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NEWS HEADLINES - 25 JAN 23

NATIONAL

Buhari Chairs 14-Man C’ttee As Fuel Scarcity Worsens. 

Jubilation as FG registers informal sector trade union. 

Stop court action, let’s talk things over, Tinubu tells ex-minister, Uche Ogah. 

Atiku’ll lead government that invests in Nigerians, country – Reno Omokri.  

APC vs PDP: Dino Melaye suffering from political hubristic syndrome – Onoh. 

 Labour knocks govs as states reject LG autonomy. 

Constitution Review: NASS bows to governors on LG autonomy.  

Reps urge FG to complete construction of Ivo dam in Ebonyi. 

NPC trains 786,741 workers for 2023 census. 

75% of Nigerian children can’t read simple sentence, says UNICEF. 

Boko Haram: NEDC/EEF pledges to enshrine sound, functional education. 

2023: Arewa Forum demands clear development blueprint. 

Elections: NAPTAN appeals for 2 weeks break for students to vote. 

We’re recovering, digitising 130-year-old Weather Data — NiMET. 

Don’t instigate rancour in NDDC to feast from confusion, Abosede warns. 

IGP commends woman police for exemplary discharge of duty. 

Proceed On Retirement, PSC Tells IGP, Other Retiring Officers. 

FRSC cautions convoy drivers against reckless driving, excessive speed. 

Marwa seeks more support as communities back drug war. 


BUSINESS

Emefiele: We Won't Shift Jan 31st Deadline Of Old Naira Notes. 

 New Naira Notes: National Assembly, Emefiele Differ On Deadline Extension. 

New naira deadline: Kano, Ondo, Anambra depositors flood banks with old notes. 

CBN Pushes Interest Rate To 17.5%. 

At last, Mafab rolls out 5G network services. 

FG stops refined sugar importation. 

Nigeria plans to spend N6trn on fuel subsidy, says El-Rufai. 

CIS tasks incoming administration on 5 key drivers to enhance economy. 

CIIN tasks underwriter on sound risk assessment systems 


ACROSS THE STATES

Buhari flags-off 1st phase Lagos Marina Mile-2 blue line rail. 

Again, Jandor expresses worries over incessant attacks on campaign train. 

 Lagos community stinks as toilet operators pollute river. 

I‘ll unseat Abiodun with Amosun’s support, says Otegbeye. 

Osun tribunal: Oyetola, Adeleke know fate Jan 27. 

Oyo govt to link Old Irepo, Ifedapo roads for economic development. 

Delta Central Campaign: Victory is sure, says Omo-Agege.  

Massive crowd as Atiku storms Delta. 

Traders lament as Okowa shuts markets for Atiku. 

Ban on Vigilantes bearing firearms, sacrosanct, says Rivers CP. 

2023 Senate: Why Akpabio won’t win election in own LG – Chair. 

Your frustrations over, Tinubu tells youths in Abia. 

Abia professionals to grill Ikonne, Otti, Ibe, Emenike, other candidates on economy, infrastructure. 

Atiku’s victory ‘ll appease Southeast – Anambra PDP. 

Enugu: Ikem-Isioroto community laments menace of kidnappers. 

Imo LG boss: Uzodimma orders security agencies to arrest killers. 

Beheading of Imo LGA Boss: Be proactive, set up functional vigilante, Uzodimma told. 

Imo killings: We’ll render top politicians in Imo irrelevant — IPOB. 

FCTA Takes Measures Against Diphtheria. 

Petrol Stations, Traders Reject Old Naira Notes In FCT Councils. 

APC appeals to Fulani leaders in Nigeria to end killings in Benue. 

2023: Niger APC flags off senatorial district campaign in Suleja. 

 Many feared killed as explosions rock Niger community. 

Commissioner debunks alleged approval of N499.6m for Buhari’s Katsina visit. 

Peter Obi: How I Was Attacked In Katsina. 

Obi-Datti Campaign demands probe of Katsina attack on convoy. 

 Ex-Adamawa gov Bindow officially dumps APC. 

Road crash kills three Shehu of Borno aides. 


HUMAN ANGLE

Family Rejects Old Naira Notes As Bride Price In Niger. 

 Kano policeman rejects N1m bribe to free kidnap suspect. 

Ritualists kill 12 year old boy, remove body parts in Kaduna. 

 Islamic teacher bags life jail for defiling eight pupils. 

Woman Quits Marriage, Marries Daughter’s Boyfriend In Kano. 

Police In Enugu Seek To Reunite Woman With Family. 

Ebonyi artiste beaten to a pulp over campaign song. 

 Role models getting divorced, how can I marry – Charles Okocha. 

 Why fans shouldn’t look up to me – Actress Genoveva Umeh. 

Experience that made me resent men – Sandra Okunzuwa, actress. 


INTERNATIONAL

ECOWAS Common Currency: Parliament blames US dollar transactions for inflation in region. 

UN chief shocked, saddened by U.S. California mass shooting. 

Russia has chosen violence over diplomacy – Famous Afro-Ukrainian dancer, Adelina Deli. 

US and Germany to send tanks to Ukraine - reports. 

Outcry in Pakistan after 2 fathers murder daughters. 


SPORTS

Abbas Mohammed set for Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, AFN’s Cross-Country race. 

Women basketball, Delta Principals Cup top Zenith Bank’s 2023 sponsorship list. 

Ten Hag intent on ending Man Utd's trophy drought. 

Neuer Urged To Retire From Germany Duty. 

Sadio Mane returns to training with Bayern Munich. 


GOOD MORNING

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