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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Monday, August 8th 2022
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Monday, August 8th 2022 can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. APC 2023: Buhari’s Ex Minster Reveals Why Tinubu Picked Lalong As Campaign DG
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has claimed that Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State was not picked as the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign because he is a Christian.
2. 2023: Wike Raises Alarm Over Alleged Mobilisation of Thugs Ahead Of Polls
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike says his government has received an intelligence report that politicians in the state have allegedly started recruiting cultists and ex-convicts to be used as political thugs before and during next year’s general elections.
3. Troops Neutralise Boko Haram Commander, 27 Others In Borno
EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of the Air Task Force(ATF) Operation Hadin Kai have killed another notorious commander of Boko Haram Alhaji Modu also known as “Bem Bem”, and 27 other fighters in Borno State.
4. NDLEA Arrests Popular Pastor With 3 Drums Of Mkpuru Mmiri’ In Akwa Ibom [PHOTO]
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a trans-border drug dealer, Pastor Anietie Okon Effiong with three drums of crystal methamphetamine, locally called Mkpuru Mmiri, believed to have been imported from India.
EKO NEWS
5. SecureID Applauds LASG, Says Residents Cards Will Harmonise MDAs
EKO HOT BLOG reports that SecureID Group has commended Lagos State Government on the re-launch of the Residents Card, which is set to further enhance the seamless delivery of government accomplishments.
6. LASG Pays 295 Retirees N1bn In One Month
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs Ajibola Ponnle, disclosed this at the 96th retirement bond certificate presentation ceremony to retirees of the Lagos State Public Service on Friday.
7. Okada Ban Has Reduced Accident, Insecurity In Lagos — Sanwo-Olu
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor said there have been tremendous improvements in the areas that okada have been banned.
8. Ex-Banker Bags Six Months Imprisonment For Defrauding Customer In Ebute Metta
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Magistrate’s Court sitting at Ebute Metta, Lagos State, has sentenced a 31-year-old former Fidelity Bank worker, Adenike Okuneye, to six months’ imprisonment for fraudulently obtaining N50,000 from customers of the bank
INTERNATIONAL
9. China Set To Run New Drills In Yellow & Bohai Seas
EKO HOT BLOG reports that China says it is carrying out new military exercises in the Yellow and Bohai seas after a barrage of drills that encircled Taiwan in recent days.
10. Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect After 72 Hours Of Violence
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants has come into effect after three days of violence which left at least 43 people dead
11. Ex-rebel Takes Oath As Colombian President In Historic Shift
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gustavo Petro, a former rebel fighter, has been sworn in as Colombia’s first left-wing president
ARTICLE
12. How To Check 2022 WAEC Result On Your Phone Through SMS, Internet (Easy Steps)
EKO HOT BLOG reports that The West African Examination Council (WAEC) on Sunday announced that the result for candidates who sat for the 2022 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for internal candidates is out.
13. 3 Medical Conditions That People Above 45 Years Will Likely Suffer From
As you clock 45 years old, it calls for celebration because you are gradually on your way to old age. It is necessary to be grateful for good health and a happy home you might have built.
14. Opinion!!! Gbàjàbíàmílà: Once Upon a Thoughtless Speaker
Life is a race. For 5ft 1inch tall Tobi Amusan, small is smart, short is sharp. Out on the track, heart in the mouth, Amusan clenched her teeth as the starter pistol pointed skyward and the metallic voice boomed over the stadium loudspeakers, “On-your-marks (moment of decision), s-e-t (heart pounding), GO!” It was the last order she obeyed before racing from obscurity to immortality.
SPORTS
15. ‘Worst Start’— Maguire Slams Man Utd Stars, Says ‘We Must Improve’ After Erik Ten Era Begins With Defeat
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United captain, Harry Maguire, has criticized his teammates following their Premier League 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Sunday
16. ‘Absolutely Ridiculous’—Scholes Blasts Man Utd Duo After ‘Shambolic’ Brighton Defeat
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Paul Scholes slammed Scott McTominay and Fred after Manchester United slipped to a disappointing defeat to Brighton in their opening Premier League fixture
17. Confirmed: De Jong ‘Close’ To Accepting Chelsea Transfer
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Frenkie De Jong is reportedly close to joining Chelsea from Barcelona.
18. Week 6 Pool Fixtures For Sat 13 Aug 2022 – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 6 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2021/2022 from the pool agent.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Monday, August 8th 2022
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
Punch Newspaper
1. Security operatives kill eight bandits in Plateau
At least eight bandits were reportedly killed on Sunday by security operatives in Plateau State.
It was learnt that the bandits were neutralised during a joint clearance operation by the security agents in Sabongari community, Wase Local Government Area of the state.
A resident of Wase, Abdullahi Usman, who confirmed the killings said that the operation was led by men of Operation Safe Haven, a Multi-security task force deployed to restore law and order in the state, and vigilantes to flush out the bandits in Wase.
Usman said, “The operation began on Saturday and continued on Sunday.
“During the encounter, two villages of Zurak and Yaddi Lawan which served as the base for the bandits were burnt down and retaken by the security agents.
2. Upgrade Abuja to state, FCT monarchs beg FG
The leadership of traditional institutions in the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday raised concern over the “non-challant” attitude of various administrations to agitations by their indigenes since 1990.
They expressed surprise why it has been difficult for the Federal Government to appoint an indigene as Minister of the FCT or upgrade Abuja to a status of a state to enable the people enjoy the rights and privileges associated with the office.
The traditional rulers raised the concerns at a national dialogue on Rights of FCT Original Inhabitants, organised by Resource Centre for Human Rights and Education with the theme, “Building resilience, fostering recovery: FCT Original Inhabitants and the Struggle for Justice”, as part of activities to mark the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples which comes up on August 9.
The Ona of Abaji and Chairman of the FCT Council of Traditional Rulers, Adamu Yunusa, lamented the non-recognition of the indigenes at the helm of affairs at the Federal Executive Council with a call on government “to be fair” to all.
The monarch, represented by Mansur Sule, said the FCT indigenes should be treated like any other Nigerian is treated.
“The donation of our ancestral land to government is remarkable for the unity of the people and the peaceful co-existence of the citizens but we are not seeing commensurate appreciation from the country.
“The people should do us justice to see we are given our rights.We just want to be treated like any other Nigerian is treated.“It is high time our right is given to us”, he said.
3. Ede killing: Bereaved family demands justice
Following the alleged murder of two persons on Friday in Ede, Osun State, the family of the deceased have called for the government’s intervention to beam a searchlight into the incident in order to ensure justice.
The bereaved family on Sunday urged concerned authorities to come to their aid in fishing out those who allegedly shot their loved ones to death.
Two persons believed to have worked for the All Progressives Congress in the last governorship election in the state were gruesomely murdered over an argument.
While one of the deceased was a supporter of the APC, other members of the bereaved family are Peoples Democratic Party members in Ede-North.
According to them, the incident started on Friday evening after a fracas ensued between members of the party at a Ward meeting held in the town. The deceased were identified as one Mr. Olalekan Abideen and Mrs Kafayat Olalekan.
Narrating their ordeals, the younger sister of deceased, Mrs. Rukayat Olalekan Olasoji, said the victims were killed over an argument that had been resolved and laid to rest.
Vanguard Newspaper
4. We‘re building on security architecture to secure Lagos, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration has taken proactive steps in building on the regular security architecture to secure the state.
Sanwo-Olu, made the remark, yesterday, while featuring as a guest on a television programme where he identified security as the bedrock of any government.
He reiterated that his administration is not waiting on anybody before it secures its people.
Sanwo-Olu maintained that the government is working to ensure security agencies have access to deliverables that can make their work easier.
According to him, “In the last three and half years, we have been supporting all the security architecture in the state.
5. Presidential Villa takes action to protect wildlife species, boost nature conservation
The management of State House has pledged to boost nature conservation by taking appropriate measures to preserve wildlife, protect nature and reverse species loss in the seat of government.
Permanent Secretary, State House, Tijjani Umar, gave the assurance in Abuja while receiving a delegation of rangers from the National Park Service, and their colleagues in the Presidential Villa, popularly called ‘Royal Rangers.’
Umar, who stressed the importance of protecting and preserving plants and animals in their indigenous habitats, expressed concern at the recent killing of wildlife species in the Villa.
6. Buhari’s nephew, Fatuhu dumps APC
A member representing Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua federal constituency of Katsina state, Fatuhu Muhammed has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Fatuhu disclosed this in a letter addressed to the ward chairman of Sarkin Yara A ward in Daura
Fatuhu is the son of President Muhammadu Buhari’s late elder brother.
The letter reads: “This is to notify you that I have resigned my membership from the All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect commencing from Wednesday the 13th day of July, 2022,” he wrote.
“Attached herewith is my Party Membership Registration slip with slip No.KT/DRA/10/00002, while I thank you and the Party for the opportunity given to me to serve the interest of the people of Daura/Sandamu/Mai’Adua federal constituency while working with the party, accept my best wishes please.”
The Nation Newspaper
7. NAF jets take out commander, key terrorists in N’East
Scores of terrorists, including one of the notorious Commanders, Alhaji Abdulkareem Lawal, aka Abdulkareem Boss, have been killed in airstrikes coordinated by the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji, at the weekend.
The successful strikes were targeted at key terrorists’ enclaves and hideouts at Rugu Forest in Katsina State.
Intelligence reports confirmed Abdulkareem Boss, who has been on the radar of the Nigerian Military and other security agencies was killed in the operation.
8. Troops kill eight bandits in Plateau
Security operatives on Sunday gunned down eight bandits in Sabon gari village of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The Nation gathered the incident occurred during a joint operation with officials of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a multi-security taskforce deployed to restore law and order in the State and vigilantes to flush out the bandits in Wase .
It was further gathered that the operation, which began on Saturday, lasted till Sunday .
Daily Post
9. Politicians recruiting cultists, ex-convicts to cause trouble in Rivers – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has said the state has obtained intelligence reports that some misguided politicians have started recruiting cultists, ex-convicts and thugs in furtherance of their political aspirations for 2023.
The governor said the state government is aware that owners of hotels and entertainment centres are in the process of giving out their premises to politicians and political parties as a convenient base for the gathering of these political thugs across the State.
Governor Wike, in a state broadcast on Sunday, emphasised that the state government is not taking intelligence reports at its disposal lightly, and will therefore not allow any politician, no matter his previous or present position, the chance or opportunity to upset the prevailing peace and security in Rivers State.
10. Residents raise alarm as flood submerges graveyards in Yobe
As rainy season intensifies, residents of Potiskum town in Yobe State have continued to express concerns over the deplorable conditions of some graveyards in the ancient town.
Abdullahi Mamman, one of the concerned citizens, who frowned at the situation, said that, “the condition of graveyards in Potiskum is becoming source of concern to the citizens, whenever it rains death bodies are exposed due to flooding”.
As flood continues to ravage communities, graveyards in the town were not spared thereby washing away graves, a development that triggered communal effort where donated trucks of sand as well as other materials to rebury exposed dead bodies.
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