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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Monday, June 6th 2022
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Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. APC Will Coast To Victory Again In 2023 – Buhari
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is set for its third victory since 2015.
2. 2023 Presidency: Buhari Meet APC Governors, Party Leaders (Full Details)
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday night met with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and some governors to appraise the series of consultations held so far toward getting a widely acceptable presidential standard-bearer for the ruling party.
3. Presidential Primary: Why I Met with Govs, other APC Stakeholders – Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) has appraised the series of consultations held so far toward getting a widely acceptable presidential standard-bearer for the ruling All Progressives Congress.
4. APC May Prune Aspirants Monday
To quicken the process of producing a consensus candidate for the All Progressives Congress, APC, the party may prune the number of presidential aspirants seeking to fly the party’s flag in the 2023 presidential vote on Monday.
5. Adamu Behind Plot To Make Lawan Presidential Candidate – APC Govs Allege
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors are set to move against the party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu over the choice of the chairman of the convention election management committee.
6. Owo Massacre: Peter Obi Reacts, Says Nigeria Becoming A ‘FAILED STATE’
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Governor of Anambra and Presidential Aspirant, Peter Obi has condemned the gruesome murder of worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State
7. PDP Charges Security Agencies To Arrest Perpetrators Of Owo Church Attack
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the gruesome terrorist attack and killing of innocent worshippers during a church service at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State on Sunday.
8. Oyo State Deputy Governor Defects To APC
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Teslim Folarin, the Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has received the state Deputy Governor, Alhaji Rauf Olaniyan, into the party.
EKO NEWS
9. Lagos Progress Rests on Science, Technology – Commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr Hakeem Fahm, has charged scientists and tech-savvy people in the state civil service to strengthen research that will enhance creativity and innovation capable of invigorating prompt service delivery in the state.
10. Lagos Homeowners in Govt Estates to Pay Maintenance Charge
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Housing has said plans are being put in place to preserve and keep facilities in its various housing schemes attractive.
11. Lagos PDP Aspirants Demand Fresh Assembly Primaries
The Peoples Democratic Party aspirants for Lagos State House of Assembly have called on the party’s National Working Committee to order fresh primaries in the state just as it did for their House of Representatives counterparts.
INTERNATIONAL
12. UK To Send Multiple-launch Rocket Systems To Ukraine
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom is sending its first long-range missiles to Ukraine, the defence secretary has said, despite a threat from Russia to the West.
13. Ukraine War: ‘You All Deserve Victory’— Zelensky Hails Troops During Visit
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited the frontline close to the fiercest fighting between his country’s troops and Russian forces in the east, as the UK and Spain said they would defy threats from the Kremlin by sending missile systems to help Kyiv.
ARTICLE
14. 5 Signs That Your Kidneys Are Developing Problems
Our kidneys are the two excretory organs in our bodies that are shaped like beans. The job of our kidneys is to filter waste products, especially urea, from our blood. This is excreted as urine.
15. Men: 5 Things You Should Do The Make Your Woman Feel Loved
One of the traits that can significantly improve the quality of one’s relationship is to have a partner who feels loved and respected. Showing love and respect to your woman is a deliberate practice every man must imbibe if they must enjoy the dividend of a good relationship.
SPORTS
16. Sir Alex Ferguson Delivers Verdict On Christian Eriksen Amid Man Utd Links
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has previously hailed the talents of attacking midfielder Christian Eriksen amid ongoing links connecting him with a move to Old Trafford.
17. Christopher Nkunku Speaks On Joining Man Utd This Summer
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former PSG star, Christopher Nkunku has issued a positive response to Man Utd transfer speculation.
18. Saliba Makes Final Decision On Arsenal Future
EKO HOT BLOG reports that William Saliba has announced that he will be returning to Arsenal ahead of the 2021/2022 season.
19. Week 48 Pool Result for Sat 4 June 2022 – UK 2021/2022 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2021/2022 from the pool agent.
20. Week 49 Pool Fixtures For Sat 11 June 2022 – UK 2021/2022 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 48 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2021/2022 from the pool agent.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Monday, June 6th 2022
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
Punch Newspaper
1. Owo attack indication of security collapse – Ondo PDP senatorial candidate
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo North Senatorial District in the 2023 election, Adetokunbo Modupe, has stated that the attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owaluwa, Owo, Ondo State, was an indication of the near collapse of Nigeria’s security infrastructure.
He joins a long list of Nigerians who have condemned the Sunday attack on Christian worshippers noting that it was a cause for concern for critical stakeholders to ensure the safety of lives and properties of the people.
Modupe’s comments were contained in a statement signed by his Head of Media and Public Communications, Wale Obanigba, where he added that the government had failed in its responsibility to protect its citizens.
The statement read in part, “The primary responsibility of government is the security and welfare of the people, therefore, it is a general failure of government when such cannot be guaranteed.
2. Northern APC govs have ruined Atiku’s chances, says VON DG, Okechukwu
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Osita Okechukwu, has saluted the 10 Northern governors who supported the zoning of the APC presidential ticket to the South.
While describing their act as a patriotic display, the Director General of Voice of Nigeria disclosed that it was more honorable than the ‘Cash and Carry’ victory of the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar.
Okechukwu, who issued the statement in a release on Sunday, congratulated the party’s northern governors and political leaders for strengthening Nigeria’s unity by endorsing power shift to the South.
He said, “Nigerians have now seen that the Dollar Rain, cash and carry primary that produced His Excellency, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as the PDP presidential candidate was a pyrrhic victory that has nothing in store for the new Nigerian of our dreams.
3. JUST IN: Buhari hosts Adamu, govs, others ahead of APC presidential primary
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), is on Sunday night, hosting some members of the All Progressives Congress national caucus for a dinner at the State House Banquet Hall.
The APC chieftains at the dinner include the party’s National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, former Chairmen, Bisi Akande, John Oyegun, the party’s Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, and some APC Governors.
The meeting is part of continued consultations the President is having with various party stakeholders to elect a consensus candidate ahead of this week’s Presidential Primary elections.
In a meeting with APC presidential hopefuls at the State House on Saturday night, Buhari who asked aspirants to choose a formidable candidate from among themselves affirmed that he would discuss it with more party stakeholders.
Vanguard Newspaper
4. Consensus: Buhari hosts dinner for APC stakeholders
AHEAD of the All Progressives Congress, APC, national convention, President Muhammadu Buharilast night hosted stakeholders of the ruling party to a dinner.
The event, which took place at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, was said to be a follow up of the meeting he had with the national leadership and presidential aspirants of the party on Saturday night.
This is as the President has kept his aides and loyalists in suspense over who is his preferred candidate to fly the flag of the APC in the 2023 presidential elections.
It was gathered that last night dinner was attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; the leadership of the National Assembly including President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and other prominent members of the ruling party.
5. Why Buhari should have say in who succeeds him — BMO
President Muhammadu Buhari’s request that the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors allow him choose his successor is a welcome development.
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) says this is a global best practice which applies in Nigeria too, especially for outgoing presidents and governors
The group said in a statement signed by its Chairman Niyi Akinsiju and Secretary Cassidy Madueke that “for an incumbent to choose his successor comes with a lot of advantages.
“We are glad that the President drew the attention of the governors to the fact that they (governors) have always had the chance to choose their successors
6. CoAS, Gen Yahaya pledges to re-engage competent retired military personnel to restore peace in North East
The Chief of Army Staff, CoAS, Lt Gen Farouk Yahaya has reiterated that there is an ongoing process to re-engage the the the most qualified and competent discharged/retired military personnel to complement the efforts of troops to restore peace in the North East and country in general.
He however urged all retired military personnel not to rest on their oars, but to continue support directly or indirectly on the ongoing fight against Boko Haram, banditry and other criminalities bedevilling the Nation.
Yahaya stated this yesterday at the Send Forth/Dinner Night hosted by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Waidi Shaibu in honour of eight (8) discharged Nigerian Army (NA) Officers within 7 Division Area of Responsibility.
The occasion which took place at Maimalari Cantonment Officers’ Mess, attracted the presence of Major General Bulama Biu (rtd) who is the Special Guest of Honour, military and paramilitary officers, traditional rulers, Civil Society Organisations, the Media and other stakeholders.
The Nation Newspaper
7. No priest kidnapped in Owo church terror attack – Catholic Diocese
The Catholic Diocese of Ondo has said that no priest or Bishop was kidnapped after the attack on worshippers at the St Francis Church, Owo, Owo local government area.
It said it was Pentecost Sunday when every Catholic was expected to be in Church to commemorate the Solemnity.
A statement by its Director, Social Communications, Rev. Fr. Augustine Ikwu, said many were feared dead and others injured while the church was violated during the attack.
Ikwu stated that identity of the perpetrators remained unknown while the situation left the community devastated
8. PHOTOS: Gov Akeredolu visits scene of Owo terror attack
Daily Post
9. Owo church attack: How four gunmen attacked worshippers, killed women, children – Eyewitnesses
Some eyewitnesses have narrated how the attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, headquarters of the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, happened on Sunday.
One of them, identified as Taiwo, said he was approaching the church when he noticed the people fleeing and had to come to a halt.
He added that he was only able to see the attackers, four men, getting into a green Volkswagen car.
He claimed that some Amotekun Corps members arriving in their car gave the hoodlums a furious chase, adding, “I learned the gunmen abandoned their vehicle and fled.”
10. Owo attack: Killing babies, women, couples height of madness – Ondo Catholic Bishop
Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo, Most Reverend Jude Arogundade, has described as “madness” the attack on worshippers by gunmen suspected to be bandits.
According to the Bishop, who visited the scene of the incident, the attack is an indication that the country is at war.
Gunmen suspected to be bandits had on Sunday morning invaded Saint Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Owo Local Government where scores of worshippers were killed.
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