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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Sunday, February 26th 2023
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Sunday, February 26th, 2023 can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. INEC Begins Uploading Of Presidential Results On Portal
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the upload of the 2023 presidential results on its website.
2. FACT CHECK: Did INEC Extend Period Of Voting In 16 States?
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted presidential and national assembly elections across Nigeria on Saturday.
3. EFCC Arrests 19 In Kano, Benue, Others Over Alleged Vote Buying
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crime Commission has arrested 19 people suspected of vote buying in Katsina, Kano, Benue and the Federal Capital Territory.
4. ‘I Voted My Conscience’ – Ngige Speaks On Candidate Of Choice
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, on Saturday defied an afternoon rain to cast his vote in the presidential and national assembly elections.
5. 2023: Election Violence Claims 2 Lives At Rivers Polling Unit
EKO HOT BLOG reports that two persons have been reportedly killed in Ward 12, Ubimini community, in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State.
6. EFCC Nabs Varsity Lecturer For Allegedly Buying Votes In Benue [PHOTO]
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission monitoring the presidential and National Assembly polls arrested some suspected vote-buyers in Benue State on Saturday.
7. 2023 Elections: Obi Leads In Lekki Polling Units
Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, is reportedly leading in many polling units in the Lekki area of Lagos State.
8. God Dey – President Buhari On Displaying His Ballot Paper
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari openly displayed his ballot paper to dispel allegations that he voted for a candidate other than the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu.
9. 2023Elections: Kwara Gov Delivers Polling Unit For APC
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has won his polling unit by a landslide, with APC winning in the presidential, senatorial, and House of Representatives elections.
10. 2023Elections: Saliu Mustapha Loses His Polling Unit In Kwara
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kwara APC Senatorial Candidate Saliu Mustapha, has lost his polling unit 005 Gambari 1, to the Kwara Central PDP Candidate, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi.
11. 2023 Elections: Man Brutally Beheaded By Political Thugs In Arochukwu
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a man identified as Samuel Arunsi Eze was on Saturday, 25th February, reportedly beheaded by a political thug known as Daniel Mgba during the electoral violence in the Ndi Agwu community of Abam, Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State.
SPECIAL REPORT
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.’
16. 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
17. 2023 Elections: Peter Obi Pulls Surprise Victory In Alimosho, APC’s Stronghold
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has won the presidential election in a polling unit in Alimosho Local Government area of Lagos State.
EPE NEWS
18. APC Victory In Presidential, National Assembly Elections Is Certain – Epe Leaders
Eko Hot Blog reports that chieftains of the All Progressive Congress(APC) in Lagos State have expressed optimism on the victory of the party in the presidential and national assembly elections.
19. PHOTOS: Eko Hot Blog Publisher Otunba TJ Abass Praises Voters’ Enthusiasm After Voting In Epe
Eko Hot Blog reports that the online media organisation’s founder and publisher, Otunba TJ Abass, has joined millions of Nigerians in exercising his civic responsibility of voting.
INTERNATIONAL
20. Hong Kong: Four Arrested For Model Abby Choi’s Dismemberment And Murder
Eko Hot Blog reports that Four people have been arrested after the dismembered body of a model and influencer was found at a house in a Hong Kong village.
21. France: Moroccan Famous Singer Saad Lamjarred Convicted Of Rape
Eko Hot Blog reports that Saad Lamjarred, a star Moroccan singer, has been found guilty of raping a young woman in France and sentenced to six years in prison.
22. Warner Bros Set To Release More Films From Lord Of The Rings Franchise
Eko Hot Blog reports that Warner Bros have confirmed that more Lord of the Rings films are on the way over the next few years.
ARTICLE
23. 3 Signs You Are Suffering From A Kidney-related Disease
The kidneys are one of the most important organs in the human body. Due to the role the kidney plays in the body, it is highly impossible for you not to notice certain signs when your kidneys are not in good shape but ignoring these signs, might worsen the whole situation.
ENTERTAINMENT
24. Falz Greets Violence In The Face At Lagos Polling Unit
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian singer and actor, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz the Bad Guy, was reportedly attacked by political thugs while he was at his polling unit in Ikate Lekki, Lagos to vote in the ongoing local government elections in the state.
25. Nollywood Actress, Chioma Chukwuka On Encounter With Rogues
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nollywood actress, director, and producer, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, raised an alarm on the internet after being attacked at her polling unit in Lagos. The actress was mishandled by political thugs who disrupted the polling unit and scattered ballot boxes.
SPORT
26. Our Chances Of Winning The Premier League – Wayne Rooney
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has given his opinion on the team’s chances of winning the Premier League this season. The former striker also praised manager Erik ten Hag’s impact on the club since joining at the start of the season.
27. Enzo Fernandez Advocates For Joao Felix Loan Deal
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea’s most expensive signing has encouraged the club to make Joao Felix’s loan move permanent at the end of the season.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Sunday, February 26th 2023
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
PUNCH NEWSPAPER
1. #NigeriaElections2023: Thugs burn ballot boxes, voting materials in Benin
Electorates had to run for their dear lives as thugs stormed the Uwelu polling unit in Benin, Edo State, burning ballot boxes after votes had been cast.
As the voting was progressing, it became clear that many of the voters in the ward voted massively for the Labour Party.
To avert defeat, the thugs stormed the school to carry out the arson while many of the electorates had to run away for fear of being molested.
One of the voters who spoke on condition of anonymity stated that many voted for Peter Obi which must have prompted the hoodlums to take such action.
2. #NigeriaElections2023: EFCC arrests lecturer with N306,700, woman with 18 PVCs
A lecturer with the Sarwuan Tarka University (formerly known as the University of Agriculture), Makurdi, Benue State, Dr Cletus Tyokyaa was on Saturday arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged vote-buying.
He was arrested at the RCM Polling Unit in Daudu, Guma Local Government Area of the state with the sum of N306,700 in various denominations stashed in his car.
The EFCC in a statement on its Facebook handle said luck ran out on Tarka when “he drove to the voting centre which was different from his polling unit and tried to run upon sighting operatives of the Commission.”
Similarly, the commission said arrested a man (name not disclosed) for alleged vote buying with N194,000 at the Gidan Zakka polling unit, Goron Dutse area of Kano Municipal Local Government, Kano State.
3. #NigeriaElections2023: Amuwo-Odofin polling unit where Obi won all votes
The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has won all 25 votes in a polling unit in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State, PU 04.
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
4. Elections: Hoodlums attack INEC collation centre in Ejigbo, Lagos
Hoodlums numbering over 50 have invaded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) collation centre at Ile-Iwe, Orilowo Ejigbo area of Lagos State.
Sounds of sporadic gunshots rented the air as INEC officials and parties agents fled in different directions.
Report said they came in six motorcycles and four commercial buses.
The presidential and national assembly elections took place today nationwide.
5. NASS Polls: I’m confident of victory this time – Banky W
Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, the singer-cum-politician, says that he is confident of victory in the national assembly elections.
The musician is vying for the post of the House of Representatives, Eti-Osa federal constituency of Lagos state.
Banky is contesting under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Speaking with NAN on Saturday, Banky W expressed satisfaction at the turnout of voters and the conduct of the electoral process.
6. INEC officials refusing to upload results in Lagos, Delta – Labour Party
Labour Party, LP has raised the alarm that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC is refusing to upload results of the presidential elections collated in various polling units in Lagos and Delta states to the Central Server.
The National Chairman of the party, Barrister Julius Abure made this claim in statement issued on Saturday.
According to Abure, the officials of the INEC, in connivance with the security agencies, are claiming that the BVAS have suddenly developed fault and therefore cannot function.
The chairman said that information from the party’s field men has it that in places like Agege, Kosofe, Oshodi-Isolo, Surulere, and Ibeju Lekki, amongst others where results shows that Labour Party won convincingly, the INEC officials claim that the BVAS suddenly developed fault when it concerns uploading results of the presidential election.
THE NATION NEWSPAPER
7. Ekiti Deputy Gov delivers polling unit to Tinubu, others
Ekiti Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye has delivered her polling unit to the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the Saturday’s general election.
Afuye, also won her unit at Ikere Ekiti for the Senatorial candidate of the party in Ekiti South Hon Yemi Adaramodu and the House of Representatives candidate in Ekiti South Federal Constituency Adeniyi Ojuawo.
According to the results announced by the Presiding officer of the Atiba/Aafin Ward 1, Akamuja Unit 003, at Ikere Ekiti, Tinubu polled 130 votes to defeat the People’s Democratic Party candidate Atiku Abubakar who garnered 52 votes.
The candidate of the Labour Party Peter Obi scored six votes.
8. Shettima delivers polling unit for APC
The vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC) Senator Kashim Shettima has won his polling unit, Shettima Kukawa, polling unit 023, Lawan Bukar, Lamisula Ward, Maiduguri Borno State.
Shettima polled 126 to defeat the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar who polled 22.
DAILY POST
9. EPL: They’re future of Arsenal – Ian Wright singles out three Gunners stars after Leicester win
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has singled out three players for praise after the Gunners Premier League 1-0 win over Leicester City on Saturday.
Wright said the three players Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka and William Saliba, are the ‘future’ of Arsenal after Mikel Arteta’s side defeated Leicester at King Power Stadium.
Arsenal defeated Leicester in an away Premier League tie, thanks to Martinelli’s only goal of the match.
“We know what he is capable of,” Wright told Premier League Productions when asked about Martinelli’s performance against Leicester.
10. 2023 election: ICPC arrests 9 persons for vote buying in Osun, Ondo, Borno, Akwa Ibom, Sokoto
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has arrested nine persons for vote buying in Osun, Ondo, Borno, Akwa Ibom and Sokoto States during the Presidential and National Assembly Elections on Saturday.
According to a statement by the Commission’s spokesperson, Mrs Azuka Ogugua on Saturday, four vote buyers were arrested by the Osun State Office of the ICPC, two persons were arrested by the Sokoto State Office while one person each was arrested by the Ondo, Akwa Ibom and Borno Offices of the anti-graft agency.
The four vote buyers arrested in Osun State are Adewale Teslim, 32 years; Yemi Adebiyi, 42 years; Shake Idris, 36 years, and Emiola Joseph Oluwole, 69 years. The suspects, who are in Osun State Office custody, were found with documents containing lists of names, phone numbers and account details of voters during the election in the State.
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