News Headlines Jan 2, 2023. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
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Obasanjo Rejects Atiku, Tinubu, Endorses Obi for President
Vitafoam: OPEX, Sales Cost Impedes Profit
As Clock Ticks for Return of Old Naira Notes
Boosting Retirees’ Pensions Through Pension Enhancement Initiative
Islamic Member Countries Move to Mitigate Threats to Food Security
Osunkoya: 2023 Will Be Interesting, Inflation Will Begin to Moderate
Firms Raised N715.33bn CPs on FMDQ Exchange in 11 Months
Stakeholders Urge Buhari to End Killings in Enugu Communities
Elegbeleye Opens up on IMC’s Visions ahead of the New NPFL Season
2023: Sanwo-Olu’s Aide Urges Nigerians to Vote Credible Leaders for Good Governance
Group Worries over Increasing FGM in Ekiti, Intensifies Awareness Campaign
Your Endorsement of Peter Obi Worthless, APC Presidential Campaign Tells Obasanjo
At Sokoto PDP Campaign Flag off in Illela, Tambuwal Pledges to Intensify Efforts against Insecurity
CAN Predicts Great Turnaround for Nigeria in 2023
Akpabio Canvasses Unity among A’Ibom APC Leaders
Jabi Lake Mall Celebrates Yuletide Season With Kids
Laborhack Launches Digital Marketplace For Construction Industry
Yiaga Africa Faults Cost of Politics
Timehin Adelegbe Ticks All the Boxes in Ondo Politics
ALMAJIRI CHILDREN: NIGERIA’S TICKING BOMB
CRAVING FOR IMPACT
PELE AFRICANA (1958-1977)
Giving Abam Communities Facelift
Super Eagles Fire Blanks in New Year Day Fixtures
Guardiola Regrets City’s Dropped Points against Iwobi’s Everton
Aston Villa Add to Spurs’ Woes with 2-0 Win
Egbe Tasks FG on Facilities in 2023
Adegoke Dethrones Akanbi to Win Okoya-Thomas Tourney
Ronaldo’s Mega Buck Move to Al-Nassr in Order
Sponsor Promises Mega 2023 Edition of Mark D Ball Basketball Championship
This Thing Called Structure
EDITORIAL: ODE TO PELE, ‘THE KING OF FOOTBALL’
Oamen: Competition Very Healthy in Proptech Space
The Nation
Obasanjo under fire for endorsing LP candidate Obi
•APC, PDP, Akinyemi, Bugaje knock ex-President
Why Nigerians should elect Tinubu, by APC, Ganduje, others
What 2023 will bring, by Adeboye, Oyedepo, Olukoya, others
‘Wike’s inordinate ambition cause of PDP crisis’
Pele’s trophy
Pope Benedict: He will be missed for his concern for the oppressed, says APC-PCC
Abiru to Lagos East constituents: vote for APC
Let’s ensure peaceful elections, governors tell Nigerians in New Year messages
Fed Govt to monitor development of first babies of the year
SERAP sues governors of oil producing states over failure to account for N625b
2023: Ooni urges INEC to conduct credible polls
OBJ and his endorsement drama
Obasanjo writes Nigerian youths, endorses Obi for president
Nigeria in top global chart as investors earn N4.45tr gains
Two shot dead at Imo military checkpoint
Kwara police recover AK47 rifles from kidnappers
Five killed as driver rams into New Year party in Oyo
Seven die, 16 injured in Lagos-Ibadan road accident
Yul: why I’m fond of my third child Karl
EDITORIAL: A good gesture
•Federal Govt’s insurance cover for workers will enhance productivity
Extra-judicial killings: Psychiatric solution, not training needed for police
Akeredolu should be true to his words
The Punch
Obasanjo endorses Obi as Atiku, Tinubu camps protest
Ajah policemen caught drinking on duty, abandon work
Oshiomhole, Alimikhena, others slug it out in Edo senatorial battle
Motorist kills five dancers during New Year party
Atiku’s aide insists Tinubu met G-5 govs
Ogun couple killed after crossover service, son abducted
A’Ibom kids locked up by parents burnt to death
Motorist kills five dancers during New Year party
15 die, 36 injured in Bauchi, Ogun crashes
Brazil returnee hides cocaine in candies, cream
Six million meters for deployment before June – FG
Household food import soars by 71%
Scarcity: FG plans inspection of fuel stations’ tanks
‘Emi lokan’ wrong leadership attitude for Nigeria – Obasanjo
Obasanjo endorses Obi for presidency
Pray for smooth 2023 transition, Oyo Speaker urges Nigerians
Atiku will reopen Nigeria’s borders – Tambuwal
PSG keen to sign Osimhen
Ighalo starts 2023 with a bang
Sadiq to return in March
Editorial: In life and death, Pelé’s star endures
Welcome to the year of economic positivity
PMS subsidy and leadership in the new year
2023: A mixed year
Leadership
All You Need To Know About Europe-based Ghanaian Rapper TBKOfficixl
Couple Burnt To Death As Unknown Assailants Set House Ablaze In Ogun
5 Killed, 4 Injured As ‘Drunk’ Driver Rams Car Into New Year Party In Oyo
Old Students Commission New Project In Ekiti School
New Year: Minister Urges FCT Residents To Participate In 2023 Elections
Wanted Terror Kingpin Escapes As NAF Airstrikes Kill 16 In Zamfara
JUST-IN: Gunmen Slaughter APC Chairman, Older Brother In Sokoto
Abuja Real Estate Firm, T Pumpy Embarks On Massive Infrastructure In 2023
2023: Obasanjo Blasts Tinubu, Says APC Candidate’s ‘Emi Lokan’ Wrong Mentality To Nigeria’s Leadership
Obasanjo Endorses Peter Obi For President
Special Forces Ambush Boko Haram Terrorists, Kill 6, Recover Weapons
Emefiele: Lawyer Writes AGF, Seeks Criminal Inquiry, Prosecution Of DSS DG
NPFL: NFF, IMC Seal N10bn Partnership Deal
How COAS Made Sokoto Home To Nigerian Army
Legacies Of Late Alvan Ikoku As Aros Float N100m Education Trust Fund
Excitement As Kwara Honours Dead, Living Legends
Major Political Events That Shaped 2022
Politics Can’t Affect My Friendship With Udom – Wike
NPFL: NFF, IMC Seal N10bn Partnership Deal
Oil, Gas Sector Resilient Despite Global Industry Headwinds In 2022
CSOs, Labour Call For Review Of Electricity Privatisation
Rayha Swish, The Women-Fashion Brand, Redefining Elegance, Style
Actress, Nkiru Sylvanus, Announces Her Engagement
The Sun
Nigeria Decides 2023: Ohanaeze, Middle Belt Forum, Arewa Youths, CSO list qualities of Buhari’s successor
Presidency: Obasanjo endorses Peter Obi
Adeboye, Olukoya seek prayer for Nigeria, warn of dangers ahead
Don’t be guided by your stomach, pocket in choosing next President, Bishop Kaigama, CAN, others warn voters
President: Wike not Atiku, frustrated zoning to South East – PDP Campaign Council
Terrorism allegation: CBN gov’s lawyer asks AGF to arrest, prosecute DSS DG
Kalu, Djibouti Assembly Speaker push for stronger ties among African countries
Unemployment, insecurity threat to peace, national unity – Anglican Primate
Akwa Ibom govt raises teachers retirement age to 65
Kida optimistic of better 2023 for basketball, other sports
Fayemi preaches peace, unity, tolerance
2023: You’ve our support for Senate, Edem, Okutu communities tell Ugwuanyi
Nigeria Decides 2023: Political events that defined 2022
2023: Lalong tasks security agents on violence free election
Okorie decries deplorable infrastructure in Aba
Naira ends 2022 with 23.65% fall against dollar as FX reserves close $37.1bn
Terrorism allegation: CBN gov’s lawyer asks AGF to arrest, prosecute DSS DG
NNPC, security agencies destroy filling station, barge used for oil theft
2022: How Nigeria’s stock market performed
NACCIMA president, Udeagbala elected into council of ICC World Chamber
Unemployment, insecurity threat to peace, national unity – Anglican Primate
Kida optimistic of better 2023 for basketball, other sports
Fayemi preaches peace, unity, tolerance
Capital projects lead as Umahi signs 2023 budget
2023: You’ve our support for Senate, Edem, Okutu communities tell Ugwuanyi
Obiozor’s death huge national loss –Udenwa
Terrorism allegation: CBN gov’s lawyer asks AGF to arrest, prosecute DSS DG
NNPC, security agencies destroy filling station, barge used for oil theft
Brazil returnee nabbed with 105 parcels of cocaine in candies on Christmas day
2023: Onaiyekan, PFN, CSOs, Labour speak on president Nigeria needs
UCI Rankings: Nigerian female cyclists soar
Igoche Mark promises mega 2023 edition of Mark D Ball Basketball
Flying Eagles hit overseas camp January ending
Tunisia coach stays on despite missing World Cup target
Egbe tasks FG on facilities in 2023
New Year: Dare calls on youths to secure Nigeria’s hope
PSG enters race for Osimhen
Players’ welfare key to IMC –Elegbeleye
Iwobi reacts to reaching milestone
Akulu-Isuofia: Good Anambra example in community development
New Year, new thing
Christmas as golden opportunity: My worst day of 2022
Election prediction and all the pretensions
Capital projects lead as Umahi signs 2023 Budget
Things to know about alcohol consumption
Over 490,000 jobs available in data privacy space – Olatunji, NDPB commisioner
Sardauna title solemnizes Nigeria’s intelligence chief
Egbe tasks FG on facilities in 2023
