In a Flash- Nigerian News Dailies

The Guardian:

■Legal hurdle clouds Olubadan succession.

▪Lekan Balogun not qualified to be Olubadan, ex- Oyo AG writes

▪Ladoja absent as Ibadan chiefs hold meeting at Balogun’s house

▪Elevation of high chiefs to Obas doesn’t alter Ibadan succession process, says Olubadan-in-Council.

■More players expected as Eagles depart tomorrow.

▪Football-loving Nigerians are worried by the attitude of some Super Eagles players who are yet to join the team’s camp in Abuja less than four days to the kick-off of the African Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

▪The tournament begins on Sunday, January 9, and coach Austin Eguavoen is yet to get a full house in Eagles’ camp. The team is expected to depart for Garoau tomorrow (Wednesday).

■Labour unions strategise ahead of proposed fuel subsidy removal.

▪ ASCSN begins mobilisation against the move

▪ Coalition plans another Occupy Nigeria Protests on 10th anniversary

▪ Ozo-Eson advocates phased removal

▪ Govt must create enabling environs for youths to excel, Esele.

■IPOB bans Nigerian anthem in South East schools, use of cows at ceremonies.

▪The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has banned the singing of Nigeria’s national anthem in schools and the use of Fulani cows during festive seasons in the South East region.

▪Its Head, Directorate of State, Chika Edoziem, who made the announcement in Enugu, yesterday, urged IPOB members to prepare for a global protest with a focus on the British, Nigerian Embassy, Kenyan Embassy and the United Nations.

■Tension in Imo as Uzodimma uncovers alleged sponsors of insecurity.

▪There’s is tension in Imo State, as Governor Hope Uzodimma disclosed that the state government has uncovered alleged sponsors and financiers of killings, unknown gunmen and insecurity in the state.

▪Following the development, the governor will brief the people today during the sixth edition of the stakeholders interactive meeting.

■Ikeja bridge to be delivered two months ahead of deadline, says Sanwo-Olu.

▪Orders contractors to deliver Blue, Red Rail projects on schedule

▪Railway projects not APC ploy for votes in 2023, says Amaechi

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, revealed that the Ikeja overpass bridge would be delivered a month or two before the end of August 2022, the initial deadline.

Vanguard:

▪ Stephanie, scoliosis patient seeks N10m for corrective surgery. A single mother of two, Ms. Anson Vivan has appealed to the general public to assist in preventing her daughter, Geoffrey Stephanie from being paralysed.

If you are touched by Stephanie’s plight, kindly send your donations to Anson Vivan, Eco Bank 3001012815 or contact 09032351339.

▪ Establish budget lines for health security at grassroots in Lagos — LISDEL.

▪ How COVID-19 vaccination shaped 2021.

▪ PMI hits 2-year high amid stronger output, new order growth.

▪ NIMASA deploys digital ship manifest management.

▪ 2022: CBN set to improve access to finance, credit for households, SMEs.

▪ Again, no sit-at-home in S-East.

▪ What Nigeria needs now — Obi.

▪ Banks’ credit to private sector rises 33% to N35trn.

▪ Nigerians should support Buhari’s progressive policies – Garba Gololo.

▪ Professor Bolaji Akinyemi at 80: Brilliant and magnificent.

▪ Hope Uzodimma hosts Imo Stakeholders Meeting.

▪ A’Ibom 2023: No aspirant can win elections with violence — Gov Emmanuel.

▪ Pharaohs coach fires warning to Super Eagles, others.

▪ ABCON lobbies CBN to de-risk BDCs for diaspora remittances.

▪ Chappal Petroleum, others go for ExxonMobil Nigeria oil assets.

▪ GENCOs loses drop 42.2% to N147.05bn over non-payment for unused power.

▪ American-based Nigerian music executive, Akeju calls for unity amidst Ghana, Nigeria artistes feud.

▪ Owokoniran condole with Ganduje over Tofa’s death.

▪ Foreign arrivals in Nepal down nearly 35 pct in 2021.

▪ OPEC puts global oil demand forecast at 4.2 mb/d.

▪ A thought for the less-privileged in the new year.

▪ Forex: Turnover in I&E window falls 5% to $31.3bn in 2021.

▪ Al Shabab set to deny Ighalo AFCON appearance.

▪ Turkish inflation rate jumps to 30%.

▪ SEC insists on deadline for fund managers regulatory fees.

▪ UNIBEN directs admission seekers to upload O’ level results.

▪ Kaduna to spend N4.7bn on water, sanitation, hygiene in 2022.

▪ 2023 Presidential Election: APC wooing Goodluck Jonathan, says PDP.

Punch:

▪ New Year celebrations: Experts project high infection rate as Nigerians shun protocols at fun spots.

▪‘LASTMA thugs’ brutalise driver, impound bus, agency ignores victim’s petition.

▪ Why Jonathan must support Igbo presidency in 2023 – Ohanaeze.

▪ Magodo residents protest planned demolition, continuous police presence.

▪ Lekan Balogun can be Olubadan -Lawyer. The passage of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, on Sunday, may brood new legal tussles for the assumption of the new Olubadan.

A lawyer, Ola Adeosun, of Ola Adeosun & Co Chambers, based in Ibadan, told The PUNCH that the chieftaincy declaration of 1957 puts Balogun in good stead, and that the hierarchy of the Obaship is clear.

▪ Oke, Fadahunsi’s aide disagree over Osun PDP crisis.

▪ Nigeria must prioritise security of lives to move forward, says Peter Obi.

▪ Muslim-Muslim ticket doesn’t matter with Tinubu as APC presidential candidate – Support group.

The Nation:

▪ Olubadan: Ibadan chiefs disagree over sucession. 

Ladoja’s lawyer says Balogun not qualified Kingmakers to follow traditional guidelines.

▪ FCTA pledges completion of moribund agric projects. The Federal Capital Territory. 

Administration (FCTA) has disclosed plans to ensure the completion of various moribund agricultural projects in the territory.

▪ Name, prosecute terror sponsors, Ndume tells Fed Govt. 

Non-assent to Electoral Act Amendment Act a shocker.” Chairman, Senate Committee on Army,  Ali Ndume,  has asked the Federal Government to arrest and prosecute suspected financiers of terrorism in the country.

Ndume recalled during an interview with Channels Television’s Political Paradigm, that he was once tried by the Federal Government for sponsoring Boko Haram.

▪ Govt directs firm to connect community to national grid.

▪ NLC cries out over alleged plans to destabilise workforce in Anambra.

▪ NDDC: Youths hail Buhari’s move to prosecute those indicted.

Daily Trust:

▪ Nigeria Not Ripe For Direct Primaries — IPAC. The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) says Nigeria is not ripe to adopt direct primaries however beneficial it may appear to be.

The IPAC, which is a pressure group of the 18 registered political parties in the country, said the National Assembly’s attempt to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill would be fruitless.

▪ Buhari Hails Ex-Minister, Bolaji Akinyemi, At 80.

▪ Afe Babalola To FG: Address Dearth Of Cash In Banks.

▪ Oyetola, Aregbesola Rift May Affect Tinubu’s Presidential Ambition – MURIC.

▪ Imo Now A War Zone – Igbo Monarchs, Clerics. 

The South East Council of Traditional Rulers and the Representatives of Igbo Archbishops and Bishops on Peace and Conflict Resolution Monday raised the alarm over the deteriorating security situation in Imo State.

Thisday:

▪ No Controversy on Who Becomes Next Olubadan, Say Ibadan High Chiefs.

▪ Buhari: Tofa, True and Irreplaceable Nationalist.

▪ FG Commences Collection of ▪ Income Tax on Bonds, Short-term Securities from Today.

▪ Oil Prices Bullish as 2022 Market Outlook Remains Positive.

▪ Lagos Metro Rail Lines to Commence Operation This Year, Sanwo-Olu Assures.

Daily Post:

▪ Bandits: ‘Forests should be carpet-bombed, trees replanted’ – El-Rufai.

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has shared his thoughts on what should be done to flush out bandits terrorizing people of the State.

El-Rufai said security operatives should “carpet-bomb forests” where bandits are located.

Speaking on Arise Tv on Monday, the Governor said the trees around the affected forest can be replanted later, after the area has been bombed.

▪ Peter Obi reveals what Nigeria needs in 2022.

▪ Olubadan stool: Do not install Lekan Balogun, he has already been crowned Oba – Lawyer petitions Makinde.

PM News:

▪ God is angry with the world right now - Adeboye.

General Superintendent, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has said God is angry with the world which is why Coronavirus is still raging.

▪ Tofowomo constructs solar-powered boreholes in Ondo.

▪ We mustn’t let go our core values, Lai Mohammed tells Nigerians.

▪ Obiano endorsed my governorship ambition 5 years ago - Soludo.

▪ Barcelona new boy Torres tests positive for Covid-19.

▪ How Thiago Silva reacted after extending contract with Chelsea.

Premium News:

▪ Amidst military offensive, notorious bandit Turji releases 52 kidnap victims.

Bello Turji's gesture is coming a few days after Nigerian Air force jets bombed to death two other bandits' leaders and their commanders in Gusami forest in Zamfara state.

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