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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Friday, April 14th 2023
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Friday, April 14th, 2023, can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. TIME Magazine Names Tinubu Among ‘100 Most Influential People’ Of 2023
Eko Hot Blog reports that TIME Magazine has named President-elect Bola Tinubu among its “100 Most Influential People” of 2023.
2. CBN Debunks Fake Recruitment Portal
EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed a portal allegedly inviting Nigerians to apply for employment in the bank.
3. Rebellion Against Tinubu Will Affect Governance – Coalition Of Lawmakers Warns
EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the inauguration of the 10th House of Representatives, a coalition has said rebellion would deny the administration of Bola Tinubu the opportunity to deliver its mandate to Nigerians.
4. Kogi Guber: Yahaya Bello Endorses New Candidate, Onoja, Asuku Withdraw From Race
EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Edward Onoja, and the Chief of Staff to the State Governor, Yahaya Bello, Mohammed Abdulkareem Asuku have withdrawn from the governorship race.
5. South-West PDP On Reconciliation Drive: Pleads With Segun Oni To Return
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the South-West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced reconciliation after the 2023 general election.
6. Police Dismiss Escorts Of Kano Musician Rarara Over Shooting
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the authorities of the Nigeria Police Force, on Thursday, dismissed officers attached to the famous praise-singer of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Dauda Adamu.
7. 7 Passengers Burnt To Death In Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash
EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than seven people were reportedly burnt beyond recognition in an accident that occurred along the Lagos-Ibadan highway on Thursday.
EKO NEWS
8. Sanwo-Olu Directs Indefinite Suspension Of ALL Building Construction On Banana Island
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed a stop to all building developments on Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos.
SPECIAL REPORT
9. Tinubu And The Noise Of An Interim Government: The Rule Of Law Must Prevail
On Wednesday, the Department of State Services (DSS) released a widely circulated statement, saying it has identified some key players in the plot for an Interim Government in Nigeria.
10. Penalising The Poll-Rigging Puppeteers: Can The US And UK Aid Nigeria’s Quest For Just And Equitable Elections?
As the dust settles on Nigeria’s recent electoral showdown, the United States and the British governments are cooking up a storm of sanctions aimed at Nigerian political masterminds behind the scenes of violence, electoral hocus-pocus, and democracy-bending antics.
11. Whitney Adeniran’s Tragic End: A Poignant Parable For Parents And Nigerians Alike
The heartrending loss of 12-year-old Whitney Adeniran has sent shockwaves of sorrow, disbelief, and despair throughout Nigeria. Although the details of Whitney’s passing may differ, the profound impact on those left behind is undeniable.
12. Antonio Conte’s Sacking: A Perfect Gift For Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool fans saying this current season in the premier league and in Europe has been a disaster for them would be an understatement of epic proportions.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
13. 18,000 Cows Killed in Texas Dairy Farm Explosion
Approximately 18,000 cows were killed in a blast at a Texas dairy farm earlier this week, according to local authorities.
14. Cyclone Ilsa: Powerful Storm Hits Western Australia
A powerful storm has made landfall on the northern coast of Western Australia (WA).
15. Jack Teixeira: US Arrests 21-Year-Old Suspect In Pentagon Documents Leak
Eko Hot Blog reports that Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard has been arrested over the leak of US defence and intelligence documents.
ARTICLE
16. 5 Common Myths About Weight Loss, Debunked
Losing weight is a common goal for many people, but it can be challenging to separate fact from fiction when it comes to weight loss advice.
17. Opinion!!! Peter Obi’s Animal Farm (I)
Today being Friday, I should’ve wished you Barka Jumat if you were a Muslim, but being a dyed-in-the-wool Catholic, who cringingly curried Christian favour in the just-concluded presidential election, I think it’s better to wish that the power of Christ’s resurrection heals your frailties – be they moral or political – this Easter season. I pray the same prayer for myself too because no one is a saint.
ENTERTAINMENT
18. American Musician Billie Eilish On Her Obsession With Wizkid
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Billie Eilish, the Grammy award-winning American singer, has recently revealed that she is currently obsessed with the song ‘Flames’ by Nigerian Afrobeat star, Wizkid. The revelation was made during a question-and-answer session with her fans on Instagram.
19. I Have To Say The Truth — Chinenye Eucharia On Destiny Etiko
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chinenye Eucharia, a former adopted daughter of Nigerian Actress Destiny Etiko, has taken to social media to express her distress over an undisclosed issue, which she claims is affecting her mental health. In a post on Instagram, she stated that she has had enough and is prepared to reveal what happened.
SPORT
20. We Dominated Them To The Brink — Salah Brags
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has claimed that his team dominated Arsenal during the 2-2 draw in their recent Premier League encounter. Salah also expressed his hope that Liverpool could finish the season strongly after securing a point against the Gunners.
21. A Lot Of Chelsea’s Transfers Don’t Make Sense — Rio Ferdinand
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rio Ferdinand, a former Manchester United defender, has criticized Chelsea’s recent transfer signings, stating that the balance in the squad isn’t there. The Blues spent approximately £600 million in two transfer windows under Todd Boehly, with a deal in place to sign RB Leipzig forward, Christopher Nkunku, for £53 million.
22. Week 40 Pool Result for Sat 8 Apr 2023 – UK 2022/2023
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 40 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.
23. Week 41 Pool Fixtures For Sat 15 Apr 2023 – UK 2022/2023
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 39 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.
Top Newspaper Headlines Friday, April 14th 2023
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
PUNCH NEWSPAPER
1. Seven die, 18 injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway accident
No fewer than seven persons were burnt to death while 18 others sustained various degrees of injury in an accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Thursday.
The accident occurred a few metres after Sapade bridge in Remo-North local government area of Ogun state.
The Federal Road Safety Corps Public Education Officer, Ogun Command, Florence Okpe, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday.
Okpe said a total of 28 persons were involved which comprised 25 male adults, two female adults and one female child.
2. Aviation unions threaten strike over ‘unresolved grievances
The threat of a strike by aviation unions in Nigeria has raised concerns over potential disruptions to aviation services in the country.
The unions, including the National Union of Air Transport Employees, Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals, National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, and the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation Civil Service Technical and Recreation Services Employees, have cited several grievances, including the non-release of the reviewed Condition of Service that has been negotiated for over seven years with four aviation agencies.
Other issues include the non-implementation of minimum wage consequential adjustments and arrears for the Nigeria Meteorological Agency since 2019, as well as the planned demolition of agency buildings in Lagos for an airport city project by the Minister of Aviation.
3. Airline announces network expansion
A Nigerian airline, Green Africa, has announced plans to expand its network across Nigeria starting August 2023, connecting Abuja to Sokoto, Kano, Enugu, and Ibadan
It would also be establishing a base in Abuja and extending its presence to 16 routes across 10 states including the Federal Capital Territory.
In addition to the new routes, Green Africa will also add a second daily service between Benin and Abuja and resume service between Abuja and Owerri.
The airline aims to continue its reputation as one of the most affordable and punctual carriers in Nigeria, with fares starting as low as N25,000 on all routes, including the new ones, if booked at least 60 days in advance.
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
4. Banana Island building collapse: No casualty recorded, 27 rescued – Lagos govt
The Lagos State Government has said nobody died in the collapse of a seven-storey building under construction on Banana Island, Ikoyi on Wednesday evening.
Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, stated this while giving an update on the incident.
Omotoso added that the state government has launched an intensified probe into the collapse following a directive by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
5. Police sack escorts of Kano singer, Rarara, over misuse of firearms
The Nigeria Police Force, on Thursday, dismissed officers attached to the famous praise-singer of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Dauda Adamu Kahutu Rarara.
Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesman of the force, who announced the decision at Force Headquarters in Abuja, said the officers were dismissed for wasting live ammunition.
The escorts were recently captured firing live bullets into the air as the singer made his way into his vehicle in Kano, where he is based.
Their action had sparked outrage and the force vowed to take action.
6. College of Education Student in Kwara dies during lecture
There was pandemonium during an ongoing lecture in one of the classrooms in Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin Kwara State capital, when a 100-level student, identified as Aminat Tajudeen, a day to Matriculation ceremony suddenly slumped and died.
Vanguard reliably gathered that the incident occurred around 1:30 pm on Wednesday.
She was said to have earlier in the day collected her matriculation gown for the ceremony scheduled for Thursday (today) and returned to class with excitement when the incident suddenly happened.
THE NATION NEWSPAPER
7. TETFund okays N30bn for projects in six varsities, polys, CoE
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has earmarked N30 billion for high-impact projects under its 2023 Special High Impact intervention in tertiary institutions.
The N30bn would be used to execute high-impact projects in six universities, six polytechnics and six colleges of education under its 2023 intervention.
Under the TETFund High Impact Project intervention, one university, one college of education and one polytechnic will be selected each from the six geopolitical zones to benefit from the project every intervention year.
8. We’re not recruiting, says CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dissociated itself from a fake recruitment exercise asking job seekers to submit their BVN and discriminating against persons with disability.
The fake recruitment advert directed unsuspecting Nigerians to a portal inviting “eligible” members of the public to submit applications in an exercise that will commence soon.
According to the CBN: “The fraudulent website lists requirements for eligibility to include, among other qualifications, the possession of a Bank Verification Number (BVN). The portal goes on to state that those with physical disabilities are not eligible to apply”.
Setting the records straight, the CBN said it is “currently not carrying out any general recruitment exercise and will never request for the BVN of intending applicants nor discriminate against persons with physical disabilities”.
DAILY POST
9. Tinubu among TIME 100 most influential people of 2023
Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Tinubu, has been listed in TIME 100 Most Influential People in the World.
TIME magazine included Tinubu in its 2023 list under leaders category.
The former Lagos governor and the United States President, Joe Biden were among the 19 leaders on the TIME 100 list.
The American news magazine described Tinubu as a longtime political power broker, who according to them, helped Nigeria to restore democracy in 1999 after fighting military rule, LEADERSHIP Newspaper reports.
10. NSCDC parades 3 cannabis peddlers in Ekiti
The Ekiti State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has paraded three suspects who specialised in refining and selling of substance suspected to be Cannabis sativa in Ado Ekiti.
The suspects Agbekeye Ayomide, 22, Oladimeji Akintomiwa, 21, and Agbeleye Beulah, 20, were arrested at Zone 1 Olorunda Adebayo in Ado metropolis where they were selling the products.
In a statement, the command’s Public Relations Officer, Tolulope Afolabi, said following a series of complaints by the Olorunda landlords about the activities of drug peddlers in the area, the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) of the command swung into action and arrested the suspects.
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