Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Saturday, July 9th can be accessed below.

Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:

POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS

1. 100 Happy Sallah Wishes, Sallah Messages, Eid-El-Kabir 2022 Prayers

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Eid al-Adha (Eid-el-Kabir), Arabic for Festival of the Sacrifice, is the latter of the two official holidays celebrated within Islam. It honours the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience to God’s command. Before Ibrahim could sacrifice his son, however, God provided a lamb to sacrifice instead.

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2. Eid- El- Kabir: President Buhari Finally Arrives Daura (Photos)

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived his country home in Daura, Katsina State, for Eid-el- Kabir celebrations.

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3. Prominent Minister Secretly Ties The Knot With President Buhari’s Daughter

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has wedded one of President Muhammadu Buhari‘s daughters, Nana-Hadiza.

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4. Another Nigerian Pilgrim Dies In Saudi Arabia

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed the death of Hasiya Aminu, a pilgrim from Kaduna State

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5. Kuje Attack: ‘Resign And Apologize For Failing Nigerians’ — CAN Urges Buhari 

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Taraba state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign his position and apologize for failing Nigerians in the task of protecting the citizens.

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6. Disqualified Delta PDP Gov Candidate Approaches Appeal Court

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Sheriff Oborevwori, has gone to the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal to challenge Thursday’s judgment by a Federal High Court in Abuja nullifying his nomination as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state.

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EKO NEWS

7. LASG To Leverage On Technology For Economic Growth

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State government has assured citizens that it would continue to drive the economy with technology for optimal productivity and economic growth.

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METRO

8. Despite Collecting Ransom, Terrorists Kill Former Kaduna Council Boss

EKO HOT BLOG reports that terrorists have killed the immediate past Secretary of the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Abubakar Aliyu, after collecting ransom from the family.

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INTERNATIONAL

9. Elon Musk Backs Out Of $44bn Twitter Deal

EKO HOT BLOG reports that billionaire Elon Musk called off his deal to buy social media company Twitter, according to a filing on Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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10. Biden Calls For Federal Law To Restore Abortion Rights

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Joe Biden has said a federal law would be the “fastest way” to restore abortion rights as he signed an order to safeguard abortion access.

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11. Ukraine War: ‘Sanctions Risk Energy Price Spike Catastrophe’ — Putin Warns West

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Western sanctions could lead to possible “catastrophic consequences” on the global energy market.

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ARTICLE

12. 5 Warning Signs Of Diabetes In Children That Every Parent Must Look Out For

For many years now, most people have ignorantly believed that diabetes only occurs in adults. But recent research has revealed that this deadly disease also occurs in children and is even becoming more common among young people.

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13. 4 Medical Conditions That Eating Yam Could Help Manage

Many people love eating yam either in its ponded form, solid form or even its powdered form which when poured and steered in a hot water hardens to what is commonly known as “Amala”. However, most people who are fond of eating yam are not aware of the medical conditions that can be managed by consuming it on a regular basis.

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SPORTS

14. Erik Ten Reserves De Jong’s Favourite Shirt Number At Man Utd

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United transfer target Frenkie de Jong could still get to wear his favourite shirt number at Old Trafford if he decides to join Erik ten Hag’s side from Ajax this summer.

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15. De Jong’s Agent Lands In London As Chelsea Attempt Hijack Man Utd’s Target

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Frenkie de Jong’s agent has reportedly flown into London as Chelsea attempted to hijack Manchester United’s move for the Dutchman.

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16. Wenger Sends Message To Jack Wilshere As He Announces Retirement At 30

EKO HOT BLOG reports that formerr Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere announced his retirement from professional football on Friday after leaving the Danish club AGF earlier this month.

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17. Week 1 Pool Fixtures For Sat 9 Jul 2022 – UK 2021/2022 – Pool Agent

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 1 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2021/2022 from the pool agent.

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18. Week 1 Pool Results For Sat 9 Jul 2022 – UK 2021/2022 – Pool Agent

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 1 pool results are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2021/2022 from the pool agent.

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Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Saturday, July 9th 2022

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria

Punch Newspaper

1. Tinubu returns from France

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is on his way back to Nigeria from France.

Tinubu, via his official Twitter handle, Friday evening, shared a tweet, “Heading home,” with link to his Instagram page showing him inside an aircraft.

Tinubu departed Nigeria shortly after he held a closed-door meeting with the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on June 27.

This was contained in a statement issued by Tinubu’s Spokesman, Tunde Rahman, in Abuja.

The statement partly read, “He is off to Paris, France to hold some important meetings. The APC standard-bearer is expected back in the country shortly.”

The development was coming in the wake of Tinubu’s statement that he was still searching for his running mate for the 2023 presidential election.

2. Terrorists kill ex-Kaduna council boss after collecting ransom

Terrorists have killed the immediate past Secretary of the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Abubakar Aliyu, after collecting ransom from the family.

Aliyu, popularly called ‘Mai Yalo’, was abducted on his farm three weeks ago by the hoodlums.

The Chairman of the Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressive Union, Kasim Kasai, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday.

According to him, the bandits collected an unspecified amount as ransom but killed the former LG boss about 11 days ago.

3. Sacked Delta PDP gov candidate approaches Appeal Court

The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Sheriff Oborevwori, has gone to the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal to challenge Thursday’s judgment by a Federal High Court in Abuja nullifying his nomination as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state.

Oborevwori, in a nine-ground notice of appeal, filed on Friday, wants the appellate court to set aside the judgment given by Justice Taiwo Taiwo in a suit marked: FHC/ABJ/795/2022 by David Edevbie.

He has also filed a motion on notice before the Federal High Court in Abuja for a stay of execution of the judgment pending the determination of his appeal.

He was appealing, among others, that Justice Taiwo misdirected himself in law when he assumed jurisdiction to entertain the claim of the plaintiff, predicated on Section 29(5) of the Electoral Act, 2022 before submission of his name (the appellant’s) to the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Oborevwori faulted Justice Taiwo for allegedly ignoring the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Modibbo Vs  Usman (2020) 3 NWLR (PT. 1712) 470, in which he claimed the apex court held that Section 29(5) of the Electoral Act, 2022 which was the same with Section 31(5) of the Electoral Act, 2010 had settled the law that cause of action only arose when the name of a candidate was submitted and published.

Vanguard Newspaper

4. Buhari arrives in Daura for Eid-el-Kabir

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in his Daura country home in Katsina State, for Eid-el- Kabir celebrations.

Malam Garba Shehu, the president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, confirmed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja.

He stated that the president’s plane touched down at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport in Katsina at 5.15 pm, and he was received by the Gov. Aminu Masari and other senior state government officials.

On arrival in Daura, the president was received by the Emir, Dr Faruk Umar Faruk, members of the Emirate Council and other district heads.

5. Police rescue Chinese abducted in Kwara

Police in Kwara have rescued the Chinese national abducted by gunmen on July 3 at a construction site on Shao-Oloru Expressway.

This is contained in a statement issued in Ilorin on Friday by police spokesman, SP Ajayi Okasanmi.

He stated that police operatives on the rescue mission were still in the bushes to arrest the culprits.

Okasanmi added that the rescued Chinese is currently undergoing medical examination to ascertain his state of health before his reunion with his family.

6. Explosion from burning tank farm rocks community in Warri

A tank farm has reportedly gone up in flames in Ifie  community, Warri south local government area, Delta state,  causing multiple explosions.

Vanguard gathered that the incident which occured this night caused panic in the area as the  explosions sent panic among residents.

There are over two tank farms operated by different major petrol marketers in the area.

Meantime, Chairman of the local government area, Dr Michael Tidi in a statement  called for calm in the community and other adjourning areas, saying the situation had been brought under control.

The Nation Newspaper

7. EId-el-Kabir: Use religion to do good, Buhari urges Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged Nigerians, especially Muslims, to adopt religion as a motivator for good deeds and not just a mere badge of identity.

Buhari gave the charge on Friday, in his message to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival, lamenting the prevalent practice of religiosity without the fear of God in the country.

According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, the President also called on Nigerians to put the interest of the country above selfish interests and “use religion as a motivation for the love of our common humanity.”

He said: “If we are putting the teachings of our religions into practice, most of the evils afflicting our society would have been solved.”

According to the President: “Religion shouldn’t just be used as a mere badge of identity, but as a motivator for doing good for our country and humanity.

8. Why I’m not involved in politics, by Burna Boy

Grammy-winning singer, Burna Boy has explained why he is not involved in politics, especially in this electioneering period.

Odogwu, who just unveiled sixth album ‘Love Damini’, in a podcast with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, said he is not naturally drawn to politics.

He said he has also decided not to be involved in politics and its many trickery to the point of turning down mouth-watering offers greater men wouldn’t have resisted.

According to the “Twice as Tall” crooner, he has zero faith in anyone attempting to play God, referring to people vying for political positions.

He argued because there is a real God, anyone who tries to assume God’s position is a natural put-off for him.

Daily Post

9. UN reacts to assassination of ex-Japan PM, Shinzo Abe

The United Nations Security Council on Friday observed a minute’s silence for former Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated.

Diplomats at the UN headquarters in New York stood silently to pay their respects.

Brazil’s ambassador to the UN, Ronaldo Costa Filho, presiding over the meeting, said the council members sent their “condolences and deepest sympathy” to the family of Abe.

In a terse statement, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the UN is “saddened by the horrific killing” of Abe.

“He’ll be remembered as a staunch defender of multilateralism, respected leader, and supporter of the United Nations,” the statement added.

10. EFCC rescues 17-year-old abducted Yahoo apprentice from ritualists

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday rescued an alleged kidnapped Yahoo-Yahoo apprentice, Destiny Peter, 17, from an apartment in Mpape, Abuja.

EFCC in a statement said Peter was rescued after he reached them on its official Twitter handle, on July 1, reporting how some internet fraudster kidnapped him and intended to use him for rituals.

He was asked to send his location and the anti-graft agency immediately mobilized a team of detectives to the area and they found him locked up in a room. They rescued him and arrested some suspects.

Those arrested were David, 16, Isaac Johnson, 18, 20- year-old cook, Miracle Moses, a hair stylist and leader of the syndicate, Jamilu Aliyu, 20, popularly known as Jamilu Smith.

During interrogation, Peter said he was threatened by Jamilu Smith, leader of the gang

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