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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Saturday, December 17th 2022
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Saturday, December 17th, 2022 can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. You Have Offered Your Best To Nigeria – Jonathan Tells Buhari
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former President Goodluck Jonathan has sent a congratulatory message to President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of his 80th birthday celebration.
2. Persistent Attacks On Our Offices May Affect Conduct Of 2023 Elections – INEC
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised the alarm that the conduct of the 2023 elections may be affected if the attacks on its offices persist.
3. Peter Obi Reacts To Killing Of Labour Party Candidate In Imo
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has expressed sadness over the killing of an Imo State House of Assembly Labour Party candidate, Christopher Elehu.
4. Nigeria: Young Chess Genius Granted US Asylum
At eight years old, Tanitoluwa “Tani” Adewumi stormed to victory in the New York State Chess Championships while living in a homeless shelter.
SPECIAL REPORT
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.”
8. 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.
9. 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.
EKO NEWS
10. Family Announces Burial Arrangements For Demola Seriki
Eko Hot Blog reports that the family of Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki, has announced burial arrangements for the late envoy.
11. Sanwo-Olu Commissions LASWA Data Centre To Enhance Safety On Lagos Waterways (PHOTOS)
Eko Hot Blog reports that the commuters using Lagos State’s water transport services are in for a fresh safety experience, with the activation of modern monitoring gadgets and infrastructure to enhance security across the state’s waterways transportation network.
12. How Traditional Medicine Practice In Lagos Is Evolving – LSTMB Registrar
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Registrar of Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB), Mr. Olorunkemi Kadiku, has said that the practice of traditional medicine is evolving from what it used to be to a more regulated and better-coordinated practice.
INTERNATIONAL
13. Starbucks Workers Embark On Three-Day Strike
Eko Hot Blog reports that the walkout will affect 100 stores, where workers have joined organisations over the past year despite fierce opposition from the firm.
14. South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Faces Strong Opposition At Party Conference
Heckled at his party conference and facing a possible legal case from his predecessor, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is under pressure
15. London: Police Launch Investigation Into Two Boys Found Dead
An investigation has started after two boys were found dead at a home in Dagenham, east London, the Metropolitan Police said.
16. Berlin: Giant Hotel Aquarium Containing 1500 Fish Explodes
A giant aquarium containing a million litres of water in the lobby of the Radisson Blu in Berlin has burst, flooding the hotel and nearby streets.
17. UN And EU Condemn Twitter’s Suspension Of Reporters
The United Nations has joined the European Union in condemning Twitter’s decision to suspend some journalists who cover the social media firm.
18. War: Russia Fires Over 70 Missiles At Ukraine In One Of Putin’s Biggest Attacks
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia fired more than 70 missiles at Ukraine on Friday, knocking out power in Kharkiv and forcing emergency nationwide blackouts according to Ukrainian officials.
19. Peru Protests: Ministers Quit As Death Toll Mounts
Two government ministers have quit their posts in Peru after days of sometimes violent protests over the impeachment of the former president.
20. War: Ukraine Says Russia Preparing 200000 Fresh Troops To Attack Kyiv
EKO HOT BLOG reports that The commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces expects a new Russian attack on Kyiv in the early months of 2023.
SPORT
21. Man Utd Preparing €50m Bid For Erik ten Hag’s Top Ronaldo Replacement
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United manager, Erik Ten Hag is preparing to replace Cristiano Ronaldo in the January transfer market.
22. Week 24 Pool Fixtures For Sat 17 Dec 2022 – UK 2022/2023 -Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 24 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.
23. Week 24 Pool Result For Sat 17 Dec 2022 – UK 2022/2023 -Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 24 pool result are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Saturday, December 17th 2022
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
PUNCH NEWSPAPER
1. Buhari consistent with anti-corruption fight — Don
A professor of Public Administration and Politics, Yaki Katuka, has said that President, Major General Muhammadu (retd.), has been consistent in his anti-corruption fight, both as a former military Head of State and as the democratically elected President of Nigeria.
The don said this during the launching of a book titled, ‘Inside Buhari’s War Room’, written by Philip Agbese, in Abuja on Thursday.
Katuka said, “President Buhari has remained consistent in his anti-corruption fight, both as a former military Head of State and as a democratically elected President of Nigeria.
“Another interesting part is that, sometimes, people mix these things. Persons such as Ibrahim Babangida, Sanni Abacha, Murtala Muhammed, were never presidents. They were heads of state, but Buhari was not only a military Head of State, he is now a president.”
Katuka further revealed that, as chairman, Northern Christian Professors, he was initially bothered about the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu and his running mate, Kashim Shettima, adding that he was, however, relieved after Tinubu and his team later explained the reasons for such decision to him.
2. Why Buhari didn’t approve Fayose’s impeachment —Adesina
Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has revealed why the president did not approve the impeachment of the former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, from office when he had the power and opportunity.
Adesina made the revelation in an article he wrote to celebrate Buhari on his 80th birthday slated for December 17 (tomorrow).
The president’s special adviser said it is because Buhari has “no malicious bone in his body,” that was why he did not effect Fayose’s impeachment through the Ekiti State House of Assembly, which at the time was largely dominated by members of the All Progressives Congress.
In the article titled ‘Buhari at 80: No Malicious Bone In His Body’, Adesina recalled how Fayose had tackled Buhari in the build up to the 2014 elections and how he had said the president, if elected back then, would not survive his tenure in office.
3. Court voids murder, terrorism charges against CUPP spokesperson
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Friday voided the police investigation report and charges against the Spokesperson for the Coalition of United Political Parties, Ikenga Ugochinyere.
The court also awarded the sum of N5 million only as general and exemplary damages in his favour.
Delivering her judgment, Justice Binta Mohammed, held that the purpose of both the illegal police investigation report and the trumped up charges was to frame the applicant so as to breach his fundamental human rights.
The court consequently set aside the allegations of murder, arson, attacks on INEC offices, hacking of INEC data, robbery, breach of national security and terrorism, describing it as trumped-up criminal charges.
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
4. Debt profile: Osun Assembly summons govt finance agencies
Following the brickbats by Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke and his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola over the state debt profile, the state House of Assembly has summoned appropriate government agency to update the lawmaker on the issue.
Governor Adeleke had declared that the state is indebted to the tune of N407.32 billion and vowed to ask his predecessor how the debt was expended without corresponding infrastructure development in the state.
In a statement issued by the Assembly spokesperson, Hon Kunle Akande, he urged investors to remain calm over the matter, saying the true state of debt profile will be in the public after the interaction.
“The State of Osun House of Assembly has expressed concerns over the reactions trailing yesterday’s debt profile declaration by Governor of the State, Senator Ademola Adeleke.
5. 2023: Hope is on the way, Okowa assures Nigerians
Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged Nigerians not to lose hope even in the midst of difficulties, assuring that the PDP would rebuild the country and restore hope to the people.
Okowa, who is Governor of Delta, made the call while signing the State’s 2023 Appropriation Bill at Government House, Asaba, on Friday.
He said that as citizens of the country had continued to struggle to eke out a living, it appeared that hope was waning, and urged them to look in the right direction to recreate the nation of their dreams.
“As the country struggles, our people are beginning to lose hope. But, I believe very strongly that there is hope on the way. We need to look in the right direction to begin to recreate the Nigeria of our dream.
6. Mental Health: Early treatment will give victims better results – Expert
A consultant psychiatrist, Dr. Emmanuel Abayomi has stressed the need for victims of drug abuse to get early treatment to overcome their drug-related issues.
Speaking on Mental Wellness 360 on Vanguard TV, Dr. Abayomi highlighted that drug-related issues could lead to other medical, psychological and social problems.
THE NATION NEWSPAPER
7. Hajj 2022: Lagos to refund Hajj fare on Tuesday
Arrangements have been concluded by the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board to effect the refund of Hajj fare paid by some intending Pilgrims for the 2022 holy pilgrimage.
A statement by the Board indicated that the exercise will take place on Tuesday, December 20, at the Shamsi Adisa Thomas (SAT) Mosque Hall, Old Secretariat, GRA, Ikeja.
The beneficiaries are those intending pilgrims who willingly applied for a refund of the Hajj fare paid between 2019 and 2022 for the exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
8. Military asks NHRC to probe allegation against troops
The Military High Command gave the nod to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to independently investigate series of allegations levelled against the Armed Forces of Nigeria by an international news Agency, Reuters.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, who made the demand when he met the Executive Secretary of NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja, said the call for probe into the activities of troops in the frontline, has become imperative because the military has nothing to hide.
Reuters, in a recent report, alleged that the Nigerian military forcefully terminated the pregnancies of arrested and detained women linked to Boko Haram terrorists.
The agency also claimed that military authorities also extra-judicially killed children of terrorists for fear of them taking after their parents.
DAILY POST
9. 2023: You will understand how strong APC is on election day – Gov. Badaru tells Jigawa opposition
The Jigawa State Governor, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar said the opposition parties would clearly understand the difference between people’s choice party and despised parties during the 2023 general election.
The governor stated this on Friday while addressing a mammoth crowd in Kaugama Local Government Area. He was reacting to the destruction of posters and billboards of the All Progressives Congress, APC, allegedly by opposition parties.
He said the ruling APC in the state has provided a free level ground for all the opposition political parties in the state.
According to him: “It is quite unfortunate, as the party in power, we didn’t abuse anybody, we didn’t destroy any party’s posters and billboard, still some opposition parties are destroying our own.
10. Transfer: He’s not going to accept it – Gary Neville warns Ronaldo’s next club
Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has said Cristiano Ronaldo will not accept limited playing time at his next club.
Ronaldo is currently a free agent after his contract with Manchester United was cancelled in November.
The 37-year-old has been heavily linked with Saudi Arabian outfit, Al-Nassr, who are offering him a mega deal to leave Europe.
Neville, however, believes the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is more interested in how much he features for the team.
“I don’t think there’s any doubt Cristiano needs, wants and has to play,” Neville told the Sky Sports World Cup Podcast.
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