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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Sunday, July 31st 2022
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Sunday, July 31st 2022 can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. ‘No More Extension’ – INEC Says As CVR Ends July 31
EKO HOT BLOG reports that as the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise ends on Sunday July 31 across the country, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said yesterday that there would be no further extension so as to enable the Commission carry out other functions ahead of the 2023 general elections.
2. Resident Doctors Threaten Another Strike, Issue 2-week Ultimatum
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have given the Federal Government two weeks to implement agreements concerning their welfare or face industrial disharmony.
3. Siemens Has Completed The Testing Of Nigeria’s Mega Power Transformers
EKO HOT BLOG reports that German power giant, Siemens has announced that large transformers purchased by the Nigerian government to enhance electricity supply have been tested to completion.
4. We’ll Overcome Our Current Challenges Before Next Year Elections – Okowa
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Delta State Governor and the Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic (PDP) in the coming general elections, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has hinted that the party would resolve and overcome its current challenges before the elections.
5. 2023: Babachir, Dogara Opens Up On Details Of Meeting With Wike
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, and the ex-Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, have said their visit to the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, is not political.
6. Tinubu, Lawan, Governors, Others Storm Borno For Shettima’s Daughter’s Wedding (Photos)
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Maiduguri, the Borno State capital was a bee hive of activities on Saturday, 30th July as it played host to several politicians, top government officials, traditional rulers and other dignitaries who came to witness the wedding of Senator Kashim Shettima’s daughter.
7. Nigerian Man Beaten To Death In Italy
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 39-Year-Old Nigerian man, Alika Ogorchukwu, has been beaten to death in Civitanova Marche city in the Province of Macerata, Marche Region of Italy.
8. Eight Killed As Gunmen Ambush Security Operatives In Kogi
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some unidentified gunmen on Saturday afternoon ambushed security men at Jidda-Bassa community in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi state, killing three police officers and five vigilantes.
EKO NEWS
9. Red Line Rail Project: LASG Compensates 800 Affected Residents
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has commenced payment of compensation to about 800 people comprising tenants and property owners affected in the process of establishing the right of ways for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit, LRMT, Red line project in Ogun State.
10. Open Spaces: LASPEMA Embarks On Inspection Exercise In Abule-Egba, Others
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in furtherance of the State Government’s zero tolerance to the abuse and misuse of setbacks and incidental open spaces, the General Manager of Lagos State Planning and Environment Monitoring Agency (LASPEMA), Tpl Daisi Oso, has embarked on an inspection and monitoring exercise of setbacks and incidental open spaces to the Abule-Egba/Agbado Oke-Odo axis of Lagos State
11. ‘We Have Not Commenced Admission Yet’ – LASUED Management
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the management of Lagos State University of Education, LASUED, has disclosed that the institution has not commenced admission yet.
12. Lagos NAPTIP Reveals Number Of Secured Conviction Of Human Traffickers
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Zonal Command, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), says it has so far secured the conviction of five human trafficking offenders this year.
13. Janazah Bay: Lagos Deputy Speaks On Nigerians Religious Belief, Behaviour
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has urged Nigerians to ensure that there is an alignment between their religious beliefs and behaviour as a people for a better Nigeria.
14. RCCG Offers Free Medical Outreach, Inaugurate Water Project In Lagos (PHOTOS)
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Redeemed Christian Church of God, The Calvary Area Headquarters, Province 89, Oshodi, Lagos, has organised a medical outreach for residents of the community as part of activities to mark its 25th anniversary.
EPE NEWS
15. Epe Ex-Legislator, Okesanya Hails Wale Raji For Odosiwola Road Construction Approval
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the immediate past Leader of the Legislative House, Eredo LCDA, Hon Okesanya Lateef Adenola, has commended the Lawmaker representing Epe Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon Wale Raji, for the prompt approval given for the reconstruction of the Odoshiwola road in Eredo LCDA of Epe Division.
INTERNATIONAL
16. President Joe Biden Tests Positive for Covid-19 Again
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Joe Biden has tested positive again for Covid-19, the White House said Saturday.
17. Ukraine: Zelensky Orders Immediate Evacuation Of People In Donetsk As War Intensifies
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky has announced an immediate evacuation of people in the Donetsk region, amid fierce fighting with Russia.
18. Ukraine Labels Russia “Terrorist State” Following Death Tweet
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine has labelled Russia a “terrorist state” after Moscow’s UK embassy tweeted that Ukrainian Azov battalion soldiers deserved a “humiliating death” by hanging.
19. Indiana GOP-Controlled Senate Narrowly Passes Near-Total Abortion Ban
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Indiana Republican-controlled Senate, despite resistance from pro-life and anti-abortion advocates has passed a bill on Saturday that would outlaw abortion at all stages of pregnancy with a few exceptions.
ARTICLE
20. 4 Health Dangers Of Cockroaches In Your Home That You Should Know
Cockroaches are very commonly insects on this side of the world, and almost everyone has come across one or more in their houses.
21. 5 Common Foods You Should Avoid, As They Are Harmful To Your Health
The food that we eat, often known as our diet, and the way that we live our lives are the primary factors that determine the state of our health. There are two different effects that the meals we eat might have on our bodies.
ENTERTAINMENT
22. BBNaija: Cyph And Doyin Shares Passionate K!ss During BBNaija Saturday Night Party (Video)
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Cyph and Doyin, housemates on Big Brother Naija Season 7, shared an intimate moment, at the first Saturday night party of the season
23. BBNaija: “I Own House In Ikoyi”- Sheggz Reveals Why He May Not Win BBNaija
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Big Brother Naija Contestant Sheggz has disclosed why he may not win the show, as he fears the audience might not vote for him because of his wealth.
SPORTS
24. Erik Ten Hails Eriksen But Blasts ‘Unacceptable’ Man Utd Stars After Atletico Defeat
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Erik ten Hag believes Christian Eriksen will play a crucial role for Manchester United this season but claims his attacking players delivered an ‘unacceptable’ performance against Atletico Madrid on Saturday.
25. What Klopp Said About Darwin Nunez Ahead Of New Season After Man City Win
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has reacted to Darwin Nunez’s performance against Manchester City.
26. Confirmed: Chelsea Set To Loan Timo Werner As Striker Is ‘Desperate’ To Prove Himself
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Newcastle United are reportedly ‘in talks’ with Chelsea over a loan deal for out-of-favour striker Timo Werner.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Sunday, July 31st 2022
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
Punch Newspaper
1. No bandits in Kwara, police fault ‘intelligence report’
Kwara State Police Command has faulted an intelligent report trending on social media on the alleged movement of bandits to the state as fake.
The state Commissioner of Police, Tuesday Assayomo, in a statement released late on Saturday, said contrary to the claims, no parts of forests in the state have been occupied by bandits.
The report which was titled, ‘Intelligence report on movement on bandits’, was claimed to have emanated from the office of the Deputy Inspector General of Police Nigeria Police, Force Intelligence Bureau, Area 10, Garki, Abuja addressed to the state Commissioner of Police.
2. Commonwealth Games: Olarinoye wins Nigeria’s first gold medal
Weightlifter Adijat Adenike Olarinoye wins Nigeria first gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Olarinoye recorded a total of 203kg.
The 203kg lift is a new Commonwealth Games record
3. Mane scores as Bayern win German Super Cup
Sadio Mane opened his competitive goal-scoring account for Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga champions defeated Leipzig 5-3 to capture the German Super Cup for a 10th time on Saturday.
The African Player of the Year, who ended a six-year stint at Liverpool to move to Bavaria in the summer, also had two goals ruled out for offside in the game played at Leipzig’s Red Bull Arena.
The Senegalese star was on target on the half-hour mark for his team’s second goal in the German season curtain-raiser.
Jamal Musiala played a perfect pass to unlock the Leipzig offside trap and release Serge Gnabry whose pass across the front of goal was tapped home by Mane.
Vanguard Newspaper
4. Police debunk arrest of INEC officials in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State on Saturday said no INEC official was arrested on Friday in connection with the ongoing Continuous Voter’s Registration (CVR) exercise in the state
The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday , while reacting to the incident.
NAN reports that some online media on Friday reported that thugs invaded INEC CVR centre situated at St. Bridget Catholic Church, ljesha, in Surulere, and catered away INEC enrollment machines.
Hundeyin, however, said that Police got information about the presence of some INEC officials in a church, stressing that the DPO, police division in Ijeshatedo, swung into action and brought the INEC officials and materials to the station.
5. MOSOP anxious as Buhari orders audit on Ogoni cleanup, HYPREP
MOSOP President, Fegalo Nsuke, in a Saturday afternoon tweet also acknowledged the President’s rescinding of the decision to switch ministerial supervision of HYPREP from prevailing Ministry of Environment to that of Niger Delta Affairs.
On the imperative for the HYPREP audit, Nsuke reiterated the allegation that, “Massive fraud in excess of $200 million has occurred in the agency (HYPREP). We hope the audit will be transparent and conducted with utmost integrity.”
President Buhari had in a memo dated July 29, 2022 ordered an audit of HYPREP from its inception and approved its reorganization while the agency remains under management of the Ministry of Environment.
Nsuke affirmed that, “MOSOP was far more committed to the success of the Ogoni cleanup but intolerant of abuses and corruption that have wrecked the process.
6. Emmanuel’s aide emerges CIBN Chairman in Akwa Ibom
THE Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN, Akwa Ibom State Branch has elected the Commissioner for Environment and Solid Minerals, Mr. Charles Udoh as its new Chairman.
The election was held on Thursday July 28, 2022 during the Institute’s Annual General Meeting/Elections held in the Conference room of the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital.
Udoh took over from Dr. Emmanuel Ikpe Michael whose tenure ended same day of the election of new executives of the institute in the state.
Other elected executive members of CIBN in Akwa Ibom were Mr. Imoowo Ekanem- first Vice Chairman, Ms. Itoro Patrick Sambo,- 2nd Vice Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Olatunji Ojo -General Secretary, Mr. Wisdom Abraham, Assistant Secretary; Mr. Echeta Julian Oluchikwu- Financial Secretary, Mrs. Udeme Okop-Treasurer, and Mr. Paul Omojola Oladosu- Auditor
The Nation Newspaper
7. Tinubu will turn Nigeria’s fortune around – Zack Orji
Veteran actor Zack Orji has drummed support for All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his running mate, Kashim Shettima.
Orji, who is the vice-president of Ambassadors of Voice of Change, described Tinubu as a chief crusader, and a man who stands for equity, fair play and national cohesion.
In the now-viral video seen by The Nation, he said: “My support for Asiwaju Tinubu is personal. I’ve lived in Lagos for over 40 years of my life. I’ve always known this man as a chief crusader for the democratic consolidation of our country Nigeria.
“I’ve always known him (Tinubu) as a man who stands for equity, fair play and national cohesion.
8. Hard knocks for Godwin Emefiele over naira slump
The continuous weakening of Nigeria’s legal tender — Naira — in both parallel and official markets, in the past weeks, has put the Central Bank (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, under the attention and harsh scrutiny of the public.
Recall Emefiele was once in the eye of the storm a few months back over purported plans to contest for the office of president under the auspices of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023.
When Emefiele assumed duty as the head of the country’s apex financial institution in June 2014, many Nigerians expected clear-sighted efforts that will define the country’s economic landscape.
The continuous crash of the naira, however, portends really bad news for Nigeria on his watch, not only for inflationary pressures on the economy but for businesses, especially importers. The depreciation of the local currency has negatively affected businesses — most especially importers.
Daily Post
9. Niger: Court sentences three herdsmen to death by hanging for armed robbery, rape, others
A Minna High Court No 3, has sentenced three Fulani herders to death by hanging over alleged armed robbery, culpable homicide, rape, among other heinous offences in the state.
The suspects included Mohammed Ibrahim Soja, Sani Idris Boka, and Babangida Gido.
They were arraigned and found guilty on ten-count charge of armed robbery, culpable homicide, rape, among other heinous offences in the state brought against them by men of the Niger State Police command.
10. Kaduna: Kidnappers abduct four persons in Giwa
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers stormed Shika village in Giwa Local Government area of Kaduna State, abducted the wife of a staff member of Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, three children.
Alhaji Bawa Idrisu, a resident of the area, said the abductors stormed the village at about 11pm on Friday, went straight to the room of their target, picked the four victims
According to him, men of the vigilantes pursued the bandits, as soon as they were alerted.
He said the bandits decided to exchange gunfire with the vigilantes, but the superior fire of vigilantes made the bandits to run, abandoning one of the victims.
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