ElohimTov Naija News. *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2023* *PUNCH* Turkey-Syria earthquake deaths now over 11,200 Masari meets IPMAN to address fuel scarcity in Katsina New naira: World Bank, IMF warn CBN, SCourt stops Friday deadline Delayed passport: Court hears suit against immigration March 7 Contempt: Obey court order, Olanipekun tells EFCC chair US lawyers high-profile murder trial captivates nation Court awards N27m to sacked bank employee Kogi gov nephew, others remanded for N3bn fraud CSO warns Adeleke over delayed Ilesa varsity take-off How heavily-armed terrorists killed 100 guards in Katsina forest ambush Vigilante Katsina killings a case of government failure Wike waives fee, approves stadium for Tinubu rally BVAS would be deactivated when snatched, says INEC 900 NNPC stations to serve INEC during polls Yakubu Taraba South: Jimkuta reclaims candidacy Ebonyi LP chieftain joins PDP INEC appeals Osun poll judgment, defends Adelekes victory ACourt affirms Obis candidacy, fines APM N200,000 IG sets up violence evaluation team for election ACourt dismisses Cross River PDP gov candidates suit No interim govt in constitution, Atiku tells Tinubu Atiku wants Lagos REC removed, alleges partisanship Elections: Lagos NSCDC commandant visits CP, corps members ADC reinstates suspended eight state chairmen Tinubu promises to revive Ajaokuta, dredge River Niger Appeal Court affirms Jimkuta as APC Taraba South senatorial candidate MC Oluomo: Atikus aide calls for removal of Lagos REC No interim govt in constitution, Atiku-Okowa group tells Tinubu Political parties threatening to boycott elections insensitive, shameful Group More banks shut down as new notes scarcity persists N195/litre impossible, adamant marketers tell govt No funds to establish, finance new agencies FG FEC approves N117bn for Oloibiri research centre Sterling Bank faults ICPC, denies hoarding N258m Stock market rebound as investors gain N69bn Group gives investment tips on equities, others Uncertainty as cabotage funds widen division among shipowners Lekki port will attract investments LFZ Truckers lament harsh business environment FG blames Benin Republic for Nigerias low imports Discos remittances drop by N70bn in three months Report Fuel stations adjust pump price to N195/litre GE to partner Nigeria on energy growth Ardova share tumbles by N977m amid delisting plan MTN raises dividend by N76bn MoneyMaster unveils new product Customs intercept 450 drums of carbide Bank directors sue for peace Napoli rule out Osimhen sale Mikel, Okocha pay tribute to Turkey earthquake victims Benzema, Militao to join Madrid before Club World Cup final Injured Balogun doubtful for AFCON qualifiers in March Ministry releases final medals table 60 days after NSF Yankees to Balogun: Dump Nigeria for US Maja fulfilling talent at Bordeaux ' Rohr Spain: New 'Mecca' of Falcons stars Security breach: IMC imposes fine, ban on El-Kanemi Fulham beat Sunderland 3-2, reach FA Cup last 16 Togo, Benin clubs for Lagos athletics series *THISDAY* Olawepo-Hashim: Crude Self Interest Threat To 2023 Poll CSOs Reject S'Court Ruling on CBN Naira Redesign Policy CSOs Reject S'Court Ruling on CBN Naira Redesign Policy Immigration Seizes 6,216 Nigeria's Voter, ID Cards from Foreigners No Place for Interim National Govt in Constitution, PDP Campaign Tells Tinubu Violence Threatening February Polls, Says INEC S'Court Temporarily Halts Banning of Old Naira Notes from February 10 Tinubu Hails Nigerian Govs over S'Court Ruling on CBN Naira Swap Policy INEC: Despite Challenges, 2023 Polls will Hold as Scheduled Lawan's Rough Road to Secure APC's Yobe North Senatorial Ticket Niger Governor at Daggers Drawn with Senate Deputy Whip Tinubu's Bag of Promises for Anambra People Outrage as Armed Militia Attack CUPP Spokesperson Country Home Again Supreme Court Temporarily Halts FG from Banning Old Naira Notes Ngige Charges NLC on Implementation of ECA ACT 2010 Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Banning of Old Naira Notes NBA Petitioned over Provisions of Finance Acts, 2021, 2022 UTME: JAMB Cancels Registrations of 817 Candidates Ouranos Technologies Launches $2m Lab NACETEM to Partner Local, Foreign Institutions for Knowledge Advancement Senator Adeola Empowers 5,500 Traders in Ogun West NGX Appoints Advisory Panel on Digital Technology Products Court Discharges, Acquits Omokore, Firms of $1.6bn Fraud Allegations Naira Scarcity: Buhari, Bagudu, Tambuwal, Emefiele, Bawa Meet, Seek Solution PDP: APC Candidate Hoarding Cash, Causing Nigerians Pains FG: New Minimum Wage Possible Before May 2024 Road Tax Credit Scheme: BUA Group CommencesConstruction of N116bn Kano-Kazaure Dual Carriage Way ICPC Swoops on Sterling Bank,Discovers N258m Stashed New Notes Lagos Targets over N924bn Revenue in 2023 Youths Protest Naira, Fuel Scarcity in Ogun, Ondo Ignore Kuluwu's Order, ContinueSelling Petrol, IPMAN Tells Members FG Awards over N85bn Census Contract to Zinox Technologies FG Activates Bottom-up Cash Management Policy to Engender Fiscal Discipline Ebonyi Community Seeks Buhari, IGP's Interventionover Threat to PDP Gubernatorial Candidate's Life Fuel Scarcity: Again, FG Warns Oil Marketers AgainstExploitation, Says Permanent Solution in Sight 48% of Nigerians Now Live Below PovertyLine, Says Humanitarian Affairs Minister INEC: We've Totally Tackled Problems of Underage Registered Voters Buhari: Mbazulike Amechi's DemiseWill Leave Vacuum in Sands of History MAN: Manufacturers Facing Critical Time IG Orders Redeployment of DIGs, AIGs, CPs Sultan: No Devt Can Thrive Without Peace Makinde: We Must Take Back Nigeria, Put It on Righteous Path Atiku: I'II Ensure Gombe, Bauchi Oil is Explored to Benefit People Wike Re-approves Mega Stadiumfor Atiku's Campaign in Rivers Gombe NLC Pledges to Support Gov Yahaya's Re-election NNPP 'll Win 2023 Elections Buhari: Peer Review Good for Strong Leadership in Africa *THE SUN* Why I am turning my Energygawd nickname into a business Shopsy doo CONHESS adjustment: Body accuses FMoH of double standard Tackle insecurity in South East, Ohanaeze begs govs, Igbo leaders Presidency: Forget Nigeria if you dont vote for Obi Adebanjo Wike hails Supreme Court, Rivers to join suit Nigeria Decides 2023: BVASll retire many politicians Igini Nigeria Decides 2023: Ripples over APC govs move to frustrate new naira regime Nigeria Decides 2023: Some contestants ve no reason to be in the race Arigbe-Osula, ex Reps Deputy Minority Leader Crude self interests, threat to general election Olawepo-Hashim Emir endorses Gombe NNPP standard-bearer Osun: INEC files 44 grounds of appeal, asks court to set aside tribunal judgment ACourt okays Obis candidacy for LP IMC sanctions El-Kanemi Warriors Napoli warns Man U, Chelsea: Osimhen not for sale even at 120m AFCON 2023 Qualifier: Guinea Bissau to host Super Eagles in Morocco WCQ: Cape Verde, CIV strengthen team against Nigeria I saw hell at Arsenal Iwobi Okolie set for world title defence in Manchester NIS DG pledges support to Gumel led NOC Ndidi set to return against Tottenham Naira redesign: ICPC bursts bank, discovers N258m, makes arrests Fuel scarcity: IPMAN begs NNPC for level playing ground to serve Nigerians better Probe alleged N22.5bn cash swap deal, PDP charges NASS NCC-CSIRT issues advisories to protect Nigerians against threat SON issues MANCAP certificates to 10 companies in Anambra 5 Lagos communities to enjoy solar energy Naira redesign: Divergent views trail Supreme Court ruling as scarcity of old notes persists NACCIMA advocates restructuring of National Council for Digital Innovation How e-commerce provides opportunities for SMEs to drive growth ADVAN to inaugurate Nigerian marketing development team Uzodimma congratulates new NLC President, Ajaero NIS recovers 6,000 voters cards, national identity cards from foreigners CAN asks Christians to unite, pray for leader thatll unite Nigeria Ogun tasks public service managers on accountability Cash shortage: Sanwo-Olu approves 50% reduction on public transport Court remands apprentice who killed master in Ondo 11-year-old boy found dead inside drum in Delta Court sentences Edo driver to 4 days community service for reckless driving N805m scam: EFCC nabs Sen. Nwaoboshi, sends him to Ikoyi prisons Abia uncovers plans by hoodlums to attack banks, stops emirs coronation Foreign airlines profiteering lockdown: NANTA bares fangs Matters miscellaneous Emefiele: Pains of indecision The pussycat of Nekede The celebration that was APC vs. APC: When the centre can no longer hold Burying the hatchet 2023: Why sanwo-olu remains the man to beat Personal memories of Chief Mbazulike Amechi FGs reassurance on credible polls *GUARDIAN* Tinubu support group distributes vehicles in Bauchi's 20 councils Court affirms Obi's candidacy as party lauds latest poll predicting victory S'Court affirms Uba Sani as Kaduna APC guber candidate Adebule pledges excellent legislative interventions for Lagos West Why Bago would win Niger governorship poll, by Bello Ondo APC suspends rallies over fuel, Naira crises NCPC commends Fintiri over Adamawa Christian pilgrims APC not interested in postponing election -Morka Rivers government donates N70m to families of slain, injured police officers Students, civil societies barricade Ondo highway over fuel, naira scarcity Police nab 10 over death of 11-year-old boy in Delta Students escape death in Cross River collapsed building EFCC arraigns Kogi governor's wife, relative for alleged N3billion fraud Over 30 clubs, 1,000 athletes to participate in Lagos Club Athletics Series Dolphin Swimming League Season Four holds Saturday Onwuegbu, Ogie, others bag Edo Icon Awards Sancho salvages Man Utd draw with managerless Leeds Real Madrid ease past Al Ahly to reach Club World Cup final Mainland Oil slashes petrol prices, accelerates services Fuel scarcity: NNPCL begins direct supply of petrol to IPMAN Stanbic IBTC Insurance highlights benefits of life policy Why Nigeria needs labour migration governance framework for development Concerns over attacks on BEDC workers in Edo, Delta, others Lawmaker partners productivity centre to empower constituency Prospecting Nigeria's development post-2023: The critical success factors Stanley Macebuh: Unforgettable pathfinder of modern Nigerian journalism 2023: The truth no one wants to talk about Delta politics: Omo-Agege the man to beat Why Ponzi scheme thrives in Nigeria Dousing tension in the land Nigerian women report positive career outcomes from online learning Between unionism and economic sabotage in aviation sector Stop starving NDDC of fund, monarch tells N'Delta ministry Kogi gov's nephew, four others arraigned, remanded for alleged N3b fraud The Guardian publisher urges security consciousness, trust in God INEC appeals Osun election tribunal judgment NGX deepens strategy to boost millennial participation in N30tr stock market How petty traders survive naira crunch RMB to leverage U.S. presence for trade, business facilitation into Africa Payday *DAILY TRUST* Implement ECOWAS court judgments Naira crisis: CBN most outstanding threat to 2023 elections ' Senator Bamidele Elections: Guard your utterances-Niger CP warns political parties It will be insane for parties to boycott elections over naira crises Bauchi Emir admonishes presidential candidates over hate messages Atiku in Yobe, pledges to restore peace, open borders APC youth campaign holds medical outreach in Kebbi, Sokoto Infighting among political actors, parties threat to elections Uzodimma allays fear of insecurity in Imo during election Only 3 states safe for elections ' CLEEN Foundation Wike approves campaign venue for Tinubu, Atiku in Rivers Jacinda Ardern's example Nigeria's banditry: How it all started Islamic school teacher impregnates student, defiles others in Kano You don't need Abuja or Lagos to become a star ' Patience Ozokwor Death toll rises above 12,000 in Turkey, Syria quake The old men of 2023 Dredging of Calabar Port to commence soon ' NPA Electrical accidents killed 58 persons, injured 46 others in 2022 Stock market gains N69bn with Dangote, Zenith Bank shares Policy on new naira unfair ' Ex-MAN president Why N258m was found in our Abuja vault ' Sterling Bank Baffi Furniture names photographer, George Okoro ambassador Customs intercepts N518m smuggled goods in S/West Ardova to delist from NGX, to sell shares Why we launched Terra jollof seasoning cube ITF distributes startup packs to 120 Bauchi youths Belgium name Tedesco as new head coach to replace Martinez Venus 'overwhelmed' by hamstring injury, preparing for rehab grind 160 golfers for 24th IBB Ladies Open Championship Balogun may miss AFCON qualifiers as injury woes linger Coach Onigbinde sings praises of Doma United's midfielder, Samuel Confusion over Atsu's safety after Turkey earthquake Real Madrid run riot over Al Ahly to reach Club World Cup final 160 golfers battle for honours at 24th IBB Ladies Open Championship LeBron James breaks NBA all-time scoring record *NEW TELEGRAPH* Considering single term for political office holders Be partner in progress, Buhari tells new NLC leader, Ajaero Cash Limit: Sanwo-Olu approves 50% reduction on public transport FEC approves N117.721bn for Oloibiri Oil Museum, Kano airport Presidential Polls: Appeal Court dismisses suit seeking to disqualify Obi, Labour Party S'Court Verdict On Naira Swap: Buhari meets with Emefiele Ohanaeze mobilises support for Obi, makes passionate plea against insecurity Old Banknotes: Supreme Court stops CBN's February 10 ban Crisis rocks NSITF as sacked managing director battles minister i hope nothing'll stop the elections, says Obasanjo Naira Crisis: IMF advises CBN to extend deadline Emerging Technologies: Endangering humans' job opportunities New Banknotes: Taming racketeers, hoarding CBN grants RoutePay licence for digital payment solutions Report: Travellers looking for sustainable travel options Ponzi: Vektr Capital Global Group in alleged N891m fraud Currency Swap: Economist cautions CBN over naira mop up NCC gets industry commendation for pushing digital economy Google to release conversational AI service called 'Bard Elections: We're investing in people, technology to curb mis/disinformation 'Meta Naira Crisis: Bank Directors urge Nigerians to show understanding My mission is to rescue, develop Abia ' Emenike Enugu North deserves quality representation at the National Assembly ' Ezugwu Alleged N805m Scam: EFCC moves Senator from hospital to prison Ex- PDP Reps aspirant joins APC, drums up support for AbdulRazaq Oluomo: Sack Lagos REC for partisanship ' Atiku Balogun may miss crucial AFCON-qualifying clash Big blow for Chelsea, Man United, others as Napoli declare Osimhen not for sale 2023 AFCON Qualifier: Eagles to play Guinea Bissau in Morocco Ndidi set to return against Tottenham IMC sanctions El-Kanemi Warriors, rejects fixture adjustment requests NSF: Delta loses 40 gold as ministry releases final medal table FA Cup Replay: Fulham end Sunderland's run to set up Leeds tie EPL: Sancho earns Man Utd point in thrilling Leeds draw LeBron James breaks record for most career points in NBA history Qatari investors set to bid for Man United ' Report *BLUE 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kicks off 3rdanniversary with health, transport projects Contempt:Why EFCC chair must first go to Kuje prison ' Olanipekun Be partners in progress, Buhari tells new NLC leadership Don't vote politicians that keep you in darkness for ages ' Abariukwu *THE EDITORIAL* NLC gets first unopposed president, Joe Ajaero INEC likes Twitter post calling Peter Obi opportunist Police create election monitoring team, push for secure polls Fraud: Runaway Senator Nwaoboshi caught, begins prison term Customs intercept 450 drums of explosives in Ogun The Nigeria Customs Service said it intercepted 450 drums of calcium carbide enroute Aba in Abia State from Ijebu-Ode, Ogun ... 2023 polls, fuel scarcity and New Naira Note brouhaha {OPINION} It’s Official: Lagos increases sweepers’ salaries by 20 per cent JAMB cancels 817 UTME registrations, says candidates will re-register The Lagos State Government has organised the second edition of the Transformational Leadership Training Programme Supreme Court 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