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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Friday, March 3rd 2023
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Friday, March 3rd, 2023 can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. INEC Announces Schedule For Supplementary Elections
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday said it would conduct supplementary elections in senatorial and federal constituencies where returns were not made after the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly elections.
2. Tinubu Fires Back At Peter Obi Over Claim Of Winning 2023 Presidential Election
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the president-elect, Bola Tinubu has reacted to the statement made by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi.
3. ‘Presidential Poll Marred By Unprecedented Fraud’ — Atiku To Challenge Tinubu’s Victory
Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has rejected the election that produced Bola Tinubu as the president-elect.
4. APC Suspends Chairman In Niger For Supporting, ‘Voting’ Atiku
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Niger State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Haliru Zakari Jikantoro, has been suspended for supporting the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar in last Saturday’s presidential election.
5. Ibadan Police Arrest 11 Suspects With Human Parts
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Command in Oyo State says it has arrested 11 suspects in possession of nine dry human skulls, one fresh human head, intestines and other vital body parts.
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. Lagos Guber: Christian Community Backs Sanwo-Olu For Second Term
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Christians have publicly backed the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for a second term, saying he has done well in the last four years.
12. ‘Lagos About To Experience Biggest Period Of Growth’ — Sanwo-Olu Reels Out Achievements
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reeled out his achievements in the last four years as the state’s chief executive.
13. Post-mortem Report Reveals Cause Of Whitney Adeniran’s Death
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Office of the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN, has received the post-mortem report on the death of Whitney Adeniran, a student of Chrisland Schools, Opebi, Lagos.
INTERNATIONAL
14. US: Winter Storm Surges In California
Eko Hot Blog reports that millions of California residents are under a freeze warning, with a state of emergency declared in over a dozen counties to deal with a string of brutal winter storms.
15. Japan: Controversies Rise Over PM’s LGBTQ Comments
Eko Hot Blog reports that Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been criticised for saying the country’s ban on same-sex marriage is not discriminatory.
16. Everything You Need To Know About Alex Murdaugh Murder Trial
Eko Hot Blog reports that a jury in South Carolina has found a former lawyer guilty of murdering his wife and son after a high-profile trial that gripped America.
17. US: Two Arrested On Suspicion Of Illegal Exportation Of Aviation Technology To Russia
Eko Hot Blog reports that two men in the US state of Kansas have been arrested on suspicion of illegally sending aviation technology to Russia.
18. Greece: Death Toll Rises From Train Crash
Eko Hot Blog reports that The death toll from Tuesday’s train crash in Greece has increased to 57.
19. US: Judge Under Review For Handcuffing 13-Year-Old In Court
Eko Hot Blog reports that a California judge is facing a misconduct complaint after a 13-year-old was handcuffed and questioned in his courtroom.
20. Everything You Need To Know About Ongoing The Idaho Murder Trial
Eko Hot Blog reports that face masks, a knife and a gun were among several items found by police at the family home of the Idaho murder suspect, new court documents show.
ARTICLE
21. 5 Signs And Symptoms Of Bacterial Infections In The Body
bacteria can enter the body through wounds, airways, or any other opening and infect tissue if they come into contact with it.
ENTERTAINMENT
22. Six Songs That Better Tells The Mood Of Nigerians At The Moment
EKO HOT BLOG has reported quite a lot of goings around the 2023 Nigerian elections and the aftermath, however, the reports do not tell how the moods of Nigerians are at the moment, so we figured how better to report on that by outlining a few songs that tell a better story.
23. How I Got To Where I Am At The Moment – Tonto Dikeh Unveils
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nollywood actress and politician Tonto Dikeh has revealed that her pathway to greatness involves sacrificing herself to make others rise.
SPORT
24. The Thought Is Vividly In My Mind – Victor Osimhen
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has stated his interest in playing in the English Premier League (EPL) in the future.
25. Chelsea Is On Our Watchlist – Premier League Chief Executive
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Premier League CEO Richard Masters has suggested that Chelsea will have to sell players in the upcoming transfer window to balance their books after spending £600m on new signings this season
26. Week 35 Pool Fixtures For Sat 4 Mar 2023 – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 35 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Friday, March 3rd 2023
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
PUNCH NEWSPAPER
1. Over 1m Nigerians receive N5,000 cash monthly – FG
The Federal Government declared on Thursday that 1,940,004 vulnerable Nigerians were currently receiving N5,000 cash gifts every month.
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajia Sadiya Farouq, said this at a One-Day Stakeholders’ Retreat On National Social Investment (Establishment) Bill organised by the Senate Committee on Social Duties.
Farouq was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Nasir Gwarzo.
2. Natasha asks INEC to review election results
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party has asked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu to review the outcome of the just concluded senatorial election in Kogi Central.
Akpoti-Uduaghan in the letter dated March 1, 2023, is demanding a review of the declaration and return of candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Abubakar Ohore, as winner of the February 25 senatorial election.
Akpoti-Uduaghan in the letter written by her lawyer, Johnson Usman, argued that, “The candidate of APC was wrongly returned with 52,132 votes and declared the winner of the election in the senatorial district while our client was wrongly credited with 51,763 votes”.
3. I’m not aware of Tinubu’s reconciliatory moves – Atiku
The Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday, revealed that he was not aware of any reconciliatory moves by the president-elect, Bola Tinubu.
The PUNCH had earlier reported that the All Progressives Congress set up a reconciliation committee to meet with Atiku, Peter Obi of the Labour Party and other aggrieved candidates of political parties who contested last Saturday’s presidential election.
The committee, according to Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, is to resolve their displeasure and ensure all parties involved work together with the president-elect, Bola Tinubu, for the growth of Nigeria.
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
4. NASS Polls: INEC to conduct supplementary elections where returns were not made
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has said it will conduct supplementary elections in senatorial and federal constituencies where returns were not made after last Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly polls.
INEC National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education, Festus Okoye disclosed this in statement issued Thursday in Abuja.
“The Commission is aware that in some Senatorial Districts and Federal Constituencies, Declarations and Returns were not made. The Commission is compiling the list of the affected constituencies. A date for supplementary elections will be fixed after the Governorship and State Assembly elections”, he stated.
5. ‘Don’t curse my children over their father’s candidate”, Fani-Kayode’s Ex-Wife tells Nigerians
Precious Chikwendu, ex-wife of former Aviation minister and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Femi Fani-Kayode, has appealed to Nigerians to stop cursing her and her children over their father’s choice of presidential candidate.
Femi Fani-Kayode is currently a member of Bola Tinubu’s presidential campaign council, and known to be vocal on issues pertaining to the ruling party.
In recent time, supporters of opposition parties have taken their grudges held against him out on his ex-wife and children.
6. Shun politicians, face your life, Adeyanju advises Nigerian youths
Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju has advised Nigerians especially youths to abandon politicians and focus on their lives following the outcome of the elections held on Saturday.
The rights activist urged Nigerians to forge ahead in life’s activities, warning that this year will soon be history in the twinkling of an eye.
Adeyanju made this known via Twitter on Thursday, in reaction to how Nigerians are engaging debates of the victory of Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, who was declared winner and President-elect of the presidential polls on Wednesday.
THE NATION NEWSPAPER
7. Tinubu a worthy president-elect, Tompolo’s Gbaramatu kinsmen
The Gbaramatu Traditional Council in Warri, Delta State has expressed joy over the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as president-elect.
Gbaramatu is an important Ijaw Kingdom in the Niger Delta and homestead of prominent activists, including Chief Government Ekpemupolo (alias Tompolo) and Delta Deputy Governor, Barr Kingsley Otuaro. among others.
The council, which honoured Tinubu as Iyalawei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, while congratulating the President-elect, attributed his resounding victory at the polls to decades of good works and well-planned strategy.
8. Anxiety as Supreme Court gives verdict on cash swap
There is a sense of uneasiness among Nigerians as they anxiously await the judgment of the Supreme Court in the cases filed by some States to challenge the propriety of the naira swap policy of the Federal Government.
When parties were last in court on February 22, a nine-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice John Okoro, scheduled judgment for March 3 after entertaining final arguments.
The plaintiffs in the cases are Kaduna, Kogi, Zamfara, Katsina, Lagos, Cross River, Ogun, Ekiti, Ondo, Sokoto, Rivers, Kano, Niger, Jigawa, Nasarawa, Plateau and Abia states.
Upon an application by Bayelsa and Edo states, the court, on February 15 joined the two states as co-defendants with the origin sole defendant, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF).
DAILY POST
9. His performance will exceed expectations – SWAGA reacts to Tinubu’s victory
The South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) has congratulated the president-elect, Bola Tinubu on his victory at the last Saturday’s presidential election.
The group, in a statement issued on Thursday by its National Chairman, Senator Dayo Adeyeye, expressed optimism that Bola Tinubu’s administration would perform beyond expectation of Nigerians.
SWAGA also assured Nigerians that the President-elect would promote national “unity, arrest insecurity, accelerate economic prosperity and give renewed hope to Nigerians especially our teeming youth population.”
According to the group, Tinubu’s victory could be likened to the final destination of a political journey which according to them began over four decades ago, “though laced with struggles and thorns unknown to many Nigerians.
10. Tinubu’s victory: Atiku, Obi told to work with APC
Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, has tasked the opposition parties, the PDP and Labour Party, to join hands with the ruling party to take Nigeria to a greater height.
Adamu stated this on Thursday in Abuja, when he spoke with newsmen in Abuja, saying that Tinubu clearly won the February 25 presidential election fair and square.
DAILY POST reports that Tinubu was announced the winner of the February 25 presidential election on Wednesday morning.
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