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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Friday, July 29th 2022
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Friday, July 29th 2022 can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Commiserates With Families Of Nigerians Slain In Canada
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has expressed sympathy to the families of the two Nigerians who were cruelly murdered in a nightclub in Canada.
2. Gov Abiodun Says Mechanics, Vulcanisers, Bricklayers Now Cultists In Ogun
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday lamented rising cult-related killings in the state, saying mechanics, vulcanizers and bricklayers “are now cultists.”
3. Terrorists Raid Military Checkpoint, Reportedly Kill Soldiers In Niger
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some soldiers were reportedly killed when Boko Haram terrorists raided a military checkpoint around Zuma rock in Niger State, on Thursday night.
4. EFCC Nabs 13 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Rivers
EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters.
5. Daniel Okoh Emerges As New CAN President, Sends First Message To Nigerians, Buhari
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has confirmed Most Reverend Daniel Okoh as the new president of the Christian umbrella body.
6. 2023: Tinubu-Shettima Presdiency Under Threat As Party Drags APC To Court Over Double Nomination
EKO HOT BLOG reports the The Action Alliance (AA) has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Progressives Congress (APC), the presidential candidate of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima over alleged double nomination.
EKO NEWS
7. Apprehension As Traders Shut Down Markets In Lagos Over PVCs (PHOTO)
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Market vendors in Lagos State have criticized and praised the state administration for closing some important markets in the state.
8. Man In Court For Biting Policeman’s Fingers
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State, on Thursday, granted bail in the sum of N400,000 to one Tijani Muiz, who allegedly bit the finger of a police officer on duty.
9. LASG Team Pays Condolence Visit To Christian Pilgrims Board Chairman(PHOTO)
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a delegation from the Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSCPWB) visited Rt. Rev. Akinpelu Johnson, the board’s chairman, to offer condolences for the passing of his father, The Very Rev. Samuel Akinsope Johnson, who passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
10. We Must Use NAFEST 2022 To Heal And Unite Nigeria – Sanwo-Olu
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the approaching National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) Festival is an opportunity for Nigerians to unite and project the nation’s togetherness, according to Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
11. USAID Organises Workshop On Y2023 Strategic Workplan Development
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Y2023 Strategic Workplan Development Workshop organized by the USAID Youth-Powered Ecosystem to Advance Urban Adolescent Health (YPE4AH) as part of its preparations to hand over projects to consortium partners and implementing States of Lagos and Kano.
INTERNATIONAL
12. US Economy Contracts Again, Sparks Recession Fears
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US economy has shrunk for the second quarter in a row, a milestone that in many countries would be considered an economic recession.
13. Russia Hits Kyiv Area As Ukraine Seeks To Regain Control In South
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has carried out deadly strikes across Ukraine, as Kyiv stepped up its efforts to retake the occupied southern Kherson region.
14. Ukraine War: Estonia Block Russians From Obtaining Student Visas, Residence Permits
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Estonia on Thursday announced it would no longer issue visas or residence permits for Russian citizens wanting to study in the small Baltic country, saying the invasion of Ukraine threatened national security.
15. Paul Whelan’s Brother Applauds Biden’s Proposed Prisoner Exchange With Russia
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Biden proposed prisoner exchange with Russia has been termed “very positive“ by the brother of Paul Whelan, an American who has been held by Russia for alleged espionage since 2018.
16. Barack, Michelle Obama To Unveil Official White House Portraits, Trump Shunned
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of the United State of America Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden is set to play host to former President Barack Obama and the former First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House for the unveiling of their house Portraits.
ARTICLE
17. 4 Foods You Should Never Consume At Night Before Going To Bed
Nowadays, it seems like everyone has trouble getting enough sleep. You shouldn’t have any extra obstacles in the way of getting a restful night’s sleep, even if you don’t have a sleep condition. Healthy eating, thoughtful supper and late-night snack selection, and regular exercise are all parts of excellent sleep hygiene.
18. 4 Super Foods That Can Fight Off Heart Diseases When Consumed Regularly
If your heart isn’t healthy, the rest of your body may not be able to function properly. This is because the heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body, and it receives assistance from the blood vessels in this process. If the heart isn’t healthy, the rest of your body may not be able to function properly.
SPORTS
19. Revealed: Jules Kounde Explains Why He Snubbed Chelsea For Barcelona
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jules Kounde has explained why he chose to join Barcelona this summer, despite interest from Chelsea.
20. Confirmed: Man Utd ‘Make Final Decision On Antony Transfer’ After Ajax Set New Asking Price
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United have ruled out signing Antony this summer, it has been claimed.
21. Man Utd Drop De Jong Transfer Hint With Shirt Number Decisions
EKO HOT BKOG reports that Manchester United appear confident they can still land top target Frenkie de Jong this summer after announcing Lisandro Martinez will wear the number six shirt.
22. Week 2 Pool Fixtures For Sat 16 Jul 2022 – UK 2021/2022 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 2 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2021/2022 from the pool agent.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Friday, July 29th 2022
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
Punch Newspaper
1. Buhari to sign third anti-corruption Action Plan August
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), Thursday, says he is eager to sign a third National Action Plan on the Open Government Partnership targeted at fighting corruption.
According to a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President revealed this when he received a delegation from the Open Government Partnership Support Unit, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Sanjay Pradhan, at the State House, Abuja.
The statement is titled ‘Our benefits from joining open government partnership, by President Buhari.’
2. Insecurity: Be prepared, ex-CAN President tells FG
The Federal Government led by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), should fasten its seatbelt and holistically address the security challenges in the country, the erstwhile President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, advised on Thursday.
According to him, the spate of insecurity in the country is no longer child’s play.
Ayokunle stated this during a valedictory church service that was held in his honour in Abuja.
3. We don’t take terrorists’ threats lightly – Afenifere
The pan Yoruba socio political organisation, Afenifere has condemned the fresh attack on Owo in Ondo State by some gunmen, stating that it doesn’t take terrorists’ threats lightly.
The National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Jare Ajayi, who said this in a statement on Thursday stated that the frequent attacks by terrorists, bandits and kidnappers had shown that the President, Major General Buhammadu Buhari (retd.) was not sincere in the war against insecurity.
The group also flayed Buhari’s aides, describing them as deceitful.
Vanguard Newspaper
4. We’ll ease difficult conditions under which Judges work – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has again expressed serious concern over the current security challenges facing some parts of the country and will stop at nothing to change the tide.
The National Security Adviser to the President, retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, said the president made his feelings known when he summoned emergency meeting of the National Security Council on Thursday in Abuja
According to him, the meeting deliberated on recent security challenges bedeviling the country and made resolutions to review existing strategies in fighting the scourge.
‘`Today’s meeting was convened by the President as a continuation of the meeting that took place last week to discuss the technical issues and the taskings that were given to the various security agencies.
5. Court judgment: I’m happy Hanifa got justice — Father
The father of late school girl, Hanifa Abubakar, Malam Abubakar Abdulsalam on Thursday said he was happy that the little Hanifa got justice.
Abubakar stated this while reacting to the court judgment sentencing the killer, Tanko Abdulmalik and his accomplice, Hashimu Ishyaku to death by hanging.
He however hailed the court’s judgment.
“I’m happy today that Hanifa, my daughter, has gotten justice.
6. CSOs express pain over school closure in Abuja
AS residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, are now at the mercy of terrorists, Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, Thursday, expressed pain over closure of both public and private schools in Abuja.
Speaking with Vanguard, the Convener, Concerned Nigerians, CN, Comrade Deji Adeyanju, said with the closure of both public and private schools in Abuja, it means terrorists are gaining upper hand with their reign of terror.
Deji said: “The terrorists are winning and the agenda is that Western education is forbidden, so if the terrorists are succeeding even without bombing the schools, government facilities and government is already shutting down the schools and closing them means a win win situation for the terrorists.
The Nation Newspaper
7. CSO makes case for seniority in picking new Accountant – General
Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG) yesterday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to follow the public service rule in filling the vacant position of the Accountant – General of the Federation.
The group explained that the most senior director in the office should be elevated to fill the vacant post.
President of the CSGGG, Comrade Dominic Ogakwu stated this at a news conference in Abuja .
8. Gbajabiamila inaugurates ICT Centre at Birch Freeman High School
Speaker of House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila has inaugurated an ICT Centre he facilitated as his contribution to the development of education in Birch Freeman High School and for pupils in his Surulere Federal Constituency.
He inaugurated the centre as part of activities marking the Annual Homecoming of the Birch Freeman High School Boys Association, which took place at the school hall in Surulere
Gbajabiamila, who was represented at the event by the former Executive Secretary of Surulere Local Government, Mrs. Aduke Bamidele Hussein, emphasised that the Speaker was emphatic on promotion of quality education in Surulere.
“His legacy is to promote the literacy level of our children in Information Technology,” he said.
Daily Post
9.Terrorists kill soldiers at checkpoint near Zuma rock
Terrorists attacked a military checkpoint, Thursday night, near Zuma rock in Niger State.
The location, near Madalla town, is close to Zuba, along the Abuja-Kaduna highway.
The insurgents arrived at the spot some minutes after 7pm and opened fire on the troops, killing some.
A source told Daily Trust that they took control of the area for about 30 minutes.
10. Umahi suspends payment of pensions in Ebonyi, alleges fraud
Ebonyi State Governor, Chief David Umahi on Thursday alleged fraud in wage bills in the state and thereby suspended the payment of pensions to pensioners, especially retired permanent secretaries, and directors among others.
Umahi made this known while addressing journalists shortly after the executive council meeting that took place at the New Government House, Centenary City, Abakaliki, the state capital.
The governor, who spoke through the Commissioner of Information and State Orientation, Mr Uchenna Orji, expressed shock over a continued increase in the wage bills of the state.
He, however, ordered the immediate re-validation and re-verification of pensioners in Ebonyi State
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