Of ‘Disregarding Warnings’
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some of the survivors of the train accident that occurred at the PWD area of Lagos State said the BRT driver ignored their warnings to wait but he refused.
12. Lagos Guber: ‘Rhodes-Vivour Will Fail Like Peter Obi’ – APC Mocks Afenifere Over Endorsement
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the endorsement of the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour by the Afenifere leader in the state, Supo Shonibare as of no effect.
13. ‘Wicked & Mischievous’ — Lagos Govt Debunks Claims Train Accident Victims Were Abandoned
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Health has rejected claims that victims of a train accident were left unattended to.
14. LASTMA Warns Motorists Against One-Way Driving As ‘Danfo’ Driver Kills Car Owner
Eko Hot Blog reports that an unidentified private car owner was killed on Thursday by the driver of a commercial bus, better known as ‘danfo’, while driving against traffic (one-way) around the Meiran area of Lagos State.
INTERNATIONAL
15. Berlin: Women Free To Go Topless In Public Swimming Pools
Eko Hot Blog reports that Women will soon be allowed to swim topless in Berlin’s public pools, after a ruling by the city’s authorities.
16. UK: WhatsApp Refuses To Weaken Security, Opts For Ban
Eko Hot Blog reports that WhatsApp says it would rather be blocked in the UK than undermine its encrypted-messaging system, if required to do so under the Online Safety Bill.
ARTICLE
17. 5 Foods You Should Consume To Reduce Your Blood Sugar
Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is essential for overall health and well-being. High blood sugar levels can lead to various health issues like diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and more.
ENTERTAINMENT
18. The Social Media Marvels Over Iyabo Ojo’s Choice Of Gubernatorial Candidate
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has caused a stir among Nigerians on social media after expressing her support for the Labour Party gubernatorial candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, ahead of the Lagos State gubernatorial election.
19. Mercy Johnson Throws Weight Behind Sanwo-Olu
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie has thrown her weight behind the incumbent Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, ahead of the March 18 governorship election in the state.
SPORT
20. Thomas Muller Gets Into Lionel Messi’s Head Following UCL Win
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller believes that Cristiano Ronaldo has been more dangerous to his former team than Lionel Messi.
21. Sergio Ramos Takes Responsibility For PSG’s Elimination
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Paris Saint-Germain defender, Sergio Ramos, has taken responsibility for the team’s elimination from the UEFA Champions League. The Spanish defender admitted that PSG lacked the quality needed to compete at the top level of European football.
Top Newspaper Headlines Friday, March 10th 2023
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
PUNCH NEWSPAPER
1. Nigerian doctors practising abroad regretting action, says MDCN
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has advised newly inducted foreign-trained doctors to consider practising their medical profession in the country, instead of travelling abroad in search of greener pastures.
The MDCN said many of the doctors who had migrated to other countries are currently regretting their action, given the discrimination they face in the workplace.
The Registrar of the council, Dr Tajudeen Sanusi, said this on Thursday during the induction of 477 foreign-trained medical and dental graduates, comprising 469 medicine graduates and eight dentistry graduates.
2. Nine-year-old survives Lagos train crash, mother in critical condition
A nine-year-old boy, identified simply as David, was among the survivors of the train accident that occurred on Thursday at the PWD area of Lagos State.
David was sighted with a bruise on his face while lying in one of the beds placed under the tents provided for the victims on the premises of the surgical emergency of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital.
A victim of the crash who had a minor injury and craved anonymity said the primary school pupil was sitting beside his mother in the bus when the incident happened.
3. IS claims Afghanistan attack that killed Taliban gov
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Thursday for a suicide attack that killed the Taliban governor of Afghanistan’s Balkh province.
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
4. APC’s National Chairman declares support for Sule’s re-election
National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, on Thursday in Keffi (Nasarawa State) declared support for the re-election of governor Abdullahi Sule.
Speaking at a grand rally in support of the Nasarawa State governor, Adamu urged the electorate to turn out en-masse and vote the sitting governor given his giant strides in the last four years.
He said electing the governor for a second term of office would afford him the opportunity to complete the works he started in his first tenure.
5. Lagos train/bus accident: Buhari sympathises with victims
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sympathy over the accident involving a train and Lagos State BRT staff bus Thursday in the Shogunle area of Ikeja.
In reaction to the incident, President Buhari said:
“The accident at the level crossing involving the train and the BRT staff bus is distressing and extremely sad. I pray for the souls of the deceased and quick recovery of the many who were injured.”
The President in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, commended the Lagos State authorities and Federal Government agencies for promptly getting involved in relief work.
6. Ogun East PDP, ADC stalwarts decamp to APC
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Local Government chairmen, secretaries and executive council members in Ijebu East, Ijebu North and Ogun Waterside local governments on Thursday dumped Ladi Adebutu and declared support for Governor Dapo Abiodun.
The decampees were led to the Itoro Hall in Ijebu-Ode by Kehinde Bello, a former House of Representatives aspirant on the platform of the PDP from Ijebu North / Ogun Waterside and Ijebu East Federal Constituency.
Also, at the event were members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ijebu North, Ijebu- North East, and Ogun Waterside local government areas.
THE NATION NEWSPAPER
7. BRT driver ignored our warnings, Lagos train victims allege
ome of the victims of the train accident between Shogunle and Ikeja have blamed the bus driver for the incident.
According to them, the driver ignored their caution when they told him not to cross the rail line.
The victims, who suffered various degrees of injuries, spoke at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja where they were receiving treatment.
Kazeem Abiola, who had a cast around his neck, told The Nation that he sat near the entry door.
8. Train accident: Lagos Speaker Obasa suspends political walk
The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, has suspended a political walk in honour of those who lost their lives in a train accident that happened in Ikeja on Thursday morning.
Obasa announced the suspension of the walk in a statement issued in Lagos on Thursday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a passenger train collided with a Lagos State Government staff bus on its way from Ikotun enroute Alausa, the state secretariat, at the PWD area of the state.
The speaker described the train accident as a sad occurrence and sympathised with families of the victims.
DAILY POST
9. State polls: APC backs INEC postponement, insists Tinubu’s election credible
The All Progressives Congress (APC) said it respects the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the governorship and state house of assembly elections.
The national exercise was Wednesday night moved from Saturday 11th March to Saturday 18th March 2023.
The shift followed the ruling by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on the reconfiguration of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) used for the presidential election.
10. Ogun East PDP, ADC stalwarts decamp to APC
The Chairmen, Secretaries and executive council members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the Ijebu East, Ijebu North and Ogun Waterside local governments on Thursday dumped Ladi Adebutu and declared support for Governor Dapo Abiodun.
The decampees were led to the Itoro Hall in Ijebu-Ode by Hon. Kehinde Bello, a former House of Representatives aspirant on the platform of the PDP from Ijebu North / Ogun Waterside and Ijebu East.
Also, at the event were members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ijebu North, Ijebu- North East, and Ogun Waterside LGAs.
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