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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Saturday, April 30th 2022
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Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. Ramadan 2022 Timetable: Sahur and Iftar Time For The 22nd to 30th
EKO HOT BLOG has compiled the Ramadan 2022 Timetable, Sahur and Iftar Time For The 22nd to 30th
2. Nasims Initiates NPower February Stipends To Begin Payment Soon
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nasims has successfully initiated the Payment of Npower February Stipends.
3. 2023: INEC To Start Membership Verification, May Disqualify Parties
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Electoral Commission says it will authenticate the membership registers submitted to it by the parties, ahead of the primaries scheduled to end on June 3. It however, warned that any political party that falsifies its figures or has multiple registrations on its register may have its candidate(s) disqualified.
4. Eid-el-Fitr: Police Ban Political Campaign At Praying Centres
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kwara state police command has banned political activities at any praying arena at this year’s eid-el-Fitri day.
5. Tinubu Distributes 3,000 Bags Of Rice To Nasarawa Muslims
EKO HOT BLOG reports that as the Muslim sallah celebration approaches, Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State and APC presidential candidate for 2023, has distributed 3,000 bags of rice to Muslim faithful in Nasarawa State.
6. PDP Disqualifies Two Presidential Aspirants
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disqualified two of the 17 presidential candidates running for the party’s ticket in the 2023 election
7. Fayose Vows To Appoint Stomach Infrastructure Minister If Elected President
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ayodele Fayose has disclosed that his government will appoint a Minister for Stomach Infrastructure if he becomes Nigeria’s President.
EKO NEWS
8. 2023: Support Group Purchase Nomination Form For Tinubu And Sanwo-olu
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tinubu Supports Groups (TSG) has purchased presidential nomination forms for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
9. LASAMBUS Officers Rescue, Deliver Stranded Pregnant Woman In Labour
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a pregnant woman who went into labor while riding a public bus from Awoyaya in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government to Orile on Victoria Island’s Ozumba Mbadiwe Road has given birth, according to Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) officials
10. Lagos State Govt Pays Retirees N1.1 Billion
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State government announced on Friday that it had paid N1.128 billion in April pensions and contributions for 438 retirees.
11. LASG To Divert Traffic At Abule Nla, Brewery, Others As FG Begins Maintenance Works
EKO HOT BLOG reports that following notification from the Federal Ministry of Transportation about maintenance work to be done at the Abule Nla, Brewery, Gaskiya, and Navy Dockyard Level Crossings on the 30th of April, 1st, and 2nd of May 2022, the Lagos State Government has announced alternate routes for motorists using the axis.
METRO
12. Seven Suspects Arrested Over Police Officer’s Death
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the police in Lagos State have arrested seven persons over the murder of a sergeant identified as Edison Fulman.
13. Mother Of Seven Dies After Alleged Domestic Abuse By Husband
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Anulika Uguru, a mother of seven, died in Ebonyi State as a result of alleged domestic violence and wife battery by her husband.
INTERNATIONAL
14. Ukraine: US Accuses Russia Of Depravity And Brutality
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US defence department has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of acting with “depravity” in his invasion of Ukraine.
15. Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes Cruise Missiles In Ukraine
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Nato chief has called on the West to prepare for a “worst-case” war with Russia after Vladimir Putin’s growing threats to attack.
ARTICLE
16. Full List: Nigerian Public Holidays In 2022
Nigerians are looking forward to the Id el Fitri holidays as part of the celebration of the Muslims and the conclusion of Ramadan Meanwhile, the month of May will also celebrate the “Labour Day” in commemoration of workers nationwide Also, the holidays will not be complete without the children as the 27th day of May.
17. 5 Foods You Must Never Take When You Are On Medication
Pharmacists will tell you that there are drugs that you can’t take together. Alcoholics will tell you that there are drinks you can’t mix, or else you will have a hangover, even those in the fashion world, will tell you don’t wear these two, they don’t match.
18. ALERT: If Your Gas Cylinder Catches Fire, Don’t Use Water, Do This Quickly
Almost 70% of Nigerians, now have a gas cylinder in their houses. We have all switched from using kerosine stoves, I mean it’s even more expensive these days.
19. Avoid Taking Bread And Tea, If you Have Any Of These 3 Medical Conditions
Consuming bread and tea as breakfast in the morning is a healthy combination, but it’s not good for everyone.
20. 5 Medical Conditions That Can Be Treated With Mango Leaves
Nature is vast, and I believe God has provided us with all we require to keep healthy and disease-free. It is now our responsibility to conduct research and locate these natural gifts.
ENTERTAINMENT
21. BREAKING: Prominent Nollywood Actress, Dies Cleaning Church
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the prominent Nollywood actress, Chinedu Bernard, was confirmed dead at the East Side Hospital in Enugu State after she slumped while cleaning the Chapel of St. Be Leo the Great Catholic Church in the Federal Housing area of the state
SPORTS
22. EPL: Man Utd’s Chief Transfer Negotiator Matt Judge Resigns From Role
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Matt Judge has reportedly resigned from his role at Manchester United.
23. EPL: Man Utd Ahead Arsenal In Race For Osimhen
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United are ahead of Premier League rivals Arsenal in the race for Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, according to reports.
24. EPL: They’ve The Hardest Shot – Arsenal Goalkeeper Reveals 2 Players He’s Afraid Of
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Arsenal goalkeeper, Arthur Okonkwo, has identified Eddie Nketiah and Granit Xhaka, as the two players that have the hardest shot in the Gunners squad.
25. Week 43 Pool Fixtures For Sat 30 Apr 2022 – UK 2021/2022 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 43 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2021/2022 from the pool agent
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Saturday, April 30 2022
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
Punch Newspaper
1. Russia admits striking Ukraine during UN Secretary-General’s visit
Russia confirmed on Friday that it carried out an airstrike on Kyiv during a visit by the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres.
Russia’s defence ministry said it had deployed “high-precision, long-range air-based weapons” that “destroyed the production buildings of the Artyom missile and space enterprise in Kyiv.”
The attack was the first of such on the Ukrainian capital in nearly two weeks, and in which a journalist also died.
The journalist, Vera Gyrych, was a producer for the United States-funded Radio, Free Europe/Radio Liberty, who was killed when the Russian missile hit the building where she lived in Kyiv, the media group said.
2. APC member asks court to disqualify Emefiele from primary
A suit seeking to disqualify the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, from participating in the All Progressives Congress presidential primary, on grounds of his non-eligibility, has been filed in a High Court in Port Harcourt.
The plaintiff, Naapah Bariledum, who is a member of the APC in Ward 4, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, asked the court, in suit number PHC/1371/CS/2022, to disqualify Emefiele from participating in the primary.
He asked this on the grounds that Emefiele was not eligible to participate in the process in view of the provisions of the 1999 Constitution; the APC Constitution and the CBN Act which he had already violated.
The plaintiff sought an ex-parte order to restrain the CBN governor from participating in the primary pending the final hearing of the suit.
The plaintiff argued, among other things, that Emefiele had not fulfilled the provisions of the CBN Act which would have allowed him to have the legal right to have a valid membership of the APC before participating in the primary.
He asked the court to declare any interest in the presidential race by the CBN governor a nullity.
3. I’ll miss debating national issues with Alaafin, says Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, paid a condolence visit to the royal family, members of the Oyo Mesi, and other traditional chiefs over the death of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi.
The PUNCH reports that the monarch died in the late hours of last Friday. He was 83 years old.
Addressing the royal families and other dignitaries on Friday during his condolence visit, the vice president said that he would miss times spent debating national and international issues with the late monarch.
This was contained in a statement by Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, where he shared the excerpts of the vice president’s speech during the visit.
Vanguard Newspaper
4. Eid-El-Fitr: Army Chief charges troops to avoid being lured into Politics; remain apolitical, defend democracy
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Faruk Yahaya has warned officers and soldiers of the force to avoid being lured into Politics but remain resolute in defending democracy
The COAS who gave the warning in his Eid-El-Fitr felicitations also admonished officers and soldiers to remain apolitical and professional in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities, as the electioneering period approaches.
He stated that the best Sallah gift he expects from them (troops) is to eliminate as many bandits, kidnappers and terrorists as possible, and recover as many weapons and ammunition from criminal elements.
5. My Presidential ambition is a call to build a nation’, says Fayemi
The Chairman of Nigeria’s Governors’ Forum and Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has declared that his intention to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023 was not a do or die affair, but a courageous call to serve, to build a nation and not a country
Dr Kayode Fayemi, who made the declaration during his visit to the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, members of the Egba Traditional Council and Egba High Chiefs, said he has the prerequisite knowledge to solve a mirage of problems confronting the country as a nation
He added that his ambition to be the next President of the country was never informed by inordinate ambition nor an excursion into self-glorification, adding that he’s taking a shot at the number seat in the country was basically out of his wish to continue serving Nigeria and make every citizen love and pride himself as a Nigerian.
Dr Fayemi expressed appreciation to the Alake for accepting his short invitation, as he was aware of the busy atmosphere of the Palace
6. 2023: Sanwo-Olu picks APC governorship forms
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday picked the All Progressives Congress (APC) Gubernatorial Nomination and Expression of Interest forms ahead of the primaries for the 2023 elections.
The forms were picked at the APC’s national secretariat in Abuja by a member of the House of Representatives, representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, Mr James Faleke.
Faleke, who also picked presidential Expression of Interest and Nominations forms for APC Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, was accompanied by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Babachir Lawal and members of the Tinubu Support Groups (TSG) to the party’s secretariat.
The governorship Expression of Interest and Nominations forms were later presented to Gov. Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Tayo Ayinde.
The Nation Newspaper
7. Court remands Rivers House of Reps member
A member of the House of Representatives and governorship aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Dr. Farah Dagogo, has been remanded in police custody by the Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt.
Dagogo, who represents Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency, was whisked away from the PDP’s zonal secretariat in Port Harcourt on Thursday 24 hours after Governor Nyesom Wike declared him wanted for allegedly sponsoring cultists that attacked the PDP office.
Dagogo was taken away from the screening hall by a detachment of armed policemen and arraigned on Friday.
8. I’ll appoint Minister of Stomach Infrastructure if elected president – Fayose
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, says he will appoint a “Minister of Stomach Infrastructure” if he emerges president of Nigeria.
Fayose stated this while speaking with newsmen, shortly after his appearance before the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Screening Committee in Abuja, on Friday.
The former governor said that when the committee asked him about his stomach infrastructure policy while he was governor of Ekiti State, he made it very clear that it would be part of his policies if he emerged president.
Nigerian Tribune
9. Anambra APC Reacts To Stella Oduah’s Defection To PDP
Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the senator representing Anambra North senatorial district, Senator Stella Oduah, saying she was never a member of its party
Tribune Online learnt Oduah had, on Thursday, announced her defection from the APC to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stating that she was back to her family, after leaving the party for APC shortly before the Anambra State governorship election in November 2021.
But Anambra chapter of APC, while reacting to the exit of the party said she was ab initio, never a member of APC, talk more of leaving the party. A press release by the factional state publicity secretary of the party, Okelo Madukife, on Friday, in Awka, dismissed the senator, saying that like others who announced their defection to
APC before the Anambra governorship election, they were never welcomed, and accepted into the party, and can not claim to be their members.
He said: “On the contrary, Sen. Oduah, alongside many PDP and APGA legislators at national and state-level never left their respective political parties for APC last year in the build-up to Anambra State governorship elections, beyond photo ops in high places, outside the state.
“They only shared an understanding to pursue an illegitimate business through APC platform, but the business failed in the face of a stout resistance from the close-knit membership in a party that fairly believes in the due process.”
10. NEMA, FRSC Deploy Personnel To Ensure Accident-Free Sallah Celebration
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed its personnel nationwide as part of a collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other stakeholders to ensure smooth flow of traffic and emergency response during the Sallah celebration.
The deployment is a continuation of a similar exercise during the recent Easter celebration and would last for a period of one week.
NEMA offices nationwide have been asked to deploy personnel and equipment this weekend to strategic road corridors that usually experience high volume of vehicular movements during festivities.
The deployment is also aimed at rallying the support of relevant stakeholders towards assisting the FRSC, which is the lead agency to minimise road crashes and prompt response to emergencies.
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