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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Friday, August 5th 2022
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Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. Ex-Police IG, Tafa Balogun Is Dead
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mustapha Balogun has died.
2. Tafa Balogun Biography, Age, Education, Career, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Controversy
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mustapha Balogun, (25 August 1947 – 4 August 2022) popularly known as kumawu, was a Nigerian police officer, and a former Inspector-General of Police from March 2002, but was forced to retire because of widespread charges of corruption in January 2005.
3. Block Terrorist Organisations From Using YouTube – Lai Mohammed Tells Google
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, on Thursday asked Google to block terrorists organisations from YouTube.
4. APC 2023: Mrs Buhari Appointed National Coordinator Tinubu Support Group
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO) has announced the appointment of the wife of Katsina State deputy governor, Hajiya Mariam Buhari, as their national coordinator.
5. Bandits Storm Katsina Community, Kill 3, Abduct Dozens
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fresh broad daylight attack by terrorists has left three people dead and several others injured at Dantsauni village in Batagarawa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
EKO NEWS
6. Sanwo-Olu Advises New Appointees To Be Transparent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, inaugurated seven new Special Advisers, three of whom were re-appointed.
7. Don’t Gag The Media, Sanwo-Olu, Tells Politicians, Public Officers
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has admonished politicians and public office holders against gaging the media, saying press freedom was important in a democracy.
8. Lagos Policeman, Sheriffs Eject Lawyer’s Home, Destroy N500M Property
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Lagos-based lawyer, Amanda Asagba, has decried the invasion of her home on Nduka Osadebey Street, Ajao Estate, Lagos State, by armed security agents, including sheriffs and policemen.
9. Passengers Risk 3 Months Jail Term As Lagos Confiscates 322 Motorcycles
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Task Force has carried out a week-long raid in parts of the state to rid the state of illegal commercial motorcycle activities on major highways across the state.
10. Lagos: NDLEA Set Assorted Illicit Drugs Ablaze
EKO HOT BLOG reports that approximately 560,068.31414 kilograms of various illicit narcotics were set on fire by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) yesterday, in what may be considered the largest operation in the 32-year history of the organization
EPE NEWS
11. Chief Wale Mogaji: Court Orders Lagos State Speaker, House Of Assembly To Maintain Status Quo
EKO HOT BLOG reports that National Industrial Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Lagos State Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa and Lagos House of Assembly not to obstruct, disturbed or frustrate the Chairman Lagos State House of Assembly Commission, Chief Wale Mogaji, in the discharge of his duties.
INTERNATIONAL
12. US Urges Russia To Accept Deal To Free Jailed Britney Griner
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US has urged Moscow to accept a deal to free basketball player Brittney Griner, who has been sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison.
13. Breonna Taylor: Four US Police Officers Charged Over Shooting
EKO HOT BLOG reports that four US police officers have been arrested and charged over the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor.
14. Ukraine War: ‘Russia Will Attack More Countries — NATO Warns As War Rages On
EKO HOT BLOG reports that NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, on Thursday warned that Russia could attack more neighbouring countries if President Vladimir Putin succeeds in Ukraine
ARTICLE
15. 3 Dangers Associated With Eating Crayfish
Crayfish are very delicious and can be a great source of seasoning for food. You can find it in the delicacies that are served in luxury restaurants around the world. According to Healthline, some dangers are associated with crayfish consumption even though it’s very nutritious.
16. 5 Common Foods That Can Harm Your Kidney
During your science classes in school, you may have learned about the function and significance of the kidneys in maintaining bodily health. But how frequently do we consider or care about the condition of our kidneys?
SPORTS
17. Ronaldo Breaks Silence After Erik Ten Slams ‘Unacceptable’ Man Utd Star
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has issued a defiant message after Erik ten Hag criticised the striker’s ‘unacceptable’ decision to leave Old Trafford before the end of Man United’s friendly against Rayo Vallecano.
18. Man Utd Board Split After Erik Ten’s Request To Sign Chelsea Star
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United’s board is split after Erik ten Hag asked Man Utd’s hierarchy to sign Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea, according to reports.
19. Cucurella To Chelsea ‘Almost Done’ As Star Passes Medical Ahead Of £62m Transfer
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Marc Cucurella is one step away from joining Chelsea – with reports claiming the Brighton star has passed his medical.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Friday, August 5th 2022
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
Punch Newspaper
1. Traders count losses as fire guts Delta market
Traders at the popular Warri Miller Waterside, close to the Nigeria Ports Authority in the Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, have begun to count their losses following a fire incident in the market.
This was as they called on the state government and relevant security agencies to take urgent action to unravel the mystery behind the incessant fire incidents at the market.
The market was gutted by fire on Wednesday night during which goods and property worth millions of naira were destroyed.
Witnesses said many houses and properties were destroyed in the fire disaster, adding that the inferno raged for several hours before the intervention of fire fighters from the State Fire Service.
It was the second time within this year the popular Warri Miller Waterside was hit by fire disasters.
Most of the affected traders and shop owners were thrown into confusion as they counted their losses and tried to salvage what was left.
2. Two robbers killed in Imo community where seven died
An unnamed Inspector in the Imo State Police Command has shot dead two suspected armed robbers in Orogwe community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo state.
Orogwe community is the place where yet-to-be-identified gunmen invaded on Monday night, killed seven persons, injured six and snatched a vehicle.
A statement issued by the police spokesperson for the command, Micheal Abattam, on Thursday in Owerri disclosed that the remains of the slain robbers had been deposited in a morgue.
He assured that the police in the state were committed to apprehending the culprits and securing the state.
The statement read, “On August 4, at about 0222hrs, armed bandits in their numbers, invaded the house of a Police Inspector attached to one of the formations in the Command; the bandits who jumped the perimeter wall fence into the compound at Aforukwu, Orogwe in Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State, rushed to the flat of the Police Inspector, destroyed the iron burglary protector and front door, entered inside the flat, but were taken by surprise as the Police Inspector who professionally placed himself at a vantage position, engaged the bandits in an aggressive gun duel.
3. N1.4bn vehicles’ donation insensitive, NNPP slams Buhari
The New Nigeria People’s Party on Thursday slammed the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), for the donation of vehicles worth N1.4 billion to the Niger Republic to fight insecurity.
The NNPP said it was insensitive for the President to be playing father Christmas at a time terrorists have invaded every nook and cranny of Nigeria including Abuja.
The National Publicity Secretary of NNPP, Agbo Major, in a statement in Abuja, lamented that Nigerians continued to live in fear of the ubiquitous, rampaging terrorists who attack citizens at their homes, farmlands, highways, railways, airports, offices and security facilities.
He said, “Nigerians now sleep with one eye open ready to escape terrorists’ onslaughts. Thousands of fellow compatriots have been killed and kidnapped for ransom, schools hurriedly closed due to rising insecurity in the country.
“Recently, federal legislators lamented their inability to travel to their constituencies to campaign for their reelection bids as a result of worsening insecurity. Terrorists have the affront to say that they would kidnap President Buhari after attacking presidential convoy in Katsina, Kuje Correctional facility and Guards Brigade in Abuja.
“It has been tales of woes across the country as long-suffering compatriots rely on God for protection. Our gallant soldiers are doing their best to defend the fatherland but are hamstrung due to shortage of personnel, arms, ammunition and operational vehicles to combat these sadists.
Vanguard Newspaper
4. It’s dangerous for me to continue, says Kaduna train terrorists-negotiator
One of the negotiators of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack victims with bandits, Tukur Mamu has said that he will no longer participate in dialogue with terrorists again as his life is in danger.
Mamu, an associate of Ahmad Gumi, the Kaduna-based controversial Islamic cleric, said he had received threats from negotiating with bandits and continuing with the task of negotiation without the backing of the government is dangerous.
He disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Arise TV on Thursday while speaking on the role played in the latest release of five hostages captured since March 28.
Mamu also revealed that no ransom was paid for the freedom of the hostages so far but negotiations and dialogue were instrumental, thereby, saying the government cannot fold its arms while the victims languish in captivity.
5. PDP Crisis: Atiku, Wike to set up joint consultation committee
The presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, have held their long-awaited face-to-face meeting in Abuja, reaching an agreement to set up a joint consultation committee to thrash out issues.
Vanguard gathered, on Thursday, that the two men met behind closed doors at the private residence of Professor Jerry Gana, a member of the party’s Board of Trustees, BoT.
A source, who confirmed that the meeting, told Vanguard it held in a very cordial atmosphere, with both men exchanging banters.
6. Governor Abiodun confirms Banjo as substantive VC of TASUED
The Ogun State Governor and Visitor to the University, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has confirmed the appointment of the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Oluwole Banjo, as the fifth substantive and second indigenous Vice Chancellor of the Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State.
The announcement was made through a letter sent by the Ogun State Ministry of Education Science and Technology to the Acting Registrar of the Institution, Mr. Dapo Oke.
The appointment takes effect from 2nd November 2020.
Prof. Banjo has B.Sc in Wildlife Ecotourism and Masters Degree in Personnel Psychology. He also has a Ph.D. in Wild Life and Ecotourism Management from the University of Ibadan.
The Nation Newspaper
7. NDLEA arrests suspect over alleged possession of 5.1kg Cannabis Sativa in Sokoto
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Sokoto State has arrested a nonagenarian over alleged possession of 5.1 kg of Cannabis Sativa.
Briefing newsmen on Thursday in Sokoto, Mr Adamu Iro, the NDLEA Commander in the state, said that the suspect, a retired military personnel, was arrested by operatives of the command at old market in the state metropolis.
Iro said that the suspected drug trafficker was a resident of Mailalle village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area.
“Our investigation revealed that the suspect was taking the items to the Eastern zone of Sokoto, notorious as hideout of bandits in the state.
8. Nigeria’s Energy Policy prioritizes rapid integration of Solar Power – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the rapid integration of solar power into the country’s energy mix will lead to an increase in electricity access to underserved and unserved communities.
The president stated this when he received a delegation of SUN Africa LLC, USA, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
According to him, the Federal Government has embarked on several reforms aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s energy sector aimed at improving energy access to communities across the country.
Daily Post
9. Court convicts ex-Registrar of veterinary college for receiving 11 years double salaries
A Federal High Court sitting in Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Thursday, ordered the former registrar of the Federal College of Veterinary Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom, Muhammad Amburs to pay back salaries he relished during his 11 years of wrongful employment to the Federal Government.
The presiding judge, Justice Christine Dabup, gave the order after finding the convict guilty on the two counts of knowingly making a false statement to the management of National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) in which he falsely stated a linkage of service of his employment from the National Judiciary Institute to the Kebbi Judiciary Commission in 2003.
She said the offence is punishable under Section 25 (1)(b) of the Corrupt Practices and Other offences Act, 2000.
10. EFCC, Immigration agree enhanced partnership against financial crimes
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Thursday met to ensure enhanced partnership.
The agencies agreed to fight all forms of local or foreign involvement in economic and financial sabotage activities.
EFCC chairman, Abfurasheed Bawa visited Comptroller General of Immigration, Isah Jere Idris at the NIS headquarters in Abuja.
Bawa explained that his presence was to request deeper collaboration in the war against transnational crimes.
The chairman requested that the NIS share its Migration Management and ICT assets with the EFCC.
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