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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, July 12th 2022
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Tuesday, July 12th can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. ASUU: Buhari Directs Union To Call Off Strike, Warns Of Consequences
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to reconsider their position on the prolonged strike, expressing worry that the hiatus will have generational consequences on families, the educational system and future development of the country.
2. ‘I Can’t Wait To Leave, Presidency Is Tough’ – Buhari
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, described his seven years in office as “tough” saying “I am eager to go.”
3. Running Mate: Ahmed Lawan Speaks On Shettima, Sends Strong Message To Tinubu, APC
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has commended the choice of Senator Kashim Shettima as the running mate to the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu.
4. Document: Popular Nollywood Actor Resigns From APC, Over Muslim-Muslim Ticket
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo has condemned Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s decision to pick a Muslim as his running mate
EKO NEWS
5. Lai Mohammed Inaugurates Art Hotel In Lagos
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged investors to work on promoting Nigerian destinations, goods and services.
6. Nigeria’s Future Relies On Outcome Of 2023 General Election – Sanwo-olu
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu stated on Monday in Ikeja that Nigerians could not afford to make errors in the general elections of 2023.
7. Sanwo-Olu Orders Probe Into Lagos Boat Mishap
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, has expressed sorrow over the deaths sustained in a boat accident last Friday.
8. Sanwo-Olu Reveals Why Ogun And Lagos Residents Must Remain United
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ojude Oba celebration in Ogun State, which brought together people of all faiths, tribes, and languages, was a unifying event, according to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
INTERNATIONAL
9. UK To Name New Prime Minister Sept. 5
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a new UK prime minister to replace the outgoing Boris Johnson will be announced on September 5, the ruling Conservative party said Monday, with 11 hopefuls currently vying for the job.
10. You Must Comply With Agreement Reached – Twitter Tells Elon Musk
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Twitter demanded on Monday that Elon Musk complete a proposed $44 billion takeover of the social media company, slamming the Tesla chief’s withdrawal of his offer as “invalid and wrongful.”
11. Ukraine War: 12 Putin’s Top Officers Killed In Kherson Airport Strike — Zelensky Aide
EKO HOT BLOG reports that twelve senior Russian officers have been killed in a Ukrainian strike on a strategically key airport near Kherson, Oleksiy Arestovych, a controversial aide to Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed.
ARTICLE
12. 4 Foods You Must Completely Avoid Eating As You Age
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13. Kemi Badenoch Biography: Nigerian Descent Who Wants To Be UK Prime Minister
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a British woman politician of Nigerian descent, Kemi Badenoch, has declared her intention to succeed Boris Johnson as the next Conservative leader and British Prime Minister.
SPORTS
14. Man Utd Set De Jong Transfer Deadline As Chiefs Head To Barcelona
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United chiefs have grown frustrated at a lack of clarity from Barcelona over the transfer of Frenkie de Jong and are prepared to walk away from the deal.
15. Man Utd Close To Signing Stuttgart Forward Sasa Kalajdzic After Positive Talks
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United are reportedly close to signing Sasa Kalajdzic from Stuttgart, report claims.
16. Chelsea Identifies Bayern Munich Star Serge Gnabry As Alternative To Raphinha
EKO HOT BLOG that Chelsea are set to move for Bayern Munich star Serge Gnabry after missing out on Raphinha.
17. 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.
18. Week 2 Pool Fixtures For Sat 16 Jul 2022 – UK 2021/2022 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 2 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2021/2022 from the pool agent.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, July 12th 2022
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
Punch Newspaper
1. Security situation has improved nationwide, Presidency claims
The Presidency, on Monday, claimed that the security situation has improved nationwide in the last seven years, warranting the removal of security barricades around the Media Trust Head office in Abuja.
“Seven years is a long time and their new managers may be unaware that in 2015, The Daily Trust needed barriers around their premises and heavy security- as did many other sensitive institutions- to be safe from terrorists. Now, they have all that removed, a clear indication that the threats, as they existed at that time have abated,” the Presidency said in a statement signed by President Buhari’s Spokesman, Garba Shehu.
The response came 24 hours after a scathing editorial by the media house in which it castigated the Buhari regime for last Tuesday’s Kuje attack lamenting that “no one would be held responsible for such a massive breach in security.”
Describing the piece as “ill-informed”, the Presidency said although “the authors are correct that Nigeria like every other country in the world is undergoing a period of hardship, all and any suggestion that the Buhari administration is not leaving Nigeria in a better place than we found it – especially on the key pillars of the economy, security and corruption – is pure fantasy.”
2. Strike: Knocks trail Wike son’s graduation from UK
Some Nigerians on social media, Monday, expressed displeasure over the graduation of the first son of the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, from a university in the United Kingdom amidst the lingering strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities.
The PUNCH reports that academic activities in public universities in Nigeria have been shut down for close to 147 days.
ASUU had on February 14, 2022, announced the commencement of industrial action following the failure of the government to meet some lingering demands of the union.
But the first son of Nyesom Wike, who also happens to be a former Minister of State for Education under the administration of Goodluck Jonathan, graduated with a second-class upper degree in law from the University of Exeter, United Kingdom.
Commenting on the development on social media, a Facebook user, Remi Mowo, said, “Rubbing salt on injuries? They refused to develop the education sector in Nigeria and why? Their wards are schooling abroad. ASUU can be on strike forever. They do not care. Wike was also a former education minister.”
3. UK to announce new prime minister Sept 5
The new UK prime minister to replace the outgoing Boris Johnson will be announced on September 5, the ruling Conservative party said on Monday, with 11 hopefuls currently vying for the job.
The leadership contest was triggered last week when Johnson, 58, was forced to step down after a frenzy of more than 50 resignations from his government, in opposition to his scandal-hit premiership.
The influential 1922 Committee of non-ministerial Tory MPs in parliament on Monday outlined a timetable for the party’s leadership election.
Nominations will officially open and close on Tuesday, with a new prime minister set to be installed when parliament returns from the summer break on September 5, Graham Brady, chair of the 1922 Committee, told reporters.
Vanguard Newspaper
4. Kuje Prison Break: Another terror escapee arrested with drug at Area 1 in Abuja
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested one of the wanted terror suspects who escaped from the Medium Security Correctional Centre, Kuje, following an attack on the facility by insurgents last week in Abuja.
Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi made this known in a statement in Abuja.
Babafemi said the fleeing terror suspect, Suleiman Sidi, was arrested in the early hours of Monday 11th July at Area 1 motorpark, in the Federal Capital Territory while attempting to board a commercial vehicle to Maiduguri, Borno state.
When he was searched, three wraps of cannabis sativa were found on him.
5. Nigeria cannot afford to make mistakes in 2023 – Sanwo-Olu
Sanwo-Olu said this at the Lagos House, at the Year 2022 Eid-ul-Adha celebration by the First Family of Lagos State, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Home Affairs.
Represented by the deputy governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, he said that Nigerians must choose rightly in 2023 because it was about the country’s future.
He noted that the outcome of the 2023 general elections would greatly determine the future of Nigeria hence Nigerians could not afford to make mistakes in electing their leaders in 2023.
He stressed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential flag bearer, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is the right choice for 2023 because he had built bridges across Nigeria.
6. Buhari condemns attack on Adamawa pastor
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the gunmen on Tuesday shot the Pastor, killed two of his sons and kidnapped his 13 year old daughter.
Buhari who was represented by Boss Mustapha, Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), condemned the attack when he visited the National Vice President of EYN Church, Rev. Anthony Ndamsai on Monday in Mubi.
He assured that government would definitely take action to ensure those who committed the crime were caught to face the law.
He prayed for the quick recovery of Rev. Umaru who is currently receiving treatment.
The Nation Newspaper
7. Ganduje frees 90 inmates in celebration of Sallah
Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has freed 90 inmates from correctional centres across the state. With the latest release, a total of 3,898 inmates have been freed by Ganduje within the past seven years, The Nation learnt.
Ganduje, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS) Abba Anwar, said the decision is in compliance with President Muhammadu Buhari’s call for the decongestion of correctional centres.
The exercise (release of inmates) is conducted through the State Prerogative of Mercy Committee during the celebration of Sallah festivities, the governor said.
The statement reads: “The 90 inmates who were released today (Saturday) are among the 3,898 released during the governor’s visit to Gorondutse Correctional Centre on Sallah Day today (Saturday).
8. Nigeria faring better under Buhari – Presidency
The Presidency has described certain impressions in a section of the media that Nigeria has fared worse under President Muhammadu Buhari’s watch as misleading, detailing key achievements of the administration in various sectors.
A national daily, in its recent editorial, depicted the Buhari administration as having mismanaged the affairs of the country, leading it further deeper into failure and crises.
However, in a rebuttal, by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, on Monday, the Presidency described any insinuation the administration had made the situation worse than it met it as pure fantasy, stating that the country now fares better than it was in 2015.
According to the statement, in the three key pillars of focus for the administration, being, security, economy and the anti-corruption crusade, the Buhari administration has recorded recognisable footprints, the global crises that have marked the time lines in the last seven years notwithstanding.
Daily Post
9. Osun election: Osibanjo, Tinubu, governors storm Osogbo for APC grand rally
Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and governors under the party would storm Osogbo Township Stadium for the grand finale of the governorship campaign in Osun State.
The Osun State governorship election would be held on Saturday, July 16.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Grand Rally Reception Planning Committee.
The spokesperson of the committee, Funke Egbemode, said APC chieftains at the national level and across the 36 states of the federation are expecting.
The statement stated that, “Leaders and chieftains of the APC, including the Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, members of the Central Working Committee, National Campaign Council, APC Governors and other national and regional structures of the Party are expected at the rally in support of Gboyega Oyetola, the party’s candidate in the Osun governorship election,” the Committee said.
10. Trigger-happy cop opens fire on PolyNek student
A trigger-happy police officer attached to the Nekede Police Division, allegedly shot an ND2 student of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, PolyNek.
The incident happened at the entrance gate of Ben_Jen lodge, Umuokomoche, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State.
Emeka Uwalaka, who is a student of the Department of Civil Engineering, was said to be returning from church on Sunday when the yet-to-be-identified cop reportedly shot at him with the bullet hitting the student’s hostel gate.
It was not clear what the policeman accused Uwalaka of doing, but the trigger-happy cop who was in company of three others was said to have fled the scene after the incident.
As the students heard the gunshots, they reportedly scampered for safety for fear of stray bullets.
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