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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Saturday, February 25th 2023
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Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. 2023 Polls: Eko Hot Blog Analyses Candidates’ Strengths, Frailties
Since Nigeria transitioned back to democracy in 1999 after years of military dictatorship, presidential elections in the country have naturally been characterized by intense clashes between the political elite vying for the nation’s top job.
2. 2023 Presidential Election: Why I Am Voting For Tinubu
It is 3 a.m. here in Nigeria. I just woke up with the feeling of butterflies in my stomach, a nervous wreck, just to put it bluntly. It’s hardly a surprise, as it’s intricately linked to the current state of our cherished nation and the challenges that threaten its very existence, particularly the election that is considered to be the most consequential in the development of our democratic sojourn.
3. 2023: Why Election Will Not Hold In Some Polling Units – INEC
EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Independent Electoral Commission INEC said the election will not hold in some polling units in the country.
4. 2023: ‘It’s Fake’ – Atiku Dismisses Leaked Audio Alleging Plans To Rig Presidential Election
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has reacted to leaked audio accusing him of planning to rig the 2023 presidential election.
5. APC Chieftain Escapes Assassination As Gunmen Attack Convoy In Anambra State
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Dozie Madu on Friday night escaped death after gunmen attacked his country home, Owerre Ezukala Orumba South LGA of Anambra State.
6. 2023 Elections: Army Thwarts Attempt To Deliver N2m Cash To Politician
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bauchi State Office of ICPC has taken into custody one Hassan Ahmad in possession of the sum of two million naira cash in both old and new currencies amidst the cash crunch being witnessed in the country.
7. 2023: Obi, Who Bewitched You?– Pastor Enenche Tackles Sit-At-Home Instigators In S’east
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Center, Pastor Paul Enenche has expressed anger over the decision by some agitators in the Southeast to enforce sit-at-home on election day.
8. Bank CEOs To Resign As CBN Conducts Tenure Reviews
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) has announced that it will review the tenure of Executive Management and Non-Executive directors of Nigerian banks and financial institutions, a move it believes will strengthen their corporate governance structure.
SPECIAL REPORT
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.’
13. 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
14. Lagos Govt Makes Fresh Move To Sanitise Real Estate Sector
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) has sought the partnership of relevant law enforcement agencies to address growing public concerns in the sector.
15. PHOTOS: Truck Driver Defies Lagos Govt Ban As Another Container Falls On Ojuelegba Bridge
Eko Hot Blog reports that a container has fallen on the Ojuelegba Bridge, Lagos State.
16. NSCDC Vehicle Carrying Election Material To Lagos Crashes In Abuja (Video)
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) vehicle on election duty on Friday evening was involved in an accident.
INTERNATIONAL
17. Kenya: Supreme Court Rules Against Govt Decision To Ban LGBT Rights Groups From Registering
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kenyan authorities were wrong to ban the gay community from registering a rights organisation, the country’s Supreme Court has ruled.
18. Japan: Airline Makes U-Turn After Missing Airport Curfew
Eko Hot Blog reports that Passengers on a short-haul flight in Japan were flown back to their departure city after an airport barred their plane from landing because it missed curfew by 10 minutes.
19. Canada: TikTok Under Investigation For Alleged Privacy Violations
Eko Hot Blog reports that Canadian privacy protection regulators have launched an investigation into TikTok over its collection of users’ data.
20. Russia-Ukraine War:US Announce New Sanctions For Russia On War Anniversary
Eko Hot Blog reports the US has marked a year since Russia invaded Ukraine by announcing a new range of sanctions against Russia and new military aid for Ukraine.
21. US: First Blizzard Predictions In LA SInce 1989
Eko Hot Blog reports that Parts of usually balmy southern California are under their first blizzard warning since 1989.
22. US: Idaho Home Where Four Students Were Murdered To Be Demolished
Eko Hot Blog reports that the home in Idaho where four university students were murdered last year will be torn down in an effort to help bring closure to the grieving community.
23. Emmy-Award Winning Show Succession To End After Fourth Season
Eko Hot Blog reports that the creator of Emmy-award winning drama Succession says the upcoming fourth season will be its last.
24. US: Student Brutally Injures Teacher For Nintendo Switch Confiscation In Florida
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 6-foot-6 Florida high-schooler pummeled a female school employee, leaving her unconscious after she confiscated his Nintendo Switch, according to police and video surveillance of the attack.
25. US: Former VP Pence Considers Joining Presidential Race
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Vice President Mike Pence said Friday that he will make a decision “by the spring” about whether to seek the presidency and suggested that he would pledge to support the eventual GOP nominee if that’s a condition of participating in primary debates.
26. US: 12 States Sue For Access To Abortion Pill
Eko Hot Blog reports that a group of 12 Democratic-led US states has argued that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is hampering access to a popular abortion pill.
ARTICLE
27. Bat Vs Artiku: The Final Game of Crooks
Tomorrow is D-Day. The belly of the sky is heavy but no one knows what it will birth. The sky rumbles in labour pain. The water has broken. But no meteorologist is ready to put their certificate on the line and make a forecast.
28. 5 Common Habits That Could Damage Your Eyes Overtime
All-day screen time, scratching itchy eyes, and even using excessive amounts of eye drops may seem harmless, but they can turn out to be harmful.
ENTERTAINMENT
29. I Rejected 20 Million Naira For Peter Obi – Amarachi Amusi
EKO HOT BLOG reports that popular Nigerian skit maker and brand influencer, Amarachi Amusi, also known as Ashmusy, in a social media post revealed she rejected a tempting offer of 20 million Naira to advertise for a popular politician because of her support for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.
30. Harvey Weinstein vs. The People: Italian Actress Raped By Producer Recounts Ordeal
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Evgeniya Chernyshova, a 43-year-old Italian actress who was previously known as ‘Jane Doe 1’, has come forward as the victim of Harvey Weinstein’s 2013 rape in Beverly Hills.
SPORT
31. Chelsea’s Problems Predates Me – Graham Potter Points Fingers At Tuchel
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Graham Potter, the current manager of Chelsea Football Club, has revealed that some of the squad members have claimed they had “the worst pre-season” under Thomas Tuchel last summer.
32. Arsenal Receives Big Boost Ahead Of Leicester City
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has received a boost ahead of their English Premier League (EPL) match against Leicester City on Saturday, with Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey set to return to the squad after missing the last two games due to a muscle injury.
33. Week 33 Pool Result For Sat 18 Feb 2023 – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 33 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.
34. Week 34 Pool Results For Sat 25 Feb 2023 – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent
Week 34 Pool result For 25 Feb – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent (UK Football) can be accessed below
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Saturday, February 25th 2023
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
PUNCH NEWSPAPER
1. Electoral fraud: ICPC arrests man ferrying N2m to politician
The Bauchi State office of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has taken into custody one Hassan Ahmad in possession of the sum of N2million cash in both old and new currencies amidst the cash crunch being witnessed in the country.
The suspect was arrested on Friday by the troops of 33 Artillery Brigade on ‘Operation Safe Conduct’ deployed to Alkaleri in Bauchi State, and handed over to the Bauchi State office of the anti-graft agency.
The spokesperson for the ICPC, Azuka Ogugua, revealed in a statement on Friday night.
Ogugua said, “Ahmad was in possession of N900,000 cash in new naira notes and N1.1million in old naira notes and the funds were being conveyed in a tinted black Hilux vehicle with registration number JMA 85 AZ.
2. Again, container falls on Ojuelegba Bridge despite ban
A container has fallen on the Ojuelegba Bridge on Friday night affecting traffic flow in that area of Lagos.
This accident which happened around 8pm comes after the Lagos State Government banned articulated truck drivers from using Dorman Long and Ojuelegba bridges middle of February
Our correspondent observed that the container fell at the mouth of the bridge blocking access to traffic.
An armed policeman was spotted on the scene.
In January, a truck had fallen off the bridge and crushed the occupants of a commercial bus. The casualties included children.
3. Rivers NLC appoints acting chairman
The Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress has appointed Moford Temple as the new acting state Chairman of the state.
The state chairperson of the congress, Comrade Beatrice Itubo, disclosed her decision to appoint an acting chairman following her interest in active politics.
Itubo is the governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Rivers State for the March 11 election.
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
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DAILY POST
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