ElohimTov Naija News. *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 28TH DECEMBER 2022* *PUNCH* HR firm unveils CSR initiative for PWDs Obaseki woos investors Seven die in Calabar carnival tragedy, Ayade orders probe Fayemi, Oyebanji campaign for Tinubu in Ekiti Fintech association elects new governing council members Cholera kills 583 in 11 months, says NCDC 42 Gombe youths get NDE loan Ogun health centre serving 40 communities, Obasanjo laments Osuntokun becomes Obis campaign DG, hopeful of victory National Assembly, stop approving Buharis loans PDP crisis: Aggrieved govs may endorse Obasanjos candidate Jan 5 Politicians without supporters afraid of BVAS Gombe gov Presidential panel reviewing workers salaries, says Ngige Immigration rakes in N438bn from passport issuance, others Naira redesign, flooding affected agric sector 2022 Govs Agric ministry builds 1.21MW power projects, others Katsina gov urges mechanics to embrace modern tech Interest rate too high for affordable housing Akinhanmi Companies, workers can appeal tax burden Firm Abass: The Eaglet who wants to fly again Osimhen in top five most expensive Serie A players Eagles, Falcons top list of poor performers in 2022 Napoli prepare bumper contract for Osimhen Sor set to replace Onuachu at Genk GOtv Boxing: Esepo wins WBF title, N1.5m Stakeholders divided over NPFL abridged format Pele bids family farewell in shocking video Man United shine without Ronaldo, beat Forest 3-0 Chelsea cruise past Bournemouth in EPL clash Trees: The elixir of life (1) Achieving economic stability and optimal productivity Adesegun Fatusi, maestro at 60 Ritual killing: Oyo police remove three mutilated corpses Lagos seeks recovery of three drowned beach goers Lecturers family tackles PenCom over miscalculated gratuity Lagos passenger dies as bus rams into tanker 20 die in crashes, FRSC blames night travel Gunmen kidnap Anambra bizman Hoodlums kill abducted youth, police seek information Delta shooting death toll rises to four Again, bandits kidnap 16 in Kaduna community Doctrine of necessity and debts Prostate enlargement and prostate cancer, a public concern How malaria parasite can be eradicated UNIMED 90% Nigerian primary health centres not functional Expert Five teenagers raped, threatened me, says eight-year-old Senate proposes 376new agencies, shuns Oronsaye report My daughter pregnant with twins, died with her glory Slain lawyers mum Weakening naira, rising food prices affecting Nigerians UN Bob Marleys grandson, Jo Mersa, dies at 31 Why cabals want Obi to step down PSquares Peter Polygamy: Anambra Anglican priest recants, returns to church Why I shunned requests to join politics Actor Nkem Owoh Colleagues react as skitmaker Isbae U loses father *VANGUARD* Slain female lawyer: My daughter was pregnant with twins ' Mother Quackery: Obaseki moves to audit orphanages Police kill 2 kidnap suspects in Delta Bandits kidnap 16 in Kaduna community 2023: PDP Campaign train belts in Burutu Udu communities assure Dafinone of their votes 2023: Atiku will win at first ballot ' PCC AFAN, NAFN hail Buhari over assenting to Nat'l Agricultural Devt Fund IMPACT Academy: Kumuyi charges youths with continuous self-development We aim to put the 'care' back into skincare ' Leslie Okoye, Founder of CookieSkin Edo, India govts explore investment opportunities in tech, education, others Buhari condemns Raheem's killing, asks IGP to 'take action against killers 2023 budget: APC blasts Sokoto gov, urges banks to reject loan request Revocation of P-Harcourt hotel's C of O: We're not aware ' Hotel source Gambia probes coup bid, arrests more soldiers Polygamy: Anglican priest makes U-turn, returns to church NDLEA arrests 18,940, secures 3,324 convictions in 2 years 2023: Atiku will win at first ballot ' PCC 2023 poll 'll mark watershed in history of Nigeria ' CERON Katsina APC defies Christmas, New Year holiday, resumes campaign Avoiding death from frequent power surge Apprehension mounts in PDP as G-5 governors meet in UK Peter Obi's Nigerian project, not Igbo president, Obidients reply Arthur Eze 2023: The tag team to salvage Nigeria 2023: Time for candidates to get serious Central banks, politicians and vested interests Man Utd make bright start to life without Ronaldo Chelsea back to winning ways against Bournemouth Funke Akindele's 'Buka on battle street' sets Nollywood record, grossing N135m in one day Asake comparison resurfaces, as Seyi Vibez teases with single Funke Akindele's 'Battle on Buka Street' sets Nollywood record with N135m in one day Kukah's final scorecard on Buhari Stuck between past and future With NITDA Bill National Assembly prepares hemlock for telecoms industry After years of neglect, primary healthcare centres collapse nationwide BIKERS CARNIVAL: Pregnant woman, 6 others feared killed Kidnapped Anambra vigilante leader pays N5m ransom to regain freedom, attacked again Victims of fire incidents in Enugu cry for help LASTMA rescues 12 accident victims along Otedola Bridge Calabar Carnival: FRSC confirms 7 dead, 29 critically injured in bikers parade Omobolanle Raheem: Justice will be done, Buhari vows Bus accident kills 16, injures 19 in Sudan Bolanle Raheem: Lawyer's husband reveals how policeman killed pregnant wife *THISDAY* Has Buhari Admitted Failure Kwara PDP Tackles AbdulRazaq over Poor Performance 2023: Bauchi Commissioner Tasks LG Chairmen on Gov Mohammed's Victory Oni, Oyebanji Know Fate Today as Ekiti Tribunal Delivers Judgement Again, Bandits Attack Kaduna Community, Abduct 16 Godwin Obaseki: The Laws have Changed, Atiku is Winning 2023 Presidential Poll GOtv Boxing Night 27: Esepo Wins WBF Title, N1.5m Awoniyi, Emmanuel Humbled at Old Trafford as United Continue Hunt for Top Four Club Owners Dare IMC, Threaten to Boycott NPFL Draw Ceremony ONE YEAR AFTER HIS DEPORTATIONDjokovic Arrives Melbourne for 2023 Australian Open 2023 AND A CURIOUS CONTENTION SEEKING THE RIGHT WAY TO WIN A MINISTER'S QUEST FORBALKANISATION OFTHENCC THE 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS ILLICIT DRUGS AND THE SOCIETY Governor' Inuwa' Mourns GSU' Pioneer' VC, Prof Mahadi Credit to Private Sector Adds N6.4trn in 11 Months, Crosses N41trn Mark LASPOTECH School of Agriculture Alumni Launch N10m Faculty Endowment Fund 2022: The Year Insurance Sector Embraced Technology Fidelity Bank Receives Award for Promoting Trade Ecobank Reassures Customers of 24-Hour Digital Banking Platforms Finance, Sales Cost Plods Totalenergies Profit Banks' Assets Total Up 21.58% toN69.67trn in Q3 2022 British Council' 'Honours' Grace Schools' with' ISA' Award for' Third' Time UNILAG Don Recommends More Human Interaction Via Reading *THE SUN* Osuntokun replaces Okupe as Obis campaign DG APC govtll enthrone discipline in Abia governance Emenike 2023 polls: Bishop warns Nigerians against votes-buying, money, gifts Nigeria Decides 2023: Why Labour Partyll win Plateau Dakum Nigeria Decides 2023: APC has dwarfed other parties in Ebonyi Agwu, Onicha LG boss 2023: Atikull win presidential poll at first ballot, says campaign organisation Your govt should reflect national unity, Islamic cleric tells Tinubu NFF shops for more Nigerian players abroad Lyon to battle Aston Villa for Moffi Top 5 most expensive players in Serie A: Osimhen in No. 4 Iheanacho donates to the needy during Christmas Obi Utd wins Mailafia Peace, Unity Cup in Nasarawa UFC fan presents Adesanya with gift to help win back title 2022 to end with Generation Next Elite 8 NiMet remains best meteorological service in Africa DG NIWA MD,Moghalu bagshonorary doctorate degree in Public Administration NAGAFF@ 23: CRFFN threatens to de-register untrained freight forwarders by 2023 Inconsistent policies, forex scarcity, importations hobble maritime sector growth in 2022 Domestic airlines can use old Abuja intl terminal-Mshelia Gas-powered tricycle debuts in Nigeria Yuletide: Polaris Bank assures Nigerians of seamless services Our R & D centres designed to power trade, customs through technology Ciss How CinderBuilds tech road map reshapes construction materials market Umahi suspends aide over misconduct Imo in Diaspora, youths laud Uzodimma on security, infrastructure Dickson lauds Diri for completing projects initiated by past governments Electrocution: Lagos seals Wonderland 3 killed in Ebubeagu, Ebonyi youths clash Police arrest principal suspect, begin investigation Aokete Electronics, others ask court to lift order on use of trademark Man allegedly kidnapped, killed in Anambra Widows support initiative launches foodbank project Police kill 2 kidnap suspects in Delta Can there be another Mike Adenuga Amidst: Obsolete entry Ethnic nationalities and emerging challenges in Nigeria (3) Hidden secrets behind near-success syndroume (17) Geospatial intelligence for national security Reflections on the US/Africa leaders summit Eha Amufu crisis: Ugwuanyis remarkable interventions, challenges Enugu 2023: Besides propaganda, whats opposition offering Growing big on small investments Season of different strokes PMG greets Nigerians at Christmas, promises better NIPOST Budget padding heist in National Assembly Bold moves against security challenges Oraifite community celebrated Christmas in style Lamentation of commercial sex workers NDLEAs alarm over consumption of opioids *GUARDIAN* Why 1999 Constitution can't produce credible elections, by NINAS Why I prefer Bola Tinubu, by Nnamani PDP PCC snubs Fayose, loyalists, inaugurates Ekiti chapter Osuntokun succeeds Okupe as LP presidential campaign DG NNPP unveils candidates for Reps, Assembly polls in Lagos Ekiti will compensate you with votes, deputy gov assures Tinubu Thousands grace launch of APC guber campaign in Zamfara Yobe APC shares N50m to 178 ward executives Lagos explains why Wonderland event centre is shut FRSC confirms death of 20 people in Ibadan, Mokwa auto crashes Yuletide: Firm fetes orphans with gifts in Lagos Ebonyi: One dies in Ebubeagu, youths clash Esepo wins WBF title, N1.5m at GOtv Boxing Night 27 Man Utd make bright start to life without Ronaldo Chelsea cruise back to winning ways against Bournemouth Automaker unveils plans for expanded market share in Nigeria, others National game is designed as social intervention UNCTAD warns global trade slowdown to worsen in 2023 AfDB, African leaders seek investment in Africa's food value chain LGCA, AGRC, RegTech Africa partner to train local professionals SON intensifies advocacy for made-in-Nigeria products in global markets Airtel, UNICEF partner to connect over 300,000 students to digital learning Gomoney to simplify bills payment for Nigerians Minister award winners of Huawei national ICT competition Payday Let the music change for presidential candidates Climate talks after the Xi-Biden meeting Integrity, virtue imperatives for the highest level Echoes from the 27thConference of Parties - COP27 Nigeria's 2000 digital firms invent 384 products as digitisation expands Why Nigerian ports are yet to operate full automation, by Webb Fontaine CJN and task before election tribunal judges One dies, others injured in Otedola bridge auto crash Elder statesman Kolade, an icon turns 90 Worries over political violence in Rivers as thugs vandalise SDP office Ten fear killed as dozens knocked down in Calabar bikers' carnival Shettima faults poll ranking Atiku to win 2023 poll Niger: Pregnant woman dies after sexual assault by bandits *LEADERSHIP* Obi: Stop Trying To Play God, Metuh Tells Arthur Eze APC Targets 10m Youth Votes In North West Obasanjo's Ex-Aide, Osuntokun, Replaces Okupe As LP Campaign DG Baro Inland Port: Shippers Council Reopens Niger Area Office Umahi Orders Arrest Of APC Chairman, Reps Candidate Over Murder Abia Leadership Indiscipline Has Affected Governance, Says Emenike I Have Fulfilled All My Promises To Jigawa ' Gov Badaru Obi-Datti Disowns Atiku/Obi Posters, Billboards In Bauchi NDDC: Group Faults Itsekiri Nationality Over Court Action Against Onochie Wike Planning To Revoke Our Office's C-of-O, Says PDP Controversial NITDA Bill And Its Clash On ICT Regulatory Functions One Police Killing Too Many *NEW TELEGRAPH* Increased patronage for DICON Nigeria: Stopping the slide Lagos lawmaker, Akande, empowers 300 Constituents Presidency: Atiku'll win at first ballot 'Campaign council Buhari To Police: Justice must be done on Raheem's extra-judicial killing 2023: MBF backs ex-SGF Babachir's endorsement of Obi Osuntokun replaces Okupe as Labour Party campaign DG New Year: FG raises hope of salary increase for workers 5G: Successful telcos to compete for 150m Internet subscribers Bolanle Raheem: Police officer faces dismissal, possible murder charge ' Investigation Muslim leaders direct female students to wear hijab in Ogun schools Ebonyi Killings: Umahi orders arrest of APC chair, Reps' candidate Maritime takes shape amid challenges Towards stronger Union Bank post-105 years service AfDB unveils initiative to boost pharmaceutical sector Analysts: FG may consider fresh VAT hike CBN intensifies inflation fight with naira redesign Regulator puts Nigerians out of Internet at 62% Fitch: Global bank rules, capital requirements discourage crypto-backed loans Yuletide: Polaris Bank assures Nigerians of seamless transactions Rewane: Exchange rate adjustment inevitable in 2023 Afreximbank approves $1.5bn funding for Caribbean states 2023: No end in sight to PDP crisis I have what it takes to develop Abia ' Onuoha Presidency: Atiku'll win at first ballot ' Campaign Council 2023: Nnamani restates support for Tinubu, hosts Campaign Council members NFF moves to convince Fulham star Adarabioyo to play for Eagles Desperate Man Utd step up Osimhen chase after losing Gapko to Liverpool Onuachu's club sign ex-Flying Eagles star AFCON U20: Egypt tackles Ghana in friendly for Nigeria GOtv Boxing Night 27: Esepo wins WBF title, N1.5m EPL: Comfortable Chelsea win boosts top-four hopes Liverpool agree to sign Gakpo ' PSV Premier League makes bumper return after World Cup NPA wins 2022 FEPSGA Games, clinches football gold Standard of Football Challenge thrills Ikpeba *BLUE PRINT* Nigeria offers 7 oil blocks in offshore licensing round PenCom approves increase in monthly pension forretirees NPC, Dangote, BUA, MTN, others spend N97.4bn on road construction in 4 years NPLs increased by 4.85% in H1 2022 ' CBN Mohammed Abubakar & Bala Mohammed: Leadership lessons from Bauchi State NASS fire brigade approach over sustenance of January/December budget cycle 11 perish in auto crash in Niger Edo: 2 in police net for N91m fraud FG to arrest, prosecute pilgrims who abscond 42 Gombe youth get NDE loan Terrorists abduct 16 in Kaduna community Atiku 'll hand over to Igbo ' Wabara 2023: I 'll enthrone discipline in Abia governance ' Emenike Edoholds Christmas party,to audit orphanages Obidients to Arthur Eze: Peter Obi a Nigerian project, not Igbo president Peter Obi promises to address insecurity, poverty NAICOM commissioner tasks Ogidi indigenes on community development 2023 polls: I 'll crush anyone who crosses my path, Ishaku warns Youth leader gives APC youth wings Christmas largesse Stop opposing CJN Ariwoola or attract wrath of Allah, cleric warns 2023: Matawalle pledges better deal for Zamfara electorate Oyo: Ritualists behead man, mutilate bodies of 2 others 2023 Census: Why NPC is taking part in Carnival Calabar ' Official Breaking: 5 feared dead, many injured as vehicle rams into crowd at Calabar bikers' parade Zaria power accident: Kaduna Electric announces 6 fatalities Buhari breaks silence on slain pregnant female lawyer Omobolanle Raheem *THE EDITORIAL* Ukraine war: Russian rouble slumps against dollar FG will soon make pronouncement on salary increase for civil servants Sad! Two fun seekers drown in Lagos beach Lawyer: Lagos Attorney General to lead prosecution against killer ASP Obasanjo’s ally, Osuntokun, replaces Okupe as LP presidential campaign DG A former helmsman at the News Agency of Nigeria, Akin Osuntokun, has been named as the new Director General Saudi Arabian Club, Al-Nassr Prepare Offer For Kante Suspected murderer of Bolanle Raheem in police service for 33 years – NBA Tragic! Over 40 dead as winter storm sweeps through US *TRIBUNE* Calabar Carnival: Ayade expresses sadness over incident, cancels Bikers' parade English Premier League Matchday 17 Review: Arsenal, Liverpool fly as Spurs falter PSV, Liverpool agree 'record transfer' for Dutch star Cody Gakpo Coping Stress: Why Do I Feel Like Everything Affects Me 9mobile emphasises necessity for specialized care for mental health Delta retirees demand 153 months' arrears Local content: NOTAP to partner Nigerian Academy of Science 2023: Atiku will win at first ballot ' Campaign Council Mission to recover Nigeria is on course 'Gov Okowa Why Nigeria's next president won't deliver immediate results ' Ezekwesili Seven killed, 29 injured during Calabar Carnival Bolanle Raheem: Mother in agony as Lagos CP visits MTN Benin, Ericsson deploy AI, Machine Learning network solution in Africa 20 die in Ibadan-Lagos, Niger road crashes Nepal Oil, Gas Services rebrands to Nepal Energies, restates focus on renewable energy *SPORTS* 10 People Accused of David Ortiz's Attempted Murder Found Guilty - Bleacher Report 2022 to end with Generation Next Elite 8 - The Sun Aaron Rodgers: Tua Tagovailoa Should Consider Ending Season After Latest Concussion - Bleacher Report Abass: The Eaglet who wants to fly again - Punch Aberdeen launch investigation after Anthony Stewart suffers racist abuse - Yahoo AFCON U20: Egypt tackles Ghana in friendly for Nigeria - New Telegraph Andrew Whitworth on Ending Retirement to Join Bengals: 'I'll Never Say Never - Bleacher Report Arsenal 'Open Fresh Talks With Leicester City's Tielemans - Daily Independent Bournemouth showed 'incredible belief' - O'Neil - BBC Break was useful to work with players - Potter - BBC Broncos believe Wilson is 'fixable' as they begin search for new head coach - Yahoo Broncos' Randy Gregory, Rams' Oday Aboushi Have Suspensions Reduced to Fines - Bleacher Report Burnley ease further clear by beating Birmingham - BBC Chelsea 2-0 Bournemouth: Blues break winless run as Mount strike finishes off Cherries - Yahoo Chelsea back to winning ways against Bournemouth - Vanguard Chelsea cruise back to winning ways against Bournemouth - Guardian Chelsea cruise past Bournemouth in EPL clash - Punch Comfortable Chelsea win boosts top-four hopes - BBC Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott Lauds Derrick Henry, Compares Athleticism to LeBron James - Bleacher Report Desperate Man Utd step up Osimhen chase after losing Gapko to Liverpool - New Telegraph Eagles, Falcons top list of poor performers in 2022 - Punch English Premier League Matchday 17 Review: Arsenal, Liverpool fly as Spurs falter - Tribune EPL: Comfortable Chelsea win boosts top-four hopes - New Telegraph Erling Haaland will not be 'contaminated' by Leeds' nice words ' Pep Guardiola - Yahoo Esepo wins WBF title, N1.5m at GOtv Boxing Night 27 - Guardian Forest could have done better at Man Utd - Cooper - BBC GOtv Boxing Night 27: Esepo wins WBF title, N1.5m - New Telegraph GOtv Boxing: Esepo wins WBF title, N1.5m - Punch Graham Potter hoping for good news after Reece James suffers fresh injury scare - Yahoo Haaland injury 'much better' with City striker set to star at Leeds - Yahoo Havertz credits Potter 'freedom' as Chelsea end winless run against Bournemouth - Yahoo Iheanacho donates to the needy during Christmas - The Sun In-form Rashford leads dominant Man Utd to victory - BBC Jesse Marsch believes first Leeds return could see Kalvin Phillips at his best - Yahoo Kieran Trippier feels decision to join Newcastle vindicated by Toon turnaround - Yahoo Kings center Domantas Sabonis ruled out Tuesday due to thumb injury - Yahoo Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (hip injury) out of Tuesday's return to Dallas - Yahoo Knicks' RJ Barrett Ruled Out vs. Mavericks With Finger Injury - Bleacher Report LeBron James, Lakers Praised by NBA Twitter for Convincing Win vs. Magic - Bleacher Report Leicester City target three January signings in Premier League survival bid - Yahoo Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe Don't Have Tension After World Cup Final, PSG Coach Says - Bleacher Report Listen: Australia v South Africa - second Test, day three - BBC Liverpool agree to sign Gakpo ' PSV - New Telegraph Lyon to battle Aston Villa for Moffi - The Sun Man United shine without Ronaldo, beat Forest 3-0 - Punch Man Utd make bright start to life without Ronaldo - Vanguard Man Utd make bright start to life without Ronaldo - Guardian Manchester United 3-0 Nottingham Forest: Rashford instigates straightforward win - Yahoo Marcus Rashford spearheads Manchester United victory against Nottingham Forest - Yahoo Martin criticises 'soft' and 'pathetic' Swansea - BBC Mason Mount excels as Chelsea return to winning ways against Bournemouth - Yahoo MLB Rumors: Nathan Eovaldi Agrees to 2-Year, $34M Contract with Rangers - Bleacher Report Napoli prepare bumper contract for Osimhen - Punch NFF moves to convince Fulham star Adarabioyo to play for Eagles - New Telegraph NFF shops for more Nigerian players abroad - The Sun NFL Hall of Famer Ed Reed Hired as Bethune-Cookman's New Head Coach - Bleacher Report Nick Foles to Start for Colts vs. Giants Despite 3 INT in Loss to Chargers - Bleacher Report NPA wins 2022 FEPSGA Games, clinches football gold - New Telegraph Nuggets' Aaron Gordon Ruled Out vs. Kings with Shoulder Injury - Bleacher Report ElohimTov Naija News.