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Latest Nigerian Newspapers Headlines For Today, Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Latest Nigerian Newspapers Headlines For Today, Wednesday, J

Latest Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

Welcome to the latest Nigerian Newspaper headlines for today, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 from AllNews Nigeria.

Here are the Latest News In Nigeria headlines:

Another APC Member, David Umahi Declares Intention For Presidency

Barely 24 hours after All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader, Bola Tinubu declared his intentions to contest in the 2023 presidential election, Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi has also declared interest for the same seat.

Umahi made the declaration after a closed-door meeting with the President  Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Tuesday January 11, 2022.

Speaking with State House Correspondents on Tuesday after the meeting, Umahi said he had spoken to President Buhari about his intention to seek the highest office...READ MORE

Kogi Governor Mourns Shonekan, Says Nigeria Lost A True Nationalist

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has expressed shock over the death of former Nigerian leader and the Abese of Egbaland, Chief Ernest Oladeinde Shonekan GCFR. 

Bello in a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed described late Shonekan as a fantastic lawyer, political colossus and complete statesman, saying he would be sorely missed.

The governor said the late Interim Head of State had contributed immensely to the unity, progress and political developments of the country noting that his release of political prisoners detained by the military government within three months in office united the country more along ethnic and political lines...READ MORE

Babangida Pens Tribute Message To Late Ernest Shonekan

Former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd) has penned down his tribute to Chief Ernest Shonekan.

Recall Ernest Shonekan who was also a former head of state passed on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Evercare hospital in the Lekki area of Lagos state.

Reacting via a condolence message released by his media aide, Kassim Afegbua, Babangida described Shonekan as “an uncommon patriot whose understanding of Nigeria was profound and remarkable.”... READ MORE

2023: Shehu Sani Drums Support For Igbo Presidency

Former lawmaker, Shehu Sani has thrown his weight behind the call for the Southeast region to produce Nigeria's president in 2023.

Sani, who made his position known while on a  Channels Television programme urged all political parties, particularly the All Progressive Congress (APC) to zone its presidential ticket to the South-East.

He further opined that the zoning of the presidency to the region would preserve Nigeria’s unity...READ MORE

Former Oyo PDP Chairman Is Dead

Hafeez Adiaro, a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State has died.

Close sources on Tuesday disclosed that the Oke-Ogun born political heavyweight died on Monday.

Adiaro who hails from Kishi, was a three-time chairman of Irepo Local Government Area Council... READ MORE

Ezio Collection Of 'Assassin's Creed Moves To Nintendo Switch on 17 February (VIDEO)

Ubisoft has announced on Tuesday that the Ezio Collection of Assassin’s Creed (Assassin’s Creed 2, Brotherhood and Revelations) will make its way to Nintendo Switch on 17 February.

Ubisoft will sell the entire package for $40. The three games that make up the Ezio Auditore saga also come with two short films, Assassin’s Creed: Lineage and Embers. The latter serves as the conclusion to Ezio’s story.

According to Ubisoft, each game in the collection comes with every single piece of single-player downloadable content available for those titles. It has also enhanced them with support for Switch-specific features such as HD Rumble...READ MORE

2023: Youth Group Canvasses For Youthful President As Best Bet For Nigeria

The Youth4Youth Movement, a political group, says a viable, agile, visionary and youthful president is the best bet for Nigeria in 2023.

The group pledged their commitments to making it a reality.

It made this known in a statement signed by its Director of Communications, Timiprye Sam, which was made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja.

The group said that Nigeria cannot continue to recycle old leaders and expect a change in fortune, insisting that 2023 is the year of the youth...READ MORE

Drake Wows Fans With Image Showing Millionaire Status [Photo]

Canadian rapper Drake has just proved that he is a certified millionaire with an eye-catching social media post.

Celebrities often can't resist the urge to indulge themselves in the expected whims, and for the hip-hop star, showing off his wealth is well-deserved.

Taking to his official Instagram account on Monday, Drake shared a motivational message with fans, accompanying the post with several images...READ MORE

Mompha: Why Popular Socialite Was Rearrested By EFCC

The Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arrested suspected internet fraudster, Ismaila Mustapha popularly known as Mompha, giving reasons for the move.

Mompha was apprehended on Monday and is currently standing trial alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, on an amended 22-count charge bordering on cyber fraud and money laundering to the tune of N32.9 billion brought against him by the EFCC.

According to the EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement, titled, ‘EFCC re-arrests Mompha for alleged money laundering’, Mompha is alleged to have used his registered companies to receive illicit funds on behalf of cyber fraudsters from across the world in return for commissions...READ MORE

AFCON 2022: Iheanacho's First Half Volley Enough As Super Eagles Outclass Egypt

Kelechi Iheanacho's first half volley was enough to clinch a win for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they outclassed Egypt to claim all three points at Roumde Adija Stadium on Tuesday to kick start African Cup of Nations Group D match.

The Super Eagles could have scored more as Victor Simon caused them problems on left flank through out the game but aside from Iheanacho's goal they could not find the back of the net.

The Pharaohs struggled to gain any traction in their tournament opener, with star man Mohamed Salah left isolated and frustrated by a lack of attacking rhythm from the team in red and white...READ MORE

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