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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Thursday, June 30th 2022
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Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. Sultan Of Sokoto Declares Saturday Eidul Adha
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declare Thursday 30 June as Dhul Hijjah 1, 1443AH.
2. PDP Didn’t Suspend Ayu – Spokesman
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday said its National Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, has not been suspended from office.
3. 2023: Fayose Reveals Why Wike May Not Support Atiku’s Candidacy
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has revealed why the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike may not support the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar.
4. ‘I Made Sure My Money Was Refunded’ – Senator Who Lost Reelection Bid Says
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lawmaker representing Kwara Central district, Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe, says he got a refund of the cash he gave to delegates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the party’s primaries.
EKO NEWS
5. Sanwo-Olu Commissions Greater Lagos LBIC Estate
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday unveiled and handed over 48 units of Greater Lagos LBIC Apartments in Ogba-Ijaiye, Pen-Cinema of Agege, saying the project is a testament to his administration’s commitment to providing affordable housing for Lagosians.
6. Lagos Unveils Digitised Container Classrooms, Rewards 13 Teachers
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has unveiled a set of technology-driven modular learning spaces, introducing an innovation to the design of a modern classroom.
7. Lagos Presents N37.5M Compensation Fee To Land Owners
EKO HOT BLOG reports that traditional landowners of Igbodu Village, Epe, received N37.5 million as compensation from the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture at a ceremony held inside the Johnson Agiri Agricultural Complex, Oko Oba, Agege.
8. Again, Another 3 Year Old Boy Declared Missing In Lagos Community
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a three-year-old boy named Faruq Saluhu vanished on Tuesday, sending the Otto community in Lagos State’s Ebute Meta neighborhood into yet another state of terror.
9. One Escapes As Police Arrest Two Suspected Traffic Robbers In Lagos
EKO HOT BLOG reports that along Gbagada Road in Lagos, officers from the Ifako division of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended Alaba Ibrahim, 35, and Hammed Ibrahim, 39.
INTERNATIONAL
10. Putin Still Plans To Capture Most Of Ukraine – US Intelligence
EKO HOT BLOG reports that US intelligence agencies believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin still wants to capture most of Ukraine.
11. UK Slams Putin’s Cousin With Fresh Sanctions
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the UK has announced its newest wave of sanctions targeting Vladimir Putin’s inner circle, including his cousin.
12. Dictator’s Son Marcos Jr. Takes Oath Of Office As 17th Philippine President
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the namesake son of an ousted dictator, was on Thursday sworn in as Philippine president in one of the greatest political comebacks in recent history.
ARTICLE
13. 5 Important Medical Tests You Should Undergo Before Getting Married
Marriage is a lifetime commitment that requires careful consideration. It’s likely that getting married before knowing how one’s health is doing will cause issues down the road. As a result, it’s crucial to be aware of both your and your spouse’s medical histories before deciding to get married.
14. 5 Food Combinations You Should Consume Often To Stay Healthy
While some foods are often deemed harmful and should be avoided or limited, others are regarded as excellent additions to any dietary regimen. Such foods abound, and increased consumption of them has been discovered to benefit the human body in a variety of ways, including helping to maintain the body system working at peak efficiency.
ENTERTAINMENT
15. R & B Singer, R Kelly Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Sex Abuse
EKO HOT BLOG reports that R&B singer, R Kelly, was on Wednesday sentenced to 30 years imprisonment after being found guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering involving women, girls and boys.
SPORTS
16. Lukaku Breaks Silence After Sealing Inter Milan Return
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea flop Romelu Lukaku has expressed his delight at returning to Inter Milan after sealing a one-year loan move loan switch.
17. Frenkie de Jong Sends Brutal Message To Erik Ten Hag Over Barcelona Exit
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Frenkie de Jong has sent a heartbroken message to Erik ten Hag After the Duch midfielder insisted that he wants to remain at Camp Nou this summer, according to reports in Spain.
18. Fernandez, Telles, Williams To Leave Man Utd This Summer Over Malacia’s Arrival
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United will be willing to listen to offers for Alex Telles, Brandon Williams and Alvaro Fernandez this summer following the imminent arrival of left-back Tyrell Malacia.
19. Week 52 Pool Fixtures For Sat 2 Jul 2022 – UK 2021/2022 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 52 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2021/2022 from the pool agent.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Thursday, June 30th 2022
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
Punch Newspaper
1. Abducted Zamfara NULGE chairman’s wife reportedly births baby girl in captivity
Ramatu Yunusa, wife of the chairman of the Zamfara State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, Sanusi Gusau, abducted last Tuesday, was said to have been delivered of a baby girl while in captivity.
The PUNCH reported that Ramatu, who was nine months pregnant, was abducted in her husband’s house in Damba Gusau in the early hours of Tuesday.
News trending on social media reported that Ramatu was delivered of a baby girl at the bandits’ camp few hours after her abduction.
Speaking to The PUNCH, however, her husband, who said he also saw the same the news on Facebook, said he had yet to be contacted by his wife’s captors.
“I have seen the post on Facebook but the bandits are yet to reach out me.
“I can agree with the post because she could give birth at anytime because her expected delivery date is around the corner,” Gusau said.
2. Ikpeazu insensitive to Abia workers’ plight – APGA gov candidate
The governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance in Abia State, Chief Chikwe Udensi, has accused the state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, of being insensitive to the plights of medical and health workers in the state.
Udensi was reacting to some photographs of Ikpeazu and his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike, enjoying a holiday in Turkey.
The security expert said it was disappointing to see Ikpeazu abandon Abia health workers in the state, who are owed a backlog of salaries, for a holiday in an overseas country with a functional health system.
He said, “Medical doctors and workers are being owed 25 months salary arrears and the Nigerian Medical Association has directed their members in Abia to proceed on a strike and the governor is happily cruising on a holiday overseas.
3. Sallah: Senate embarks on 19-day recess
The Senate, on Wednesday, adjourned plenary to enable it proceed on the Sallah break.
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, accordingly, announced July 19, 2022, as resumption date.
The Senate, before embarking on the three weeks recess, forwarded the request of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), for the confirmation of Mohammed Bello as Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission to the Committee on National Planning.
It also passed the Federal Medical Centres (Establishment) Bill, 2022, after re-committal to the Committee of the Whole for consideration and passage.
Vanguard Newspaper
4. 14 migrants including Nigerians die as boat catches fire in Senegal
No fewer than 14 migrants, including Nigerians have been reported dead following a fire incident that razed a boat in south Senegal.
Reports from the West African country also state that 21 people are injured as four of them suffered second degree burns as they embarked on a journey to Spanish Canary Islands before the boat caught fire.
The mayor of the coastal town, Kafountine in Casamance, David Diatta said that the fire incident occurred on Monday.
“We’ve been able to recover 14 bodies. The toll will likely rise,” Diatta said, according to InfoMigrants.
The boat carried 140 people including Nigerians, Guineans, Gambians and Senegalese, and almost 90 people survived the inferno were able to be identified.
5. APC plans e-membership platform for massive youths registration
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it plans to unveil an e-membership platform for its youths wing to allow more Nigerian youths to join the party.
Mr Dayo Israel, National Youth Leader, APC, said this on Wednesday in Abuja when he inaugurated the APC Youth Wing National Special Task Force on Revalidation and Registration of APC Youth.
Israel said that with the e-membership, more Nigerian youths would be brought into the party.
He expressed optimism that such youths would work for the party to ensure its victory, ahead of the 2023 general election.
“We are going to be engaging all the Senior Special Advisers (SSA) and Special Advisers on youths across the 36 states of the country, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
6. Pen-Cinema Bridge compensation: Sanwo-Olu presents accommodation to 14 displaced families
Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu has presented apartment keys as resettlement compensation to14 families displaced during the construction of the iconic Pen-Cinema Bridge in Agege area of the state.
Sanwo-Olu presented the apartment keys to the beneficiaries on Wednesday, at the unveiling of ‘Greater Lagos LBIC Apartments’ inside the existing Ijaye Housing Estate at Pen-Cinema.
The ‘Greater Lagos LBIC Apartments’ are four new buildings comprising 48 units of 2 and 3 bedroom flats, and four units of 4-bedroom maisonette, making 52 apartments in total.
Speaking on the occasion, Sanwo-Olu described the initiative as “a testament of our administration’s commitment towards providing affordable housing for Lagosians.”
Also, Sanwo-Olu opened the newly-built containerised modular classroom block in Vetland Junior Grammar School, Agege.
The Nation Newspaper
7. Bulkachuwa: governors responsible for our failed return bid
Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa (Bauchi North) said yesterday that the aggrived APC Senators who met with Buhari accused governors of “deliberate efforts to wrest power” from the people.”
He said when he personally complained about the process adopted for the primary, the answers he got showed that governors had “a predetermined mindset.”
“I complained about the whole process to party chieftains in my state and the team that was sent from Abuja to conduct the primary, but the answers I got were unfriendly,” he said.
Blaming a serving minister for his inability to get a return ticket, Bulkachuwa expressed happiness that the President and the party’s leadership had promised to look into the matter.
8. Singer R. Kelly gets 30-year jail term for sex crimes
US singer R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his celebrity status to sexually abuse children and women.
The R&B artist, 55, was convicted last September in New York of racketeering and sex trafficking crimes.
He had faced years of allegations and the judge on Wednesday said he had an “indifference to human suffering”
Lawyers for the singer, whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, say he will appeal.
Daily Post
9. ASUU strike: Govt imposes ‘no work-no-pay’ policy on lecturers
Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Yobe State University branch, has tasked it members not to succumb to any kind threat from the state government aimed at creating division and distraction among them.
The charge was contained in a five-point resolution raised following an emergency congress meeting held by union to review the ongoing strike action and other local issues among which is the imposition of ‘No work-No pay’ strategy by government in the state.
Dr. Mohammed Saje Jajere, YSU-ASUU branch chairperson, noted that after extensive deliberations, the congress has unanimously reiterated its position to continue with the national strike, despite the no-work-no-pay strategy without notice
“As the struggle continues, the congress has commended its members for their commitment and steadfastness in the patriotic struggle for the survival of the university system in the country.
10. War: Spain sends clear warning to Russia
Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, told CNN on Wednesday, that NATO has been “naive” in its relations with Russia over the years.
Speaking from the NATO summit in Madrid, Sánchez said that NATO is “sending a clear message to Putin, which is that we are going to support Ukraine, and we are ready to support Ukraine until the Russian troops leave the country and they respect the territorial integrity and the national sovereignty of Ukraine.
“I think it is important to send this message of unity and determination of the international community, especially NATO allies, and of course the G7, in order to make possible to return to a scenario where different countries – especially Russia in this case – respect a rules-based international order, which is undermined because of this terrible war in Ukraine,” Sánchez continued.
Earlier US President Joe Biden had announced a significant strengthening of US force posture in Europe, vowing that NATO will meet every threat from Russia from the air, see or land.
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