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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Thursday, April 27th 2023
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Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. N1.6 Million Spent On Sudan Evacuation
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian government has spent $1.2 million to evacuate at least 2,400 stranded citizens from Sudan.
2. Peter Obi Condemns INEC For Raising Objections To Election Petition
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has come under fire for allegations of bias.
3. Wike Delivers On Promise, Invites Tinubu To Commission Rumuola-Rumuokwuta Flyover In Rivers
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Enzo Wike has invited the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to inaugurate the Rumuola-Rumuokwuta flyover and Magistrate Court building in Port Harcourt on May 3 and 4.
4. ‘Asiwaju Is Coming’: Fani-Kayode Sends Warning To Tinubu’s Critics
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Femi Fani-Kayode has told the critics of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu that their attacks will soon come to an end.
5. Senate President hopeful, Orji Uzor Kalu Visits Bola Tinubu In High Spirits (Photos)
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu on Wednesday visited the President-elect of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
6. Sadness As Missing Enugu Gov Aspirant Found Dead
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chief Dons Udeh, a governorship aspirant during the last governorship election in Enugu State, has been found dead.
7. Enugu CP Orders Investigation Into Murder Of APGA Gov Aspirant
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner of Police in Enugu State has ordered an immediate investigation of the murder of a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Dons Udeh.
8. A Honor If My Legacy Is Transforming Public Education — Obaseki
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed his desire to be remembered for transforming public education and developing a better workforce for national development in the state.
9. Again, Suspected Herders Invade Benue Community, Kill 2 Soldiers, 15 Villagers
EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 15 villagers and two soldiers have been reportedly killed in attacks by armed invaders on three communities in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State.
EKO NEWS
10. How Lagos CP Intervention Led To Arraignment Of Spare Parts Dealer Who Assaulted WWoman In Viral Video
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command arraigned a Lagos-based spare parts dealer, Ebube Eddy, aka Bebex, on Wednesday before a Lagos Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ogba, for allegedly assaulting a housewife, Omolara James.
11. ‘No More Place For Illegals:’ Lagos Begins Removal Of Illegal Structures On Banana Island
Eko Hot Blog reports that officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) and the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Task Force) have commenced the demolition of buildings on Banana Island that are in contravention of the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning Development Law (2019).
SPECIAL REPORT
12. INVESTIGATION: Controversy Trails Property Tussle Between Lagos Developers; Hakeem Olawuyi & Sikiru Nollah
Confusion and controversy have continued to trail the demolition of a property at No 20A, Church street, Idumota Area in Lagos Island, Lagos State, two weeks after it was brought down in controversial circumstances.
13. Fading Hope: The Unfulfilled Promise Of Buhari’s Chibok Girls Rescue Pledge
In the quiet town of Chibok, an ominous shadow loomed overhead as a group of militants from the dreaded terrorist organization Boko Haram descended upon a school on the 14th day of April in the year 2014.
14. Matters Arising: Is The Obidient Movement Taking A Dark Turn?
From the crowded streets of Lagos to the remote villages of the north, the Obidient movement has captured the hearts and minds of a nation hungry for change
15. FSG Vs. Liverpool Shows The Dark Side Of American Football Ownership
“FSG Out; Glazers Out” have, over time, become famous chants that have united the divide of Liverpool and Manchester United fan base, despite the rivalry between both clubs and their fandom.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
16. Nazi Camp Guard Josef Schütz Dies At 102
The oldest person to be convicted over crimes committed during the Holocaust has died at the age of 102.
17. Fighting in Sudan Despite Ceasefire – BBC Reporter
Fighting is continuing in parts of Sudan despite a 72-hour ceasefire largely holding.
ARTICLE
18. How to Keep Your Personal Information Safe Online: 5 Simple Steps
In today’s digital age, it is more important than ever to protect your personal information online. With cyber threats on the rise, safeguarding your data has become a critical aspect of online security.
ENTERTAINMENT
19. The Reason They Fell Off — Kemi Olunloyo On Davido and Cubana Chief Priest
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, has revealed the cause of the recent rift between Nigerian superstar, Davido, and his best friend and celebrity barman, Cubana Chief Priest. According to Olunloyo, the issue stems from rumors of a pregnancy involving Davido and his ex-fiancée, Chioma.
20. Nollywood Actress, Uche Ogbodo Takes To Instagram To Announce Pregnancy
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has announced her pregnancy, sharing the news with fans on her Instagram page.
SPORT
21. A Lot Has Happened In This League — Mikel Arteta
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta remains confident that his team can win the Premier League title this season despite suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to title rivals Manchester City.
22. Chelsea Lost The Game Before It Even Started — Thomas Frank
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Brentford manager Thomas Frank has suggested that Chelsea manager Frank Lampard lost the game before it even kicked off, following his surprise at the starting line-up that showed “so much respect” for the Bees.
23. Week 42 Pool Result For Sat 22 Apr 2023 – UK 2022/2023
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 42 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.
Top Newspaper Headlines Thursday, April 27th 2023
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
PUNCH NEWSPAPER
1. PSC dismisses three officers, promotes 109 staff
The Police Service Commission on Wednesday approved the dismissal of three Assistant Superintendents of Police, demoted an Assistant Commissioner of Police, a Chief Superintendent, two Superintendents of Police, and one Assistant Superintendent of Police.
The PSC also approved the promotion of 109 senior staff of the commission and granted severe reprimand to an ACP, a CSP, four SPs, two DSPs, and 12 ASPs.
These were the high points of the 20th plenary of the PSC presided over by its Chairman, Dr Solomon Arase, a former Inspector General of Police, at its corporate headquarters in Jabi, Abuja.
2. Extend tenure of amnesty programme coordinator, Group urges Tinubu
A group under the auspices of the Coalition of Niger Delta Civil Society Groups have called on the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to extend the tenure of the interim administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme Major General Barry Ndiomu (retd).
The group which includes the Niger Delta Solidarity Forum, Niger Delta Progressive Front and Coalition of Niger Delta Youth Movement, also demanded that Ndiomu be appointed substantive Chairman or the Special Adviser to the President on Amnesty Programme.
Speaking in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Wednesday, the leader of the coalition, Comrade Bunawari Doso stated that Ndiomu had done well in the office and if his tenure was extended, he would achieve a lot more in the office, saying he had a passion for development and promotion of the ideals of the office.
Doso explained that a lot of achievements were ascribed to Ndiumo’s administration, which included the creation of the Amnesty Corporative Scheme.
3. DELSU partners agencies to develop aquafeed
Delta State University, Abraka, has announced a partnership with the National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelong and the Nigerian Institute of Oceanography and Marine Research, Lagos “to use innovative and transformative aquaculture to bridge the huge gap between fish demand and domestic production as well as non-readily availability of tilapia feed in the country”.
To this end, two tripartite Memorandum of Understanding have been signed between the three institutions with a view to ensuring food security in the country.
The Vice Chancellor of DELSU, Professor Andy Ogochukwu Egwunyenga, disclosed this on Wednesday at a press conference to herald the 15th Convocation ceremonies of the University.
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
4. NEMSA warns against importation of substandard electricity materials
Engr Aliyu Tahir, Managing Director, Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency(NEMSA), has warned against importation of substandard electricity materials into Nigeria.
Tahir, who is also Chief Electrical Inspector of the Federation, gave the warning at the 2023 First Quarter Interactive Session with Energy Reporters in Abuja on Wednesday.
He said the agency was collaborating with Standard Organisation of Nigeria(SON), security agencies and other stakeholders to ensure that only standard electrical materials were imported into Nigeria.
He said NEMSA had begun removing such materials across the country, adding that 68,168 substandard materials were removed in 2022.
5. FEC approves Action Plan 2022-2026 on Human Rights
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved Action Plan 2022-2026 for the promotion and protection of human rights in Nigeria.
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the weekly meeting of the council chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday in Abuja.
The plan was formulated by the stakeholders in Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government.
6. Enugu police command confirms murder of APGA chieftain
THE Enugu state police command had confirmed the killing of former APGA governorship aspirant in the state, Engr. Dons Udeh was reported kidnapped last week
The police said the command has embarked on an investigation to fish out those behind his death former gubernatorial.
Engr. Udeh who was declared missing last Saturday, was found dead and his body was said to have been found in the 9th Mile area, on the outskirts of Enugu metropolis. His vehicle was also said to have been recovered.
Ude was not picking up his calls which raised fears that he might have been abducted. A source said his telephone was later found by the wall of the Ogui Police Station heightening the fears that something was wrong with him.
THE NATION NEWSPAPER
DAILY POST
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