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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, January 31st 2023
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. CBN Issues Fresh Directive To Commercial Banks Over New Notes Scarcity
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Central Bank Of Nigeria, (CBN) has directed all commercial banks to pay customers over the counter in N100, N50, N20, N10, and N5 notes, regardless of the amount withdrawn.
2. Foreign Powers Behind Our Insecurity — President Buhari Rains In The Blame
EKO HOT BLOG reports on Nigeria’s President’s latest statement pertaining to insecurity as Muhamamdu Buhari lays the blame on powerful countries bent on destroying Nigeria from within.
3. How I Prevented Obasanjo From Roasting Atiku Like Goat Meat – Tinubu
Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has narrated how he “rescued” the standard-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, from former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
4. Atlanta, Georgia For Tinubu, Shettina 2023 Presidential Campaign
Nigerians in the Diaspora are bracing up for a political rally in support of the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a convergence that is poised to be the grandest of its kind beyond the shore of Nigeria, given the level of preparation by the organizers.
5. Fuel Scarcity: Obaseki Takes Action After Mass Protest In Benin
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has disclosed plans to set up a committee to monitor the distribution and pricing of the product to ensure that shylock marketers do not take advantage of the situation to rip Edo citizens off.
SPECIAL REPORT
6. 2023 Elections: ‘Disunity,’ The Biggest Obstacle To Igbo Presidency
With the ticking clock counting down to the February 2023 election, a storm brews over the question of whether the Igbo will finally claim the presidency or if they must endure another long wait until 2031. Meanwhile, the political arena echoes the thunderous clashes and heated debates of the country’s diverse ethnic groups, all clamouring to be the chosen one to occupy the highest office.
7. Visualising The Prospects Of Nigeria’s Education Sphere In A Tinubu Administration
The sad truth is, Nigeria’s educational standards have been in a downward spiral for too long. A chronic lack of political drive has left the sector lagging behind. The education sector has suffered due to a chronic deficiency of political determination from those in power to spark transformative change. The primary and secondary education system is a woeful tale of outdated lessons and crumbling classrooms, while tertiary institutions are plagued by an endless cycle of strikes.
8. ANALYSIS: Buhari’s Legacy Under Fire Amid Growing Dissatisfaction
The 2023 Nigerian Presidential Election is shaping up to be a scintillating brawl, with a horde of aspirants and political entities vying for the crown. Early signs suggest that this election could go down in history as one of the most tempestuous and closely scrutinized in the country, due to the grand prize, the daunting political and economic hurdles, and the heightened involvement of the citizens and civic organizations.
EKO NEWS
9. Ojuelegba Accident: No Leeway For Killer Driver, Truck Owner As Sanwo-Olu Directs Prosecution
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate trial of the owner and driver of the container-laden truck that crushed a commercial bus killing nine people on Sunday.
10. Lagos To Assess Prevalence Of Neglected Tropical Diseases In 20 LGAs
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has concluded plans to conduct an assessment of the prevalence of some neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) including Lymphatic Filariasis and Onchocerciasis in 20 Local Government areas of the state as part of ongoing efforts for treatment and elimination of the diseases in Lagos.
EPE NEWS
11. Come Out En Masse For APC Mega Rally” – Political Officeholders Urge Epe Residents
Eko Hot Blog reports that all is set for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to hold a “powerful” and “impactful” rally in support of its presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, Rep. Wale Raji, and other party candidates in Epe.
12. Epe ‘Ready’ To Host APC Mega Rally As Political Elites Urge Residents To Repay Tinubu, Others With Votes
Eko Hot Blog reports that the political elites in Epe Division have urged residents to support and vote for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as a reward for benefitting from his “life-changing blueprints.”
13. School children In Riverine Epe Public Schools Get Safety Training From LASWA
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) is making efforts to catch them young and reduce water-related phobia among Lagosians as it commenced a week-long water safety class and swimming training for pupils in the riverine communities of Epe Local Government Area.
INTERNATIONAL
14. War: Joe Biden Makes U-turn, Rules Out sending F-16 Fighter Jets To Ukraine
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US President Joe Biden has ruled out sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, despite renewed calls from Ukrainian officials for air support.
15. War: Russia’s ‘Big Revenge’ Has Begun’ — Zelensky
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has warned for weeks that Moscow sought to step up assaults after months of virtual stalemate.
ARTICLE
16. Whats Bola Tinubu’s Tangible worth?
The sole essence of a man or the sum total of his personality profile is to be located in his character! In Bola Tinubu, as in other humans, the attributes of this character are consistent.
ENTERTAINMENT
17. Mixed Reaction Follows Alex Ekubo’s Return To Social Media
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nollywood actor and heartthrob, Alex Ekubo has returned to social media after relationship drama with ex-fiancée, Fancy Acholonu.
SPORT
18. The Draw For The FA CUP 5th Round Is Out
EKO HOT BLOG reports on the release of the FA CUP 5th round following the 4th round fixtures over the weekend that saw the likes of Manchester City, Brighton, Leicester City and Manchester United triumph over their opponents.
19. We Just Didn’t See Eye to Eye — Sadio Mane Comes Clean On Liverpool
EKO HOT BLOG reports on former Liverpool star, Sadio Mane coming clean about the contractual battle with former club prior to leaving Merseyside.
20. BREAKING: Hakim Ziyech Set To Depart Chelsea For PSG
EKO HOT BLOG reports that French club, Paris Saint-Germain is on the verge of making a major transfer move as the club is in advanced talks to sign Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea in the final hours of the transfer window.
21. Super Eagles’ Terem Moffi Makes Nice Move To OGC Nice
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ligue 1 side, OGC Nice have secured the services of Nigerian forward Terem Moffi in a record deal worth €30 million. After several bids were rejected by his current club Lorient, Nice finally reached an agreement for the highly sought-after player.
22. Chelsea Finally Make Enzo Fernandez Breakthrough, Break British Transfer Record
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea have finally made a breakthrough in their pursuit of Benfica’s Enzo Fernandez, the Times reports.
23. Arsenal Make Shock Move For Jorginho As Caicedo Deal Stalls
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has switched his attention to Chelsea’s Jorginho in his search for a new central midfielder.
24. Week 30 Pool Result For Sat 28 Jan 2023 – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 30 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, January 31st 2023
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
PUNCH NEWSPAPER
1. Japa: FG warns against illegal migration
The Federal Government on Monday warned Nigerians, especially the youths against illegal migration to Europe and other parts of the world, popularly known in local parlance as ‘Japa’ saying the consequences including bad treatment abroad were very disastrous.
While insisting that it does not encourage irregular migration, the government advised that Nigerians who desire to move should do so within the confines of the law.
The Director Economic Trade and Investment in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Akinremi Bolaji, stated these in Abuja during the launch of EuroAfrica Polish Language Center.
2. EU to deploy 100 observers for 2023 polls
The European Union Election Observation Mission has said that 100 observers would be deployed for the 2023 polls.
The Chief Observer, EU EOM, Barry Andrews stated this during the launch of the EU EOM to Nigeria 2023, in Abuja on Monday.
Andrews said the EU EOM was deployed by the EU following an invitation from the Independent National Electoral Commission and it started its work on 11 January, 2023 with the arrival of a core team of 11 experts with competencies in various aspects of elections.
3. Foreign elements using Boko Haram to destroy Nigeria – Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Monday in Kano State alleged that some foreign elements are suspected to be part of the conspiracy by using Boko Haram to destroy the country.
Buhari, who made the disclosure during a lunch, held in his honour at Kano Government House said, “it is unfortunate that Boko Haram stopped the country from tapping its resources in Lake Chad Basin.
“We have shown Nigerians and the rest of the world that we have so many natural resources.
He recalled how Boko Haram insurgents took over the control of 17 Local Government Areas in Borno State out of the 27 local governments.
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
4. INEC publishes ‘Notice of Polls’, declares, ‘we’re good to go’
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Monday published the Notice of Polls for the 2023 General Election.
This was as it undertook a self-audit of its preparations for the polls and declared that it was good to go.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made the declaration when he received in audience the President and Chief Executive Officer CEO of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems IFES, Mr. Anthony N. Banbury.
So far, the Commission has successfully implemented 12 out of 14 activities in the Timetable and Schedule of Activities
5. UBA appoints Abiola Bawuah, 1st female CEO
The Board of Directors of the United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has appointed Mrs Abiola Bawuah as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the bank.
The bank announced the appointment in a statement on Monday, adding that Bawuah would also join the Group Board as an Executive Director, overseeing the Group’s operations across the African continent.
Bawuah, who is a Ghanaian, is the first female CEO of UBA Africa.
The statement said prior to her appointment, Bawuah was Regional CEO, West Africa, supervising the Group’s operations in nine subsidiaries, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, and Sierra Leone.
6. New currency hoarding: We have to go into banks’ strong rooms – CBN
CENTRAL Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has said it would have to go into strong rooms of commercial banks to ascertain possible hoarding and other unhealthy conducts among challenges making it difficult for people to access the new currency notes.
Maxwell Okafor, Branch Controller, CBN in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, gave the explanation yesterday over the apex bank’s ongoing direct cash swap for residents in Rivers, especially those without bank accounts.
Okafor who assured that the direct swap would last till the deadline on naira exchange, said, “The sincere truth is that the situation is not smooth. Many of the banks are making the process too cumbersome.
THE NATION NEWSPAPER
7. I will deliver Ibom Deep Seaport, Tinubu assures
The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has promised to harness the enormous natural endowments in Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria for general prosperity.
He promised to deliver the Ibom Deep Seaport if elected. He spoke on Monday at the 35,000-capacity Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo.
An excited crowd of APC supporters welcomed him to the packed facility with the shout of ‘’Jagaban’’ rending the air.
8. LASU Senate elects Omobitan new Deputy VC
The Senate of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, on Monday elected Prof. Olufunsho Omobitan as the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) of the University.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Omobitan defeated the Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, Prof. Raheem Akewushola, by 132 votes to 65.
Mr Emmanuel Fanu, Registrar of LASU, announced Omobitan, a Professor of Economics and current Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences of the University, as the winner.
DAILY POST
9. 2023 polls: Massive turnout in Igbo-Etiti as Nwodo, others commend Gov. Ugwuanyi, back PDP candidates
A former Governor of old Enugu State and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo and the former Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Ezenwata Okechukwu Itanyi have expressed satisfaction with the performance of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in office in spite of the nation’s economic, security and public health challenges.
They went on to declare their unalloyed support for the governor’s quest to represent Enugu North Senatorial District in the National Assembly on the platform of the PDP.
The duo, who are from Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, also expressed satisfaction with the profile, vision, credibility and action plan of the PDP governorship candidate in the state, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and reiterated their support for his candidature.
10. Ebubeagu operative allegedly kills colleague over N1000 during APC rally in Ebonyi
An operative of Ebubeagu security outfit, whose name is yet to be identified, allegedly shot dead a colleague, one Ajasm Aja, N1000 from a campaign rally that took place at Isu community in Onicha LGA headquarters of Ebonyi State.
It was gathered that Aja was shot dead by his colleague resulting from a controversy that trailed the sharing formula of money given to them during the All Progressives Congress, APC, campaign rally.
DAILY POST reports that the late Aja and his assailant were part of the Ebubeagu team drafted to Isu community to provide security at the APC governorship rally in the area.
It was gathered that the deceased had an altercation with his trigger-happy colleague over an amount of money, which each, was to get over N1000
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