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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Friday, March 17th 2023
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Friday, March 17th, 2023 can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. Nigeria Emerges As Leading African Route For Cocaine Smuggling
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed that the majority of routes used by illicit drug traffickers to smuggle cocaine in Africa are in Nigeria.
2. IPOB Disputes ’10th Deadliest’ Terrorist Group Ranking
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra have dismissed the IEP Global Terrorism Index Report of 2022 as a conspiracy by the Federal Government and some other foreign agencies to blackmail and demonise the group.
3. 4 Reported Dead As Shi’ites, Gov El-Rufai’s Convoy Clash
EKO HOT BLOG reports that four persons have reportedly died following a clash between security operatives attached to the convoy of Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State and Shi’ite members in Bakin Ruwa Area of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Thursday.
4. Alleged Kidnapping: Wheels Of Justice Turn Slowly As Evans Stands Fresh Trial
Eko Hot Blog reports that ‘billionaire’ kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, has been re-arraigned over alleged kidnapping and attempted murder before a Lagos State High Court sitting in the Tafawa Balewa Square area.
5. EFCC Arraigns Professor For Alleged N1.4bn Fraud
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Professor Uche Chigozie Edwin for an alleged fraud of N1.4bn at the Federal High Court in Lagos.
SPECIAL REPORT
7. INSIGHT: What Does Tinubu’s Loss In Lagos Portend For Sanwo-Olu’s Reelection Bid?
On Saturday February 25th, 2023, Lagosians, alongside their fellow countrymen and women, flocked to the polls in the hopes of appointing their next president. Bola Tinubu, the perceived invincible don of Lagos politics and candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), was widely anticipated to triumph in the Centre of Excellence
8. A Call For Civic Engagement In Troubled Times; Do Not Boycott The Gubernatorial Election
In due course, a thorough analysis of the February 25 presidential poll in Nigeria will be conducted and recorded for historical reference. But for now, those who botched the election and restricted the people’s ability to openly choose their leader already bear the stigma of infamy.
9. The ‘Obidient’ Fear In The Southeast Ahead Of Elections
The upcoming gubernatorial elections in the Southeastern states of Nigeria have ignited a tumultuous atmosphere of anxiety and apprehension, particularly for incumbent governors aspiring to secure another term in office or maneuvering their chosen heirs into positions of power.
10. The Contest For Kwara: Can AbdulRazaq Secure Another Term As Governor?
In the imminent gubernatorial race, the odds seem to be in favour of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State. As an incumbent, he has a clear upper hand over his rivals from opposing political parties. Additionally, the All Progressives Congress (APC) party’s remarkable performance during the February 25, 2023, presidential and National Assembly elections, where they claimed all three senatorial seats and six House of Representatives positions, provides an extra advantage to AbdulRazaq’s pursuit for re-election.
11. Makinde Awaiting The Consequences Of His Political Decisions; What Will They Be?
Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, a former engineer and expert on fluid and gas metering, became the Executive Governor of Oyo State. Since taking office, he has focused on improving infrastructure, ensuring prompt payment of workers’ salaries and pensions, constructing major roads, and providing capacity-building opportunities for the youth.
EKO NEWS
12. Lagos Muslim Pilgrims Board Urges Immigration Service To Ensure Speedy E-passport Issuance
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has assured the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSMPW) of seamless processing and issuance of the enhanced passport (E-passport) for the State’s intending pilgrims participating in the 2023 Hajj and Umrah (lesser hajj) exercises in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
13. Fresh Trouble Brews In Labour Party Ahead Of Lagos Guber Election Over ‘Authentic Candidate’
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Fresh trouble appears to be brewing within the Labour Party (LP) ahead of Saturday’s governorship election over who is the authentic governorship candidate of the party.
14. Guber Poll: Stay At Home If You Won’t Vote APC — MC Oluomo Warns Igbos In Lagos
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Parks Management Committee Chairman, Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, has warned Igbos in the state ahead of this Saturday’s governorship election.
INTERNATIONAL
15. US: Treasury Secretary Yellen Address Fears Concerning Financial System
Eko Hot Blog reports that In the wake of regulators’ decision to shut down two imperiled lenders to stem bank runs, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday sought to reassure members of Congress that the U.S. financial system remains strong.
16. Thailand: Authorities Expand Search For Missing Radioactive Cylinder
Eko Hot Blog reports that Authorities in Thailand expanded their search Wednesday for a metal cylinder with radioactive contents that has gone missing from a power plant, warning the public that it poses a danger to health.
ARTICLE
17. The Imperative Of Federal Ministry Of Diaspora Affairs In Tinubu Administration
It’s indeed a sad observation that what passes as development as we know it happened despite Nigeria’s brimming human capital endowment that has always been coveted by developed countries around the world.
18. 5 Natural Ways To Develop Your Brain Capacity
The human brain is an incredibly complex and powerful organ that controls all of our bodily functions and enables us to think, feel, and create. Despite its remarkable abilities, many of us fail to use our brain’s full capacity, leaving us feeling mentally exhausted and unable to perform at our best.
ENTERTAINMENT
19. Burna Boy Set To Perform At Champions League Final
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has been announced as one of the performers at the upcoming UEFA Champions League final in Istanbul, Turkey. The news was revealed by the official UEFA Twitter account on Thursday.
20. Ini Edo Unveils Child’s Photo On 2-Years-Old Birthday
EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Thursday, veteran Nollywood actress Ini Edo celebrated her daughter Light’s second birthday by sharing a photo of her on social media.
SPORT
21. Jose Peseiro Releases 23-Man Squad For AFCON Qualifier
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, has announced a 23-man squad for the team’s upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier double-header against Guinea-Bissau.
22. Victor Osimhen On The Player He Recognizes As His Idol
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Napoli and Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has named former Chelsea striker, Didier Drogba, as the player he wants to emulate. The Nigerian football star has described Drogba as his football idol whom he loved watching play while he was growing up as a kid.
23. Week 36 Pool Results For Sat 11 Mar 2023 – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 36 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.
24. Week 37 Pool Fixtures For Sat 18 Mar 2023 – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 37 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.
Top Newspaper Headlines Friday, March 17th 2023
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
PUNCH NEWSPAPER
1. Evans re-arraigned for kidnapping, attempted murder
Convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, has been re-arraigned over the alleged kidnapping and attempted murder before a Lagos State High Court sitting in the Tafawa Balewa Square area.
Evans’ re-arraignment on Thursday follows the transfer of the case file from Justice Adedayo Akintoye, who is the initial trial judge.
Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Ikeja Special Offences Court in September 2022 sentenced Evans and his co-defendant, Victor Aduba, to 21 years imprisonment for kidnapping one Sylvanus Hafia.
2. Youths protest as vigilante shoots man dead in Anambra
A member of the vigilante operatives has allegedly shot a yet-to-be-identified man dead in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
It was gathered that the deceased’s wife just delivered a baby and while he was preparing to go and visit his wife and the newborn in the hospital, a bullet hit him after a suspect pursued by the security agents ran into his compound.
An eyewitness said the vigilante operatives were on the trail of a fleeing cultist, popularly known as “China,” who was also said to be a notorious criminal.
3. Umahi, Anyim can’t dim PDP’s chances, says gov candidate
The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ebonyi State, Dr Ifeanyi Odii, has said the new, but ‘fake’ romance between Governor David Umahi and a former Senate President, Sen Anyim Pius Anyim, cannot stop his party from emerging victorious at the poll.
Anyim, had on Wednesday, at his Ishiagu country home, in the Ivo Local Government Area of the state while playing host to Umahi, declared his support for the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Hon. Francis Nwifuru.
Anyim, who is a chieftain of the PDP, said equity must be allowed to hold sway in the state.
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
4. AbdulRazaq reelection bid receives boost as YPP Guber candidate Gobir steps down for him
Following the victory of all the National Assembly/Presidential candidates of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara state in the last election,Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq reelection bid on Saturday has received further boost as the Gubernatorial candidate of Young Progressives Party Alh Waziri Yakubu Gobir and his supporters on Thursday stepped down to support him.
Similarly, Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ilorin East/Ilorin South federal constituency and one of the strong supporters of Sarakis political dynasty, who came second in the last election Hon Wahab Issa has also joined Governor AbdulRazaq in APC.
Other leading defectors included Hon Gbenga Oyekunle,Federal house of Representatives,ADC candidate for Offa/Oyun/Ifelodun who lost in the last election,a member of PDP, and former commissioner for Sports Kale Ayo; another member of PDP and former Commissioner Hajia Aisha Ahman Patigi; PDP’s Haruna Likpata; former council chairman and senior legislative aide to Saraki, Wasiu Bamidele; among several others.
5. We‘re committed to due process, staff welfare — NSITF
The Management of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has dismissed the allegation of award of frivolous projects .
This came as the fund said it is committed to staff welfare,better living and working conditions of its employees.
According to the fund all contracts it awarded were properly evaluated, awarded and executed in line with due process, passing through advisements and necessary approvals from the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) .
6. Poll result transmission: Lagos APC, SDP seek leave to appeal judgment
The All Progressives Congress, APC, and Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Lagos State have applied for leave to appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, should electronically transmit the results of Saturday’s governorship and House of Assembly elections.
Justice P. O. Lifu had given the order mandating INEC to electronically or digitally transmit results, following the suit brought before the court by Labour Party, LP, and its governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.
According to a statement by Lagos APC, Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, on Thursday, though, SDP being an interested Party, had approached the court to void the March 8,2023 judgment, the court refused, thereby warranting the application for the leave to appeal.
THE NATION NEWSPAPER
7. Traditional rulers endorse Makinde for second term
Traditional rulers across Oyo State have declared support for Governor Seyi Makinde’s re-election on Saturday.
Makinde, who is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is expectedly a top contender in the election. He will slug it out with Sen. Teslim Folarin of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chief Bayo Adelabu of Accord, among others.
The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao on Thursday, said traditional rulers in the five broad zones of the State have already expressed their support for the incumbent, stressing that he was only affirming their position as the deputy chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs.
8. NASS supplementary election hold in 15 States
About 41 National Assembly seats covering eight Senatorial districts and 33 Federal constituencies will be conducted with the Governorship and Assembly elections this weekend.
While the Senatorial election did not hold in one Senatorial district (Enugu East) as a result of the death of the candidate of the Labour party, it also did not hold in one federal constituency in Edo state (Esan Central/Esan West/Igueben) because of the omission of the logo of one of the parties.
The National Assembly elections in Sokoto State have been suspended with the supplementary polls involving the three Senatorial districts and 11 federal constituencies.
The rescheduled elections in Sokoto and 14 other States will hold on Saturday.
The States where Senatorial elections will hold are Enugu (Enugu East); Kebbi (Kebbi North); Plateau (Plateau Central); Yobe (Yobe South); Zamfara( Zamfara Central) and Sokoto (Sokoto East, North and South).
DAILY POST
9. Osun govt assures residents of peaceful assembly election
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has revealed that security chiefs in the state have concluded arrangements to secure the lives and properties of residents as the state prepares for the State House of Assembly election.
Governor Adeleke also warned hoodlums and political thugs to stay away from the state.
In a statement he issued through Olawale Rasheed, his spokesperson after the meeting on Thursday, Adeleke also called on Osun residents to troop out enmasse on Saturday to cast their votes during the state House of Assembly election.
10. Group congratulates Tinubu, says new Nigeria possible
Group, Rescue Movement for New Nigeria has sent a congratulatory message to President-elect, Bola Tinubu.
DAILY POST reports that Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, was declared winner of the February 25 presidential election.
The group, which spoke through a statement signed by its Director General, Mr Martins Ugwu, urged Nigerians to keep hope alive, adding that New Nigeria is possible.
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