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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 3RD JANUARY 2024* *PUNCH* Boko Haram kills 12, abducts one in Borno Kano seeks wealthy citizens’ assistance on quality education Only improved welfare can stop doctors’ exodus – VC Kebbi trains 2,400 schoolteachers in English language, others Edo seals new buildings at police officers’ mess NWC nullifies Ondo PDP chair suspension by SWC Plateau killings similar to Rwanda genocide – N’Central govs Shaibu seeks Oshiomhole’s forgiveness, says gov ambition divine Rivers Speaker’s resignation sacrifice for peace – Fubara Talks ongoing for Kanu’s release – Deputy Speaker S’Leone charges 12 with treason over failed coup Five killed in Japanese aircraft collision, earthquake deaths hit 50 ICPC chairman meets undercover reporter over six-week degree, begins probe Zack Orji had brain surgery, minister discloses after visiting ailing actor Zack Orji had brain surgery, minister discloses after visiting ailing actor Wisdom varsity gets new VC Court awards N500m against Customs for sealing car shops Sokoto recruits 2,000 community guards to tackle insecurity Sokoto air passengers soar as Kebbi airport is shut Gombe communities laud Disco for electricity feeders3rd January 2024 CBN bars crypto bank account operators from cash withdrawal 120 directors to get new vehicles – HoS FRSC redeploys officers, names replacement Lagos okays end-of-year bonus for LAWMA sweepers Fake degrees: FG shuts 18 foreign varsity campuses Lagos medical varsity will produce 1,500 doctors yearly – Sanwo Babajide Sanwo-Olu Return school co-curricular activities to curb drug menace – NDLEA Kwara community floats security fund, buys motorcycles for vigilantes How bandits killed two Nasarawa friends – Police Benue pensioners hail Alia over gratuity payment Lokoja residents protest epileptic power supply, send SOS to minister3rd *VANGUARD* 11 dead, one abducted as Boko Haram terrorists invade Chibok communities Akeredolu stood against oppression — Obi, Utomi FG suspends accreditation of degree certificates from Benin Rep, Togo Sanwo-Olu approves bonus for highway sweepers Court declares car marts’ raid by Customs unlawful Ondo: We’ll recruit more workers, pay outstanding entitlements — Aiyedatiwa Alleged betrayal: You lied, Osun APC tackles Aregbesola Japan quake: Death toll hits 50 Tinubu’s New Year address: No specific strategies to tackle challenges — LCCI Leave our land for us — Imo women protest to state govt South East residents Lament: Economic hardship spoilt Christmas, New Year fun for us Yuletide: Controversy over FG’s 50% transport cut Kidnapped Nasarawa LG Chair, others released after N10m ransom Killings in Middle-Belt, threat to Nigeria’s existence — Clark, Adebanjo, Iwuanyanwu, others Nigerians have inalienable right to self-defence (1) Culture minister, Musawa seeks help for Zack Orji, reveals he had brain surgery Naira depreciates to N1,250/$ in parallel market Economic hardship spoilt Christmas, New Year fun for us – Nigerians lament Police kill 2 kidnap suspects, rescue victim Let’s bring back the short story *THE NATION* IFC, FEI Fund partner to boost access to energy N17b cash: EFCC detains social investment scheme coordinator Budgets of 63 Government Owned Enterprises made public N10b scandal rocks NIPOST’s restructuring plan Plateau killings: Northcentral governors lift victims with N100m Fed Govt halts accreditation of certificates from Benin Republic, Togo varsities Why Rivers lawmaker Edison Ehie resigned, by Fubara Shaibu: it’s my turn to be governor Fed Govt extends 2024 Hajj registration till January 31 *THISDAY* Mark: Its Time Tinubu Reviewed Nigerias Security Architecture Obi: LP Ready to Play Role as Nigerias Main Opposition Party Osoba: Tinubu Met Empty Treasury, Must Borrow to Keep Nigeria Going in Short Term Dangote Refinery Expects Fifth One Million Barrels of Crude Supply Tomorrow AfreximBank Pledges Funding for Key Projects in Enugu NIDCOM Disowns Nigeria Diaspora Forum, Cautions MDAs, Embassies MAN: 2024 May Not Have Positive Outlook for Manufacturing Sector Taldar to Replace Ogunsanya as CEO of Airtel Africa from July 1 FG Suspends Accreditation of Degree Certificates from Benin Republic, Togo PZ, Unilever Nigeria, Two Others Exit NGX Pension Index Despite Challenges, Transcorp, Chams, CWG Surpassed 700% Return in 2023 FCMB Capital Markets Wins NGX Award for Most Listed Debt Issuances in Nigeria How Nigerias Financial Sector Scoured 2023 Amidst Reforms Of 2023 and Struggle Against Mass Exodus from CPS ProjectGiiV Partners with Heirs Insurance Group for Charity Donation Amid Economic Challenges, Banks Borrowed N17.85tn from Central Bank in 2023 Cardinalstone,Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers, Eight Others Traded Stocks Worth N1.97tn in 2023 Despite Renewed Hope, Economy Still Bedevilled by Structural Challenges Championing Collaboration: The Inspiration Behind the African Creators Academy Super Eagles AFCON 2023 Camp in Abu Dhabi Comes Alive Thomas Partey Left Out of Ghanas squad Nigerias Fourth Title Quest Suffers Ndidi, Iheanacho Injury Blow EGuinea Roll Out Their Tanks Against Nigeria Osimhen Listed in Serie A Team of The Year Hillside Elite, TVCC Win Webber 33 Basketball Tournament Mimiko: International Education Ecosystem Beneficial to Nigerian Students, Nation IPPIS Removal: Ex-DVC Counsels Public Varsities Management Now that NUC Has Approved a Second University for Niger State 2024: Funding, Transparency, End of Dichotomy Top Stakeholders Expectations for Education On Nigeria and AI To Fear Not is to Do Something *TRIBUNE* Deal with insecurity decisively, SMBLF tasks Tinubu University of Lagos and its transformational impact Bi-Courtney Aviation Services appreciates partners A’Ibom Gov commissions UNILAG affiliated skills acquisition centre in Ibiono I’ll support Eno to surpass my achievements — Udom Emmanuel Pick best among your team as Ministers, Mumuni tasks Tinubu Plateau attack: Security expert cautions against inciting statement IDPs: Restore indigenes to their ancestral homes, stakeholders tell Tinubu Otolokpo Carnival, historic milestone in Delta — Okowa Stock market begins 2024 on positive 2024 Hajj: NAHCON extends registration deadline to Jan 31 Niger: Police lose New-Bussa area commander NIDCOM warns MDAs, embassies against phoney diaspora groups Stop over-reliance on petroleum, give value to worth of Naira, Don charges FG Obi visits Akeredolu’s family PHOTOS: Obi, Utomi pay condolence visit to Akeredolu’s family *LEADERSHIP* Ex-senatorial Hopeful Dumps PDP For APC In Kaduna We Won’t Let Ebonyi APC Manipulate Bye-election – PDP Aspirant Peace Project: Governors, Ohanaeze Not On Warpath With Me – Kalu New Year: Hairdresser Gives Birth To Triplets In Enugu PFN Assures Nigerians Of Rewarding Year Hoodlums Kill 2 Vigilantes In Anambra Night Club Police Probe Abduction Of LG Chairman In Nasarawa MINILS DG Hails Tinubu’s Commitment To New Minimum Wage Makinde Calls For Revival Of Community Values Sanwo-Olu Pledges Support For Artisans, Tradesmen Oil Firm Threatens To Sue Sanwo-Olu’s Aide Ogun To Complete Agbara-Atan-Lusada Road In 9 Months More Infrastructure Coming To Ogun, Says Abiodun Adeleke To Cushion Economic Hardship On Osun Residents Group Marks Zaria Killings’ 8th Anniversary Tinubu Lauded Over Iyaye‘s Appointment As NDDC Executive Director 2024 Budget: Tinubu Directs MDAs To Provide Monthly Performance Reports DJ Cuppy Excited Over Emergence As ‘Most Followed Woman’ O Tinubu Celebrates Sokoto Governor At 54 Nigerians May Kick Out APC In 2027 Over Hardship — Ex-Party Chair By-elections: APC Closes Sales Of Forms Today Kebbi Governor Urges Faith In Present Administration Gov Yahaya Appoints Key Officials For Gombe Assembly Commission, Mgt Governor Inuwa Pardons 39 Inmates, Shares Palliatives Today ‘Nigeria’s Blockchain Firms Promote Donor Trust, Financial Transparency’ Nigeria Exports Wealth, Imports Poverty, Says Archbishop Youths Promote Peaceful Coexistence In Kaduna Ibom Air Takes Delivery of First Airbus A220, Expands Routes Governor Eno Okays N16.5bn For Ex-Gov Emmanuel’s Projects, Others UK Court Awards £20 Million To Nigeria In Landmark P&ID Case Victory 163,878 Nigerians Benefitted From FG’s Fare Discount In 10 Days – Alake Rivers: Opposition Alleges Plot To Impeach Fubara Through Court Rivers People Want Peace Not War – Wenenda Wali BY CHIBUZO Niger Uncovers 200 Ghost Workers On Payroll Governor Bago Is Not An Extremist –Hon Uwak WRITTEN BY CHIBUZOR UKAIBE Court Dismisses Bizman’s N50m Suit Against AIG Interpol, Others Legislative Institute Pledges To Enhance Lawmakers’ Capacity *THE EDITORIAL* FG suspends accreditation of degree certificates from Benin Republic, Togo Sanwo-Olu arrests soldier, motorcyclists for plying one-way [VIDEO] NOVA Merchant Bank appoints MD/CEO as it begins commercial banking Nigeria can win fourth Africa cup title — Peseiro Salah scores twice as Liverpool see off Newcastle Passport application automation to 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