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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Monday, February 6th 2023
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Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. House Will Reconvene Before Elections If CBN Does Not Fix Cash Scarcity – Gbajabiamila
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has revealed his intention to call lawmakers back to session before the February 25 presidential and national assembly elections.
2. Trouble For Tinubu As Buhari’s Ally Dumps Ruling Party, Declares Support For Atiku
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a political ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, who was Minister of Petroleum, has dumped his support for the All Progressive Congress, (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu to adopt Atiku Abubakar of the PDP.
3. Shehu Sani Hints At Identity Of Aso Rock ‘Cabals’ Working Against Tinubu
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senator Representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has reacted to claims about some set of individuals within the corridors of power in Aso Rock, working against the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu.
4. Ogun: Abiodun To Swear In Eight Newly Appointed Judges
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of eight new judges into the State Judiciary.
SPECIAL REPORT
5. 2023 Elections: ‘Disunity,’ The Biggest Obstacle To Igbo Presidency
With the ticking clock counting down to the February 2023 election, a storm brews over the question of whether the Igbo will finally claim the presidency or if they must endure another long wait until 2031. Meanwhile, the political arena echoes the thunderous clashes and heated debates of the country’s diverse ethnic groups, all clamouring to be the chosen one to occupy the highest office.
6. Visualising The Prospects Of Nigeria’s Education Sphere In A Tinubu Administration
The sad truth is, Nigeria’s educational standards have been in a downward spiral for too long. A chronic lack of political drive has left the sector lagging behind. The education sector has suffered due to a chronic deficiency of political determination from those in power to spark transformative change. The primary and secondary education system is a woeful tale of outdated lessons and crumbling classrooms, while tertiary institutions are plagued by an endless cycle of strikes.
7. ANALYSIS: Buhari’s Legacy Under Fire Amid Growing Dissatisfaction
The 2023 Nigerian Presidential Election is shaping up to be a scintillating brawl, with a horde of aspirants and political entities vying for the crown. Early signs suggest that this election could go down in history as one of the most tempestuous and closely scrutinized in the country, due to the grand prize, the daunting political and economic hurdles, and the heightened involvement of the citizens and civic organizations.
EKO NEWS
8. NDLEA Arrests Pregnant Woman With Skunk-filled Radio Sets At Lagos Airport
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a pregnant woman for alleged drug trafficking.
EPE NEWS
9. Let’s Prevent A Repeat Of 1975 – Wale Raji Condemns Army’s Brutality On Iyare Community
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hon. Wale Raji, the representative for Epe Federal Constituency in Lagos State, has called for the intervention of the National Assembly in the ongoing land dispute between the Nigerian Army and the Iraye Community in Epe Division.
INTERNATIONAL
10. Eunice Dwumfour: A Nigerian’s Wife Assassinated In The U. S
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sayreville, NJ councilwoman, Eunice Dwumfour, was shot and killed outside her home in the U. S on Wednesday night, February 1, 2023. Prior to being killed, Dwumfour was the wife of a Nigerian-based pastor, and was 30-years-old at the time of demise.
11. Scores Feared Dead As Powerful Earthquake Knocks Down Buildings In Turkey, Syria
EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 15 people have been confirmed dead following a major earthquake that struck south-eastern Turkey on Monday, local officials said.
12. EU Imposes Restrictions On Russian Oil, Other Products Over Ukraine War
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the European Union has imposed a ban on Russian diesel fuel and other refined oil products, slashing energy dependency on Moscow and seeking to further crimp the Kremlin’s fossil fuel earnings as punishment for invading Ukraine
ARTICLE
13. 3 Easy Home Remedies For Treating Pile Without Medication
Pile is one of the fitness difficulties that has afflicted many people all over the world, and many of those people are continually reliant on drugs to treat it.
ENTERTAINMENT
14. BBTitans: JayKay Both See The Exit
EKO HOT BLOG reports on the Big Brother Titans reality show that took quite the dramatic turn on Sunday with the eviction of Jaypee and Lukay, also known as JayKay. During the live show, the pair received the fewest votes among the five pairs who were up for eviction.
15. How Jaypee and Lukay Were Voted Out
EKO HOT BLOG reports on the eviction of Jaypee and Lukay, also known as JayKay, on Sunday’s live show of the Big Brother Titans reality competition has left viewers buzzing with excitement.
SPORT
16. Harry Kane Breaks Tottenham Record With Winning Goal Against Man City
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tottenham Hotspur forward, Harry Kane has overtaken Jimmy Greaves to become Tottenham’s all-time top scorer with his 267th goal for the club.
17. Don’t Drop Any Points Again – Kyle Walker Tells Arsenal
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has issued a caution to Arsenal, predicting that the Premier League title race will have unexpected twists and turns.
18. How Manchester United Can Appeal Casemiro’s Red Card
EKO HOT BLOG reports on Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro being sent off in a match against Crystal Palace on Saturday, February 5th, for alleged violent conduct.
20. Man Utd Players Kick Against Greenwood Return To Dressing Room, Gives Reasons
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United’s first team have kicked against Mason Greenwood’s return to the squad
21. Graham Potter Faces Pressure As Hansi Flick’s Presence Sparks New Manager Rumor
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea Football Club is facing intense scrutiny over the future of its manager, Graham Potter, as the team struggles to find its footing in the English Premier League.
22. Did He Really Just Laugh At Liverpool? – Man United Fans Convinced On Sir Alex Ferguson’s Reaction
EKO HOT BLOG reports on Sir Alex Ferguson’s reaction in the fixture between Manchester United and Crystal Palace that has many Man United faithful convinced the Red Devils legend was taking pleasure seeing arch rivals, Liverpool losing to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
23. Week 31 Pool Result For Sat 4 Feb 2023 – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 31 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Monday, February 6th 2023
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
PUNCH NEWSPAPER
1. Bullion vans must not determine election result – Atiku
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday, urged Nigerians not to allow the results of the 2023 presidential election to be determined by “bullion vans.”
In a newsletter sent to our correspondent, the former vice-president and serial presidential candidate urged Nigerians to channel frustrations accrued from the scarcity of naira and fuel to vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress.
“A few days ago, I had cause to make a statement on the currency conversion policy of the federal government. In the said statement, I aligned my position with an upsurge of demands for a slight extension of the January 31 deadline.
2. Embrace cashless policy, Okowa directs govt agencies
The Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has directed all government agencies in the state, particularly hospitals, to embrace a full cashless policy to mitigate the sufferings of the masses.
The governor gave the directive in view of the hardship caused by the redesign of the scarcity new naira notes and subsequent directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria on the need for citizens to embrace cashless policy.
He also called on the Federal Government and the monetary authorities to ensure full penetration of banking services to the rural communities and urged private businesses to embrace the cashless policy irrespective of the hiccups presently experienced in order to reduce the sufferings of the masses.
3. Harry Kane becomes Tottenham’s all-time top scorer
Harry Kane became Tottenham’s record goal scorer on Sunday when he netted his 267th goal for the club against Manchester City.
The England captain slotted home the opening goal against the Premier League champions to move past Jimmy Greaves, who scored 266 goals for Spurs between 1961 and 1970.
The 29-year-old is now also just the third player to net 200 Premier League goals, after Alan Shearer (260) and Wayne Rooney (208).
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
THE NATION NEWSPAPER
7. Naira redesign good for economy – UBA CEO
Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Chief Oliver Chukwudum Alawuba, has described the Naira redesign as the best thing that could happen to Nigerian economy at this time.
He assured that the deposit monetary banks are working assiduously with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to erase the current hardship faced by Nigerians in accessing the new naira notes.
Speaking after being conferred with an honorary doctoral degree at the 8th convocation ceremony of the Imo State University, Owerri, he said that the new policy will stabilise the Naira and make it stronger in the long run.
He said, “The redesign of the naira is a positive policy that will support the economy in the long run. It’s true that we are passing though transition period and I believe that the CBN is working with Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to make sure that the aspiration and purpose of the redesign come into fruition for the good of the country.”
8. Nigeria, India to move against fake passports
The Federal Government would collaborate with India government to end issuance of fake international passports, the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola said at the weekend.
Aregbesola, who explained the steps taken by the government to ensure the integrity of Nigerian passports, said the government is willing to cooperate with India on total eradication of fake Nigerian passports into India.
Receiving the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria in his office, Aregbesola told Ambassador Gangadharan Balasubramanian, that Nigeria would for ever remain grateful to India for her support during the country’s anti-colonial struggle that led to Independence.
DAILY POST
9. 2023: Peter Obi replies El-Rufai on ‘Nollywood actor’ comment
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, has reacted to the statement by the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, that he should focus on Nollywood instead of running for presidency.
The former Anambra State Governor said he would work hard to improve on the Nollywood industry.
Obi gave the reply on Sunday while featuring on Arise Television’s Sunday Show Program.
Recall that El-Rufai had while featuring on the Channels Television’s programme over the week dismissed Obi’s chances in the forthcoming presidential election.
10. LaLiga: Why Asensio took penalty during Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss to Mallorca – Ancelotti
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has explained why Marcos Asensio took a penalty during his side’s La Liga 1-0 defeat against Mallorca on Sunday.
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