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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, March 7th 2023
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. NISS, NCC To Work Together To Improve National Security
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Institute of Security Studies (NISS) has engaged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to advance strategic collaboration that would enhance the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) towards improving national security.
2. ‘Focus On Gathering Evidence And Stop Public Disturbance’ – Tinubu Slams Atiku Over Abuja Protest
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has urged the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, to desist from disturbing public peace.
3. ‘I Warned, You Didn’t Listen’ – Wike Mocks Atiku, PDP Leaders Over Protest In Abuja
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has mocked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar, and other leaders of the party over the protest at the national headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
4. Tinubu’s Victory: PDP Makes 2 Demands From INEC
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by its National Chairman, Sen. Iyorchia Ayu and National Working Committee members on Monday urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the Feb. 25 Presidential election and to re-conduct a very credible election.
5. Soludo Refutes Allegations Of Planning To Assassinate Obi After Elections
EKO HOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo has countered the allegation linking him to a plot on the life of Peter Obi.
6. Peter Obi Pays Victim Of Lagos State Election Violence A Visit
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Governor of Anambra State and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the recently concluded February 25 presidential election, Peter Obi, has paid a visit to Jennifer Efedi, a victim of election violence in Lagos.
7. Peter Obi’s Election Loss Proved Soludo Right; Igbos Alone Can’t Produce President – Umahi
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, says Igbos in the southeastern part of the country must work with other geopolitical zones to win the presidency.
8. The Stringent Conditions Facing Alhassan Doguwa’s Bail
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Alhassan Ado Doguwa, the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, who is facing charges of criminal conspiracy, illegal possession of firearms, culpable homicide, and breach of public peace, has been granted bail by the Federal High Court in Kano.
9. Drama As PDP Candidate Knees To Beg Residents For Support Ahead Of Guber Elections
EKO HOT BLOG reports that photo showing the moment the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate, Peter Mbah, fell on his knees to beg youths in Enugu State ahead of the gubernatorial elections has surfaced on social media.
10. Tragic Auto Crash Kills 10 Relatives Returning From Wedding In Kaduna
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ten family members have lost their lives in a road accident on the Kaduna-Kachia highway while returning from a wedding in Kano State.
SPECIAL REPORT
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.’
15. 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
16. Bode George Alleges ‘Heinous Plan’ To ‘Eliminate’ Rhodes-Vivour Before Lagos Guber Poll
Eko Hot Blog reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, says there is a “heinous plan” to “secretly eliminate” the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.
17. Elections: Lagos Police To Prosecute Peddlers Of ‘Provocative Content’ On Social Media
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has threatened to prosecute peddlers of fake news and “provocative content” on social media with the intent to cause panic in the state.
INTERNATIONAL
18. Australia: Bushfire Incidence Rises As Heat Wave Worsens
Eko Hot Blog reports that Dozens of bushfires burning across Australia’s east coast could get worse as a severe heatwave continues, fire services have warned.
19. Iran: Suspected School Poisonings Unforgivable- Supreme Leader
Eko Hot Blog reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called the wave of suspected poisonings of schoolgirls in recent months an “unforgivable crime”.
20. Scotland: Extradition Case Of US Fugitive Nicholas Rossi Postponed
Eko Hot Blog reports that The man a Scottish court has ruled is US fugitive Nicholas Rossi has had his extradition case postponed until June.
21. US: Man Charged Over Mid-Air Door And Stabbing Rampage
Eko Hot Blog reports that A man has been arrested and charged after he allegedly disarmed an aircraft door mid-flight and attempted to stab a flight attendant, US officials said.
ARTICLE
22. Opinion!!! Democracy, Ideology and Loyalty
Democracy is a political paradigm, albeit, with a specific ideological undertone; and the ideological tone refers to the attributes of democracy. Indeed, that distinguishes it from other ideological classifications.
23. 3 Natural Ways To Improve Your Eye Sight
Many people talk about how you need to adjust your habits to improve your eyesight. You might have your doubts, but it’s true. Besides surgery, there isn’t a way to better your vision
ENTERTAINMENT
24. A Prayer For You – Fancy Acholonu As She Shares Mental Journey
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Fancy Acholonu, a Nollywood actor and ex-fiancée of Alex Ekubo, has taken to social media to share a powerful prayer for those who are hurting and stressed. This comes as she continues to nurse her own emotional wounds.
25. Uche Maduagwu Hits At Eniola Badmus Over Political Dispensation
EKO HOT BLOG reports that media personality Uche Maduagwu has criticized Eniola Badmus for her prayers regarding the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria. Maduagwu took to his Instagram page to express his opinion that the election was the worst in the history of Nigeria and was marred by rigging.
SPORT
26. Bruno Fernandes Escapes FA Punishment
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes will not face punishment from the Football Association (FA) for pushing an assistant referee during their 7-0 loss to Liverpool on Sunday.
27. Neymar Ruled Out For The Season Following Latest Injury
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Neymar has been ruled out of the rest of the season due to an ankle injury that requires surgery, the club announced on Tuesday.
28. Week 35 Pool Result For Sat 4 Mar 2023 – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 35 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, March 7th 2023
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
PUNCH NEWSPAPER
1. Soldier kills colleagues in Sokoto, Army begins investigations
The Nigerian Army has said it has commenced investigations into the incident of a soldier who killed his colleagues and himself at Forward Operations Base Rabbah, Sokoto State.
The Director, Army Public Relations Officer, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement said the incident occurred Sunday evening.
He said troops were deployed for internal security operations in the area.
Onyema stated that the circumstances leading to the incident could not be immediately ascertained, adding that the soldier who killed his colleagues also shot himself immediately.
2. Protest: Dancing ‘Skelewu’ won’t restore your mandate, APC PCC slams Atiku
The All Progressives Congress presidential campaign council has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to desist from allowing his campaign spokesman, Dino Melayo, to push him around.
This is even as the PCC warned that dancing ‘Skelewu’ on the streets of Abuja won’t make the Independent National Electoral Commission change its mind about the winner of the presidential election.
The caution came in the wake of the demonstration by the Peoples Democratic Party at the commission headquarters in Abuja on Monday.
Atiku has led the leadership of the PDP and many of the party followers on a peaceful protest from the party’s National secretariat to INEC headquarters.
3. Abia Lp gov candidate vows to pay salaries, pension arrears in seven months
The governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Abia State, Alex Otti, has vowed to clear all outstanding workers’ salaries and pensions before the end of December 2023 if elected governor.
Otti, a renowned banker and economics spoke at Uzuakoli in Bende Local Government Area on Sunday during an interactive session with members of the Alex Otti support group in the area.
He lamented that the Peoples Democratic Party led government had continued to owe workers and retirees many months of salary and pension arrears.
Otti, also revealed that medical doctors under the state employ recently embarked on indefinite strike for non-payment of salary arrears of over 25 months.
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
4. Funding, insecurity, cultural differences major concerns for National Census – FG
The Federal Government has described funding issue, insecurity and cultural differences as major concerns for the conduct of the 2023 National Housing and Population Census.
The Minister of State for Budget and Planning, Clem Agba stated this at a meeting with members of the private sector and development partners in Abuja on Monday.
The meeting was convened to address grey areas for a successful exercise nationwide.
The census is scheduled to hold between March 29 and April 2.
5. Benue guber candidates vow to tackle herdsmen killings, insecurity if elected
The gubernatorial candidates of political parties in the coming March 11 Governorship and State Assembly elections in Benue state have promised to accord priority attention to the lingering insecurity in the state by ending armed herders’ incursions in parts of the state if elected.
The aspirants made the commitment in Makurdi while featuring in the 2023 Benue Gubernatorial Debate organised by SAVDFUTUR, a non-governmental organisation.
The candidates including Terhemen Tilley-Gyado of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dabu Asemayina of Action Alliance, AA, Mede Bemgbator of Social Democratic Party, SDP, and Joseph Waya of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, who individually spoke extensively on their development agenda for the state noted that no government would make progress without first tackling the security challenges facing the People.
6. Akeredolu approves increase in pensioners’ allowance
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has approved an increase in the pension allowance of retirees in the state.
The State Head of Service, Pastor Kayode Ogundele, said this in Akure on Monday
Ogundele said the approval was in conformity with the consequential adjustment arising from the implementation of the National Minimum Wage of 2019 in the country.
According to him, no fewer than 11,654 officers from the state civil service and 11,659 from the local government service who retired before 1st January, 2020, the effective date of the present minimum wage regime, would benefit from the new approval.
THE NATION NEWSPAPER
DAILY POST
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