ElohimTov Naija News. *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 29TH DECEMBER 2022* *PUNCH* Lekki Port begins talks on liquid berth terminal Uzodimma mourns as Ohanaeze leader, Obiozor, dies Dangote refinery offers 460 students scholarships Calabar deaths: CRiver PDP lampoons Ayade for going ahead with carnival PDP threatens sanctions as G-5 govs meet Tinubu in UK Opposition say attacks, incumbency threats to elections Reps halt proposed auction of $1bn oil assets Hoodlums kill Oyo PDP member, police arrest nine Court decides suit seeking Tinubus disqualification Jan 27 Talibans unprovoked war on women Kwankwaso promises to prioritise education, youth empowerment 2023: We will take Ebonyi South by force Umahi Group urges G5 governors to adopt Obi How inconsistent policies hindered maritime growth in 2022 FG battles oil theft, subsidy into New Year EFCC invites bids for forfeited houses, lands Old notes: Extend deadline to June, Senate tells CBN Joshua plans next step in title race Convince Adarabioyo to play for Nigeria, fans tell Eguaveon Liverpool ready to splash cash on Chukwueze 16 clubs boycott abridged NPFL draw in Abuja Osimhen nominated for Napoli best goal, assist awards NPFL: Rivers begin title defence against Lobi Genk sign ex-Flying Eagle, Sor Real Sociedad's Sadiq begins rehabilitation Gusau hails IMC after NPFL draw Okoya-Thomas Championships: Akanbi battle Kuti in q'final Ndidi will get his chance ' Rodgers EPL: Haaland double as City beat Leeds 3-1 Achieving zero hunger and ending malnutrition Infrastructure acquisition in bits and pieces Car explosion kills seven Lagos residents going for revival Police detain Lagos DJ over friends offence Reps demand justice for lawyer slain by policeman Lagos community raises the alarm on damaged road Gunmen bomb Anambra police station, Soludo demands action Lagos hoodlums stab man to death, steal phone Four arrested for lynching Adamawa woman over witchcraft One feared killed as Enugu hoodlums raze houses Seven burnt to death in Sagamu-Benin Expressway accident Police arrest nine suspects over PDP members death Raheems death is more than police brutality The Buhari scam keeps unravelling Climate change and the Nigerian worker Senate rejects Buharis request to restructure N22tn loan Deserter trained 1,000 IPOB fighters, killed Gulak Police Defence, health ministries get lions share, NAssembly passes N21.8tn budget Again, ASUU accuses Gbajabiamila of deceit, Reps disagree NLC gives Buhari conditions for new minimum wage Ohanaeze President General, George Obiozor, confirmed dead *VANGUARD* 2023: You must remain apolitical, Buhari warns military Ex-govs, deputies can go with official vehicles ' Osun Speaker ATIKU: PDP mulls disciplinary action against G-5 govs Ekiti Election Tribunal delivers judgment today Erroneous sitting: Court declines to hear bail application of murder suspects Lagos govt knocks night clubs on illegal parking Group decries activities of touts in Anambra 2023: PDP aspirant warns members on consequence of fielding unpopular candidate Christians celebrate180 years of 2023: We're poised to conduct freest, fairest election in Africa ' INEC Slain female lawyer: IGP recommends suspension of errant policeman Omo-Agege congratulates Ewherido, Warri Diocese Bishop-elect Attacks: UITH to commence arrest of culprits New currency: Senate urges CBN to extend withdrawal date to June 31 G-5 Governors in London to see Ekwerenmadu ' Source Supporting S'East to produce president in 2023 'll restore peace ' Igbo group Ohanaeze president-general Obiozor dies 2022: Year of Atikulate, Emilokan, Obidients Ohanaeze Ndigbo president George Obiozor is dead Labour Party defends Osuntokun's appointment Leeds 1-3 Man City: Haaland's brace seals win for Champions Wither whistle-blowing policy Brazilian fisherman survives two days clinging to buoy in Atlantic Ocean US bans TikTok on lawmakers' official phones Adeleke probes $106m Ilesa water project, suspends consultant Court orders seizure of ex-Angolan president's daughter, Isabel's assets Man sentenced to 16-yr-imprisonment over plot to kidnap Michigan governor *THISDAY* N'Assembly Passes 2023 Budget, Raises Proposed Spending by N1.32trn to N21.82trn Uzodimma Mourns as Obiozor, Leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Dies at 80 2023 Poll: Be Professional, Apolitical, Buhari Warns Security Agencies We'll Ensure Effective Implementation of Kolmani Integrated Devt Project, Gombe Governor Pledges $106m Ilesa Water Loan: Adeleke Suspends Project's Consultant, Williams Auction of Forfeited Properties: EFCC Opens Bid in 13 States Buhari Transmits Federal Produce Inspection Service Bill to National Assembly ASUU Strike: Lawmakers Knock Osodeke over Allegation of Deception against Gbajabiamila Power Sector Now Worse Than I Left It in 2020, Says Former TCN CEO Analysts: THISDAY Election Projection, Good Template for Political Strategy Former Pope Benedict is 'Very Sick,' Pope Francis Reveals Old Naira Notes: Senate Asks CBN to Shift Deadline to June 30 Abayomi Faults Osuntokun's Appointment as Labour Party Campaign DG Enugu Development Partners, Beneficiaries, Others Hail Ugwuanyi Orji, Wabara, Others Drum Support for Atiku in Abia Afenifere Faults 200% Hike in Insurance Fee Obaseki: With Citizen-driven Policing Model, Technology, We've Improved Security, Ensured Safety Pomp as Ayade, Buhari's Daughter, Others Officially Open Calabar Carnival PDP Considers Expulsion of G-5 Governors, Dissolution of Party Structures in Their States 2023: Party Leaders to Meet Diplomatic Community RADI Donates Relief Materials to People Displaced by Kaduna Terrorists 2023: Leadership Crisis Hits Labour Party in Bauchi Igue Festival: Obaseki, Shaibu Visit Oba of Benin as Monarch Hails Governor's Support for Royal Museum US Commits $5m in Additional Assistance for Flood Response Efforts 2023: Join Us to End Your Sufferings, Okowa Tells Nigerians *THE SUN* Tambuwals 2023 budget anti-people -APC Wike, G5s consensus on powershift vindicates APC govs position, says Okechukwu Arthur Eze a respected father Obi APC cant take full credit for 2nd Niger Bridge PDP Ekiti election tribunal delivers judgment today 2022: Uncommon year for political players Nigeria Decides 2023: Im the best candidate for Anambra Central Mbakwe, NNPP senatorial candidate G5 govs body language gives Obi, Tinubu hope in concerned states 2023: Dont jeopardise 2023 polls with your conduct Buhari warns security agencies Akinwumi thanks dignitaries, players on 60th birthday game GOtv Boxing: Esepo wins WBF title, N1.5m NPFL: Elegbeleye reads riot act to clubs Osimhen nominated for two end-of-the-year awards Joshua must blame himself for losses to Usyk -McGuigan Fuel scarcity: Filling stations under dispensing to cheat consumers Motorists FG to linkLekki Port tocoastal railwayfor cargo evacuation Economy driven by palliatives is faulty policy option Dr Owhor, economist NGX: Equities extend 9-day winning streak as investors gain over N100bn Banks loans to FG, private sector hit N15.5trn in 11 months Dangote Refinery awards scholarship to 460 students in host communities Why $2.5bn investment in NIPP is necessary, says MD, NDPHC Quality softwarell give Nigerias digital economy competitive advantage Pantami How CinderBuilds tech roadmap reshapes Nigerias construction materials market EDP, beneficiaries, others hail Ugwuanyi on project implementations 7 dead, 5 injured in auto crash in Niger 3 die on Aba/Ikot Ekpene Highway Anambra govt hits army 7 burnt to death on Sagamu-Benin Expressway accident PAP trains 500 Niger Delta ex-agitators on vocational skills Bikers parade incident: Ayade visits victims, pays hospital bills Monarch hails Gov Bello, as Buhari sets to commission projects Water scarcity: Ebonyi Rep blames climate change Reps raise 2023 budget to N21.82trn Nigeria police and extrajudicial killings: The Bolanle Raheem murder As Uba Sani moves to succeed El-Rufai Ending the year in tears Oil: Theft, scarcity over or endless Wike, PDP and dead end The Skewered ANAP opinion polls Jibunoh @ 85: Celebrating with 85 trees in Asaba Revellers, Poachers Beware: Theres an Animal kingdom Health issues with overindulging The Japa generation and global demographics Achievingzero hungerin Nigeria Enugu 2023: Besides propaganda, whats opposition offering Eha Amufu crisis: Ugwuanyis remarkable interventions, challenges Growing big on small investments Land-grabbing mess in Abuja Yoruba culture at Christmas Lagos instals Ojomu first Onilakowe of Lakowe Surprise as bride gifts groom 3 vehicles on wedding day Before the exodus in education sector *GUARDIAN* Why Nigerians are yet to enjoy dividends of democracy, by Oko Women group urges justice for slain Lagos lawyer, Omobolanle Normalcy returns to Ebonyi community after bloody political clash HURIWA tasks Imo, Anambra governors on recovering 'swathes' of ungoverned spaces Gunmen kill one, rustle cattle in Katsina FIRS director accused of releasing dogs on wife, denies allegation Christmas: Harvesters fetes 2,000 families, donates cash Rivers police arrest four suspected kidnappers Ajadi celebrates as British American University honours campaign DG, Oke Mentees, family commission sports centre in honour of Ibukun Awosika Odusanya, Akanbi cruise at Molade Okoya-Thomas tennis championships International facilitators expected in Abuja as NRFF holds World Rugby coaching course Friends plan birthday kitty for former TGC captain, Laniyan Governor Lalong promises more support as 2022 Jos polo tournament begins PoS transactions hit N759b in November as agents decry cash rationing by banks At almost 36%, rising corporate taxes disincentivising investments, says CPPE Santa rally continues as gains in Nestle, others lift index by N124 billion FG to monitor implementation of national minimum wage Lagos Blue railline will ease traffic congestion, Chinese envoy says Appropriate timing critical to navigating investment challenges in 2023 NNPC E&P and NOSL renovate two workship centres to lift host communities Expert laments lack of reforms in internal audit practice Labour seeks dialogue on alternative policies to fuel subsidy removal JCI, CreditPro partner to empower female entrepreneurs FG approves Adeniran's appointment as CORBON new registrar PEPF honours Lagos CP, Agboye, others for safer society Ogun NIPR calls for issue-based campaign, elects new executives Nigeria's out-of-school children's quagmire The world ahead 2023: Whither Nigeria Early Childhood Education: Reggio Emilia approach Protecting the rights of Nigerian children "Seizing's greetings" Integrity, virtue imperatives for the highest level - Part 2 Recrucifying Christ at Christmas A dangerous upsurge of touts A closer look at the economics of Ajadi for Ogun Wike killed Igbo presidency, says Ohanaeze youths LMC talks tough ahead abridged league How potatoes, tomatoes could be sources for new drugs, by studies EFCC commences sale of forfeited properties Calabar carnival tragedy: Death toll now eight, relatives narrate ordeal Again, Imo police announce arrest of killer of Gulak, others Echono canvasses sharing of costs as panacea for funding challenge in tertiary education Endocrinologists alert to 'epidemic' of obesity, related disorders Why G5 governors must sheathe swords, support Atiku, by Sani MASSOB asks FG to grant Kanu access to his doctor *LEADERSHIP* Pope Appoints New Bishop For Catholic Diocese Of Warri Group Lauds Agric Minister Over Herders/Farmers Conference Auction: EFCC Invites Bids For 61 Forfeited Houses, Others I'm Very Difficult To Satisfy, Says Buhari Bauchi Community Bemoans Poor Road, Seeks Gov Bala's Intervention Training Crucial To Amnesty Programme Implementation ' Ndiomu COVID-19: US Considers Restrictions On Chinese Arrivals Afenifere Berates NAICOM Over 200% Hike In Insurance Fee Conclude The Constitution Amendment Exercise Nigeria Under 'God's Gaze *NEW TELEGRAPH* Selling our national assets Withdrawal Limit: Senate urges CBN to extend policy to June 30, 2023 Lawyer's Killing: We're not happy with the incident, says IGP Gunmen bomb Anambra police station, cart away arms I'm very difficult to satisfy, says Buhari Phone Tax: Nigerians to pay more for calls, data as Senate passes Finance Bill Senate in rowdy session over CBN's N22.7trn loan to FG World Bank: Nigeria has potential to earn N600bn as duty on beer Unpaid Salary: Reps tackle ASUU over deception allegation I believe Tinubu will succeed Buhari ' Tanko Yakasai 2023: Delta doesn't need proud person as gov '' Okowa Telecoms sector as FG's cash cow End of year festivities, others boost telcos' Q4 earnings IFAD bemoans 50,000 tractors for Nigeria's smallholder farmers Senator advocates more funding for NIRSAL Microfinance Bank CBN notifies banks of FATF's updated list Stocks fall into final 3 trading days of 2022 More winners to emerge in Polaris Save & Win promo ICT journalists launch foundation to promote local content Equinix to build first data centre in South Africa House winner in Glo Festival of Joy emerges in Lagos NDDC Board: How Senate shunned convention to confirm Onochie, others Intimidation of opposition in Ebonyi portends danger for democracy ' Igariwey Abdulmaliq-Bashir: Kwara women'll give AbdulRazaq bulk votes I believe Tinubu will succeed Buhari ' Tanko Yakasai Osuntokun sacrificed ambition for better Nigeria ' LP IMC goes tough over hooliganism Akinwunmi thanks all after success SACF event Qatar 2022: Stakeholders reaffirm fight against under-aged betting Louis Edem launches Basketball tourney FA backs plans for new Wembley Stadium fences Japan coach, Moriyasu, staying on after World Cup Chelsea boss, Potter, fretting over James' latest knee injury EPL: Rashford on target again as Man United cruise past Forest Kompany's Burnley storming towards Premier League return *BLUE PRINT* NFSC inducts 11 new members U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles' group opponent Egypt succumb to Ghana defeat in friendly game 2022/23 season: Akwa United battle Bendel Insurance in NPFL opener January 8 FAO Food Price Index in November remains unchanged for second month IMF advocates better regulation of Africa's crypto market Fitch predicts slow economic growth for Nigeria In 2023 NASS jerks up 2023 Budget Taraba APC loses LGA coordinator Yobe: NGO tasks Nguru community onsustained conflictresolution Bolanle Raheem: Reps make crucial demand Katsina spends N1.2bn on hospital equipment Troops parade IPOB commander who 'killed' Gulak Kaduna: Police kill 21 terrorsts, arrest 780 criminals, rescue 206 victims Enugu: Gunmen kill one, raze 10 houses in troubled Oruku community 2023: Buhari tasks operatives on professionalism on classified materials Strike: Honour agreements with ASUU, NANS tells FG NABTEB results valid for tertiary institution admission ' Minister PDP chieftain assassinated in Oyo town, many injured Onoja to Kogites: I 've no rift with Gov Bello Death toll in Calabar carnival bikers' accident rises to 8 2023: Blanket support for Atiku in Kano imminent ' Group Ex-Lagos lawmaker loses wife Kogi: Synergy amongst security agencies, antidote to crimes in society ' EODU Kaduna Electric MD visits victims of Zaria accident Auction:EFCC sets deadline for bids on forfeited properties Reps demand ban on alcohol, others for policemen on duty [Breaking] Omobolanle Raheem: Police IG orders suspension of killer cop #WorldCup: Messi's hotel room to be turned to museum *THE EDITORIAL* 460 students pick Dangote scholarships, Lekki monarch hails company WhatsApp to stop working on iPhone 5, 45 Android phones from December 31 APC won’t get 25% of Edo votes — I’m ready to bet on it – Obaseki Senate in rowdy session over Buhari’s N23.7 trillion loan request Rising food prices, weakening naira affecting Nigerians – UN APC won’t get 25% of Edo votes — I’m ready to bet on it Senate in rowdy session over Buhari’s N23.7 trillion loan request A report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development has revealed that a 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Ekiti tribunal delivers judgment today Slain female lawyer: I hawked oranges to train her in school US considering COVID-19 entry restrictions for travelers from China *TRIBUNE* Lagos To go after Night Clubs Encouraging Illegal Parking Aggrieved Igbajo ruling houses stage peaceful protest over alleged illegal occupation of palace by ex-APC chairman BREAKING: Ohaneze President-General, George Obiozor is dead BREAKING: Tragedy struck as gunmen kill PDP chieftain in Oyo What are Fat Burners and How Do They Help With Weight Loss 2023: Okowa urges Nigerians to join PDP to end suffering in Nigeria Most paralysis in children now due to spinal bifida, Down's syndrome Users of traditional medicine for hypertension risk more severe hypertension, complications 'Study Nigeria's perennial child health challenges need innovative approaches 'Expert Iron supplementation 'is beneficial for intelligence Stakeholders seek concerted efforts on eye health at app launch Lekki Port ready for commercial operations 'Du Ruogang Basel Centre evolves solution to identifying e-waste in Nigeria's import, export processes Experts explain recurrence of infectious diseases Extend old naira notes withdrawal to June 30, Senate tells CBN MFP Global services organises online training programme for stakeholders NIGAV celebrates 1,400 online voters for award categories Dana Air recognised as best, most resilient airline *SPORTS* 16 clubs boycott abridged NPFL draw in Abuja - Punch 5-Star PG Elliot Cadeau Commits to UNC over Louisville, Texas, More - Bleacher Report AEW Dynamite New Year's Smash 2022 Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights - Bleacher Report Akinwumi thanks dignitaries, players on 60th birthday game - The Sun Akinwunmi thanks all after success SACF event - New Telegraph Bellingham to choose Real - Thursday's gossip - BBC Broncos' Russell Wilson: 'I Wish I Could Have Played Better' for Nathaniel Hackett - Bleacher Report Cardinals Had 'No Idea' J.J. 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