Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Friday, November 25th 2022

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

POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS

1. Nigeria’s GDP Growth Slows Amid ‘Challenging Economic Conditions’

Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.25% (year-on-year) in real terms in the third quarter of 2022.

2. PHOTOS: Buhari Commissions 3.8km Boulevard Named After Him In Niger Republic

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated a boulevard named after him in Nigeria Republic.

3. Buhari Seeks Enhanced Coordination To Combat ‘Multiplicity Of Threats’ In West Africa

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has called for greater cooperation among neighbouring countries with Nigeria to better combat escalating volatilities and multiplicity of threats across West Africa and the Sahel.

4. Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Snub Town Hall Meeting, Fail To Send Representatives

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar and the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, were on Thursday absent from a Town Hall meeting.

5. Why I Left PDP For APC And Ended In NNPP – Kwankwaso

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Thursday revealed why he dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress and eventually the NNPP.

6. Northern Group Promises 10million Votes For Tinubu

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a group from the northern region of Nigeria, Arewa Media Influencers has promised to deliver 10 million votes for the Presidential Candidate of APC in the 2023 general election, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

7. Tragedy As Police Allegedly Shoot Prince To Death In Osun, Four Injured

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Prince identified as Lukman Olatunji was shot to death by policemen following an unrest within the Ikirun community area of Osun State.

8. See How Sanwo-Olu Revived Hope Of 100 Street Children In Lagos

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Sanwo-Olu approved provision of working tools and equipment for the 100 street children trained in various vocations.

9. LASTMA Recovers Gun Inside Vehicle That Drove Against Traffic

EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) recovered a gun inside an unregistered vehicle in Lagos.

10. Lagos State Govt Diverts Traffic For APC Rally, See Affected Places

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has announced diversion of traffic for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

11. Eko Hot Blog Gets Award At Installation Of Osifeko Olaniyi As Rotary Club Of Epe Metropolitan President

Eko Hot Blog reports that the media organisation received the award for its distinguished public image and positive impact on the people of Epe at the investiture ceremony of Mr Osifeko Mark Olaniyi as the President of the Rotary Club of Epe Metropolitan.

12. Students In Epe Reawaken Queen Moremi In Thrilling Stage Performance

Eko Hot Blog reports that the students of the prestigious Lagos State University of Education (formerly Michael Otedola College of Primary Education), Noforija, Epe, brought back to life the legendary heroism of Yoruba’s courageous, brave and beautiful folk heroine, Queen Moremi Ajasoro.

13. Biden Promises To Fight Against Access To Assault Weapons

President Joe Biden said Thursday that he would work with Congress to “try to get rid of assault weapons” after a recent spate of shootings in the US, including at a LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia.

14. US: Columnist Sues Trump For Battery And Defamation

Ex-magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll sued former President Donald Trump for battery and defamation under a new New York law that allows adults alleging sexual assault to bring claims years after the attack.

15. US To Send Ukraine Another Military Aid Package

The US will send Ukraine another $400 million in military aid from US stocks as Russia’s war on the country reached its ninth month.

16. Pakistan To Appoint Former Spy Chief As New Head Of Army

Pakistan, on Thursday, named former spy chief Lt. Gen. Syed Asim Munir as chief of the South Asian country’s army, ending weeks of speculation over an appointment that comes amid intense debate around the military’s influence on public life.

17. Russia’s Parliament Approves Bill To Ban ‘LGBT Propaganda’

Russia’s lower house of parliament passed in the third reading amendments to a law on so-called “LGBT propaganda” on Thursday, expanding liability to all ages.

18. Ford Recalls SUVs Due To Fuel Leaks And Fire Risk

Ford Motor Co. is recalling over 634,000 SUVs worldwide because a cracked fuel injector can spill fuel or leak vapors onto a hot engine and cause fires.

19. UK University Workers Commence Strike Over Working Conditions

Eko Hot Blog reports that university workers in the United Kingdom (UK) under the aegis of University and College Union (UCU) commenced a strike on Thursday over “attacks on pay, working conditions and pensions.”

20. War: Tech Giant Aims to Cut Ties With Russia

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the parent firm of Russia’s most prominent technology company, Yandex, wants to cut ties with the country to shield its new businesses from the fallout of the war in Ukraine, a potential setback to President Vladimir V. Putin’s efforts to develop homegrown substitutes for high-tech Western goods and services that have been choked off by sanctions.

21. Putin Facing ‘Tough Power Struggles’ In Russia

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vladimir Putin’s end could happen over the next six months as political opponents will soon realise the strategic mistake Russia has made in invading Ukraine, a retired US general warned.

22. Pope Francis To Be Treated For Arthritis By Top Spanish Football Medic

The head of Atlético Madrid’s medical team has been summoned to the Vatican to help treat Pope Francis, who is suffering from an arthritic knee.

23. Twitter Will Offer ‘Amnesty’ To Suspended Accounts – Elon Musk

Elon Musk says Twitter will provide a “general amnesty” to some suspended accounts from next week.

24. China: Number of Covid Cases Rise As Citizens Grow Frustrated Due To Restrictions

Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Health Commission (NHC) recorded 31,444 locally transmitted cases on Wednesday – surpassing the previous peak of 29,317 recorded on April 13 during Shanghai’s months-long lockdown.

25. 4 Signs Of Stomach Ulcer You Shouldn’t Ignore

Stomach ulcer is a wound that develops in the stomach lining, oesophagus or small intestine. It is usually caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that weakens the stomach ability to produce the acid that helps breaks down food thus leading to wounds developing in the stomach lining. It’s quite common and can also be handled but if not attended to fast, can also lead to fatalities.

26. Adidas Begins Investigations Into Kanye West

Adidas has launched an investigation into reports that rapper Kanye West created a “toxic environment” when he was working with the brand.

27. Neymar In Tears After Injury During Brazil’s World Cup Win Vs Serbia

EKO HOT BLOG reports that PSG ace, Neymar Jr was in tears on Brazil’s bench after he was forced off with an ankle injury during the 2-0 win over Serbia in their World Cup opener on Thursday evening.

28. Paul Parker Gives Reasons Why Man Utd’s New Owners Will Sack Erik Ten Hag

EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Manchester United defender Paul Parker has said that Erik ten Hag would be sacked by the club’s new owners.

29. Ronaldo Breaks Another World Cup Record As Portugal Beats Ghana 3–2

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player in history to score at five World Cup tournaments.

30. Week 20 Pool Result For Sat 19 Nov 2022 – UK 2022/2023 –Pool Agent

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 20 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.

31. Week 21 Pool Fixtures For Sat 26 Nov 2022 – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 19 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.

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

PUNCH NEWSPAPER

1. Suspected ritualists murder 10-year-old Togolese girl in Ogun

Tragedy struck in Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota local government area of Ogun State when suspected ritualists reportedly killed a 10-year-old girl, whose parents are from Togo.

The incident happened around 7 am on Thursday at Kilani Street, Iyana Iyesi area of Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state.

It was gathered that a friend of the victim’s mother who was a neighbour sent the girl to her home to get charcoal.

But, on getting to the house, the girl sighted some hoodlums who had broken into the house, carting away some property.

2. Bill Gates’ daughter announces pregnancy on Thanksgiving Day

Bill Gates’ daughter reveals pregnancy on Thanksgiving Day

The daughter of the billionaire founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates and his ex-wife Melinda, has revealed that she is pregnant.

The 26-year-old revealed her baby bump on Thanksgiving Day (today) in a snap posing alongside her husband, Nayel Nasser.

3. W’Cup: Ghana become first African team to score

In the ongoing Qatar 2022 World Cup, of the five African teams that represented the continent in the tournament, Ghana were the first to score, with two goals from Andre Ayew who found the back of the net from Muhammed Qudus’ assist and a goal from substituted Osman Bukari.

The Ghanaian side is currently losing to Portugal after Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal from the spot in the 65th minute, Joao Felix’s 78th-minute strike, and Rafael Leao’s in the 80th minute.

It started with Senegal which played the Netherlands with high hopes that the team will clinch a victory over the Dutch team, viewers were disappointed to see two late goals from the orange side.

The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon became the latest African casualty at the global soccer fiesta, losing 1-0 to European side Switzerland in a Group G tie on Thursday.

VANGUARD NEWSPAPER

4. 2023: We’ll dialogue with all agitating groups – Tinubu

The All Progressive Congress, APC presidential candidate for the 2023 general election, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Thursday said his administration will dialogue with all the groups agitating for one reason or the other in the country.

Tinubu stated this during the Ebonyi State Residential Rally and Ebonyi gubernatorial campaign flag-off at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, Abakaliki.

He enjoined APC supporters to use their Permanent Voters Card, PVCs and ensure victory for the APC next year.

He stressed that there was no need for violence and fighting among Nigerians over the rulership of the country, as every segment of the nation will be accommodated in his government, if he emerges as President come 2023.

5. Nigeria Air: Court renews status quo order on FG, domestic airlines

The hope of the federal government running a national carrier, Nigeria Air, before the end of 2022, has been derailed.

This is coming on the heel of a Federal High Court in Lagos decision to renew its order directing the Federal Government and domestic airlines to maintain the status quo in their suit concerning the establishment of a proposed national carrier.

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, had earlier insisted that no rational court in the country can stop the takeoff of the National carrier.

6. I’ll set aside USD $10bn to create jobs for women, youths in Kwara – Atiku

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to set aside USD $10bn for women and youth empowerment in Kwara State.

He made this promise at the PDP campaign rally, in Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital, on Thursday.

The candidate expressed sadness that the ruling party lied its way into power and has been unable to met its obligation to the electorate.

Atiku said, “Four years ago they came here, and deceived you, told you lies, is that not so? Have they performed better than PDP? Are you going to vote for them again?

THE NATION NEWSPAPER

7. G-5 Govs: Enemies frustrating PDP 2023 chances

The five Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who recently formed the Integrity Group have lamented their initial plan to build a formidable party that will win the 2023 election is being frustrated by the enemies of the PDP.
They spoke in Abia State on Wednesday night on their arrival to inaugurate the 2023 PDP campaign.

Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike led his colleagues from Samuel Ortom (Benue); Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu) and Seyi Makinde (Oyo) to Abia State ahead of the flag-off of campaign of the State’s chapter of the PDP.

A statement by Wike’s Special Assistant, Media, Kelvin Ebiri, said they were received on arrival by Ikpeazu, who organised a gala night event for them in his country home, Umuobiakwa.

8. DSS withdraws case against alleged terrorists’ negotiator

The Department of State Service (DSS) has withdrawn the suit it filed against the detained alleged terrorists’ negotiator, Tukur Mamu.
The DSS had filed the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1619/2022 before the Federal High Court in Abuja for permission to detain Mamu pending investigation.

At the mention of the case on Thursday, DSS’ lawyer, A.M. Danlami announced his client’s decision to withdraw the discontinue the suit.

Danlami said the case has been overtaken by events, without giving details of what the new events were.

DAILY POST

9. Pantami says new broadband plan’ll increase internet speed, reduce cost as FG okays N16bn for eight varsities

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami on Thursday, assured that he was working assiduously to improve internet speed and reduce its cost in Nigeria, using the National Broadband Plan 2020–2025.

Also, the federal government said it had approved more than N16 billion for broadband infrastructure projects at 18 universities in the country’s six geopolitical zones.

Pantami said this was because digital connectivity and expanding access to information play a role in enhancing the economy.

The Minister spoke at the unveiling of his book titled, “Skills Rather than Degrees Book” and the Launch of Broadband Infrastructure Projects organised by the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja.

According to him, “Today we are launching projects to support broadband connectivity in Nigeria and this is an important part of the digital economy. In the world today, the digital economy is firmly entrenched to be a core driver of global growth. It is the single most important driver of innovation.

10. How Buhari invited me to serve in his govt 35yrs later – Prof Gambari

President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, has described some of the characteristics of his principal which might not be known to others.

According to Gambari, Buhari is someone who rewards loyalty and who does not ‘use and dump’ his subordinates like regular politicians in the country.

Gambari said this on Thursday, while responding to eulogies poured on him by the leadership of the State House and his staff in a reception organised to mark his 78th birthday in the Presidential Villa.

Gambari recalled how he, as Minister of Foreign Affairs, was ousted alongside Buhari, then Miitary Head of State, in the military coup of August 1985; and how he was appointed as the Chief of Staff by the same man after having won election for the second term as the nation’s President.