Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Monday, March 20th 2023

Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Monday, March 20th, 2023 can be accessed below.

Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:

POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS

1. INEC Declares Sanwo-Olu Winner Of Lagos Guber Election In Landslide Victory

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the winner of the Lagos governorship election

2. Yobe Decides: Mai Mala Buni Re-elected As State Governor

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mai Mala Buni, has been re-elected Governor of Yobe State winning in all the 17 local government areas of the state with a total of 317,113 votes.

3. Umo Eno Of PDP Wins Akwa Ibom Gubernatorial Race

Eko Hot Blog reports that The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate, Pst. Umo Eno, as the winner of the 2023 governorship election in Akwa Ibom State held on Saturday, March 18.

4. GombeDecides: Inuwa Yahaya Secures Second Term In Office

Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State won Saturday’s governorship election for a second term in office.

5. Enugu Poll: Labour Party Candidate Ends Ex-Gov. Nnamani’s Senatorial Return Bid

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Governor of Enugu State, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has lost his return bid to the Senate.
Nnamani lost to the Labour Party candidate, Sir Kelvin Chukwu.

6. Bauchi Decides: PDP’s Bala Mohammed Leads With 10 LGAs

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and incumbent Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has taken the lead in the result of the 2023 governorship election.

7. Benue Decides: APC Candidate, Father Alia Takes Early Lead As He Sweeps 13 LGAs

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia has won in 13 out of the 17 Local Government Areas results so far declared for the Benue State Governorship election.

8. INEC Declares Kebbi Gubernatorial Election Inconclusive

Eko Hot Blog reports that INEC’s REC in Kebbi Professor Yusuf Saidu, has declared the governorship election in Kebbi state inconclusive over what he described as irregularities which marred elections in 20 local government areas of the state.

9. Umar Namadi Of APC Becomes Jigawa Gov-Elect

Eko Hot Blog reports that The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in March 18 governorship poll in Jigawa State, Umar Namadi as the winner of the election.

10. Enugu Guber: LP Candidate Demands Cancellation Of Election Results

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party governorship candidate in Enugu State, Barr. Chijioke Edeoga has rejected the result of the guber polls as announced by the collation officer from Nkanu East Local Government Area.

11. SokotoDecides: Aliyu Ahmed Of APC Emerges As Governor-Elect

Eko Hot Blog reports that Aliyu Ahmed Sokoto of the All Progressives Congress, APC. has won the governorship election in Sokoto State with 453,661 votes.

12. Enugu Poll: Nnamani Concedes Defeat, Congratulates LP Senator-elect

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has congratulated the Senator-elect for Enugu East District, Sir Kelvin Chukwu.

13. INSIGHT: What Does Tinubu’s Loss In Lagos Portend For Sanwo-Olu’s Reelection Bid?

On Saturday February 25th, 2023, Lagosians, alongside their fellow countrymen and women, flocked to the polls in the hopes of appointing their next president. Bola Tinubu, the perceived invincible don of Lagos politics and candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), was widely anticipated to triumph in the Centre of Excellence

14. A Call For Civic Engagement In Troubled Times; Do Not Boycott The Gubernatorial Election

In due course, a thorough analysis of the February 25 presidential poll in Nigeria will be conducted and recorded for historical reference. But for now, those who botched the election and restricted the people’s ability to openly choose their leader already bear the stigma of infamy.

15. The ‘Obidient’ Fear In The Southeast Ahead Of Elections

The upcoming gubernatorial elections in the Southeastern states of Nigeria have ignited a tumultuous atmosphere of anxiety and apprehension, particularly for incumbent governors aspiring to secure another term in office or maneuvering their chosen heirs into positions of power.

16. The Contest For Kwara: Can AbdulRazaq Secure Another Term As Governor?

In the imminent gubernatorial race, the odds seem to be in favour of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State. As an incumbent, he has a clear upper hand over his rivals from opposing political parties. Additionally, the All Progressives Congress (APC) party’s remarkable performance during the February 25, 2023, presidential and National Assembly elections, where they claimed all three senatorial seats and six House of Representatives positions, provides an extra advantage to AbdulRazaq’s pursuit for re-election.

17. Makinde Awaiting The Consequences Of His Political Decisions; What Will They Be?

Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, a former engineer and expert on fluid and gas metering, became the Executive Governor of Oyo State. Since taking office, he has focused on improving infrastructure, ensuring prompt payment of workers’ salaries and pensions, constructing major roads, and providing capacity-building opportunities for the youth.

18. Sanwo-Olu Trounces PDP, LP to Secure Reelection

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has secured a reelection bid after seeing off challengers from Olajide Adediran popularly known as Jandor, of the Peoples Democratic Party and Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party.

19. Bode George Describes Lagos Guber Election As ‘Shameful’

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chief Bode George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, has described Saturday’s governorship and House of Assembly elections in Lagos State as a disgrace to the country.

20. Police Reacts To Alleged Attack On Igbos In Lagos

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Igbos in the Abule Ado area of Lagos State have reportedly been attacked.

21. It Was Not About Victory – Epe Community Reminds APC On The Governorship Election

So much was said heading into the 2023 general elections and even in its aftermath, as well as the governorship elections, prior to the polls taking hold.

22. Hon. Ogunkelu Sylvester Declared Winner Of Epe Constituency II

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hon. Ogunkelu Sylvester has been declared the winner of the house of assembly polls conducted in Epe federal constituency, with the councilor emerging victorious in Epe constituency II.

23. Epe Club President Rasheed Shabi Wins Lagos Mainland II State Assembly Seat By Landslide

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the President of Epe Club, Rasheed Adebola Shabi, as the winner of the Lagos Mainland II State Constituency election.

24. “Our Youths Cannot See Clearly” — Ex-Lagos Commissioner Garbadeen Reacts To Anger Over Elections

Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Commissioner of the Lagos State Civil Service Commission, Duke Olabode Garbadeen, has scolded youths that are angry over recent elections, saying they cannot see clearly.

25. Ikuforiji Congratulates Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat, Tobun, Sketel On Elections

Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured victory in the governorship and house of assembly polls in the polling unit of the former Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji.

26. APC’s Abiodun Tobun Wins His And Hamzat’s Polling Unit

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, has delivered a significant victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in his polling unit of Oke Balogun ward 004, Epe I constituency.

27. Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat Delivers Polling Unit For The APC

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat has delivered his polling unit for the All Progressives Congress.

28. EpeDecides: Mammoth Crowd Follows Lagos Deputy Governor At Polling Unit

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr.Obafemi Hamzat was present at his polling unit in Polling 002 Ward A4 area of Epe when voting commenced.

29. The View From Epe Ahead Of The Gubernatorial Elections

EKO HOT BLOG reports on the feeling and the mood within the Epe community in Epe ahead of the governorship election on March 18, 2023, as a window into the opinion of the people was uncovered going into the very morning of the elections.

30. South Africa: Corruption Investigator Cloete Murray Murdered

Eko Hot Blog reports that A South African accountant who was investigating high-level corruption cases has been shot dead along with his son.

31. UBS And Credit Suisse Agree To A Government-Backed Deal

Eko Hot Blog reports that Troubled bank Credit Suisse has been rescued by its Swiss rival UBS in a government-backed deal.

32. 5 Health Benefits Of Consuming Lemon Juice

Lemon juice is a popular ingredient in many recipes, but did you know that it has numerous health benefits too

33. The Prodigal Son Returns: Wizkid Captured With Wande Coal

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Afrobeat and pop sensation, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid or Bigwiz, has returned to Lagos after several months of touring Europe. The 32-year-old musician is reportedly in Nigeria to continue work on his pending music projects and collaborations.

34. Why Linc Stopped Acting — Yul Edochie Reveals

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Yul Edochie, a popular Nollywood actor, has revealed why his elder brother, Linc Edochie, left the Nigerian movie industry.

35. Chaotic FA Cup Match Leaves Manchester United In The Semi Final

EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a highly eventful match at Old Trafford, Manchester United secured a place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a dramatic 3-1 comeback win over Fulham. However, the match was marred by controversy and chaos, as referee Chris Kavanagh showed three red cards within just 40 seconds.

36. FA CUP Semi Final Draw Has Manchester United Fans Dreaming

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the draw for the FA Cup semi-final was conducted on Sunday, March 19, and it has set up two exciting matches for fans. Manchester City will play Sheffield United, while Brighton will face off against Manchester United.

37. Edouard Mendy Told To Leave Chelsea

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea Football Club’s goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has been informed by the club’s board that he is free to leave Stamford Bridge during the upcoming summer transfer window. The news comes as the club looks to trim down its squad, with manager Graham Potter eager to make changes ahead of next season.

38. Week 37 Pool Results For Sat 18 Mar 2023 – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 37 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria

PUNCH NEWSPAPER

1. Adelabu congratulates Makinde on re-election

The Oyo State Accord Party governorship candidate, Adebayo Adelabu, has congratulated his Peoples Democratic Party counterpart, Governor Seyi Makinde, for his re-election.

A statement by the Accord Party’s candidate, on his verified Twitter page, said the victory was a call to do more and serve the people diligently.

Adelabu wrote, “Election has come and gone, and we should all go back to our normal daily lives like I always say. It is my strong belief that election should not be a do-or-die affair, as God changes times and seasons, he enthrones and dethrones kings according to his wish. God’s time is the best.

2. INEC to review results from Abia LG

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it would review results from Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State following the invasion of a collation centre by thugs.

This was made known this evening by the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, at a press briefing on the ongoing collation of the governorship and State House of Assembly elections in Abuja.

In his speech, Okoye said, “Earlier today, the commission alerted the nation to the invasion of our Obingwa Local Government Area office in Abia state by thugs during the collation of the governorship and state assembly elections.

3. INEC declares Ogun Speaker polling unit election inconclusive

The election at the polling unit of the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo, representing Ifo Constituency 1 has been declared inconclusive.

The returning officer of the election, Prof. Olusegun Onabanjo, said Oluomo, a candidate of the All Progressives Congress, had a total of 7,379 votes while his closest rival, Ogundele Okikiola of the Peoples Democratic Party, polled 6411, and Wemimo Owolabi of the African Democratic Congress polled 3207 votes

The returning officer said, “Due to over-voting observed in unit 04 of ward one, the election is hereby declared inconclusive.”

The affected polling unit is the unit of the state Chairman of the PDP, Sikirulah Ogundele, whose son, Okikiola, is also the PDP candidate for the constituency.

VANGUARD NEWSPAPER

4. A’Ibom gov-elect Eno, dedicates victory to God

THE Akwa Ibom State governor-elect , Pastor Umo Eno of the People’s Democratic Party PDP has dedicated his victory to God for for the Grace He has shown him, and for the strength to carry on in the face of several challenges.

Pastor Eno who stated this in his victory speech made available to newsmen shortly after he was declared winner of the election on Sunday by the electoral umpire, reiterated that he would not disappoint his political father, Governor Udom Emmanuel and Akwa Ibom people.

He added that the leaders and stakeholders of his party the PDP, as well as his campaign team deserved a huge pat on the back for staying true to their convictions and their unyielding dedication to the party’s victory at the polls.

5. Chimaroke Nnamani loses Senatorial seat to Labour Party in Enugu

Former Governor of Enugu State, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has lost his reelection bid in Enugu East Senatorial district to Labour Party candidate, Sir Kelvin Chukwu.

The LP candidate polled 69, 136 to beat Chimaroke of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who scored 48, 701 votes.

Kelvin replaced his brother, Oyibo Chukwu, who was murdered a few days before the Feb. 25 presidential and National Assembly elections.

Sir Kelvin Chukwu is the younger brother of Oyibo Chukwu who was murdered days before the 2023 Presidential election.

6. 2023 elections have proven PVC is useless in Nigeria — Apostle Suleiman

Nigerian clergyman and President of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman said the 2023 elections has proven that Permnent Voter’s Card (PVC) is useless in Nigeria.

The clergyman stated this while speaking in a recent sermon on Sunday.

According to Suleman, the PVC is useless because the election was not conducted in the right way of democracy.

Suleman said political leaders are enforced on Nigerians after the stress citizens pass through in getting their PVCs ready.

THE NATION NEWSPAPER

7. APC wins 25 out of 27 Imo Assembly seats

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared 25 out of the 27 Assembly seats in Imo State.

8. PDP wins 13, APC nine seats in Edo Assembly

he ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo has won 13 out of the 24 Assembly seats.

But the main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged victorious in nine constituencies while Labour Party (LP) has two seats.

PDP won in Akoko Edo 1, Akoko Edo 2, Owan West, Esan Central, Igueben, Esan Southeast, Esan Northeast 2, Uhunmwonde, Orhionmwon 1, Ovia Northeast 1, Ovia Northeast 2, Oredo 1, Oredo 2 and Ikpoba-Okha constituencies.

DAILY POST

9. Ebonyi: INEC reviews Ishielu LGA election results, defers declaration of winner till Monday

The Ebonyi State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Mrs Pauline Ugochi Onyeka has called for immediate review of the results emanating from Ishielu Local Government Area.

According to Ugochi, the reason for the review of Ishielu election results was due to complaints that the result sheets were tampered with by some persons.

She said, “They complained about the result sheets. We gave them replacement result sheets and they are still finding it difficult to get us right. We are of the opinion that the Sdmin Secretary and the Review Committee should look into it.

10. LaLiga: I don’t feel sorry for Eden Hazard – Toni Kroos

Real Madrid midfielder, Toni Kroos has said he does not feel sorry for team-mate, Eden Hazard, amid his struggles in Spain.

Hazard’s career with Los Blancos has been miserable since he arrived from Chelsea in 2019.

The Belgium international has struggled with fitness issues in his first three seasons.

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