{"id":28176,"date":"2023-01-19T04:49:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T04:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=28176"},"modified":"2023-01-19T04:50:42","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T04:50:42","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-19-january-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=28176","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 19 January 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19271&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Zelensky writes letter to invite Xi for &#8216;dialogue<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"title\" data-field=\"title\">Church of England keeps ban on same-sex marriages<\/span><\/p>\n<p>How Soludo, Obi&#8217;s face-off is shaping Anambra Central Senatorial contest<\/p>\n<p>Angry youths raze police station over killing of Reverend Father in Niger<\/p>\n<p>Rivers police nab online romance syndicate for kidnapping, rape<\/p>\n<p>Vigilante Group hails National Assembly for passage of bill<\/p>\n<p>Fire razes FUBK female hostel, destroys properties<\/p>\n<p>2023: &#8216;I rather lose election than to lose life during my campaign&#8217;, Says ADP Guber candidate<\/p>\n<p>2 village chiefs, 5 others arrested over Edo train attack<\/p>\n<p>Customs seizes N112.68m contraband, 700 Machetes in Port Harcourt<\/p>\n<p>Alleged drug deal: Abba Kyari, others know fate March 22<\/p>\n<p>2023 poll: Tinubu will grant women 35 percent representation in govt, says Oluremi<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fuel scarcity bites harder, marketers blame NNPCL<\/p>\n<p>Infrastructure budget shrinks as security, debt servicing gulp N9.29tn<\/p>\n<p>Ondo extends maternity leave to six months<\/p>\n<p>Address security concerns on 2023 elections<\/p>\n<p>National spread: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others face tough hurdles<\/p>\n<p>Deliver your polling units to get appointments Atiku<\/p>\n<p>Elections must be credible under Buhari Kwankwaso<\/p>\n<p>Corruption allegation: Apologise to Atiku, PDP PCC urges Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>CBN sensitises Jigawa traders to new naira notes<\/p>\n<p>Train attack: Two rescued, seven arrested in Edo<\/p>\n<p>New naira will curb corruption, inflation, CBN insists<\/p>\n<p>New Nigeria possible under my administration Obi<\/p>\n<p>Kidnapping: Reps seek army, MOPOL bases in Edo district<\/p>\n<p>NLC president fights civil servants over N1bn housing project<\/p>\n<p>ACP Kyari offered me N10m to implicate Saraki Suspect<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NNPC Road Tax Scheme: FEC Approves Additional N1.9trn to Reconstruct 44 Roads<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of National Elections, Buhari Extends IG Baba&#8217;s Tenure<\/p>\n<p>CBN Steps Up Nationwide Awareness Campaign on Naira Redesign Project<\/p>\n<p>Emefiele Appeals against Summon in $53m Judgement Debt Suit<\/p>\n<p>At WEF, Okonjo-Iweala Says Future of Trade is &#8216;Digital, Green and Inclusive<\/p>\n<p>FG Awards N2.2bn Contract for Local Assemblage of Magnus Training Aircraft<\/p>\n<p>FG: N120bn Spent on Subsidising Electricity Consumers in 2022<\/p>\n<p>Dogara&#8217;s Team, ECWA Disagree on Presidential Choice Report<\/p>\n<p>FG Awards N2.2bn Contract for Local Assemblage of Magnus Training Aircraft<\/p>\n<p>IG Not Retiring before General Election, Says Minister<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu&#8217;s St Paul Aroloya Pry School Never Existed, Group Tells Court<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll not Play Second Fiddle in 2023 General Election, Says Wike<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Graft allegations: Excuse yourselves from presidential poll, NNPP tells Atiku, Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Ill never step down, support Obi -Kwankwaso<\/p>\n<p>Kalu tells Ukwa people not to allow opportunity of becoming deputy governor slip<\/p>\n<p>Atiku charges party members to win polling units<\/p>\n<p>Monarchs woo community leaders, village heads, PGs back Emenikes guber bid<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Decides 2023: Benefits of LPs multi-pronged campaign strategy<\/p>\n<p>Electricity subsidy gulped N120bn in 2022 FG<\/p>\n<p>4 feared killed in renewed cult clash in Benin<\/p>\n<p>Edo train attack: Two traditional rulers, five others in police net<\/p>\n<p>Soludo suspends taxes for heavy duty vehicles, promises to end multiple taxation in Anambra<\/p>\n<p>New Nigeria is possible under my government Peter Obi<\/p>\n<p>NGO advises FG on timely release of budget allocation to ABUTH<\/p>\n<p>Murder of Kaduna priest:Defend yourselves against attacks,IPOB advise CAN<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One dies as storey building collapses in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>NEMA commences Routine food distribution for Borno IDPs<\/p>\n<p>CBN urges banks to collect redesigned notes or face sanction<\/p>\n<p>Former Edo Speaker refutes alleged diversion of vehicle donated to police<\/p>\n<p>CBN sensitizes traders on meeting deadline for phasing out old naira notes<\/p>\n<p>Naira gains 0.05% at Investors, Exporters window<\/p>\n<p>24-month salary arrears: Abia doctors begin indefinite strike<\/p>\n<p>Affordable homes: Lagos harps on standard, safety from partners<\/p>\n<p>22-yr-old dancer, Martina to open biggest dance studio in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Whereabouts of PDP guber candidate worries Abia group<\/p>\n<p>I will secure, unite Nigeria &#8216; Peter Obi tells Kaduna supporters<\/p>\n<p>God &#8216;ll dethrone many leaders in 2023<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;ll be credible elections, if&#8217; &#8216; Kwankwaso<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Drug Barons Face Tougher Year Ahead, Marwa Declares<\/p>\n<p>CBN Warns Against Rejection Of Old Naira Notes<\/p>\n<p>IGP Not Retiring, To Complete 4-Year Term &#8216; Federal Govt<\/p>\n<p>Police Arraign Accountant For Alleged Fraud, Perjury<\/p>\n<p>Etubom&#8217;s Conclave Re-proclaims Otu As Obong Of Calabar<\/p>\n<p>NASS To Transmit Peace Corps Bill To Buhari For Assent<\/p>\n<p>Obi Promises New Nigeria At Kaduna Rally<\/p>\n<p>NNPCL Gets N1.9trn Approval To Construct 44 Roads<\/p>\n<p>Wizkid Announces Joint Tour With Davido<\/p>\n<p>Federal Govt Okays N1.9trn For NNPCL To Construct 44 Roads<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Police Taskforce, Soldier In Street Fight Over Traffic Rule Violation<\/p>\n<p>Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Tinubu&#8217;s Disqualification Over Same-faith Ticket<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Declare State Of Emergency In Imo, PDP Tells Buhari<\/p>\n<p>2023 Polls: IGP Not Going On Retirement In March &#8216; Federal Govt<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19271&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>General Elections: Stop making commitments on Party&#8217;s direction &#8216; SDP National Chairman<\/p>\n<p>APC Professional Council hails Tinubu&#8217;s foundation for empowering 5,000 students<\/p>\n<p>New Nigeria is possible &#8216; Peter Obi<\/p>\n<p>Edo train kidnap: Two traditional rulers arrested<\/p>\n<p>BBHS @100: Let&#8217;s preserve its good heritage for generations to come &#8216; OBJ<\/p>\n<p>Kogi govt, Natasha disagree over politicking WAEC grant<\/p>\n<p>Oyo PDP crisis over as Makinde, Akinjide, others agree to lead Atiku mega rally in Ibadan<\/p>\n<p>Corruption, Drug Allegations: NNPP asks Atiku, Tinubu to withdraw from presidential race<\/p>\n<p>Anambra Doctor drags civil servant to shrine over unpaid hospital bill<\/p>\n<p>CSOs condemn Tuesday&#8217;s restriction of commercial transportations in Ekiti<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll upgrade Delta from a slum &#8216; Gbagi, SDP Gov candidate<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki raises alarm over rising fatality rate of Lassa Fever, says over 50 persons infected<\/p>\n<p>IGP staying put despite clocking 60 years by March &#8216; FG<\/p>\n<p>Overall best UNILAG PhD graduand wants ASUU&#8217;s withheld salaries paid<\/p>\n<p>Offa robbery suspect narrates how he was offered N10m, visa to implicate Saraki<\/p>\n<p>Atiku campaign demands apology from Tinubu over corruption allegation<\/p>\n<p>CBN urges Sokoto traders to deposits their old naira notes before deadline, embrace E-Naira<\/p>\n<p>Reps decry abuse of federal character policy on employment into MDAs, security agencies<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kidnapped Ekiti Catholic priest regains freedom<\/p>\n<p>Police confirm four truck drivers abducted in Kwara<\/p>\n<p>Alleged drug deal: Abba Kyari, others know fate March 22<\/p>\n<p>Umeh to Soludo: no regrets helping you become Gov<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve seized assets, drugs worth N500b from barons \u2013 Marwa<\/p>\n<p>Policeman, two others die in Abia gun duel<\/p>\n<p>Woman in court over alleged N900,000 fraud<\/p>\n<p>Aregbesola urges LGs to generate revenue, drive development<\/p>\n<p>Umahi inaugurates commission of enquiry over Ebonyi Killing<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria may crumble without ethical revolution, Osinbajo warns<\/p>\n<p>Buhari seeks Senate\u2019s confirmation to reappoint seven ICPC commissioners<\/p>\n<p><strong>HERALD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chatham House: I&#8217;ll step down from presidential race if&#8217; &#8216; Kwankwaso<\/p>\n<p>Wizkid announces tour with Davido<\/p>\n<p>6 things I wish I knew when I started trading<\/p>\n<p>Agbakoba asks INEC to clarify criteria for winning presidential election<\/p>\n<p>Seasoned diplomat, patriot, enabler of justice&#8217; &#8216; Buhari, Atiku hail Emeka Anyaoku at 90<\/p>\n<p>Dino Melaye threatens to sue blogger over Ashmusy, Ada Jesus hookup links<\/p>\n<p>2023 election battle for soul of Nigeria &#8216; Ezekwesili urges Nigerians to collect PVC<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fuel scarcity bites harder amidst fare hike in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Free Trade Zones attracted over $30bn investments to Nigeria \u2013 Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Referees to explain VAR decisions to stadium, TV audiences<\/p>\n<p>Delta community petitions IGP, seeks fresh investigation on killing of youth<\/p>\n<p>IGP\u2019s tenure extended, rules for retirement changed \u2014\u00a0Police Affairs Minister<\/p>\n<p>2023 \u2018ll be tougher for drug barons, cartels \u2013 Marwa<\/p>\n<p>UN, ECOWAS warn Nigeria against election violence<\/p>\n<p>FEC approves NNPC Ltd\u2019s move to invest N1.9trn in 44 roads<\/p>\n<p>Free Trade Zones attracted over $30bn investments to Nigeria \u2013 Buhari<\/p>\n<p>FG, states, LGAs get N990.189bn for Dec 2022<\/p>\n<p>Redesigned naira: CBN sensitises marketers in Bauchi, Jigawa<\/p>\n<p>NNPC, partners to complete drilling of 14 oil wells this year<\/p>\n<p>PenCom recovers N10bn outstanding pension contributions<\/p>\n<p>Muslim-Muslim ticket: Court dismisses suit seeking Tinubu\u2019s disqualification<\/p>\n<p>Why there is low PVC collection in some states \u2013 INEC<\/p>\n<p>Obasanjo: What Prevented MKO Abiola from becoming President<\/p>\n<p>Lassa fever: Nasarawa to implement upward review of doctors&#8217; hazard allowance<\/p>\n<p>Swab test revolution: New method reduces time to diagnose endometriosis<\/p>\n<p>NGF tasks state health MDAs on leadership for Universal Health Coverage, SDGS<\/p>\n<p>The hidden toxins in your favourite foods and treats revealed<\/p>\n<p>Prioritising healthcare a must, not option for Nigeria &#8216; Prof. Pate<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>APC Presidential rally in Jalingo Taraba State might end in choas<\/p>\n<p>ANHEJ tasks WHO on sustained collaboration with FG, states<\/p>\n<p>Ebonyi: No cause for alarm over delisting of PDP candidates names from INECs portal Diaspora group<\/p>\n<p>1,071 police officers under probe over sex harassment, domestic violence<\/p>\n<p>Obi coming in to rescue Nigeria, not to create criminal gang, Okonkwo replies Saraki<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Petrol scarcity persists, drains pockets<\/p>\n<p>Aisha Bichi&#8217;s arrogant display of power<\/p>\n<p>Ukraine loses interior minister, deputy, 14 others in helicopter crash<\/p>\n<p>CBN cash limit chokes informal businesses<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s unemployment rate to hit 37% in 2023 &#8216; NESG<\/p>\n<p>Fidelity Bank introduces cardless ATM withdrawals<\/p>\n<p>Kogi: Kidnappers abduct 2 who delivered ransom to secure release of others<\/p>\n<p>Office space takes hit as hybrid work seen persisting<\/p>\n<p>How extortion, multiple taxes worsen food prices<\/p>\n<p>Gates Foundation earmarks $8.3bn to fight poverty in 2023<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Soludo Suspends Tax Payment For Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Slashes Rates For Transport Operators<\/p>\n<p>Why My Constituency Needs My Service &#8216; PDP Reps Candidate<\/p>\n<p>2023 Polls: Tasks Before Soludo As New APGA Leader<\/p>\n<p>Policy And Institutional Reforms At The Heart Of The 2023 Elections In Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Two Kidnapped Osun Farmers Regain Freedom<\/p>\n<p>Peace Corps Bill: NASS Begins Transmission Of Enabling Legislation To Presidency<\/p>\n<p>Foundation Tasks Women On Skill Acquisition To Overcome Economic Crunch<\/p>\n<p>Edo Train Kidnap: Police Arrest Two Traditional Rulers, Five Others<\/p>\n<p>Olamiti Family Petitions Lagos Govt Over Death Of Their Father At LASUTH<\/p>\n<p>Atiku In Ogun, Promises To Make Exploitation Of Mineral Deposit His Top Priority<\/p>\n<p>EFCC Ready, Compliant With WAPIS Programme -Bawa<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sale of national assets and its consequences<\/p>\n<p>Aniagwu: Atiku&#8217;s economic blueprint&#8217;ll address rising food prices<\/p>\n<p>Attack On Ikenga: Declare state of emergency if insecurity persists, Imo PDP tells Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu promises women 35% if elected<\/p>\n<p>Excess Crude Account depletes by 99% to $473,754<\/p>\n<p>Unemployment: FG to launch labour statistics system soon<\/p>\n<p>Same-Faith Candidacy: Court strikes out suit against 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