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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Wednesday, December 28th 2022

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Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:

POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS

1. Buhari Under Pressure To Stop CBN Gov, Emefiele’s Arrest By DSS – Reports

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the revered monarchs and top political bigwigs are reportedly mounting pressure on President Muhammadu Buhari to prevent the operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) from arresting the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.

2. 2023: PDP G5 Governors Consider Endorsing Tinubu At London Meeting

Eko Hot Blog reports that five governors under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are considering choosing the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, as their preferred candidate for the 2023 general election.

3. Renewed Hope: Dissecting Tinubu’s Comprehensive Plans For Security

Security, undoubtedly, is germane to the sustainability of any society. Safety of lives and properties is fundamental to key issues in national development.

4. CBN Taking Our Financial Freedom from Us with ‘Suffocating’ Monetary Policies

The Central Bank of Nigeria has in recent time been working tirelessly to regulate the system’s economy and get complete control of “all cash in circulation” throughout the country.

5. Attacks on INEC: What Shape Will the 2023 General Election Take?

While we count down to the 2023 General Election, the tension in the political atmosphere counts up with episodes of calculated violence and mischief perpetrated by political thugs.

6. How Attacks on INEC Facilities are Designed to Jeopardize 2023 General Elections

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, there are growing fears that the elections, especially in the South-eastern part of the country might be under serious threat following the frequent attacks on INEC facilities.

7. My Daughter Was Pregnant With Twins Until Police Killing – Bolanle Raheem’s Mother

Eko Hot Blog reports that the mother of Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer who was shot dead by a police officer in the Ajah area of Lagos has confirmed that the deceased was pregnant with twins.

8. Police Killing: Lagos Govt Delegation Visits Raheem Family, Reiterates Commitment To Justice

Eko Hot Blog reports that a delegation sent by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has paid a condolence visit to the family of Bolanle Raheem, the pregnant lawyer who was shot dead by a policeman on Christmas Day.

9. Lagos 2023: ‘Why I Choose Funke Akindele As My Running Mate’ – Jandor Reveals

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olajide Adediran, has once again revealed the reason for choosing Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, as running mate.

10. Boxing Day: Bamu Foundation Donates Cash, Food Gifts To Widows, Orphans, Hospital Patients In Epe

Eko Hot Blog reports that a total of 350 beneficiaries benefitted from various charitable programmes to commemorate the foundation’s 5th anniversary.

11. 20th Anniversary: Epe Dynamic Club Donates Cash Gifts To Patients At Epe General Hospital

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Epe Dynamic Club marked its 20th anniversary on Boxing Day by donating N250,000 cash to some patients receiving various forms of medical attention at the Epe General Hospital, Epe, Lagos.

12. Russia: Putin Bans Oil Exports To Countries That Imposed Price Caps

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Tuesday banning oil supplies to countries that have introduced price caps on Russian oil and petroleum products, according to the decree published on the Kremlin’s website – a move that may prove to be largely symbolic.

13. Spain: Govt Announces €10bn To Help Curb Inflation

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced another €10bn (£8.8bn) in support to address rising prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

14. Ringleader Of Plot To Kidnap Michigan Governor Sentenced

The ringleader of a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.

15. New York: Man Kills Two Random Strangers

Two seemingly isolated and random outdoor murders at the height of the holiday season and of the kind New Yorkers have increasingly feared since the pandemic began were blamed by police officials Monday on a city resident with a criminal record.

16. UN: Security Council Urges Taliban To Reverse Restrictions On Women

The UN Security Council has denounced Taliban government policies targeting women and girls in Afghanistan.

17. Russian Court Jails Soldier For Refusing To Go To War In Ukraine

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Russian career soldier has become the first to be sentenced to prison for refusing to fight in Ukraine, court documents have revealed.

18. US: Supreme Court Retains Controversial Border Policy

The US Supreme Court has voted to keep in place a controversial Trump-era policy that blocked thousands of people from crossing the US-Mexico border.

19. War: Civilians Flee Kherson As Russia Intensify Attacks

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia’s intensified attacks on the Kherson region have forced many civilians to flee Ukraine.

20. US: Republican George Santos Admits Exaggerating His CV

Newly elected Republican congressman George Santos has apologised after admitting he lied about his education and work experience.

21. Ghana: Police Warn Against Harmful New Year Prophecies

Police in Ghana have warned faith leaders against making traditional New Year prophecies which can cause fear, anxiety or death.

22. ‘I Know More About Him Than Anyone’ – Trump Threatens To Make Damaging Info About DeSantis Public If He Runs

Former United States President Donald Trump has threatened to make “unflattering” information about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis public if he (DeSantis) were to launch a presidential bid for the White House.

23. A Highway Was Constructed Around a Woman’s Home Because She Refused To Move

Do you think it’s difficult to live next to a highway? Consider living between two. After the owner, Ms. Liang refused to leave; a motorway was built around her house in Guangzhou, China, in 2020. With the property now wedged between two roadways, it has become a popular tourist attraction.

24. 3 Key Secrets Of Successful People

To be successful, you must understand that there are traits, behaviors, and actions you must take.

25. Rita Dominic Reacts To Allegations Of Wrecking Fidelis Anosike’s Marriage With Ex-wife

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, has reacted to claims of dating her husband, Fidelis Anosike, while he was still married to his ex-wife.

26. Potter Issues Reece James Injury Update After Chelsea Ace Forced Off Vs Bournemouth

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea boss, Graham Potter remained coy when quizzed on the fitness of Reece James after the Blues defender hobbled off during Tuesday’s win over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.

27. Shakhtar Reply Arsenal’s €65m Bid For Mudryk

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Shakhtar Donetsk has rejected Arsenal’s €65million offer for Mykhailo Mudryk, according to ESPN.

28. Week 25 Pool Results For Sat 24 Dec 2022 – UK 2022/2023 -Pool Agent

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 25 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.

Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Wednesday, December 28th 2022

Newspaper Headlines

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria

PUNCH NEWSPAPER

1. FG to arrest, prosecute pilgrims that abscond

Nigerian pilgrims to Israel have been warned against any attempt to abscond at this year’s spiritual exercise.

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Rev. Yakubu Pam, has said such a pilgrim will be arrested and prosecuted.

Pam gave the warning at Yola International Airport during the official airlift of over 270 pilgrims from Taraba and Gombe states.

He insisted that whoever absconded would be arrested and prosecuted by the Federal Government.

2. Calm down, Metuh tells Anambra bizman, Arthur Eze

The former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, has advised popular Anambra businessman, Arthur Eze to calm down.

Metuh said this in a Facebook post on Tuesday, following Arthur’s declaration to disassociate himself from the presidential ambition of the Labour Party’s candidate, Peter Obi to back the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar.

The PUNCH had earlier reported that Eze said he was not part of Obi’s presidential aspiration because he has seen that the former Anambra State governor cannot win votes in the South-West and in the North.

The businessman made the comments in the presence of the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, traditional rulers, women groups and prominent people of the state.

3. Kidnapped vigilante commandant regain freedom after N5m ransom

The newly-elected President-General of Ukwulu Town Union, Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, Christopher Uba, has revealed that the community’s vigilante commandant who was recently abducted has regained freedom from his abductors after the payment of N5 million ransom.

The vigilante commandant, Kachy Ilodigwe, was reportedly kidnapped by about four gunmen in November, while returning from a church activity when the armed men double-crossed him with their car and whisked him away.

Uba, while speaking to journalists shortly after he was declared the winner of the election at the Community Civil Centre, Ukwulu, on Tuesday, said the vigilante commandant was released after the payment of the ransom.

He said it was not yet clear why Ilodigwe was kidnapped, adding that after he regained his freedom, he was attacked again and shot by gunmen few days later.

VANGUARD NEWSPAPER

4. Wike: G-5 torn between Tinubu, Labour Party’s Peter Obi

Feelers from the G-5 camp indicate that governors are torn between declaring support for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and that of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.

A usually reliable source within the G-5 Governors camp who confided in Vanguard, said, “The governors are considering giving their support to either of the two.

“One of the Governors is making a case for Obi but others argue that he lacks the support base to cover the 36 states and Abuja.

“Those in this camp argue that should he emerge victorious we will be returning to square one because he will not enjoy the majority in the National Assembly and thus will find it difficult to pass legislation required for him to make the reforms he has been conversing.

5. We don’t own firms handling contracts in Ondo – Akeredolu’s son

Babajide Akeredolu, son of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has denied insinuations that the contractors handling projects in the state were owned by the first family, stating that the government understudied three different states including Kaduna and Ekiti while designing his office.

Akeredolu disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Lagos recently.

On allegations that the largest chunk of the state’s projects are being executed by the first family, he said, “If you try to justify some things, a lot of people will still have their perception.

6. Bandits devise new means of attack on villagers Niger

Bandits may have devised another means of unleashing terror on their victims in Niger state as Landmines suspected to have been planted by them exploded and injured two villagers.

The incident occurred on Saturday.

The two injured persons, Ezra and Nuhu Dogo were said to be on their way to Afapi from Chukuba village.

THE NATION NEWSPAPER

7. Slain lawyer was expecting twins, says husband

Lagos lawyer, Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem, who was killed on Christmas Day by an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), was expecting twins, her husband Gbenga said on Tuesday.

Bolanle was shot in the chest by the trigger-happy cop at Ajiwe, Ajah while returning home from service with her family.

Her husband relived the ordeal during the visit of the Ikeja Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to their Ajah residence.

The Nation learnt that Bolanle, who was four months pregnant, conceived after several failed attempts in six years.

8. Attorney-General to lead prosecution team for expectant lawyer’s killer

Lagos Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) will lead the prosecution team in the trial of the killer of Mrs Bolanle Raheem.

Mrs Raheem, a lawyer and expectant mother, was killed by a policeman on Christmas Day in Lagos while returning from church with her family.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu sent a delegation to the family at their Ajah home on Tuesday.

Onigbanjo said: “We have the permission of Mr Governor to tell you that justice will be done in this matter.

DAILY POST

9. Akin is a courageous, brilliant soul – Fani-Kayode congratulates new LP campaign DG

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode has congratulated the newly-appointed Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Prof Akin Oshuntokun.

DAILY POST recalls that following the resignation of Doyin Okupe, the Labour Party on Tuesday appointed the ex-aide to former president Olusegun Obasanjo as the new campaign DG.

Reacting, Fani-Kayode a known critic of the Obidient movement, said Akin has been his close ally for the past 30 years, stressing that the new DG is courageous and brilliant.

He, however, insisted that despite the presence of Akin, the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi would still lose the forthcoming elections.

10. Tragedy hits Calabar Carnival as trailer crushes 3 to death, injures others

More than 20 persons have been injured and many killed following public anger over a reported vehicular accident in Calabar.

Commissioner of Police in the state, Balarabe Sule said, “I cannot confirm the actual number of the death presently but I can confirm that over 20 persons have been injured.

“I have personally helped to evacuate a good number of the injured and some corpses to about three clinics in Calabar.”

Eye witnesses said that more than ten persons including spectators at the ongoing Calabar Carnival were killed when a vehicle lost control and swerved into unsuspecting crowd at the Carnival.

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