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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Sunday, February 19th 2023
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Sunday, February 19th, 2023 can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. 2023: Election At Stake, As CBN Reportedly Delays To Release Funds To INEC
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) with less than a week to the 2023 presidential and national assembly elections has allegedly not released funds to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for logistics.
2. Northern Elders Forum Denies Endorsing Atiku As Consensus Candidate
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a member of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Seidu Baba has distanced the forum from endorsing the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar as a consensus candidate.
3. What Atiku Said At Adamawa PDP Presidential Campaign Rally
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has promised not to disappoint Nigerians if elected as President on February 25.
SPECIAL REPORT
4. Naira Redesign: An Action With A Thousand Implications
October 2022 saw an outpour of appreciation to the CBN from many Nigerians for the Naira Redesign initiative, with the governing body confidently assuring the nation that the change would bring positive results, especially as regards the 2023 general elections.
5. INSIGHT: Tinubu Vs The ‘Saboteurs’ In Aso Rock; Who Comes Out On Top?
Before President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn into office in 2015, Nigerians experienced an annual ritual of queuing at the fueling stations towards the end of the year. This tedious ritual almost became history during the tenure of Buhari or so Nigerians thought.
6. Tinubu’s Path To Power: The Accelerators And The Speed-breakers
As Nigeria gears up for the imminent 2023 Presidential Election, one name that continues to reverberate like a drumbeat across the political arena is Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State who has carved a reputation as a titan in the political sphere. But what remains to be seen is whether Tinubu’s star will shine bright enough to guide him to victory or will fade into the night. Will Tinubu rise like a phoenix or be relegated to the annals of history as another footnote in the grand narrative of Nigerian politics?
7. Financial Fair Play: Is Pep Guardiola Scared Or Being Defensive?
If there’s one skill that the Manchester City manager has honed to a razor-sharp edge since the time in the English Premier League, it’s the art of sounding the alarm at the first sign of adversity. He’s quick to cry foul whenever the playing field tilts against his team or when the heat becomes too intense to bear. Like a sentinel standing guard, he’s always ready to raise a flag, determined to protect his charges from danger.
EKO NEWS
8. Armed Robbers Meet Their Waterloo In Lagos As Police Nab Them With Pistols
Eko Hot Blog reports that officers of Elemoro Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Famous Ogooluwa, 23, and Ibrahim Omoniyi, 27, while escaping with their loot after robbing their victim.
EPE NEWS
9. 2023: Why Tinubu Is Most Qualified Presidential Candidate – Omodele Ibrahim
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of Epe Ogunmodede Club, Epe Lagos State, Barrister Omodele Ibrahim has hailed the “strong leadership acumen” of the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
INTERNATIONAL
10. ‘Ukraine’s Long-term Security Must Be Ensured Now’ — Sunak Tells World Leaders
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak has urged world leaders to send the most advanced weapons to Ukraine now in order to secure its long-term future.
11. US: Here’s The Latest Update On Former President Jimmy Carter’s Health
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former US President Jimmy Carter will begin receiving hospice care at his home in Georgia, according to a statement from The Carter Center on Saturday.
12. War: US Declares Russia Committed ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ In Ukraine
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States, US has “formally declared” that Russia had committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine,
13. Dublin: Thousands Take To The Streets In An Anti-racism Protest
Eko Hot Blog reports that Thousands of people have gathered in Dublin for a march in support of migration and diversity.
ARTICLE
14. The Truth Seun Kuti Told P-Square About Peter Obi
Let’s sail back in time on the waves of mythology to catch up with the folklorish dog and its fierce loyalty.
15. 5 Unhealthy Habits That You Should Discard Right Away
We all know what it means to live healthily – and this embraces the routine of adopting good eating habits, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep
ENTERTAINMENT
16. It’s No One’s Business – Ini Edo On Plastic Surgery Rumors
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ini Edo, a Nigerian actress and filmmaker, has addressed rumors that she underwent cosmetic surgery, stating that it is not anyone’s place to dictate how a woman should look.
17. He Paid My School Fees – Nigerian Comedian Mourns Christian Atsu
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian comedian, Emmanuel Iwueke, popularly known as Craze Clown, has revealed that the late Ghanaian footballer, Christian Atsu, paid his school fees until he graduated from university.
SPORT
18. Crazy Arsenal Or Complacent Man City: What Story Awaits The End Of The Seas
The Premier League has brought the world wild moments.
From the Aguero epic in 2012 to gift Man City the title, to Liverpool sitting on 25 points clear at the top of the league in 2020 just after 29 games played, and to Leicester winning the league in a season where Arsenal, Man City and the other top teams where present in the league, the English Premier League has sparked stories.
19. Di Maria Cries Over Paris Saint Germain Snub Of Messi
EKO HOT BLOG reports on Juventus forward, Angel Di Maria’s accusations of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) overlooking Lionel Messi and giving Kylian Mbappe all powers at the club following his rumored move to Real Madrid.
20. Xavi Confirms Major Injury Boost Ahead Of Man Utd Second Leg Clash
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barcelona boss, Xavi Hernandez has confirmed that Sergio Busquets is back ahead of his side’s clash with Manchester United on Thursday.
21. Chelsea Board Takes Decision On Sacking Potter After 1-0 Loss To Southampton
EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite a 1-0 defeat to Southampton on Saturday, the Chelsea board will not sack Graham Potter as manager.
22. Arsenal Will End Up 3rd On The Table – Charlton Cole
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Chelsea striker, Charlton Cole, has predicted that Arsenal will finish third in the English Premier League (EPL) this season, with Manchester United coming in second.
23. 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.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Sunday, February 19th 2023
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
PUNCH NEWSPAPER
1. Adeleke assures residents on Osogbo-Ikirun-Kwara boundary road
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has assured residents of the state on the completion of the ongoing Osogbo-Ikirun-Kwara Boundary road.
Adeleke gave the assurance on Saturday, while inspecting the road project, initiated the Rauf Aregbesola administration.
The governor, who told the contractor handling the project to adhere to the specifications, further said, “I am happy that work has resumed on this road which was abandoned for over three years.
“We want the road to be motorable for our people from Osogbo to Ikirun in the first phase which we intend to complete within our first 100 days in office.”
2. Kaduna community begs insurgents to allow election hold
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the people of troubled Birnin-Gwari in Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State said they have started reaching out to various terrorist groups for the successful conduct of the poll in the area.
The Chairman of the Birnin-Gwari Emirate Progressive Union, Ishaq Kasai, in a statement on Saturday, said the development became necessary in view of the prevailing security challenges where about 100 communities were sacked while no fewer than 50,000 were internally displaced by terrorists in the LG.
The statement was titled, ‘2023 general elections: only reaching out to terrorist groups will allow successful elections in Birnin-Gwari.’
According to him, reaching out to the various terror groups in the area for a truce will enable the locals in 10 out of the 11 political wards in the area to exercise their franchise to elect their leaders in next week’s elections.
3. Hazy weather can cause broken lips, worsen asthma attack – Epidemiologist
A Public Health Physician and Epidemiologist, Dr. Japhet Olugbogi, has urged Nigerians to adopt preventive measures against the adverse effects of hazy weather being experienced in some parts of the country.
The epidemiologist stated that hazy weather had negative effects on health, warning that it could cause broken lips and worsen the health of those with existing respiratory diseases like asthma.
Olugbogi, who is the Medical Officer of Health, Ifelodun Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, disclosed this during an exclusive interview with PUNCH HealthWise while advising Nigerians to wear face masks to cushion the effects.
Hazy weather conditions are those in which things are difficult to see, because of light mist, hot air, or dust.
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
THE NATION NEWSPAPER
7. Atiku holds final rally, promises to deliver
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has held his final campaign rally at his Adamawa home State with a vow to fulfil all his campaign promises if elected.
“We will work by our promises to make sure that we have a secured, peaceful country and a buoyant economy,” Atiku told the crowd of supporters at the Mahmud Ribadu Square in Jimeta.
He said his government would unfailingly implement devolution of powers to the states and local councils and to empower them to provide good governance, among other campaign promises.
8. UPDATED: Appeal Court dismisses ex- Minister’s suit against Tinubu’s candidacy
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed a suit by a group linked with a former Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, seeking the nullification of the nomination of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
A three-man panel of the court, in a judgment on February 17, held that the appeal by the Incorporated trustees of Rights for All International (RAI) was incompetent.
The group had jointly filed the suit with Nwajiuba before the Federal High Court in Abuja, which the court, in a judgment on December 15, 2022 dismissed anf outlawed the group.
But on appeal, the group excluded Nwajiuba from the case, a decision the Court of Appeal found to be unlawful.
DAILY POST
9. Police arrest robbers with pistols in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two young men, Famous Ogooluwa aged 23, and Ibrahim Omoniyi aged 27.
Officers of the Elemoro Division apprehended the robbers while escaping with their loot after robbing a victim.
The suspects were arrested after information about an ongoing robbery in Abijo GRA junction of Ibeju-Lekki.
Items recovered include two locally made pistols, one live cartridge, one Tecno Android phone and one ZAT Android phone.
10. Naira scarcity: Don’t allow them – Sanwo-Olu makes strong demands from Lagosians
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday appealed to residents to remain calm and avoid all forms of violence, rioting and arson even in the face of the pains and frustrations due to cash shortage.
Sanwo-Olu stated this while addressing journalists at Lagos House, Marina, on the present situation caused by the Naira redesign policy in the country.
He also urged Lagos residents not to allow unscrupulous people who want to sow seeds of violence with the view of robbing them of the chance to cast their votes in the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly elections.
”Let me thank you, the good people of Lagos, for your patience and unwavering perseverance even in these challenging times.
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