ElohimTov Naija News. *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 6TH JANUARY 2023* *PUNCH* LASACO assures shareholders of improved returns Rights holder warns IMC against defying court order Two senior lawyers want EFCC scrapped Ekiti varsity ASUU decides on strike Jan 17 INEC establishes collation centre, moves PVCs to wards Electricity workers fault N3tn bailout to power companies Teenagers accused of rape remanded after PUNCH report Edo police gun down robbery suspect Presidential panel on flood control assesses North-East FG shuts 134 filling stations in Kano NEMA distributes relief materials to 8,000 Borno households Discos make N296bn in three months – NERC report Somewhere between the G-5 and northern APC governors FG should screen, isolate travellers from China, others – UNILAG prof Lagos govt, police plan dialogue for youths Lagos seeks FG support on flood prevention #EndSARS: Lekki residents ask Sanwo-Olu to implement report Tariff hike: Anger spreads, consumers say action illegal NNPC denies exporting 17.88m barrels oil without documentation Buhari gives military ultimatum to end oil theft SSANU begs Akeredolu to pay salary arrears Most scholarship beneficiaries not from N’Delta – Amnesty office How Lagos policeman, ‘ministry’ paid N185,000 for newborn, mother demands baby Customs seize 156 trailers of rice, PMS, others Stock investors record N429.77bn loss Why Nigeria needs to invest in tech — NASENI PDP slams speaker over Oyetola’s return comment3 hours ago Military to release repentant terrorists to states Don advises on youth training, empowerment SMEs laud Sterling Bank for promoting Nigerian products *VANGUARD* Jack Butland set for medicals ahead of loan move to Man United Political parties cautioned over disregard for traffic rules, regulation US funeral home owner, mother jailed for selling body parts I don’t need endorsement of those who’ve ruined Nigeria – Sowore PMS: Customers decry disparities in marketers, depot owners’ outlet prices Ikpeazu’s kinsmen pledge support for Atiku IPOB factions’ contest for dominance may disrupt 2023 polls in S’East — Group Illegal investment schemes’ proliferation worries SEC Fake drugs: NAFDAC spends over $2.4m on procurement of scanning machines in 5 yrs — Adeyeye One robbery suspect killed in gun duel with police Speak out forcefully against instigators of violence, CSOs task religious leaders He ‘ll represent us well’ — Monarch endorses Ekiti PDP Reps candidate, Lere Olayinka 18 die in Bauchi auto crash I won’t campaign for Peter Obi, Tinubu, Atiku, others – Ngige Stop disgracing yourselves,’ Kwankwaso knocks Obasanjo, Clark for endorsing Peter Obi Presidency: I’ve no sympathy for any candidate — Afe Babalola Ayu disowns trending photo of alleged meeting with Wike Why Buhari couldn’t remove fuel subsidy – Femi Adesina *THISDAY* Agusto Upgrades Wema Bank Funding SPV Series II Bond to ‘Bbb+’ with Stable Outlook 2023: Danmole Leads APC Presidential Campaign’s Sensitization of Lagos Christian Leaders Obi: I’m in the Race to End Nigerians’ Suffering Omo-Agege: LG Autonomy Bill Greatest Challenge to Constitution Amendment G5 Govs Refuse to Name Presidential Candidate, as Makinde flags off Reelection Bid NCAA Turns to God, Prays for Safe Flights in 2023 George Obiozor, a Distinguished Life in Diplomacy and Leadership (1942-2022) Oborevwori Maps Out Plan for Delta Ijaws Ugwuanyi: With Enugu’s Oil Producing Status, My Successor ‘ll Excel Kwanee: With Amended Electoral Act, There Will be Proper Election in Rivers Pela: I’ll Enthrone Fairness, Equity and Justice If Elected Delta Governor *THE SUN* Nigeria Decides 2023: INEC’s technologies, BVAS won’t eliminate rigging –Njoku SERG welcomes Obasanjo’s endorsement of Obi Era of contingency jobs is here Pele and black man’s dilemma Predictable budget cycle: Great legacy of 9th National Assembly Predicting 2023 presidential election Elections: Task before govt, Nigerians FG to procure aircraft, 2 helicopters, others from Indonesia Buhari is transiting Nigeria to manufacturing economy – NASENI boss SEC approves N154.62bn new securities in Q3 Sovereign Trust grows profit by 42% 2023: Sovereign Trust Insurance assures policyholders of improved services IPMAN threatens strike over PMS pump price reduction Stakeholders urge IPMAN, PTD, NUPENG to prepare for subsidy removal How to start 2023 Premium Pension gets new board chairman, directors Premium Pension hits N1tr in AUM Russian/Ukraine war compounding terrorism in Lake Chad – Buhari Buhari orders security agencies to end crude oil theft by May 29 PenCom approves 2,831 applications for annuity retirement in Q3, 2018 FG releases N13.89bn pension for 2022 retirees EEDC restores supply to Imo secretariat after 7 years EEDC mobile mapping for mass metering project in Anambra begins Jan. 10 -Official AIICO premium stood at N50.1bn in 2019 2023: With us, you are cover –AIICO assures policyholders 1 year in office: Buhari, Osinbajo, others to storm Imo for Uzodimma Imo stakeholders endorse Uzodimma for second term Nahco Aviance invests N3.6bn to upgrade infrastructure NAHCO commences investigation into Air Peace incident, suspends personnel PMS: Customers decry disparities in marketers’, depot owners’ outlet prices Your PVCs ready – INEC *GUARDIAN* Ogun police arrest couple, six others for killing, dismembering mother of two EEDC mobile mapping for mass metering in Anambra begins Jan 10, says official EKEDC justifies electricity tariff increase, says MDAs owing N116b ‘It’s not statesmanship for leaders to endorse candidates’ Ogun police arrest couple, six others for killing, dismembering mother of two EEDC mobile mapping for mass metering in Anambra begins Jan 10, says official EKEDC justifies electricity tariff increase, says MDAs owing N116b ‘It’s not statesmanship for leaders to endorse candidates’ NMDPRA seals 14 filling stations in Kano over ‘ PDP Candidate Vows Return Of Religious Affairs Bureau In Kaduna Intensify Efforts For Tinubu’s Victory, Oyetola Tells APC Leaders Bunmi Haruna Bags PFSA Level 1 Talent Identification Certificate NPFL New Season: NFF Boss Reads Riot Act To Match Officials Is Bello The New Prince Of The Niger? Stamp Out Crude Oil Thieves Before May 29, Buhari Orders Security Agencies Proceeds Of 17.877mb Crude Oil Export Remitted To Federation Account –NNPC Governor Sule’s Imprint In Road Construction East African Business Council Partners ACCI On Implementation Of AfCFTA TCN Takes Delivery Of 2 New Power Transformers, Accessories Stanbic IBTC Bank Tops Retail, Corporate Banking In Nigeria NSCDC Disowns Announcement On Recruitment Aptitude Test Federal Govt To Transfer 613 Repentant Terrorists To States NASENI Boss Makes Case For Investment In Technology, Technical Colleges In Renewed Anti-graft War, NFIU Goes After Federal Govt, States, LGs 2023: G-5 Governors Fail To Unveil Preferred Candidate NIPC CEO Keeps Mum As Directors Allege Threat To Life 2023: ICC Abuja To Serve As INEC Collation Centre, Situation Room Foundation Tasks Govts On Budget For Sexual, Gender-based Violence Survivors Customs Frustrating Cargo Clearance At Seaports – Clearing Agents Labour, Stakeholders Groan As DisCos Secretly Raise Tariff *LEADERSHIP* PDP Candidate Vows Return Of Religious Affairs Bureau In Kaduna Intensify Efforts For Tinubu’s Victory, Oyetola Tells APC Leaders Bunmi Haruna Bags PFSA Level 1 Talent Identification Certificate NPFL New Season: NFF Boss Reads Riot Act To Match Officials Is Bello The New Prince Of The Niger? Stamp Out Crude Oil Thieves Before May 29, Buhari Orders Security Agencies Proceeds Of 17.877mb Crude Oil Export Remitted To Federation Account –NNPC Governor Sule’s Imprint In Road Construction East African Business Council Partners ACCI On Implementation Of AfCFTA TCN Takes Delivery Of 2 New Power Transformers, Accessories Stanbic IBTC Bank Tops Retail, Corporate Banking In Nigeria NSCDC Disowns Announcement On Recruitment Aptitude Test Federal Govt To Transfer 613 Repentant Terrorists To States NASENI Boss Makes Case For Investment In Technology, Technical Colleges In Renewed Anti-graft War, NFIU Goes After Federal Govt, States, LGs 2023: G-5 Governors Fail To Unveil Preferred Candidate NIPC CEO Keeps Mum As Directors Allege Threat To Life 2023: ICC Abuja To Serve As INEC Collation Centre, Situation Room Foundation Tasks Govts On Budget For Sexual, Gender-based Violence Survivors Customs Frustrating Cargo Clearance At Seaports – Clearing Agents Labour, Stakeholders Groan As DisCos Secretly Raise Tariff 2023: Governor Abiodun Kick-starts Campaign In Ogun 2023: INEC Devolves PVC Collection To Wards, Registration Areas Pope Benedict XVI Laid To Rest By Successor, Francis The Trouble With Obasanjo’s Wish Poor Governance In The States Fuel Supply: Stop Sabotaging Nigerians, Threatening NNPCL, Group Tells DAPPMAN, Others Couple, 6 Others Kill 26-yr-old Lady, Sell Body Parts For Rituals In Ogun Peter Obi In Ekiti, Vows To Uproot Political Structures Responsible For Nigeria’s Woes Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, Laid To Rest Amid Praises Federal Govt To Reintegrate 613 Repentant Terrorists *THE EDITORIAL* Makinde absent as Oyo PDP campaigns for Atiku Incoming president to inherit N77 trillion debt – DMO Uncertain economy? Amazon to sack 18,000 workers Sad! Family of 8, including 5 children killed in another US shooting It’s a lie! We didn’t export 17.87m barrels of oil without documentation, says NNPC The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has said it did not export 17.877 million barrels of crude oil without proper ... Consumers kick as Discos increase electricity tariff secretly Debt servicing gulped 80.6% of FG’s revenue in 11 months – Minister Allegations are fabricated! Court refuses to sack INEC chairman over asset declaration The ushering in of the new year has hastened the countdown for Nigeria I won’t campaign for any presidential candidate, I need to protect my conscience – Ngige NUPENG accuses security agents of destroying tankers, says scarcity may worsen Seriously? 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