ElohimTov Naija News. *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 13TH JANUARY 2023* *PUNCH* Troops rescued 115 civilians, says DHQ 25-month arrears: Abia doctors protest, barricade govt house No timeline to remove Okupe from watchlist – EFCC Be guided by diplomatic practice, Buhari urges envoys Fake news threatening electoral process, says REC UN worries over food crisis in Nigeria, others Negligence, major cause of fire incidents – Lagos Oyetola lauds gov’s wife over service delivery Sanwo-Olu pledges improved healthcare, security 648 cases brought against president, FG – AGF INEC extends PVCs collection till Jan 29 Ex-minister, lawmaker, others dump APC for PDP, LP Elect healthy candidate, Obi tells Nigerians Certificate forgery: Court dismisses suit against Kwara gov Europe's largest rare earths deposit discovered in Sweden Classified docs misplaced - Biden's lawyer EFCC closes case against ex-Niger gov, Aliyu INEC extends PVC collection deadline MSSN sets target for new NDIC appointees BVAS will retire fraudulent politicians - Osun REC EFCC records 26 successful bids as sales continue Farmer killed, settlements razed in Kwara communal clash Tinubu healthy, dances ‘Buga’, says Dambazau’s son Pharmacist detained for threatening to kill Buhari regains freedom Kaduna deputy speaker, member dump APC for LP Buhari meets Abia APC gov candidate, Emenike, wife 4000 Kwara artisans benefit from N200m govt support Lecturers won't strike under me - Obi Two Nigerians arrested for allegedly duping Indian woman N6.6m Don’t vote sick man, Obi urges Nigerians Lagos labour unions endorse Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu We'll help Nigeria fight insecurity - Spain envoy *VANGUARD* Polls: 93.47m voters to participate —INEC Train attack: 20, not 31 people, kidnapped, says Edo govt Anambra probes case of woman killed by husband over bread UK court jails Nigerian over attempted sexual affair with teenager Pastor fakes own kidnap, collects N.6m ransom from members Onyeama, Chime, Nnamani, others shun Tinubu presidential campaign rally in Enugu 2,000 APC, PDP, LP members defect to Accord Party in Oyo Alleged homicide: I spent N60m on Ummukulsum because I loved her – Chinese national tells Kano court Elections: Big Brother Naija Titan is a distraction, shun the show – Obi’s Labour Party cautions youths Nigerians have no business seeking greener pastures overseas – Tinubu 2023: Don’t make your worst, your best, Sowore advises Nigerians *THISDAY* NIGERIA’S PRESIDENTIAL CHARGE NIGERIA DECIDES: THE HYPOCRITE’S GUIDE TO CHOOSING A CANDIDATE Neglect of Ogun Communities: Time to Call out Council Chairmen AbdulRazaq Flags off Fresh N200m Support for 4,000 Kwara Artisans Tackling Unemployment Will Address Japa Syndrome’ 2023: Int’l Body Urges Incoming Leaders to Address Poverty, Deprivation Transcorp Bags Multiple Awards “Despite Challenges, Employees Must Adopt Technology to Survive” Challenges Confronting Ports Economic Regulation Of Government’s Interest and National Carrier Air Cargo Demand Softened in November, Says IATA Stakeholders List Factors that Will Spur Aviation Sector in 2023 CeBIH Moves to Combat Fraud in Electronic Payment NIGERIA DECIDES: THE HYPOCRITE’S GUIDE TO CHOOSING A CANDIDATE Obey Court Orders, Substitute Names of 130 Candidates, NNPP Begs INEC At Enugu, Tinubu Pledges to Restore Coal Mining, Revive Economy *THE SUN* Borrowing to fund budget: Senate talks tough NDE trains 65 unemployed youths in Nasarawa on CBTS Using modifiers in speaking and writing INEC’s alert on threats to elections and govt’s sluggish response China-Nigeria cooperation in the new era Nigeria Decides 2023: Tinubu’s visit exposes underbelly of Enugu APC Aviation experts set agenda for 2023 Customs rakes in N1.022trn revenue, intercepts 157 containers of tramadol, others Firm backs NAICOM’s vehicle insurance increase NIMASA lists out 3 criteria for local shipowners to get $350m, N16bn CVFF Investors gain N328bn in 3 days as NGX retains positive market performance FG provided 83 internal roads in tertiary institutions, says Fashola Nigeria Decides 2023: It’s time for Nigerian President of Igbo extraction –Greg Ibe Before you “japaa”, know about human trafficking Issues to shape governance beyond elections AFRICA on difficult road to recovery –IMF The looming global recession Traders lament as new naira notes goes on sale in Awka, other locations Zero investment, insecurity reasons for not meeting OPEC’s production quota –Sylva Nigeria, Spain to deepen investments in gas First Bank concludes decemberissavybe art showcase *LEADERSHIP* 2023 Elections: Federal Govt Begins Capacity Building For Police Officers Seventh Day Adventist Asks Court To Stop Conduct Of Elections, Exams On Saturdays Gov’ship Race: Appeal Court Dismisses PDP’s Bid To Stop Emenike Japan PM Disappointed With China’s Visa Suspension UK Court Hears Federal Govt, P&ID Case January 16 African Investor, SUNU Group Chairman Dies At 81 Terrorism: Federal Govt Secures 397 Convictions In 7 Years Return Of Park And Pay Policy In The FCT Buhari’s Critics Are Ignorant – Federal Govt Supreme Court Grants Sen Nwaoboshi Reprieve NIS Boss Asks Border Communities To Check Foreigners’ Infiltration 2023 POLLS: Don’t Interfere In Our Elections, Buhari Tells Foreign Powers Denounce Your Betrayal Action Now, Group Tells Benin Dukes Lithium Is The New Oil, Gov’t Must Control Its Exploitation – Malami INEC Extends PVCs Collection Nationwide To Jan 29 Spain Honours Late Nigerian Envoy, Demola Seriki, With Posthumous Award *THE EDITORIAL* Three killed as gunmen attack Anambra council secretariat with explosives EFCC speaks on Doyin Okupe’s arrest GOAT? Messi scores in first PSG game since World Cup win Police and the value of Nigerian lives [OPINION] INEC can’t be trusted for credible poll, says Sowore Three killed as gunmen attack Anambra council secretariat with explosives Southampton stun Man City to move into EFL Cup semi-final Marketers predict six-month fuel scarcity, prices rise UK shut Obi’s company over account issues – Report Edo train attack: 20 people abducted, not 32, says commissioner Court annuls law prohibiting unmarried police officers from getting pregnant Reward system in Nigeria’s politics encourages violence – Kukah Lassa fever confirmed cases now 26 in Edo, says Commissioner *TRIBUNE* Uchechi Emelonye’s ‘Underwater’ wins BBC Music Introducing ‘Record of the Year 2022’ I’m only taking a break from radio to explore new opportunities — Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa Date My Family, Unmarried, and Lahira to premiere new seasons on Africa Magic this January Social Nation Africa, Mansa Musik Group partner AFRIMA for eighth edition in Senegal Apple Music hosts first Africa Now event on the African continent in Ghana Bigi boosts DJ 4Kerty’s 4:30 concert Ready? BB Titans starts on Sunday Tere Siga: Inside Ethiopia’s culture of raw-meat consumption Edo train station kidnap: One week after Ogheye floating market: The awe in Delta’s creeks AMAA boss’ death painful loss to Nigeria cultural creative sector — Runsewe NIHOTOUR’s STEP trains another 250 youths, women on production skills Kangiwa emerges President of Nigeria Polo Federation We must rethink collaboration to sustain business trend in tourism — FTAN President The presidency and increasing police brutality Okowa legacies: The unsung intangibles (II) Yakubu: Ready umpire in a rattled empire Insecurity and the 2023 polls 2019 governorship election loss; mixture of blessing, lesson — Adelabu Alleged assassination attempt on Peter Obi fake – LP campaign council declares Mr. Macaroni shares throwback picture but social media always have something to say Osun: PDP, APC trade words over plot to attack state election petition tribunal INEC extends deadline for collection of Voters Cards Presidential election: SDP not in alliance with APC, others — Leadership Redesigning larger denominations of Naira ‘ll curb circulation of fake currencies ― CBN *SPORTS* 3 Ultimate Snubs from NBA's 2nd All-Star Voting Returns - 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