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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Monday, April 25th 2022
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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 22nd to 30th
EKO HOT BLOG has compiled the Ramadan 2022 Timetable, Sahur and Iftar Time For The 22nd to 30th
2. APC To Begin Sale Of Nomination Forms April 26
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will begin the sale of Nomination and Expression of Interest forms on Tuesday.
3. 2023: Nigeria Needs A President Who Understands The Economy – Saraki
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Senate President and presidential aspirant under the People Democratic Party (PDP) Bukola Saraki says the choice of Leadership Nigerians make in 2023 is critical to the nation’s economic development.
4. 2023: Bala Mohammed Asks Atiku To Shelve Presidential Ambition
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has asked former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar should step down for him, saying he has accumulated a gamut of experience to run the affairs of the state if elected president of Nigeria in 2023.
EKO NEWS
5. Lagos Blue Line Rail is 90% Finished – Sanwo-Olu
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, has stated that work on the Blue and Red line rails is 90 per cent complete.
6. LAWMA Facilitates Discussions On Environmental Law With Stakeholders
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos Waste Management Agency, LAWMA, in collaboration with the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria, AWAMN, held a stakeholder engagement session on Wednesday to discuss the 2015 Public Health Law and the 2017 Environment Protection Law.
EPE NEWS
7. Funfair, Excitement, Propagation Of Culture At Odo-Noforija Kingdom 2022 Eebi Festival
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the good people of Odo-Noforija Kingdom of Eredo LCDA, Epe division led by His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr Babatunde Ogunlaja (JP, FMBE) on Friday marked the 2022 edition of the iconic Eebi Festival in commemoration of the unique cultural and traditional values, beliefs and norms handed down by their ancestors.
8. Oba Alayandelu Berates Enthronement of Faith-Based Yoruba Obas
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Alayandelu of Odo-Ayandelu kingdom, Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA, Epe division of Lagos State, Oba Asunmo Aderibigbe, Jamade II, says the enthronement of Yoruba traditional Obas who are not adherents of the Yoruba traditional religion, is a bad omen which portends untold hardship and calamities to their subjects.
9. Lack of punishment Gives Rise To Yahoo-Yahoo, Immorality – Sheikh Az-zaytunni
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a notable Islamic cleric, Sheikh Misbaudeen Ibrahim Az-zaytunni, has blamed the rise of immorality in society on the failure to punish evildoers.
METRO
10. We’re Not Responsible For D3ath Of 3 At Check Point – Ondo Police
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ondo State police on Sunday said that its personnel were not to blame for the d3aths of three residents of Kajola in the state’s Odogbo Local Government Area.
INTERNATIONAL
11. France President Emmanuel Macron Wins Re-election
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Emmanuel Macron has won five more years as France’s president after a convincing victory over rival Marine Le Pen, who nevertheless secured the far right’s highest share of the vote yet.
12. Ukraine Crisis: UK To Send More Weapons To Ukraine As Zelensky Calls For Meeting With Putin ‘To End War’
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom, UK is set to provide Ukraine with more military equipment, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in a phone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
ARTICLE
13. Eat Bananas And Groundnuts Everyday, To Enjoy These 4 Amazing Benefits
Banana is an amazing fruit, and it contains many food nutrients like potassium, folic acid and calcium. Groundnuts, on the other hand, are rich in fibre and omega-3 fatty acids.
14. Must Read: 5 Easy Ways To Get Rid Of Dark Underarms (Armpits) At Home
Dark underarms can be unappealing and sometimes cause concern.
This skin condition, on the other hand, is natural and can be caused by a variety of factors, including the collection of dead skin cells, shaving, and sweating. Well, the good news is, it can be treated, you don’t need any special medication or cream.
15. Do These 4 Things, And Say Goodbye To Rats Invasion In Your Home
Rodents, particularly rats, are closely linked to humans. That’s because people and their dwellings provide them with the things they need most to thrive. Aside from eating papers and other valuable things in the home, rats can also spread diseases, in different ways.
16. Eat A Slice Of Pineapple Everyday To Get These 3 Amazing Benefits
People can consume them in both solid and juice forms. Pineapple and its contents have been linked to a number of health benefits, including better digestion and immunity.
SPORTS
17. EPL: John Terry Sends Strong Message To Chelsea Board Over Antonio Rudiger’s Exit
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Chelsea defender, John Terry has questioned Chelsea’s decision to let Antonio Rudiger leave Stamford Bridge on a free transfer this summer.
18. EPL: Lampard blames Referee For Everton’s 2-0 Defeat At Liverpool
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Everton manager, Frank Lampard, has insisted his team should have gotten a penalty against Liverpool on Sunday.
19. Week 43 Pool Fixtures For Sat 30 Apr 2022 – UK 2021/2022 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 43 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2021/2022 from the pool agent
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Monday, April 25 2022
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
Punch Newspaper
1. Rainstorm uproots trees, destroys cars in Lagos
No fewer than two vehicles and buildings’ fences were destroyed following a rainstorm that uprooted trees in the aftermath of Sunday’s early morning rainfall in Lagos State.
The incident happened in Muri Okunola Street, Victoria Island area of Lagos State. As gathered, no casualty was recorded when the uprooted trees destroyed the vehicles.
The trees broke through the iron fence of one of the compounds and crushed cars parked on the other side of the fence.
Confirming the incident after sharing pictures with our correspondent, a resident in the area said nobody was injured during the incident.
2. Lagos blue line rail 90% completed- Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that works on both the Blue and Red line rails are at 90 percent completion.
This was made known in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosile, on Sunday.
The statement read, “Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, reassured the residents that the state government is on track with its efforts to complete works on both the Blue and Red lines rail projects, which are intra-city, to strengthen the intermodal transport system.
“He said work on the Blue Line rail project was at 90 percent completion as contractors were working seven days a week so that Lagosians would ride a train on the rail by the first quarter of 2023.
3. What Alaafin told me during 2015 gov election in Oyo -Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, as an encyclopedia of Yoruba’s traditional history, who had a solution to every problem.
This is as he said the late Alaafin was one of those who told him he would lose the 2015 Oyo State governorship election.
The governor stated this on Sunday, during his condolence visit to the family of the late monarch at the Aafin (Palace), Oyo, noting that though Oba Adeyemi lived long and reigned for 52 years, it was still painful that he had to go at this time.
Governor Makinde added that the late monarch lived a life that had great impact on humanity, adding that the late Kabiyesi’s impact transcended the shores of Oyo State to all parts of the federation.
Vanguard Newspaper
4. Ex-first lady of Anambra is dead
Chief Mrs. Christiana Njideka Ezeife, wife of the first Civilian Governor of Anambra State, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife (Okwadike Igbo Ukwu) is dead.
Disclosing her death in a statement on his Facebook page, the governor of Anambra state, Prof Charles Soludo said:
“The loss of a loved one comes with a lot of emotional setbacks, especially one you have shared a huge part of your life with.
“The death of Her Excellency, Chief Mrs. Christiana Njideka Ezeife, wife of the first Civilian Governor of Anambra State, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife (Okwadike Igbo Ukwu) is a deep cut on fond memories.
“I visited His Excellency today to condole with him and his family. His thankful disposition reminded me of the scriptural admonition that we must give thanks to God in all situations, and at all times.
5. We’re not responsible for d3ath of accident victims in Ondo community – Police
Ondo State Police Command, on Sunday, said that it was not responsible for the d3ath of three indigenes of Kajola in Odogbo Local Government Area of the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the victims, including a village head, were reportedly crushed to dath on Saturday evening by a hit-and-run driver on their motorcycle at Kajola area on Lagos-Ore expressway.
The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Funmilayo Odunlami, in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said that the victims’ d3ath was due to police recklessness but owing to flouting of traffic rules.
She said that the deceased used a motorcycle without headlamp, adding that they were riding on a one-way route, thus leading to a head on collision with a speeding vehicle.
6. 2023: Hayatu-Deen distances self from PDP northern consensus candidates
A Presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has dissociated himself from the announcement of Governor Bala Mohammad and Senator Bukola Saraki as the preferred Northern consensus candidates for the PDP by the Prof. Ango Abdullahi-led committee.
In a statement by the Director-General, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen Campaign Organization Senator Isa Galaudu, the politician said he could not reach an accord with Saraki, Bala Mohammed and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal before they parted ways on the issue.
“For the record, it must be stated that the four candidates seeking a consensus had agreed that the process had collapsed prior to this announcement. The candidates could not reach a compromise resulting in the decision of our principal, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, and Governor Aminu Tambuwal to discontinue the process.
“The purpose of the meeting yesterday (Saturday) was for candidates who participated in the consensus process to express their gratitude to the Northern Elders for their efforts in seeking a consensus.
The Nation Newspaper
7. Two shot dead as gangsters rampage in Offa
Youths suspected to be thugs went on rampage on Sunday in Offa, Offa local government area of Kwara state.
The police confirmed that two persons were shot dead.
But a source said three persons died during the gang clashes.
The bloody street brawls between rival thugs in the town, it was gathered, started around Olofa way area of the metropolis.
It was also gathered that the clashes were allegedly caused by squabble over girl friends as the thugs allegedly freely used dangerous weapons.
8. Traditional worshippers condemn open display of Alaafin’s corpse
Traditional worshippers have condemned the open display of the corpse of late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, during the Islamic funeral prayer.
They said the act was against the tenets of traditional respect for a dead king.
They also enjoined all Yoruba monarchs to emulate the late Adeyemi in promoting traditional religion, which is the basis of their crown.
The traditionalists recalled the late Alaafin never minced words in condemning open display of Yoruba Obas” remains for any purpose while alive.
They pointed out he even went against attempts by Ogun Assembly to alter the State’s burial rites procedure to weaken the power of traditional religion and practitioners in taking the needed roles at the burial rites of any deceased king.
Nigerian Tribune
9. Lagos NURTW Crisis: National Body Constitutes 9-Man Sanitisation Committee
In its efforts to rebrand and reposition its Lagos State council, the national headquarters of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), has set up a 9-man committee to run the affairs of the Lagos branch of the union for three months.
Recall that the State Administrative Council (SAC) of the union was dissolved recently by the national body.
The national headquarters, in a statement jointly signed by the General Secretary, Alhaji Kabiru Ado Ya’u and the president, Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa, said the need to set up the committee was borne out of the need to prevent the vacuum created by the dissolution of the SAC.
The term of references of the committee includes “one , to take over the administration of the state Secretariat. Two, to invite the state chairman, Treasurer and any other SAC members in possession of union funds and property so that they can hand over same to the committee. Three, to take control of all the saleable items of the union. Four, to liaise with the state local government and other law enforcement agencies to ensure harmony and understanding. Five,to bring back the union’s lost glory and sanitize the union’s operation bastardized by the former state exco.”
Members of the committee are Alhaji Fatai Adesina ( chairman), Chief Sunday Yusuff, Abraham Onifade and Jamiu Erinfolami.
10. Buhari Approves Upward Review Of Education Tax To 2.5 Per Cent
The Federal Government has approved an upward review of Education Tax from two per cent to 2.5 per cent.
Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono, made this known said the weekend when he received Plateau Governor, Simon Lalong on a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja.
Echono said this would enable TETFund to cope with increasing demands, which Tribune Online gathered is the increasing number of public tertiary institutions being established by both Federal and State Governments.
He equally urged the universities and other tertiary institutions to produce graduates that are entrepreneurs and self-reliant, in order to reduce the rising graduate unemployment in the country.
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