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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Friday, July 8th 2022
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Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. Ekiti Election: Segun Oni Challenges APC’s Victory At Tribunal
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the June 18 governorship election in Ekiti State, Segun Oni, has submitted his petition against the outcome of the election at the Election Petitions Tribunal in Ado the Ekiti state capital.
2. 2023: Okupe Withdraws As Peter Obi’s Running Mate
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former presidential spokesperson, Doyin Okupe, has submitted a withdrawal letter from the position of the Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party.
3. APC Accuses PDP Members Of Vandalising APC Secretariat In Osun
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ede, Osun state, on Thursday accused members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of attacking the secretariat of the party in the town.
4. 2023: Ambode Has Not Joined Labour Party –LP Chairman Reveals
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Labour Party in Lagos State, Ifagbemi Awamaridi, on Thursday, debunked the report that the former governor of the state, Akinwunmi Ambode, has joined the party.
5. Odumeje: Apostle Suleman Sends Critical Message To Anambra State Governor
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries, Auchi, Edo State, on Thursday, sent a clear message to Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State, urging him to condemn the manhandling of Pastor Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, by members of the Anambra State taskforce.
6. 2023: Zamfara APC Gives Condition To Vote Tinubu, Others
EKO HOT BLOG reports that stakeholders and members of the All Progressive Congress in Zamfara State have called for an end to banditry and insecurity as a condition for them to vote the presidential flagbearer, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and other candidates vying for electoral positions.
EKO NEWS
7. Eid-El-Fitr: Corps Marshal Sues For Lagosians Environmental Consciousness
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has reiterated its continuous commitment to general cleanliness, just as it solicited environmental consciousness among Lagosians during the forthcoming Eid-El-Kabir festival.
8. LASWA To Partner LNSA On Lagos Waterways
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Prince (Dr.) Ifalade Oyekan, the general manager of the Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Agency (LNSA), has hinted that a cooperation with the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) may soon be formed to supplement the efforts of other security organizations policing the State’s waterways.
9. LASG Begins Payment Of Travel Allowance To Hajj Pilgrims
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government kept its pledge to pay its 1,562 pilgrims who are now completing the Year 2022 holy pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) in US dollars.
10. Lagos Fixes Date For Annual Tree Planting Day Celebration
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) has finalised plans for the Year 2022 Tree Planting Day celebration with the theme: “In Harmony with Nature”, stating that the occasion would inspire a sustainable relationship between humanity and nature.
11. Sanwo-Olu Directs Suspension Of Guidelines On Safe Abortion
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the suspension of the state’s safe abortion policies.
METRO
12. Kidnappers Abduct Catholic Priest In Benue
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Catholic priest, Reverend Father Peter Amodu, was kidnapped along Otukpo-Ugbokolo road in Benue State, on Wednesday.
INTERNATIONAL
13. Derek Chauvin Sentenced To Another 20 Years For Violating George Floyd’s Rights
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights.
14. Ex-Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, Shot During Campaign Speech
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Shinzo Abe, former Japanese prime minister has been reportedly shot while giving a speech in the western city of Nara, according to reports.
ARTICLE
15. Prophet Odumeje Biography, Wife, Age, Church, Net Worth, Controversy
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere (aka Odumeje) is an Anambra-based pastor, popularly known for his controversial mode of carrying out deliverance and miracles.
16. 5 Amazing Benefits Of Eating Watermelon Seeds Daily
When you think of watermelon, you usually imagine a red, squashy, delicious fruit with no seeds. People don’t usually eat the black seeds that are removed from the fruit. But did you know that these black seeds have some amazing nutritional properties?
17. 5 Chronic Illnesses That Can Be Transmitted Through Air
Some infections can be transmitted simply by breathing. These are known as airborne illnesses. People with certain conditions can transfer airborne diseases when they cough, sneeze, or speak, spilling nasal and throat fluids into the air. Some viruses and bacteria are able to fly and land on other individuals or surfaces.
SPORTS
18. Confirmed: Man Utd ‘Agree Personal Terms’ With Ajax Duo As Both Star Push For Move
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United have an agreement on personal terms with Ajax duo Antony and Lisandro Martinez, according to reports.
19. Bruno Fernandes Finally Unveils Dream Man Utd Shirt Number
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, has been given a new squad number ahead of next season.
20. Confirmed: Chelsea Now In Pole Position To Land £55m Star
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea are now in pole position to sign Leeds United winger Raphinha if Barcelona fails to submit an offer for his signature, according to reports.
21. Week 1 Pool Fixtures For Sat 9 Jul 2022 – UK 2021/2022 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 1 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2021/2022 from the pool agent.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Friday, July 8th 2022
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
Punch Newspaper
1. Sanwo-Olu suspends Lagos abortion guidelines
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the suspension of the “State Guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy for Legal Indications” issued by the Directorate of Family Health and Nutrition in the Ministry of Health.
This was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, titled, “Retraction on guidelines relating to safe termination of pregnancy for medical reasons in Lagos State’.
Sanwo-Olu said that the new guidelines would not be implemented until adequate deliberation.
The governor added that the suspension would also allow for adequate public sensitisation and stakeholder engagement to reach a consensus required for successful guideline development.
2. Kuje prison attack, sign of Nigeria’s security architecture failure -Lawan
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has said Tuesday’s attack on the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre by terrorists speaks volumes about the failure of the country’s security architecture.
Lawan who led a delegation of the leadership of the Senate on Thursday to assess the level of attack on the correctional facility by insurgents faulted the Nigerian Correctional Service for not providing Closed Circuit Television cameras at the Kuje correctional facility and others across the country.
Speaking after an assessment of the correctional facility, Lawan said, “The attack on this correctional facility is symptomatic of the failure of security architecture. The attack is only a culmination of the failure of security systems.
“We were told that an estimated 300 terrorists attacked this facility. They came on foot, and I believe they should have been detected.
3. Only 84,803 of Nigeria’s 3.2 million refugees are registered- FG
The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, on Thursday, revealed that it has registered only 84,803 (2 per cent) of the existing 3.2 million internally displaced persons scattered nationwide.
This was as it said Borno State tops the ranks of regions with the highest number of IDPs, numbering 1.6 million, while Ekiti state has 5,377.
The NCFRMI’s Federal Commissioner, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, disclosed this at the 42nd Session of the State House Briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team.
She said “According to the UNHCR matrix index, we have 3.2 million IDPs in Nigeria. And under the Progress V4 platform which is to capture and profile Refugees Data, which we run with the UNHCR, we have been able to register 84,803 refugees in Nigeria.
Vanguard Newspaper
4. Police arrest 14 suspected criminals in Jigawa
The Police Command in Jigawa has arrested 14 suspected criminals during raids on black spots in Gwaram Local Government Area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dutse on Thursday.
Shiisu said the suspects, aged between 18 and 52, were arrested in Sara and Old Gwaram town on June 6, at about 2:00 p.m.
He said the police arrested the suspects when its operatives raided black spots and hideouts for criminals in the affected areas.
5. Peter Obi, others watch as Most Rev Antonio Filipazz ordains Bakeni as first indigenous Bishop of Maiduguri
Dozens of Catholic Bishops and Archbishops from within and outside the country, including prominent individuals on Thursday attended the official consecration of Most Rev. John Bogna Bakeni as the Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri Catholic Diocese in Borno state.
Also in attendance was the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, and former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi. Although he declined to speak to the press, Vanguard gathered that he was in Maiduguri purposely to grace the Ordination.
The Episcopal Ordination was also attended by Bishops of Enugu, Onitcha, Keffi, Panshin, Jalingo, Yola, Bauchi, Jos Dioceses among others.
Bakeni is a native of Shani Local Government Area and first indigenous Bishop from Borno State.
6. UN, North-East states strategizes on implementation of food systems transformation
The United Nations (UN) in collaboration with Federal Government; has strategized to implement the Food Systems Transformation (FST) pathways in the Northeast.
The strategic pathways; are to increase food production, storage and distribution” in the region, comprising Borno, Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe states.
Declaring the two-day sensitization workshop on UN food system, yesterday (Thursday), in Maiduguri, Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state, disclosed that the transformation could overcome the various socio-economic crisis including poverty, unemployment and climate change.
Zulum, represented by his Chief of Staff, Prof. Hussaini Marte said that the ambitions about the national food system pathways could reduce poverty among smallholder farmers.
Besides, he added that men and youths can have greater access to food production for increased incomes and assets.
The Nation Newspaper
7. We lost an illustrious son in Barkindo – Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the death of Mohammed Barkindo, Secretary-General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) as a loss of an illustrious son.
He expressed sadness over the demise of the OPEC Chief in a statement on Thursday in Abuja from his Media Office.
The APC standard bearer note the sudden death of the global oil chief at a time the country was preparing to celebrate his monumental achievements in OPEC ahead of the end of his second tenure in July is heartbreaking.
The statement reads: “Nigeria just lost an illustrious son and an outstanding professional in the global oil industry.
8. Dele Momodu accused me of phone theft in 2007, says Davido’s aide
Davido’s personal logistics manager, Isreal Afeare aka Israel DMW has narrated how he was accused by a former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu of phone theft.
In a series of videos shared by the Afrobeats singer via his Insta stories, the aide was captured recounting the incident to his boss and others in the sitting room who kept laughing as he spoke.
According to Israel, he met Momodu at the wedding ceremony of the daughter of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote in 2007 where his phone got missing.
He said they flew in the same plane to Lagos and on arrival, Momodu asked him to get into his car and took him somewhere private to search him. When the 62-year-old businessman didn’t find the phone on him, Israel noted he was given N2,000 with an apology.
Daily Post
9. 2023: Express your commitment to tackle insecurity, get our support – Zamfara APC tells Tinubu
The Zamfara state All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders have told the Presidential candidate of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to express his commitment to tackle insecurity in the state before they can pledge their support.
The stakeholders made this known in a statement issued Thursday by the APC Zonal Publicity Secretary, North West, Malam Musa Mada.
They assured they would only support and deliver the state in the 2023 elections if Tinubu promised to tackle insecurity in the state.
According to the statement, “As the fact-finding tour of the North West Zonal officials of All Progressives Congress reached Zamfara on Wednesday, the stakeholders of the party in the State assured the Zonal Chairman, Malam Salihu Lukman and his team that they have unflinching loyalty to the party in whatever course and they are united in all fronts to give the party the required result necessary to claim the state in totality.
10. War: Russia bombards Snake Island over Ukraine’s flag
A Russian aircraft has attacked Snake Island some hours after Ukraine mounted its flag.
Both the Russian Defense Ministry and the Ukrainian armed forces confirmed the attack.
“At dawn, during an aerial overflight and reconnaissance of Zmiiny (Snake) island, it was attacked by 2 air-launched missiles. The dock was significantly damaged,” the Ukrainian military said.
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated, according to the state news agency RIA Novosti: “Against the backdrop of military failures and a massive retreat of Ukrainian troops in the Donbas, the Kyiv regime made an attempt to symbolically deliver the flag to Snake Island tonight.
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