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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Thursday, April 14th 2022
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Thursday, April 14th 2022 can be accessed below.
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Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. Ramadan 2022 Timetable: Sahur and Iftar Time For The 8th to 14th
EKO HOT BLOG has compiled the Ramadan 2022 Timetable, Sahur and Iftar Time For The 8th to 14th
2. Insecurity: Reps Ask FG To Engage Mercenaries
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to engage the services of mercenaries to supplement the efforts of security agencies in containing increasing insecurity.
3. Insecurity: We Are Committed To Securing Lives Of Nigerians – Presidency
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency says the Federal Government is committed to securing the lives and properties of Nigerians amid the rising spate of violent attacks on communities in parts of the country.
4. EFCC Creates Channel To Track Staff Misconduct
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday announced that its has established the Department of Internal Affairs in the agency.
5. NASU, SSANU Threaten Indefinite Strike Action Nationwide
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) threaten a total and indefinite strike.
6. Court To Hear Ibeto’s Suit Against EFCC May 11
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice Boma Diepiri of Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has fixed May 11 for hearing of the rights enforcement suit by Chairman of Ibeto Cement Cletus Ibeto against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and a businessman, Chief Daniel Chukwudozie.Court To Hear Ibeto’s Suit Against EFCC May 11
7. I Am The Courageous Leader That Nigeria Needs – Tinubu
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, has stated that he will be the brave leader that Nigeria requires to address its difficulties.
8. 2023 Presidency: I’ll Make My Decision Known After Easter, Ramadan – Fayemi
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said he will not make any declaration to contest for the presidency in 2023 until the conclusion of both the Lent and Ramadan fasts.
9. Wike’s Aides Resign, Joins Race For PDP Ticket In Rivers
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Four members of the Rivers State Government’s cabinet have reportedly left their posts to run for governor in 2023.
EKO NEWS
10. Customs Intercepts Over 200 New Machetes Imported From Ghana At Lagos Port
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Tin Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Wednesday, said it intercepted 206,000 pieces of brand new machetes imported into the country from Ghana.
METRO
11. Ogun Govt. Warns Residents Against Shady Donations
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ogun State Government has warned the teeming public to ignore any form of calls from individuals, groups or organisations in the name of helping to fund government facilities or projects.
12. Ogun Govt. Harps On Improved Funding, Resource Mobilization For Family Planning
Eko Hot Blog reports that Family Planning and Reproductive Health stakeholders have stated the need for domestic funding and resource mobilisation for the provision of quality Family Planning (FP) services and increased contraceptive uptake, among clients.
13. Ogun Seeks Support Of Financial Institutions To Achieve 2022 Revenue Target
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ogun State government has said banks and other financial institutions are critical stakeholders in achieving its 2022 revenue targets.
14. Man Bathes Wife With Hot Water In Ondo
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a housewife, Iyanu Ojo, is currently lying critically ill at the Owo general hospital, in Ondo State, after her husband, Oluwaseun Ojo reportedly bathed her with hot water after a fracas.
15. Court Remands Man For Beating Thief To Death In Oyo
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday, ordered that a 29-year-old man, Aliu Oladeji, be remanded in a custodial centre for allegedly beating a thief to death.
INTERNATIONAL
16. Ukraine Crisis: US To Give Heavier Weapons To Ukraine As Russia Plans Next Assault
EKO HOT BLOG reports that U.S. President Joe Biden announced an additional $800 million in military assistance to Ukraine on Wednesday, expanding the scope of the systems provided to include heavy artillery ahead of a wider Russian assault expected in eastern Ukraine.
ARTICLE
17. 5 Reasons Why Your Stomach Is Getting Bigger
A large stomach is not only unappealing to both women and men, but it also poses many health risks, particularly if it borders a person’s organs (visceral). The majority of people are dissatisfied, but they don’t know how to improve their fitness.
18. 3 Amazing Reasons Why You Should Eat Popcorn Everyday
Popcorn is a variety of corn kernel which expands and puffs up when heated; the same names also refer to the foodstuff produced by the expansion.
19. 3 Easy Tests To Differentiate Between Original And Fake Honey
Despite many people’s preference for 100% bee-produced honey, fake and impure honey has become popular on the market today. Unfortunately, you may not be able to trust “pure honey” labels unless you reside in a village or where pure honey is produced
20. 5 Places In The World Where There Is Constant Sunlight With No Night
A normal day consists of about 12 hours of daylight, and the other 12 hours is darkness. However, there are a few places in the world that have the opportunity of enjoying sunlight for more than 10 days at a stretch. There are periods of the year when the atmospheric phenomenon and polar impacts can be observed.
21. What Would Happen to Your Body If You Eat Beans Everyday?
Food consumption is a necessity in human life because no one can survive on our planet without it. Because we eat to survive, each meal we consume has its own set of consequences. Every food has its characteristics, whether favourable or bad, that one must be aware of in order to make informed eating decisions.
ENTERTAINMENT
22. APC Governors Group Of ‘Stunning Bandits’ – Charly Boy
EKO HOT BLOG reports that famous musician, Charly Boy has taken a swipe at governors under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
SPORTS
23. Champions League Semi-final Matches Confirmed [Full Fixtures]
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the last four teams in the Champions League were confirmed on Wednesday night.
24. EPL: Rio Ferdinand Sends Transfer Warning To Erik ten Hag After Agreeing Man Utd Deal
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has warned incoming new manager Erik ten Hag that he must sort out the club’s approach to recruitment and adjust the characteristics he looks for in new signings
25. Week 41 Pool Fixtures For Sat 16 April 2022 – UK 2021/2022 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 41 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2021/2022 from the pool agent.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Thursday, April 14 2022
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
Punch Newspaper
1. New York subway attack suspect faces terrorism charge
A 62-year-old man accused of shooting 10 people on the New York subway was taken into custody Wednesday and faces a federal terror charge, following a day-long manhunt in a city set on edge by the attack.
Frank James — who is suspected of detonating two smoke canisters as the train pulled into a Brooklyn station, before firing into the crowd — was stopped by officers on a Manhattan street, and arrested without incident.
“My fellow New Yorkers, we got him,” Mayor Eric Adams told a news conference.
“There was nowhere left for him to run,” added New York Police Department commissioner Keechant Sewell, whose officers made the arrest acting on a tip.
2. Osinbajo advocates climate justice, more energy for Africa
Ahead of the next conference on Climate Change scheduled for Egypt, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has advocated climate justice for Africa, noting that a just transition would mean more energy and must include ending global energy poverty.
Osinbajo stated this at a virtual event on climate finance with the theme, ‘Climate Finance and a Just, Equitable Energy Transition for Africa’, organised by The Atlantic Council.
The Atlantic Council is a nonpartisan organization that galvanizes US leadership and engagement in the world, in partnership with allies and partners, to shape solutions to global challenges.
According to a statement by his spokesman, Laolu Akande, the VP said, “We are already seeing the investment rules limit the technology choices of African countries in ways that do not apply to wealthy nations. Applying a set of standards to Africa that you can’t apply in your own country is the opposite of climate justice.”
3. Osinachi’s husband is married to another woman –Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, says Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of the late popular gospel artiste, Osinachi Nwachukwu, is married to another woman.
She spoke on Wednesday while she featured as a guest on NTA’s Good Morning Nigeria’s breakfast show monitored by The PUNCH.
According to the minister, Peter, who is now in police custody, physically assaulted his late wife and her four children.
Tallen noted that the children of the deceased opened up to her when she visited the Abuja residence of the late singer this week
4. Sunday Dare tips Chukwueze’s Villarreal to win Champions League
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has tipped Samuel Chukwueze’s Villarreal to win the 2022 UEFA Champions League.
He said he was supporting the club as Chukwueze is the only Nigerian youth left in the competition.
Chukwueze’s goal on Tuesday night qualified Villarreal for the Semifinals of the competition.
According to a statement by the Ministry’s Press and Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Manga, Dare stated this while receiving the UEFA Champions League trophy in Abuja.
Vanguard Newspaper
5. Under my administration, Rivers State will open its books for EFCC’s scrutiny — Dagogo
Rivers State governorship aspirant, Hon. Doctor Farah Dagogo had said that if elected into office in 2023, his administration will run on the pedestal of accountability and transparency.
He said that the openness will be such that the government financial records will be made available for the scrutiny of anti-graft agencies like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Dagogo who is currently the Member representing Degema/ Bonny Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives gave the assurance shortly after submitting his expression of interest and nomination forms at the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, headquarters in Abuja.
6. Call for Buhari’s resignation: Presidency replies Northern Elders Forum
THE Presidency last night said publicity is the oxygen for politicians who have failed to connect with voters in a democracy
The Presidency also said that it was not ready to be drawn into the high-decibel show in the media, taking the nation by the storm from the Northern Elders Forum.
The Presidency’s statement came on the heels of the calls by the Northern Elders Forum that President Muhammadu Buhari should resign as a result of the worsening security situation in the country.
7. Senate to Pass Buhari’s revised 2022 fiscal framework Thursday
THE Senate will today, Thursday, pass the revised 2022 fiscal framework before adjourning on the Easter break.
This was disclosed yesterday by the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, after the report of the Committee on Finance was stepped down yesterday for consideration.
The Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi, APC, Kebbi North who moved a motion for the report to be stepped down, explained that its deferred consideration till tomorrow, Thursday, April 14, 2022, would allow lawmakers make their inputs.
President Buhari, in the letter dated 5th April, 2022, requested the Senate to adjust the 2022 fiscal framework
8. 2022: US Govt to partner Osun for credible poll
Government of United States of America on Wednesday said it will partner with Osun State Government to deliver credible election during the 2022 guber poll slated for July 16.
The US government delegates led by it Embassy’s Political and Economic Chief, Mr Brandon Hudspeth, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to Governor Oyetola at Exco lounge, Governor’s Office, Abere.
He also informed the governor that they will be meeting stakeholders in state ahead of the poll
The Nation Newspaper
9. Gunmen kill Ebonyi businessman one week to wedding
Gunmen have killed an Ebonyi- based businessman, Issac Nnaemeka Chukwu, a week to his wedding.
Chukwu, who sold provisions, was killed by suspected assassins in Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi state on Monday night.
The deceased, popularly known as Ochudo, hailed from Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
He had concluded arrangements for his wedding to his fiance, Favour Chioma, who was with him when the gunmen and killed him.
10. Man City qualify for UCL semi-finals
Manchester City produced a mature and disciplined performance to hold off the challenge of Atletico Madrid – and set up a Champions League semi-final showdown with the Spanish side’s city rivals Real.
Knowing a clean sheet would be enough to seal the tie, City kept their cool in the face of a hostile home crowd and intimidation from a physical Atleti side showing far more ambition than in the first leg.
Ilkay Gundogan could have made life much easier for Pep Guardiola’s men by slotting in from close range, instead of against the post in the first half.
11. Liverpool qualify for UCL semi-finals after Benfica thriller
Liverpool remain on course for an historic quadruple after a thrilling draw with Benfica secured a two-legged Champions League semi-final against Villarreal.
Having established a 3-1 lead in Lisbon, Liverpool extended their advantage with Ibrahima Konate’s powerful 21st-minute header from a Kostas Tsimikas corner.
Benfica equalised through Goncalo Ramos’ excellent turn and finish, before Roberto Firmino’s two second-half goals – a tap-in followed by a volley – in front of the Kop looked to have put the Reds in control.
12. Why I flaunt my pregnancy – Rihanna
Popular Barbadian singer Rihanna has disclosed her reason for constantly putting her baby bump on display.
The expectant billionaire businesswoman in an interview during the shoot for her feature on the cover of May edition of Vogue Magazine said pregnancy should be celebrated and not hidden.
Rihanna explained upon the confirmation of her pregnancy, she intentionally decided not to shop for maternity clothes.
“When I found out I was pregnant, I thought to myself, there is no way I’m going to go shopping in no maternity aisle.
Guardian Newspaper
13. Kaduna most hit as attacks on power plants, rail, airports peak
Power and rail infrastructure are the most attacked assets in Nigeria in the last three years. This was disclosed in a report by a socioeconomic research firm, SBM intelligence, yesterday, titled: ‘Attacks on infrastructure in Nigeria.’
According to the report, an overwhelming majority of attacks on infrastructural installations since 2019 by non-state actors occurred in the North.
The report comes as the Federal Government blamed last weekend’s national grid collapse on an act of vandalism on a transmission tower on the Odukpani-Ikot Ekpene 330KV double circuit transmission.
The research firm identified 25 attacks on infrastructure in the country between May 2019 and March 2022 across the country, which listed 19 of the attacks in the North and six in the South.
14. Vehicle importers kick as Customs implements ECOWAS common tariffs
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the implementation of the new version of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Common External Tariff, (CET) 2022-2026 on imported vehicles.
According to the NCS, the migration from the old CET (2017-2021) to the new version, which is in line with the World Customs Organisation (WCO), takes immediate effect.
In a statement, yesterday, the Customs spokesman, Timi Bomodi, said the new rates apply to both new and used vehicles imported into the country. New and used vehicles are subjected to a National Automotive Council (NAC) levy of 20 and 15 per cent respectively.
15. Again, Northern elders ask Buhari to resign over insecurity
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has demanded the immediate resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari, over killings across the country, especially in the North. The Director, Publicity and Advocacy of NEF, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, made the call yesterday in a statement.
The group said: “The administration of President Buhari does not appear to have answers to the challenges of security to which we are exposed. We cannot continue to live and die under the dictates of killers, kidnappers, rapists and sundry criminal groups that have deprived us of our rights to live in peace and security.
“Our Constitution has provisions for leaders to voluntarily step down if they are challenged by personal reasons or they prove incapable of leading.
“It is now time for President Buhari to seriously consider that option, since his leadership has proved spectacularly incapable of providing security for Nigerians. Our Forum is aware of the weight of this advice, and it is also aware that we cannot continue to live under these conditions until 2023 when President Buhari’s term ends,” it said.
16. 2023 intrigues: Osinbajo woos APC lawmakers as Adamu, Kyari stand down
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will, today, meet with All Progressives Congress (APC) members in the House of Representatives to officially inform them of his decision to contest the presidency.
This was contained in a letter he wrote to the chamber, read by Deputy Speaker, Idris Wase.
The Vice President had, yesterday, invited members of the APC Senate caucus to an iftar dinner, held at Aguda House, Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja.
THIS was as APC National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, formerly tendered his resignation letter as the senator representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District.
Also, the newly elected Deputy National Chairman (North), Abubakar Kyari, also resigned as the lawmaker representing Borno North District.
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