Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Saturday, December 10th 2022

Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Saturday, December 10th, 2022 can be accessed below.

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

POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS

1. Trouble For APC As Youths Attack Party Chieftain In Nasarawa

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Nasarawa state Inter-party Advisory Council, Hon. Cletus Ogah Doma has condemned the attack on an All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, Abu Giza on Friday.

2. Bandits Abduct Nigerian Lawmaker’s Wife And Four Children

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the wife and four children of a member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Aminu Ardo Jangebe, have been abducted by bandits.

3. COP27 Resolution: A Justification Of Tinubu’s Viral Climate Change Comments?

The world is currently in a climate emergency, and Nigeria is not exempted from the devastating effects of this crisis. Recently, Nigeria experienced its worst flooding disaster in more than ten years. The flooding, attributed to climate change, killed more than 600 people and affected more than two million Nigerians. Interestingly, experts have asked people in flood-prone areas to brace up for worse next year.

4. Electoral Violence: The Biggest Challenge To Nigeria’s Democratic System

Since its independence in 1960, Nigeria’s electoral history and democratic development have frequently contained ‘violence’. The time leading up to, during, and following elections always sees an escalation of different forms of this threatening act across the nation.

5. Why Lagos State Has Sustained The Frontline Of Transformations

While no state government has overtly admitted to drawing inspiration and making imitations of Lagos, there are telltale signs of replicated patterns ideated by Lagos. Lagos is the first past the winning post. Sanwo-Olu’s terrain is not called the “Center of Excellence for Fun.”

6. Joe Biden And Kamala Harris Might Bury A Century-Old Menace

The concept of student loans is not alien to the American tertiary education system. An average American undergraduate or postgraduate student either owes a student loan or knows someone who does. A student loan is a financial assistance rendered to a student in post-secondary education to cover tuition and related expenses, including books, supplies, and living costs.

7. Is Cristiano Ronaldo Still Old Trafford Hero Or A Villain?

On Tuesday, 31st August 2021, social media was ablaze with Manchester United’s delightful announcement of the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus on a two-year contract with the option to extend for a year further. Almost every Manchester United fan was delighted to hear the return of the “Old Trafford hero” as most people believed he would help bring back the glory days that Manchester United is known for.

8. We Are Ready To Commence Work On Fourth Mainland Bridge – Lagos Govt

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State government, on Friday, engaged relevant stakeholders at the Secretariat of Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area as part of efforts towards effective take-off of construction works on the Fourth Mainland Bridge project.

9. Lagos Ready To Support Your Passion, Sanwo-Olu Promises Young Tech Entrepreneurs

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged his administration’s support to the tech industry in the state.

10. How France Is Handling Growing Number Of Illegal Migrants

France says it is increasing the number of rescue boats in the English Channel to deal with the growing number of migrants trying to reach the UK.

11. Bangladesh: Alleged Violent Crackdown On Free Speech

Eko Hot Blog reports that Bangladeshi journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol, known as Kajol, says he was held in an underground cell for 53 days, where he alleges he was tortured.

12. South Koreans About To Get A Year Or Two Younger

Eko Hot Blog reports that At present it’s common for South Koreans to have not just one age, but three – an “international age,” a “Korean age” and a “calendar age.”

13. Canada: Quebec Makes Oath To King Optional For Politicians

The Canadian province of Quebec has passed a law making an oath of allegiance to the monarch optional for members of the legislature.

14. War: Emotional Pope Francis Breaks Down In Tears During Ukraine Prayer

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pope Francis broke down and cried on Thursday during a public speech in Rome, forcing the 85-year-old head of the Catholic Church to stop and compose himself for around 30 seconds.

15. War: Putin Faces Mutiny As Russian Troops Discuss Mass Exodus From Frontline In Leaked Calls

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russians are moving to discuss mass desertion of Vladimir Putin’s military force, according to an intercepted call from the frontline, as the Kremlin leader struggles to maintain a grip on his own troops.

16. Russia And Iran In Fully Fledged Defence Partnership- US

Eko Hot Blog reports that US national security council spokesman John Kirby said Russia is giving an unprecedented level of military support.

17. 5 Things You Should Avoid Doing Immediately After Eating

After lunch, most individuals take a short break to do something that takes their minds off of things and helps them relax

18. Chelsea ‘Set To Offer Sancho Shock Man Utd Exit Route’ In Swap Deal

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea are preparing an eye-catching transfer swoop for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, who is struggling to succeed at Old Trafford.

19. American Journalist Grant Wahl Dies At Qatar World Cup

American journalist Grant Wahl has died in Qatar while covering the World Cup.

20. Messi’s World Cup Hopes Alive As Argentina Beat Netherlands On Penalties

Eko Hot Blog reports that Argentina got the better of Netherlands on Friday in third World Cup quarter-final clash.

21. Croatia Stun Brazil 4–2 On Penalties To Reach World Cup Semi-finals

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Croatia has defeated Brazil on penalty shootouts to reach the semi-final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

22. Week 23 Pool Fixtures For Sat 10 Dec 2022 – UK 2022/2023 -Pool Agent

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 23 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.

23. Week 23 Pool Result For Sat 10 Dec 2022 – UK 2022/2023 -Pool Agent

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 23 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. Bandits abduct Zamfara lawmaker’s wife, children

Bandits have abducted the wife and four children of a member, Zamfara State House of Assembly, Aminu Ardo Jangebe.

Also abducted were his two neighbours, Alhaji Yahaya and Sa,adu Mainama.

Speaking to The PUNCH on the phone, an indigene of the town, Sani Abubakar said the bandits arrived the town around 11 o’clock pm on Thursday and began to shoot sporadically to scare away people.

Abubakar explained that many people took to their heels on hearing the gunshots, while others shut their doors to avoid abduction.

2. Anambra: Robbers stole phones not babies —Hospital CMD

The Chief Medical Director, National Medical Centre, Nkpologwu in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, Dr Stanley Izuehie, has said that gunmen did not take away four newborn babies from its facility as has been speculated, but rather, it was robbers that invaded the hospital and snatched handsets and other valuables from patients.

Izuehie, while dismissing the reports of stolen babies, said the robbery incident happened two weeks ago.

There have been reports making the rounds alleging that gunmen attacked a maternity hospital in Nkpologwu in

Aguata LGA of the state and taking away four newborn babies.

A source in the area had confirmed the incident to journalists on Wednesday.

3. Insecurity: IGP inaugurates five gunboats in Lagos

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, on Friday, commissioned projects successfully completed by his administration in Lagos State.

Amongst the newly commissioned projects are five operational gunboats acquired by the Baba’s administration for patrols and response to emergencies on internal waterways.

The Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, revealed in a Friday statement obtained by our correspondent.

Adejobi noted that the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, the Special Guest of Honour at the commissioning, who was accompanied by the Baba to the commissioning venue at the Police Marine Office, Victoria Island, Lagos, commended the IGP for his special focus on the acquisition of operational hardware for the NPF, noting that it is a worthy legacy that will effectively improve the operational capacity and capability of the police.

VANGUARD NEWSPAPER

4. 2023: APC states denying us use of public facilities, PDP Campaign cries out

The Presidential Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party has raised the alarm over the growing trend among states controlled by the ruling All Progressives Congress, to deny it access to public space for campaigns.

Director of Strategic Communication of the campaign, Otumba Dele Momudu, raised the alarm at a media briefing, in Abuja, on Friday.

He expressed regret that this was happening in a democracy which is supposed to be a market place of ideas and alternative opinions.

5. ACPN to FG: Stop migration of pharmacists through rejigged NHIA

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, urged the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health to rejig the new National Health Insurance Authority, NHIA, in order to halt the mass emigration of pharmacists from the country.

They insisted that unless the community pharmacists’ right place is protected in the new NHIA act, the assurance of the totality of care for Nigerians may become a mirage.

Speaking recently at the National Summit on Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria, organised by the ACPN in Lagos, the National Chairman of the association, Pharm. Wale Oladigbolu, noted that without the inclusion of community pharmacists in the services of a prescription under the National Health Insurance System, the health insurance will miss it and be on the verge of failing.

6. I’ll attract federal presence to Enugu — Frank Nweke

As the 2023 general election draws near, Governorship candidate of All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Frank Nweke Jr, has promised to attract federal presence to Enugu State if elected.

The governorship candidate made this known during a town hall meeting with the people of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, in support of his quest to emerge as governor in 2023 and engender transformational leadership in the state.

Nweke vowed to compel Abuja to rehabilitate the 9th Mile-Obollo Afor federal road that runs across Igbo-Etiti connecting various communities and leading out-of-State.

THE NATION NEWSPAPER

7. Diesel cost: NRC hikes fares on Lagos-Ibadan-Abeokuta route

The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has released new prices for Lagos-Ibadan and Lagos-Abeokuta train services.

The NRC, in a memo addressed to its station managers and staff, said the decision to increase the fares was due to the high cost of diesel.

“The new fare on Lagos – Ibadan Train Service (LITS):

“Lagos – Ibadan, and Ibadan – Lagos; First class (N9,000); Business (N6,500); Standard- adult (N3,600), minor (N3,000).

“Lagos – Abeokuta, and Abeokuta – Lagos; First class (N6,000); Business (N4,500); Standard- adult (N3,000), minor (N2,000).

“Abeokuta – Ibadan, and Ibadan – Abeokuta; First Class (N3,000); Business (N2,000); Standard- adult (N1,000), minor (N600),” the memo stated.

8. Court sacks Ebonyi council chairmen again

The Abakaliki Division of the Federal High Court has nullified the Ebonyi Local government elections and sacked all the 13 Council chairmen in the State again.

The court also sacked all the 171 ward councilors elected same day with the chairmen.

The court on August 25 nullified the council polls of May 31.

Ruling on the matter with suit NO: FHC/AI/CS/224/2022 on Friday, Justice Fatun Riman ordered the seizure of the monthly federal allocation of the chairmen pending when rightful Chief Executives are elected into office.

DAILY POST

9. Declare free education for female students – Dr Remi Medupin

A renowned Nigerian Development Economist, Dr Aderemi Medupin, has called on the Federal and state governments to declare female education free to enhance enrollment and the development of the country.

He described female education as key to the overall development of Nigeria.

Delivering a lecture titled “Girls Education in Nigeria” at the Government Secondary School, Afon, Asa Local Government Area of Kwara state on Friday as part of the ‘Weekend Service to Humanity’ activities of the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity), Dr Medupin, advised the female students of the co-educational institution to take their academic activities seriously to make progress in life.

He described education as their passport to a good life, adding that “if you want to make progress in life, you need education in all the careers in life.”

10. 2023: Ogun PDP flags off campaign, slams APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, the party on Friday flagged off its campaign.

This followed the verdict of the Appeal Court sitting in Ibadan, which reinstated Ladi Adebutu as the governorship candidate of the party.

Members of the PDP from the 236 wards of Ogun State converged on the Ake Palace Ground in Abeokuta for the event.

DAILY POST recalls that the Ogun PDP had since September 27 been enmeshed in crisis after an Abeokuta Federal High Court nullified the party’s primary.