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05/01/2023

Headline News From Newspapers Across Nigeria

*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 5TH JANUARY 2023*



*PUNCH*

Ajagba gets new opponent for Jan 14 bout

Manpower challenge deepens as 'Japa' syndrome rises

N2.74tn security budget low –Reps panel

Airport privatisation will reduce subsidy burden – Pilot

Govt can earn N7tn from mini-grid, others – Experts

Nigeria must reduce costs to enjoy AfCFTA

Stock investors gain N33bn in bullish trading

COVID-19: WHO urges vigilance as FG allays fears

A’Ibom PDP, APC gov candidates shun peace accord

2023, our year of election

DSS arrests two over Kogi explosion

Rising political violence must be crushed

Minister warns NDDC board against exceeding approval limits

Lawyers expect strong, reliable judiciary in 2023

CPPE projects accelerated maritime reforms 2023

2023 elections: Shun malpractices, NBA president tells lawyers

Withheld dues: NLC says FG rejected ASUU report

Sahara Group unveils new sustainability initiative

NAF appoints new officers

Why I can't support any presidential candidate —Ngige

Agency demands integrity test on buildings

Serie A: Inter Milan hand Napoli first defeat 

EFCC and asset disposal

Lagos asks workers to comply with financial rules

NDE trains youths in solar power installation

Five policemen detained for extorting fees from student

Jubilation as Mbaka returns to Enugu

Burna Boy and how to survive fame

Three arraigned for stealing fuel, iron rods

Towards a remarkable 2023



*VANGUARD*

PCC, UNILAG collaborate to review maritime laws

China tops Nigeria’s import in Q2 2022, as India leads export

Pay attention to Obasanjo, Clark, vote Peter Obi – N’Delta group

Controversy trails overtime cargoes at nation’s seaports

How I escaped death—Ex-Imo Gov, Ohakim

Gafaru’s murder: Police unveil alleged killer-cop, body may be exhumed

Doctor told my patient virginity’s no longer in vogue, child specialist tells court

Obi endorsement: Sacrifice luxury for Nigeria’s better future, Labour Party advises Arthur Eze

2023: Prepare for your defeat, APC tells Makinde, PDP

How lawyers can mobilise Nigerians to end police brutality (2)

Obi, man whose idea has come – Labour Party

Omo-Agege can turn Delta into another Dubai — Dafinone

Stock market opens positive, investors gain N188bn
 


*THISDAY*

Saraki Demands Apology,  N20bn Damage from AbdulRazaq over Alleged Malicious Comments

Like Obasanjo, Clark Endorses Obi, as Labour Party Leaders Hold Crucial Meeting in Ogun

Bishop Rejects Umahi’s Award, Demands Murder Charges against Priest Dropped

NCS Urges NASS to Drop NITDA’s Bill for Lack of Stakeholders’ Input

APM Terminals Apapa Wins NPA Award on Safety

Amid Uncertainties, Advertising Set for A Good Year

Zoracom Launches Network, Security Operations Centre
Severity

Pela: I’ll Enthrone Fairness, Equity and Justice If Elected Delta Governor

OPEN LETTER TO SALIU MUSTAPHA

Predictable Budget Cycle: A Great Legacy of Ninth National Assembly

Greg Ibe: I Left United States Because of My Passion for Abia’s Development

House, ASUU Bicker over Suspended Strike Action

Knocks as Obasanjo Queues Behind Obi

Beke Promises Adequate Security, Free Education, Prosperity for Rivers People

Looking Ahead In 2023 – Rekindling Hope in Nigeria’s Health Sector

Leading Academics, Industry Operators for Pharmacy Academy Induction

Chris Oyakhilome Foundation Donates 63m ML Blood across Hospitals



*THE SUN*

Athletes in top ranking: Onyali applauds Sports Minister

Eagles’ job: Onigbinde, Bosso disagree on Yobo

CAF U20 AFCON: Bosso reveals areas foreign pros are needed

Eunisell Boot is catalyst  for NPFL growth –Frimpong

IMC to hold public presentation of take-off grants to clubs in Abuja

‘Messi  is better than Maradona’
Messi given guard of honour on return to PSG

Government has no right to shut down universities – Afe Babalola

1999 constitution won’t guarantee emergence of credible leaders –Afe Babalola

NWFL: Lakeside Queens, three others qualify for championship

Karaonye hopeful for a good game against Heartland

I never ordered attack on Yoruba assets -IPOB leader
Nnamdi Kanu’s family cries out

FG applauds JUSUN, PASAN, ASUP for suspending strikes

Ngige tackles Obasanjo for criticising Buhari in letter to Nigerians 

We’ve spent N502.3bn on COVID-19 intervention –Finance Minister

2023 budget: Aggregate expenditure pegged at N21.83tn, N6.46trn for capital spending

Atiku mocks Tinubu over Buhari’s absence from campaigns

2023: It’s Enugu East turn to produce gov, Speaker, Nwobodo, APC chairman tell Ugwuanyi

Enugu’s oil producing status: My successor’ll excel –Ugwuanyi

FG seeks end to haphazard development in Niger Delta

FG inaugurates NDDC Board

PDP apologises to international community over Tinubu’s outing at Chatham House

I’ll keep my promise to Nigerians, says Tinubu

INEC bars new RECs from visiting govt houses
2022: Year of many challenges for INEC

INEC bars new RECs from visiting govt houses

2023: INEC takes delivery of last batch of BVAS machines

Nigeria Decides 2023: Northern Youth Leaders Forum’ll  determine outcome of 2023 poll –Afiyo

Nigeria Decides 2023: Northern Youth Leaders Forum’ll determine outcome of 2023 poll –Afiyo

Promoting National Cohesion and challenges of Media

X-raying NASS Committee on Culture and Tourism

Youths group champions campaign against drug abuse, other vices

Youths group champions campaign against drug abuse, other vices

Don’t reintroduce violence to Plateau politics – Sabbanani warns



*GUARDIAN*

Bauchi police neutrialise kidnappers at Yankari Games Reserve

One feared killed, shops razed as Hausa, Fulani clash in Ondo State

Kano doctor allegedly transfuses woman with infected blood

Two die, eight injured as  gunshots rock Ondo New Year carnival

Lagos boarding school sex claims not reported, say police

DSS arrests mastermind of Ebiraland explosion

Olaleye’s trial: There was forceful penetration, injury in minor’s private organ, says witness

WELA commissions makeshift home in Agege

Reflection, reflection time

Otedola’s hour of happiness

For Makinde, the auguries are very bright

Nigeria’s huge external debt and 1999 Constitution: 2023 in perspective



*THE EDITORIAL*

Naira exchanges for N740/$ at parallel market amid diaspora dollar inflow

We’re considering Buhari’s request to approve N23.7 trillion extra-budgetary spending – Lawan

EFCC recovers N13 billion illegal fuel subsidy payments

US okays sale of abortion pills at retail pharmacies

Amid fuel scarcity in Nigeria, Buhari pledges support for Burundi

President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria will support Republic of Burundi in diverse ways

EPL: Newcastle frustrate Arsenal, Man Utd extend winning run

Benue teachers lament over 13 months’ unpaid salaries

Beware of fake ad hoc staff recruitment portal, INEC chairman warns Nigerians

Portuguese forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has said his work in Europe is done, but he had ‘many opportunities’ from other clubs

How my children and I escaped convoy attack – Ohakim

15 persons died in Kogi auto crash, says FRSC

Herbalist dies while having sex with pastor’s wife



*TRIBUNE*

*Tribune*

Tribune reporter named best journalist for 2022

FCTA maps out new strategy to avert hazards in Abuja

Edo threatens prosecution of out-of-school children’s parents

Chief Obafemi Awolowo prioritizes brilliance for party affiliation- Rita Lori

How medical doctor was killed while attending to ‘patient’ in Delta

Waziri of Bauchi removed from office for the second time

Group stages solidarity walk for Atiku in Oyo

Election: Religious, youth, other groups charge INEC on proper coordination to avoid violence



*SPORTS*

76ers' Joel Embiid Ruled Out vs. Pacers with Foot Injury - Bleacher Report

AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from January 4 - Bleacher Report

Allegri sees 'room for improvement' after Juventus extend winning run - Yahoo

Assistant referee Bhupinder Singh Gill makes history in Southampton-Forest match - Yahoo

Barcelona 'can't leave happy' after Intercity thriller ' Xavi - Yahoo

Blackmail' and domestic violence revelations ' USA's World Cup fallout takes another twist - Yahoo

Cape Verde to rename stadium after Pele following FIFA request - The Cable

Cardinals' Kyler Murray 'Probably' Won't Be Ready for 2023 Season After Knee Surgery - Bleacher Report

Cremonese 0-1 Juventus: Late Milik free-kick extends Bianconeri's winning run - Yahoo

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr debut delayed due to outstanding ban - Yahoo

Crystal Palace 0-4 Tottenham: Kane double gets Spurs back on track - Yahoo

Cubs Rumors: Eric Hosmer Agrees to 1-Year Contract After Red Sox Release - Bleacher Report

Danny Ings rescues point for Aston Villa against battling Wolves - Yahoo

Darrelle Revis, Dwight Freeney Headline 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Finalists - Bleacher Report

Davante Adams 'Absolutely' Wants to Return to Raiders Despite Derek Carr Benching - Bleacher Report

Dolphins Remove Ping-Pong Table from Locker Room Ahead of Week 18 Game vs. Jets - Bleacher Report

Eagles in no rush to make decision on Jalen Hurts return - Yahoo

Eastern Conference player of the month Embiid out with foot soreness - Yahoo

Fields ruled out of Bears season finale ending single-season QB rushing record bid - Yahoo

Former UFC Fighter Phil Baroni Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Girlfriend - Bleacher Report

Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux on Jeff Saturday's Criticism: 'I Don't Know Who He Is - Bleacher Report

Griezmann is extraordinary despite fact many thought otherwise ' Simeone - Yahoo

Guardiola wants Haaland to 'play with passion' against defenders trying to unsettle him - Yahoo

Harry Kane brace sends Tottenham on their way to much-needed victory - Yahoo

Harry Kane helps Spurs thrash Palace while Forest pile misery on Southampton - Yahoo

Harry Kane is going to break every goalscoring record ' Antonio Conte - Yahoo

Heat Rumors: Suns' Jae Crowder Only Interests Miami After Potential Buyout, Not Trade - Bleacher Report

Heat's Duncan Robinson to Undergo Surgery on Finger Injury; No Return Timeline - Bleacher Report

In-form LeBron James out with non-COVID illness for Lakers-Heat game - Yahoo

Inter 1-0 Napoli: Dzeko header decisive as Serie A leaders finally lose - Yahoo

Inter Milan condemn leaders Napoli to first Serie A defeat of season - Yahoo

Intercity 3-4 Barcelona (aet): Blaugrana survive huge Copa scare after Soldevila hat-trick - Yahoo

Inzaghi lauds Inter's 'win at all costs' commitment after handing Napoli first loss - Yahoo

Jesse Marsch frustrated Leeds only sparked into life once West Ham went ahead - Yahoo

Joe Burrow: 'No One Wanted to Continue' Bills vs. Bengals After Damar Hamlin Collapse - Bleacher Report

Kevin Durant, Nets' Defense Ripped by NBA Twitter in Loss vs. Zach LaVine, Bulls - Bleacher Report

Kyler Murray undergoes successful ACL surgery: 'I'll be back - Yahoo

Lakers' LeBron James Out vs. Heat Because of Non-COVID-19 Illness - Bleacher Report

Lakers' LeBron James Ruled Out vs. Heat with 'Common Cold' Illness, Darvin Ham Says - Bleacher Report

Leon Bailey left inconsolable after missing late open goal as Villa draw with Wolves - Yahoo

Mavericks Rumors: Christian Wood 'Unlikely' to Be Offered 4-Year Contract Extension - Bleacher Report

Nathan Jones 'surprised' by Southampton fans' boos but vows to be thick-skinned - Yahoo

Nathan Jones booed off after sorry Southampton are felled by Nottingham Forest - Yahoo

NFL discussing plans for Bills-Bengals: 'Everything is being considered - Yahoo

Nottingham Forest secure big win over fellow strugglers Southampton - Yahoo

Pep Guardiola says there is more pressure on Man City than Arsenal in title race - Yahoo

Pep Guardiola: Arsenal and Manchester United do not have same burden of expectation as City - Yahoo

Rafael Devers, Aaron Judge, Mike Trout and Largest Contracts in MLB History - Bleacher Report

Rafael Devers, Red Sox Reportedly Agree to 11-Year, $331M Contract Extension - Bleacher Report

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson yet to return to practice raising concerns about his playoff availability - Yahoo

Real Oviedo 0-2 Atletico Madrid: Llorente and Barrios ensure Los Colchoneros avoid Copa shock - Yahoo

Red Sox Twitter Celebrates Rafael Devers' Reported 11-Year, $331M Contract Extension - Bleacher Report

Report: Wade Miley Agrees to 1-Year Brewers Contract After 1 Season with Cubs - Bleacher Report

Reyna's mother reported Berhalter's 1991 altercation with wife to U.S. Soccer - Yahoo

Rick Singer Given 3.5 Years in Prison for Role in College Sports Admissions Scandal - Bleacher Report

Rodrigo strike earns Leeds entertaining draw against fellow strugglers West Ham - Yahoo

Spurs 'needed this type of performance' ' Conte relieved after thrashing Palace - Yahoo

Taylor praises Bills coach McDermott's leadership and 'clarity' after Hamlin incident - Yahoo

Troy Vincent: 'Everything is Being Considered' by NFL for Bills vs. Bengals Game - Bleacher Report



































  





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