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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Wednesday, March 29th 2023
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. May 29 Handover: President Buhari To Step Down, Regardless Of Court Cases
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the The federal government has stated that the May 29 handover date is sacrosanct and President Muhammadu Buhari will hand over to the President-elect on the date.
2. Presidential Election: Nigerian Govt Dragged To ECOWAS
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, on Tuesday received a letter from Nigerian youths asking it to prevail on the federal government to nullify the February 25 presidential election.
3. Abia: PDP Rejects Alex Otti’s Victory, Seeks Legal Redress
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Working Committee and the enlarged State Executive Committee on Tuesday decided to go to court to challenge the result of the Abia Governorship election which declared the Labour Party candidate, Alex Otti as winner, especially in six Local Government Areas where the BVAS machines were not used.
4. Battle For Assets: Kogi Governor Claims Innocence As EFCC Fights To Preserve 14 Properties
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to dismiss an application by the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to vacate a forfeiture order in respect of 14 properties and N400 million.
5. Adeleke Vows To Keep Dancing Despite Criticism
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has vowed not to stop dancing despite criticisms
6. ‘Ben Must Go!’ – Femi Fani-Kayode Demands Removal of UK Diplomat for Alleged Interference in Nigeria
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Former Aviation Minister and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Femi Fani-Kayode has urged the British government to recall the Deputy British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Benedict Llewellyn-Jones.
7. NDLEA Apprehends 2 Sisters With Indian Hemp In Katsina
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency paraded two sisters and the spouse of one of them before newsmen in Katsina on Tuesday for being in possession of six kilograms of Indian hemp.
EKO NEWS
8. Tinubu At 71: Epe Chief Imam To Lead Prayer Session For President-elect Wednesday
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Grand Chief Imam of Epe Division, His Eminence, Sheikh Sa’Dallah Fabiola Abdur-Rahmon-Aliru, has announced a prayer session in commemoration of the 71st birthday of President-elect Bola Tinubu.
9. 2023 World Water Day: LWC, NIMechE Task Students On Providing Solutions As 7 Schools Shine In WASH Essay Competition
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government through Lagos Water Corporation has advised secondary school students to come up with innovations to address water, sanitation and hygiene issues in the State.
10. Lagos Bus-Train Accident: Victims Compensation Committee Releases Recommendations
Eko Hot Blog reports that a nine-member committee set up by the Lagos State Government in the aftermath of the Bus-Train collision of Thursday, 9th March 2023, has submitted its report.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
11. Elon Musk Announces New Improvements On Twitter Blue Feature
Eko Hot Blog reports that Twitter boss Elon Musk has announced a shake-up of the social media platform’s paid Twitter Blue feature.
12. Portugal: Two Women Killed At Ismaili Muslim Centre
Eko Hot Blog reports that Two women have been stabbed to death at a Muslim religious centre in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, police say.
13. King Charles To Make First State Visit To Germany
Eko Hot Blog reports that It’s second time lucky for King Charles’s first overseas state visit, when he touches down in Germany on Wednesday.
14. Ticketmaster In Trouble Again
Eko Hot Blog reports that A Canadian law firm has filed a class-action lawsuit against Ticketmaster for allegedly inflating ticket prices for an upcoming Drake concert.
15. UK: Afghan Refugees To Be Resettled In Permanent Homes
Eko Hot Blog reports that A new plan to move Afghan refugees out of hotels and into permanent homes in the UK has been announced.
16. AI To Replace Almost 300 Million Jobs – Report
Eko Hot Blog reports that Artificial intelligence (AI) could replace the equivalent of 300 million full-time jobs, a report by investment bank Goldman Sachs says.
ARTICLE
17. 5 Simple Health Habits You Can Adopt Today For A Healthier Lifestyle
Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, there are some simple health habits you can adopt today that will have a big impact on your overall well-being.
ENTERTAINMENT
18. I’ll Rather Have It With Professionals — Nancy Isime On Sex Scenes
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nollywood actress, Nancy Isime, has opened up about her experience with filming kissing and sex scenes in movies. The popular actress disclosed during an interview with media personality, Dadaboy on Monday that she does not enjoy such scenes because they are merely part of the script.
19. I’m Sorry To Every Woman Who Felt Insulted — Whitemoney
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Whitemoney, the winner of the Big Brother Naija Season 6 reality show, has issued an apology to women who were offended by his comments about them. This comes after he made remarks on the show that insinuated that a man’s wealth can make up for any perceived inadequacy in a woman’s appearance.
SPORT
20. Manchester City vs. Liverpool: What The Reds Are Facing Going Into It
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Liverpool have been revealed to be facing a major injury blow ahead of their crucial Premier League match against Manchester City.
21. Ditch Liverpool — Former Presenter Tells Steven Gerrard
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys has advised Steven Gerrard to distance himself from his association with Liverpool if he hopes to have a successful career in management.
22. Week 38 Pool Results For Sat 25 Mar 2023 – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 38 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.
Top Newspaper Headlines Wednesday, March 29th 2023
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
PUNCH NEWSPAPER
1. EFCC urges court to dismiss Bello’s application on forfeited property
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to dismiss an application by the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to vacate a forfeiture order in respect of 14 properties and N400 million.
The PUNCH reports that the court had on February 22, 2023, granted a preservation order of the properties linked to the Kogi State Government and reasonably suspected to have been derived from unlawful activities, according to Sections 9 and 10 of the Proceeds of Crimes (Recovery and Management) Act, 2022.
According to the EFCC, the properties, including Hotel Apartment Community, Burj Khalifa lying, being and situate at, Plot 160 Municipality NO 345-7562, Sky View Building No 1, Property No 401, Floor 4, Dubai U.A.E., were reasonably suspected to have been derived from unlawful activity.
At the resumed sitting on Tuesday, counsel to the EFCC, Rotimi Oyedepo, informed the court that the anti-graft agency had advertised the preservation order in a national daily, according to a statement by the spokesperson for the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren.
2. Borno PDP senatorial candidate writes INEC to probe officials
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Borno Central Senatorial District election, Muhammed Kumaila, has implored the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission to investigate an alleged attempt by its officials to tamper with evidence to be presented before the Election Petitions Tribunal.
Kumaila said his team had already petitioned the Inspector-General of Police and the Director-General of the Directorate of State Security Services to investigate the matter and bring culprits to book.
“We therefore call on you sir, to undertake an urgent and independent investigation into this matter, in order to fish out bad eggs from within the INEC administration who are hell bent on tarnishing the image of the electoral umpire,” he stated.
According to him, following the outcome of the election, which he lost to the candidate of All Progressives Congress, Kaka Shehu Lawal, he filed a petition before the Election Petitions Tribunal in Maiduguri.
3. Russia-Ukraine crisis wakeup call for Africa on food sufficiency – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday in London, UK, said the lingering crisis between Russia and Ukraine should be a wake-up call for African states to prioritise self-sufficiency in food production.
He also said digitisation remains Africa’s best opportunity to make considerable progress in the global scheme of things.
“The economic fallout of the war for us in Africa should be an introspective moment on the issue of self sufficiency in food production,” Osinbajo told a large audience comprising academics, scholars, researchers, faculty and students of the Africa Leadership Centre, King’s College London.
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
4. Chimaroke Nnamani blasts Ayu
CHAIRMAN, Senate Committee on Cooperation & Integration in Africa/NEPAD, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, Enugu East has described the immediate past National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Iyorchia Ayu as the evil that befell the party.
The former Enugu State said that “his deception and abysmal performance is unmitigated”.
in a statement yesterday, Senator Nnamani who noted that Ayu’s leadership has brought misfortune to the PDP because of his ineptitude, greed and wickedness, said “Ayu is just an unmitigated disaster. His leadership is an evil that befell the PDP . The only option left is to show him the exit door.
5. Delta House of Assembly suspends LG boss over alleged financial mismanagement
The Delta House of Assembly on Tuesday suspended the Chairman, Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Mr Juan Governor, for alleged financial mismanagement.
The suspension came on the heels of an impeachment notice signed by 15 councillors and forwarded to the house.
The councillors had asked the house for approval to remove the council boss.
The impeachment notice was read by the Deputy Speaker, Mr Christopher Ochor, who presided over the plenary.
6. 2023 polls would have consumed Nigeria but for prayers – OAIC
The Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC)has attributed the successful conclusion of the 2023 general elections without national disintegration to the prayers of the body of Christ.
Nigeria, it said, would have disintegrated going by the tension and rancour that greeted the polls if the church didn’t preserve in prayers.
The body called on Nigerians to put the bitter acrimony that characterized the polls behind and cooperate to push the nation forward.
These were the resolutions of the OAIC after its REC meeting at the Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church, Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt, Rivers State from March 22-23.
THE NATION NEWSPAPER
7. Transition process on course, Buhari not spending a day extra – SGF
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, says the transition process to hand over to the newly elected government is on course.
Mustapha, who is also the Chairman of Presidential Transition Council, gave the assurance on Tuesday at a news conference to brief journalists on the updates of the transitional process since the committee was inaugurated.
The Federal Government on April 14 inaugurated a 22-man Presidential Transition Council ahead of the 2023 handover to the incoming government.
8. Tinubu nominates Bagudu, Edun into Transition Council
The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has nominated Kebbi Governor Atiku Bagudu and former Lagos Commissioner for Finance, Mr Olawale Edun, as members of the Presidential Transition Council (PTC).
Chairman of the PTC and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, announced this on Tuesday during the maiden briefing by the Council.
He also said the Council, which was inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari on February 14 has commenced executing its numerous tasks.
Buhari, under Executive Order 14, which was signed on February 7, set up the 24-member Council, including two nominees of the President-elect.
DAILY POST
9. 51 Nigerians evacuated from Libya
The Federal Government and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have evacuated another batch of stranded Nigerians in Libya.
According to Ambassador Kabiru Musa, Charge D’affaires of the Nigerian Mission in Libya, who issued a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, a total of 151 citizens were flown from Benghazi, as the government resumed its voluntary evacuation.
The evacuees, including 71 females, 54 males, 14 children and 13 infants, arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, tonight
10. Abia: PDP to challenge declaration of Alex Otti winner of guber election
The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Working Committee and the enlarged State Executive Committee on Tuesday decided to go to court to challenge the result of the Abia Governorship election which declared the Labour Party candidate, Alex Otti as winner, especially in six Local Government Areas where the BIVAS machines were not used.
This was disclosed in a statement by Hon. Elder Abraham Amah, the Abia PDP Vice Chairman/Acting State Publicity Secretary, today.
DAILY POST reports that this is coming less than a week after Okezie Ikpeazu, Governor of Abia State, had congratulated Otti for winning the governorship election in the state.
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