Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Saturday, October 8th 2022

Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Saturday, October 8th 2022 can be accessed below.

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

POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS

1. Narrative Changed As UNILAG Gets First Female Vice Chancellor (PIC)

Prof Folasade Ogunsola, a Professor of Microbiology at the College of Medicine, has emerged the first female Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos (UNILAG).

2. FG Didn’t Pay Ransom For Newly-Freed Train Passengers – Minister

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Transportation, Mua’zu Sambo, has said the Federal Government did not pay ransom to secure the release of the remaining captives linked to the Abuja-Kaduna train attack.

3. PDP: We Have Moved On –Atiku Campaign Team Speaks On Party Crisis

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, has said it has moved on from the crisis plaguing the party.

4. 2023: Ayu Speaks On PDP Crisis, Admits ‘He Has Many Faults’

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu on Friday acknowledged that he has many faults.

5. Sanwo-Olu’s Spokesperson Reveals When Construction Of Lekki Airport Will Begin

The Lagos State Government says it will commence the building of an airport in the Lekki area of the state next year.

6. LAGESC Decorates 25 Newly-promoted Operatives With Ranks

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has decorated 25 newly-promoted operatives of the Agency with new ranks at a ceremony held at the Agency’s Command Headquarters, Bolade-Oshodi on Thursday.

7. LASTVEB Prioritises Quality Technical, Vocational Education

The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board, Ms. Moronke Azeez, has stated that the Agency has always and will continue to prioritise enhancing the quality of Technical and Vocational Education as one of the solutions to the lingering unemployment challenge in the country.

8. LASG Receives Ondo State Team On Study Tour Of Lagos Physical Planning MDAs

The Lagos State Government has received a delegation from the Ondo State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development on a study tour of its Physical Planning Ministry, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

9. International Day of Older Persons: Thanni Oladunjoye Old People Center Celebrates Old People in Epe

The first ageing people facility in Epe, Thanni Oladunjoye Old People’s Care Center, on Saturday, October 1st 2022 commemorated the United Nations International Day of Older Persons by celebrating the Senior citizens.

10. Alara At 55: Sanwo-Olu Praises Monarch’s Zeal For Socioeconomic Development

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has commended the Alara of the Ilara Kingdom, Oba Dr Olukayode Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, for always seeking the socioeconomic advancement of the people of Ilara kingdom, neighbouring communities and the entire Epe Division.

11. 20th Ascension Anniversary: Lagos Deputy Governor Hails Oba Ogunlaja For Sustaining Peace

Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, has sang the praises of the Aladeshonyin and Paramount Ruler of Odo-Noforija Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Dr. Babatunde Ogunlaja JP, FMBE.

12. Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja Foundation Awards N10m Worth Of Scholarship To Students, Special students, PLWDs

Eko Hot Blog reports that the foundation of the Aladeshonyin and Paramount Ruler of Odo-Noforija Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Babatunde Ogunlaja JP, FMBE, has awarded N10 million worth of scholarships to students and people living with disability (PLWDs).

13. War: Putin Poised To Launch Deadly Attacks On UK’s ‘Critical Infrastructure’

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly plotting deadly cyber attacks against critical UK infrastructure, including power grids.

14. 4 Bad Habits That Can Cause Hypertension People Ignorantly Engage In

High blood pressure (hypertension) is currently one of the deadliest diseases affecting millions of people all over the world.

15. Confirmed: Aubameyang ‘In Transfer Talks With Another Club Weeks After Joining Chelsea’

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is already eyeing a move away from the club and has began talks over a sensational transfer next summer, according to reports.

16. Guardiola Responds To Viral Petition To Ban Haaland From English Football

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has laughed off the “joke” online petitions launched by rival fans to ban Erling Haaland.

17. He’s Not Composed – Parker Tells Erik Ten To Drop Midfielder For Everton Clash

EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Manchester United defender, Paul Parker, has urged manager Erik ten Hag to drop midfielder Bruno Fernandes when the Red Devils clash with Everton in Sunday’s Premier League tie.

18. Week 14 Pool Fixtures For Sat 8 Oct 2022 – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 14 pool results are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2021/2022 from the pool agent.

19. Week 14 Pool Result For Sat 8 Oct 2022 – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 14 pool results are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2021/2022 from the pool agent.

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

PUNCH NEWSPAPER

1. Ayu afraid to deny Wike’s corruption allegation – Keyamo

The Spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Festus Keyamo, on Friday knocked the National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, Iyorchia Ayu, whom he said had ‘shamelessly’ dodged the corruption allegation levelled against him by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike.

Keyamo’s scathing comment was a response to earlier statement made by Spokesperson of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council, Dino Melaye, that the ruling APC is not ready for election.

Wike had on September 23 regaled Nigerians with tale of corruption within the PDP when he challenged Ayu to explain the origin of the crisis in the party.

He had stated, “Ayu is corrupt. Quote me. I am a lawyer and I am the governor of Rivers State. Ayu collected N1 billion in Lagos. He told one of the PDP presidential aspirants before the primary that the governors were not ready to fund the party.

2. Verify candidates’ achievements before voting, CSO advises Nigerians

Nigerians should verify claims made by presidential candidates on their past achievements in office before voting for them during the 2023 general elections, a human society prganisation under the aegis of Collective Action Movement for Democratic Values and Environmental has advised.

The organisation also described the signing of the Electoral Act 2022 as the best legacy of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.).

The chairman of CAMDVES, Emmanuel Akuba, stated in an interview with journalists in Abuja shortly after been presented an award of excellence by the National Association of Northern Nigerian Students.

According to him, the 2023 elections would not be business as usual, as no politician would be able to rig the forthcoming general election with the new Electoral Act in place.

3. Illegal pipeline: CDS, Kyari visit Delta, begin investigation

The Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd., Mele Kyari, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor on Friday declared that an extensive investigation will be conducted into the newly discovered illegal pipeline.

The PUNCH reports that the illegal pipeline is attached by yet-to-be-identified culprits to the Trans Escravos pipeline at Yokre Flow Station in Ogulagha oil field of Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

This, according to them, is with a view to identifying the perpetrators and sanctioning them according to the provisions of the law.

They claimed preliminary investigation showed that the illegal pipeline led to an illegal loading point in the creeks where large quantities of crude oil are allegedly being diverted and stolen.

VANGUARD NEWSPAPER

4. Folasade Ogunsola emerges as UNILAG’s first female VC

Professor Folasade Ogunsola was on Friday night chosen as the 13th substantive Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, UNILAG by the selection committee of the institution.

The development meant that Ogunsola, who is expected to take over from the outgoing VC, Prof. Toyin Ogundipe, next month, would be the first female to occupy the position in the 60-year-old institution.

Ogunsola, the daughter of the late eminent geographer, Prof. Akin Mabogunje, has served the university in various capacities.

5. We’ll tap our seabed resources via technology – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria has strategic mineral resources in its seabed, which will be exploited through adequate deployment of technology.

The president stated this when he hosted Mr Michael Lodge, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday.

Lodge is in Abuja to attend a workshop on Africa Deep Sea Resources in Abuja.

Buhari said resources would be deployed, and studies done, believing it would be worth the while.

6. PDP crisis: We’ve moved on – Atiku campaign

The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Council, has said it has moved on from the internal wrangling within the party.

Spokesman for the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign, Mr. Daniel Bwala, said this in an interview he granted to Arise Television, on Friday.

Bwala explained that the National Working Committee as well as the National Executive Committee of the party have held meeting where decisions were taken and a vote of confidence passed on the Sen. Iyiochia Ayu-led NWC and that those saddled with the responsibility of meeting with WIke have been doing so.

He said, “The PDP has moved on. We’ve released the list of our campaign council, we have inaugurated them, we have participated in the signing of the peace accord, we have in fact, commenced our campaign.

THE NATION NEWSPAPER

7. Tinubu-Shettima ticket most viable choice –Support group

A support group, the Tinubu for President Action Group (T4PAG), has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket as the only viable choice for Nigerians.

It also confirmed the appointment of Olajumoke Ogunyemi as its Coordinator for Lagos State.

Chairman and Convener of the T4PAG, Prince ‘Lanre Adegun, while speaking to journalists after the inauguration of the Lagos State chapter executives, said the Asiwaju Bola Tinubu/Senator Kashim Shettima ticket is the only marketable pair for the country, going by their individual track records.

According to Adegun, if Nigerians indeed wish the country to come out of the woods, overcome insecurity, insurgency, poverty and marginalization, amongst other prevailing complications, the only choice to elect as president in the next elections is Asiwaju Tinubu.

8. Student campaigns against gender-based violence

A student at Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, Clarion Olusegun, has called for a stop to violence against women, stating that females should be treated with care.

Olusegun, through the Female Speaks Initiative(FSI) founded by her, is determined to build and strengthen the female gender globally and find a solution to violence against girls/women.

She spoke at a seminar in Lagos organised by FSI and a non governmental organisation, Female and More(FAM).

DAILY POST

9. Lagos: Nigerians slam police for covering faces of officers who extorted ‘Yahoo boy’

The Lagos State Police Command is under fire for concealing the faces of policemen arrested for extortion.

On Thursday, a youth narrated how the officers stopped him and called him a ‘Yahoo boy’, the Nigerian slang for internet fraudster.

In a lengthy Twitter thread, the victim, Oluwagbadura, recalled how he was accosted at Soloki in Aguda, Surulere.

Though the officers did not find anything on him, they seized his phone and company laptop.

10. Osun: Oyetola restores standard designations in LG system

Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has approved the re-adoption of standard designations for career officers in the local government system.

The approval means that the Head of Local Government Administration is the most senior career officer in the Local Government system, while Heads of Department are now designated as directors.

This was contained in a statement signed by the state’s Head of Service, Oyebade Olowogboyega, who added that a circular had been issued to that effect to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, as well as the Local Government Service Commission, for prompt implementation.

According to him: “In consonance with the new Osun State Local Government Law 2022, passed by the House of Assembly and signed into law by the Governor of the State of Osun, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, adopting Presidential system of Government in the Local Government Councils in Osun State, Mr Governor has equally approved the re-adoption of the position of Head of Local Government Administration as the most senior career officer in the Local Government system and Directors as Heads of Department in the Local Government system.