ElohimTov Naija News. *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 31ST DECEMBER 2022* *PUNCH* Protest in Senegal over alleged COVID funds misuse PDP G-5 govs divided interests stall Tinubu, Obis adoption Nigerian refugees in Chad, Cameroon, Niger hit 339,669 Varsities, polys dismiss, suspend 25 randy profs, others NDLEA operatives to wear masks during operations Marwa Derivation fund: IYC demands explanation from NDelta govs 48 NDelta INEC offices destroyed in three years Report 7,981 Lassa fever cases confirmed in 111 LGs Disgruntled politicians celebrating Kogi explosion Govt G-5 govs wasting resources on foreign trips Fage Why Tinubu, APC will lose Buharis home state Katsina Rep, Ibrahim APC-PCC inaugurates Sokoto office, Ondo group backs Tinubu More banks suspend international transactions on naira cards Reps begin $2.4bn oil revenue loss probe CBN gets 2,432 excess charges, fraud complaints Polaris Bank advises customers on mobile transactions British Council supports creative industries I screamed first time I saw Maradona at 1990 World Cup ' Solaja Osimhen tipped to leave Napoli in June Okoye laments bench role at Watford Pele: Izilien, Dudu-Orumen recount encounter with Brazilian icon Peseiro, Nigerian stars pay tribute to Pele NPFL: Doma not pushovers, insists owner Umar Amusan, Brume, Ofili end 2022 in top 20 Aremu signs new deal with St Pauli Boniface skilled with ball -Saint-Gilloise coach Balogun leads Musiala in U-21 scorer chart Lagos crossroads where residents wake up to sacrifices Amosuns uncompleted model schools abandoned, rot away in Ogun communities How caterers, decorators, comperes, clothiers unprofessional conducts ruined our big days Hosts Group bemoans persisting insecurity in South-East Raheem: Court remands killer cop Abuja man kills colleague, buries corpse Drones to patrol Lagos-Ibadan Expressway soon, says Abiodun Police storm Rivers camps, arrest 10 IPOB members 81 killed in 313 Osun road crashes FRSC NUJ condemns murder of Oyo PDP chieftain As cosmetic surgery is trending I overcame grief, made first class after losing parents Akin-Ibisagba Army retires 120 generals, brigadiers, colonels, others FG to spend N3.3bn on Obasanjo, Jonathan, others 10 victims of senseless police shootings in 2022 Why some people are against me Obi How Nigerian lady died in my apartment Ghana-based landlord Ronaldo signs 200m Al Nassr deal Senate not aware of N22tn loan Ndume Boyfriend left me for acting bedroom scene Mellisa Osagie Fans divided over Portables on-stage antics Some people felt I was too local to win BBN Phyna 23 entertainers to watch out for in 2023 Veterans, young artistes connect at Lagos concert Branding, online presence important for entertainers success Jacobs Ive stopped making New Year resolutions Mummy Wa Obesere, Bnxn, Small Doctor thrill at Afro and The Beats Why we promote artistes aggressively Legendary Empire Music Sunny Ade, Okafor formally open PMAN House Burna Boy dazzles, Ayra Starr falls at Afrochella P-Square, Tiwa, others excite fans in Ghana JohnF hopes for Brighter Day in new album *VANGUARD* 2023: PDP'll win presidency despite G-5 Governors' pact with Tinubu ' Okowa 2023: Ndokwa nation will be part of my govt ' Oborevwori Udi Community plead with Ugwuanyi to recognize Aneke as monarch Government, not avenue for making money ' Dafinone Prayers in Germany, Rome for frail ex-pope Benedict COEASU seeks Ikpeazu's intervention in sack of ASCETA chairman CCECC built Lagos Blue railway to move 31m passengers a year Oyo govt begins payment of 13th month salary Buhari reappoints Gbaja, Adeyeye as Lottery, NAFDAC DGs, FRSC gets Biu ObiDatti: Osuntokun appoints Afenifere scribe, Ebiseni as S-West campaign coordinator Bus plunges off cliff in Bolivia, 11 dead Commuters, motorists groan as fuel sells at N380 per litre in Benue Inside G-5 Governors' deal with Tinubu: We're unfazed, focused on campaign ' Atiku God 'll determine next president not G-5 Govs ' Okowa Again, Wike dares PDP to expel him Their BP is rising; leave G-5 governors alone ' Wike G-5 governors: Make yourself president if you want to stop me ' Atiku Umahi refutes supporting PDP guber candidate for 2023 Faes in double own-goal disaster as Liverpool down Leicester Qatar part ways with coach Sanchez after World Cup defeats Ronaldo signs for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr Just in: Buhari reappoints Adeyeye as NAFDAC DG Mixed reactions as high fares persist at Lagos parks Auto crash claims 81 lives in 11 months in Osun ' FRSC Open Defecation: Ogun directs fuel stations, eateries, others to provide public toilets American-British influencer Andrew Tate arrested, detained in Romania over rape, human trafficking Man beats daughter to death for calling boyfriend with his SIM card Italy summons Iran's envoy over clampdown on protesters $2.5bn 4th Mainland Bridge ready in 2026 ' Lagos govt Fire guts cars impounded by Abia traffic agency Failure to preserve biodiversity 'll aggravate food crisis ' Nnimmo Bassey *THISDAY* Ajah Police Killings: LERSA Pays Condolence Visits to Victims' Families Iwuanyanwu Chairs Eminent Personalities Committee for Late Mbazulike Amechi Police Kill 54 Bandits, Charge 239 to Court in Katsina Three Fun Seekers Didn't Die Within Our Facility, Says Barracuda Beach Management Toby Okechukwu Mourns Obiozor FG to Review AllowancesNot Salaries, Ngige Clarifies NLC: Nigerians Should Be Ready to End National Pillage in 2023 MACBAN Denies Endorsement of Presidential Candidate FG Moves to Strengthen NINLAN for Effective Mother Tongue Policy Implementation Foundation Advocates Increased Awareness on Brain Injuries, Neurological Conditions Anyim Mourns Obiozor, Describes Him As A Rare Patriot Buhari Approves Appointments of FRSC Corps Marshal, DG Lottery Commission, DG NAFDAC, Others Police Arrest 200Suspects in Rivers Dissecting Recalcitrant ASUU President Daystar Spreads Love at Christmas, Prepares for New Year's Crossover Bauchi Community Gets First Borehole From RCCG After 50 Years' Existence Sports People that Shaped 2022 In Search of Justice for Bolanle Raheem Ijebu Ode-Epe Bypass as Welcome Relief This Yuletide Ola Aina: Solution to Hammers' Defensive Puzzle Abiodun: Beacon of Hope for a Renewed Ogun Kingsley Ehizibue: Attracting Interest from Salernitana Arsenal Title Dream Faces Brighton Test Sardauna Title Solemnizes Nigeria's Intelligence Chief Tourism Body, FTAN Reassures Members *THE SUN* Bura/Babur: How minority language, culture struggle to survive in northeast Library named after Bukar Usman in Marama From cellulose fibre to digital: The influence of new media on African literature Shettima, Arewa Youths Consultative Forum President: It will be unfair, immoral, unjust for a Northerner to succeed Buhari Nigeria has leaned on Niger Delta for too long; we can no longer breathe Bishop Egbebo Senate not retirement place for outgoing governors Eleje, APGA candidate 2023: Okowa predicts division among G5 governors Tinubu, Obi take battle for 2023 to ethnic groups 2023 polls, insecurity: Igbo town unions, stakeholders meet in January Tinubu has all it takes to lead Nigeria, says NYSC board member 2023: PDP elders sweat over G5s deal with APC 2023: Why we endorsed Tinubu Miyetti Allah Shettima, Arewa Youths Consultative Forum President: It will be unfair, immoral, unjust for a Northerner to succeed Buhari Anambra East LG team wins Senator Oduahs U-17 football competition How Pel inspired ceasefire during Nigerian civil war luxury cemetery awaits body IMC releases approved venues for NPFL matches Buhari pays tribute to late Pele He unified the world through football Ejidike Glo Rewards another subscriber with 3-bedroom house ahead of New Year NUJ to CBN: Ensure ATMs stop dispensing old naira notes Buhari to sign 2023 budget TuesdaySenate President 2023: Igbo group advises FG, South-East govs on how to tackle insecurity Enugu: Ugwuanyi signs 2023 budget into law Obiozor: Ohanaeze plans grand funeral for late leader Obiozors exit wont dampen push for new Nigeria -Obi Apugo, Emuchay mourn Prof Obiozor Anyim, Okechukwu mourn Ohanaeze PG, Obiozor Bolanle Raheem: Court remands lawyers suspected killer, ASP Vandi, in Ikoyi Prison Ogoni group threatens to disrupt planned auction of OML-11 Police kill 25-year-old suspected kidnapper during gun duel, rescue victim The positive side of CBNs cash withdrawal limit 2023: I saw a nation going down the drain, I cried Bishop Oyedepo ASUU should look beyond industrial actions Prof M.Z. Umar, VC, FUBK Enugu deserves 13 per cent oil derivationObidike Okolo Inside Borno resort where cows and goats are major tourists Nigerian celebrity marriages that collapsed in 2022 Local canteens boom, as more Nigerians eat out Nuptial blues How Nigerian movies with incorrect subtitles help relieve stress Abia community where indigenes are allegedly forced into exile What life has taught me at 50 Herietta Uzoh Eduardo Celades, UNICEF Chief of Health: Nigeria has best public health practitioners in the world Counting the losses of oil theft Why movie producers cant do without me -Chiwetalu Agu, actor My journey into creams and cakes -Odunayo Taiwo How Mankwe, Martins emerged King and Queen of Dreams Models 2023: I want a good, family-oriented man Georgina Ibeh We released Anwuli to appreciate God Umu Obiligbo *GUARDIAN* PDP'll win presidency despite G-5 Govs' pact with Tinubu, says Okowa Reps aspirant mobilises Ikorodu residents for Atiku Kano plans establishment of health sciences college LASUBEB's EKOEXCEL announces post-primary counselling at parent-teachers' conference Three die,12 injured in Delta road crash Ogun: Yahoo boys nabbed for kidnapping colleague over proceeds of fraud Omobolanle: NBA seeks N5b compensation for deceased's family, implementation of #ENDSARS report Arsenal battle Brighton without Gabriel Jesus Gara-Gombe splashes gifts o athletes at Delta 2022 Sports Festival Benzema buries World Cup woe with double strike in Real victory Great Britain beat Australia to win United Cup The King is dead, long live the king Faes in double own-goal disaster as Liverpool down Leicester DOVEF fetes underserved families in Enugu Community Meek Mill, Oxlade, Tiwa Savage thrill fans in Afronation 2022 NSCDC arrests rape suspect in Lagos Olivia Rose celebrates 'Beauty Within' with Ohiwerei, Evuarherhe Northern Forum insists on Emefiele's prosecution MTN Foundation, Bolanle Austen-Peters to create Xmas magic New Year host Supporters Jubilate As Court Grants Senator Bail Nigeria's Tracey Eboigbodin emerges MasterChef in Italy Edo Deputy Governor denies Orbih's $300,000bribery allegation *LEADERSHIP* Wike Leading G-5 Governors To Doom ' Ohanaeze Youths Buhari Approves New Appointments/Renewals Over N900m Expended On ABU Water Supply Scheme ' Minister No Winner Emerges For Daily Trust African Of The Year Award 2022 2023: We're Indebted To You, Gombe Stakeholders Tell Inuwa 10 Events That Shaped The Nigerian Entertainment Industry In 2022 2022: Year Of Deadly Violence Against Women And The Need To Draw The Line FLASHPOINT: My 2022 Review Christmas Musings In Cotonou And The 'Japa' Syndrome How Lawyers Can Mobilise Nigerians To End Police Brutality MONEY MATTERS: Eyeing Alternative Investments In Nigeria's Capital Markets How To Make It: Adewumi: An Entrepreneur With Passion For Styling Service Pele (1940- 2022 *NEW TELEGRAPH* 2022: All-time low for men, women's football Pele, the footballing genius who pioneered the beautiful game Buhari to sign 2023 budget Tuesday ' Lawan Civil Service: FG reviewing some peculiar allowances not salaries ' Minister Buhari reappoints Prof. Adeyeye NAFDAC DG Army: IPOB/ESN members're terrorists, not freedom fighters Insecurity posing serious threat to 2023 -Egwu Wike, other G5 govs arrive in PH from London Gbajabiamila commissions roads, Council legislative building in Surulere 200 displaced, houses destroyed as explosion rocks Rivers Indian PM Modi's mother dies aged 99 Presidency: We'll deliver Peter Obi in 2023, says Osuntokun Wema Bank appoints Oseni as new MD/CEO; Adebise retires MAN: Chinese embargo lift on travelling to buoy Nigeria's real sector PMS: Marketers convert petrol stations to event centres, car parks AfDB boosts Africa's capacity to produce drugs, vaccines Labour migration: Winners emerge in ILO 2022 media competition Yuletide: Group donates food items to orphans, old people's homes SEC: Revised masterplan'll reposition capital market Insecurity, climate change ruined expectations Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers rewards FUZE talent hunt winners with N32m Lawmaker sponsors training of orphans on skill acquisition Tinubu: A man of the people ' NYSC Board member Cash Withdrawal Limit: What CBN told House of Reps Abia 2023: Otti proffers solutions not promises 2023 Presidency: Igboekulie endorses Obi, says he's competent Insecurity: Gani Adams seeks role for traditional rulers Lagos: Police reveal identity of officer who shot Lagos lawyer I still cherish playing with Pele during visit to Nigeria 'Owolabi Sports Minister, Ladipo mourn death My encounter with the King ' Izamoje That confusion, uncertainty over league calendar Kalu pays tribute to legend EPL: Faes scores two own goals as Liverpool beat Leicester Ronaldo signs 2-year contract with Al-Nassr Pele's funeral to hold at Santos Stadium on Jan 2, 3 ' Club Brazil reacts to Pele's death Laliga: Three sent off as Atletico seal home win over Elche *BLUE PRINT* Official: Ronaldo unveiled as Al Nassr player in Saudi Arabia Atiku to G-5 govs: Make yourself president if you want to stop me 2023: Our hope, expectations -Nigerians speak Political events that shaped 2022 There's no role I can't play in Kannywood ' Haruna Talle Maifata FCT Police intercept 900 ammunitions, nab 20, recover arms, others 2023: Reps contender Awesu organises rally for Atiku Domestic equity market close year in positive trend, gains N569bn Katsina: We arrested 241 terrorists, killed 54, lost 5 officers in 2022 ' Police Sanwo-Olu pardons 104 inmates Kogi: Bello signs N172bn 2023 budget into law Buhari reappoints Adeyeye NAFDAC DG Nasarawa: Police arrest 810 suspects in 12 months Transmission lines: TCN earmarks1,000 houses for demolition in Kano Emefiele: Group backs DSS, insists naira redesign ill-motivated $2.5bn 4th Mainland Bridge ready in 2027 ' Lagos govt Abe's alleged attack on SDP office by our members fake ' PDP Raheem: Lagos AG files murder charge against police officer South-east monarchs mourn Obiozor, say late diplomat stood for peace, justice Okene explosion handiwork of enemies of progress ' Kogi govt 2023: We're indebted to you, Deba stakeholders tell Inuwa, assure APC of votes Teen remanded in Ondo for house breaking, stealing *THE EDITORIAL* No G-5 deal with any presidential candidate, says Wike Buhari re-appoints Gbajabiamila, Adeyeye as Lottery, NAFDAC DGs, FRSC gets Biu Ronaldo completes £173m-a-year transfer after bitter Man Utd exit Buhari will sign 2023 budget Jan 3, says Lawan Ex-SGF Olu Falae becomes first monarch of his community Bolanle Raheem: Women group seeks speedy trial, punishment Bolanle Raheem: Killer cop arraigned, remanded till Jan 30 We have some suspicions about how Bolanle Raheem’s case is being handled – NBA Guaranty Trust Bank has said it will suspend international transactions on its naira Mastercard from Saturday, December 31, 2022. Ogun assembly passes N472. 25 billion 2023 budget Human traffickers now use ECOWAS travel certificate to evade arrest, says NIS Buhari mourns football legend, Pele *TRIBUNE* Expel me from PDP if you can, Wike dares party members 1.7 million PVCs uncollected in Lagos, INEC reveals Buhari to sign 2023 budget, Tuesday NPFL 2022/23: Continental ticket, our target ' Olaniyan Insulting Buhari is like abusing my father, says Wike Group drums support for Tinubu, organizes free medical outreach Oyebanji signs N113.6 billion 2023 budget into law APC'll take medical outreaches to all LGAs in Nigeria ' Bauchi APC guber candidate assures Bribery Allegation: Shaibu denies $300,000 offer to Obaseki My brother in-law paid only a third of my niece's dowry before divorcing her 'Aunt My husband threw me out 'cos he's dating another woman 'Wife My wife's extravagance, promiscuous lifestyle has caused me hypertension Church elder caught having sex with wife's best friend whose husband is in jail My wife of 22yrs has eloped, man tells court Home-made beef shawarma for the win Asoebi styles: we loved in 2022 Year 2023 of my dream My lack was my major motivation Poor lighting mars Calabar Carnival TCN earmarks 1000 houses for demolition in Kano *SPORTS* He unified the world through football Ejidike - 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Bleacher Report Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Saudi club Al-Nassr FC on 165m-a-year deal - Yahoo Dame Denise Lewis says New Year Honour has blown her away - Yahoo David Moyes accepts he is under pressure after West Ham beaten by Brentford - Yahoo Don West, Iconic TNA Wrestling Commentator, Dies at Age 59 - Bleacher Report Double jeopardy for Wout Faes as own goals sink Leicester against Liverpool - Yahoo Eagles star QB Hurts expected to miss second straight game - Yahoo Eagles' Jalen Hurts Doubtful vs. Saints, Reportedly Made Big Strides in Injury Rehab - Bleacher Report England's Lionesses recognised as Lewis made dame - BBC EPL: Faes scores two own goals as Liverpool beat Leicester - New Telegraph Erik ten Hag believes World Cup win will strengthen Man Utd's Lisandro Martinez - Yahoo Erik ten Hag: Lisandro Martinez will be a marked man after World Cup win - Yahoo Everyone can see Nunez is outstanding - Klopp - BBC Faes in double own-goal disaster as Liverpool down Leicester - Vanguard Faes in double own-goal disaster as Liverpool down Leicester - Guardian Faes scores two own goals as Liverpool beat Leicester - BBC Farhan Zaidi: Carlos Correa Situation Frustrating for Entire Giants Organization - Bleacher Report Fernandez agrees Chelsea move - Saturday's gossip - BBC Gara-Gombe splashes gifts o athletes at Delta 2022 Sports Festival - Guardian Glasgow secure back-to-back wins over Edinburgh - BBC Great Britain beat Australia to win United Cup - Guardian Guardiola will quit if something 'broken' at Man City - BBC He's 'very motivated' ' Ancelotti warns of a different Benzema in 2023 - Yahoo How Pel inspired ceasefire during Nigerian civil war - The Sun Hugo Lloris' career speaks for itself ' Antonio Conte backs Tottenham goalkeeper - Yahoo I screamed first time I saw Maradona at 1990 World Cup ' Solaja - Punch I still cherish playing with Pele during visit to Nigeria 'Owolabi - New Telegraph IMC releases approved venues for NPFL matches - The Sun Jalen Hurts, Deebo Samuel, NFL Injury Statuses and Fantasy Impact for Week 17 - Bleacher Report Jennings 'absolutely delighted' with CBE - 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