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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, May 31st 2022
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Tuesday, May 31st 2022 can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. EFCC Links Another ₦90bn Fraud To Suspended Accountant-General Ahmed Idris
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ongoing probe of the suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may now be to recover a total of ₦170billion.
2. Tambuwal Violated PDP Convention Rule – Wike Reacts To Presidential Primary Loss
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has alleged that his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), violated the guidelines of the convention by allowing his Sokoto state colleague, Aminu Tambuwal, to make a speech shortly before the commencement of voting.
3. 2023: Wike Reveals What He Told Atiku When He Visited Him
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor of Rivers state Nyesom Wike has opened up on what he told the People’s Democratic Party presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar when he visited his home
4. 2023: Peter Obi Could Have Been My Running Mate At NNPP –Kwankwaso
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Monday revealed that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi could have been his running mate if he joined his party.
5. Our Administration Is Focusing On Transparency, Fairness – Ogun SSG
Eko Hot Blog reports that Secretary to Ogun State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, has affirmed that the administration has sustained transparency and fairness as a focused administration that gives no credence to politics of bitterness.
EKO NEWS
6. Lagos APC Releases List Of Delegates For Party National Convention
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) released the list of delegates who will represent the state at the party’s National Convention coming up between Monday, 6 and Tuesday, 7 June 2022.
METRO
7. Abducted Methodist Prelate Samuel Kanu Regains Freedom
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence, Samuel Kanu Uche, has been released.
INTERNATIONAL
8. EU Leaders Agree To Impose Partial Embargo On Russian Oil Amid Ukraine War
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the European Union has agreed to impose an embargo on most Russian oil imports after talks at a summit in Brussels.
9. US Demands Release Of Seized Tankers, Crew In Iran
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States joined Athens on Monday in strongly condemning Iran’s seizure of two Greek-flagged oil tankers in Gulf waters and demanding their immediate release, calling the abductions a “threat to maritime security.”
10. Germany Returns Looted Artefacts To Namibia On Loan
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Namibia on Monday took delivery of 23 ancient pieces of jewellery, tools and other objects pillaged during colonial rule, and returned as an indefinite loan from Germany.
ARTICLE
11. How Much Sleep Do You Need By Age (Sleep And Sleep disorder) – Research
Getting enough sleep is essential for your health. However, the amount of sleep you need varies depending on your age, gender, activity level, and even your genes. Children and teenagers typically require more sleep than adults.
12. 2 African Countries Aside Nigeria Where Igbo Tribe Also Exists (Photos)
The Igbo sometimes referred to as Ibo, are one of the largest single ethnic groups in Africa.
13. 5 Signs That You Lack Enough Blood In Your Body (Anaemia)
Anaemia, or a lack of blood, occurs when the body’s red blood cells are insufficient. Anaemia comes in several forms, each of which is induced by a different factor.
SPORTS
14. Messi Reveals Player To Win Ballon d’Or 2022
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Paris Saint-Germain ace, Lionel Messi, has said he has “no doubts” that Real Madrid captain, Karim Benzema, would win the Ballon d’Or this year.
15. EPL: Fabrizio Romano Confirms Man Utd In Advance Talks To Sign Ajax Star
EKO HOT BLOG reports that transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester United are progressing from initial to advance talks with Ajax over the potential transfer of Jurrien Timber following weeks of reports.
16. Confirmed: Frenkie de Jong Agrees To Join Man Utd After Initial ‘Negative’ Response
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barcelona atar, Frenkie de Jong has agreed to join Manchester United after the star initially gave Erik ten Hag a ‘negative’ response when he called the Dutchman to convince him to join him at Old Trafford.
17. Week 47 Pool Result for Sat 28 May 2022 – UK 2021/2022 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2021/2022 from the pool agent.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, May 31st 2022
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
Punch Newspaper
1. Aregbesola’s loyalists kick, demand Osun APC primaries cancellation
Ten State House of Assembly and two National Assembly aspirants on the platform of All Progressives Congress in Osun State on Monday demanded the cancellation of the party’s primaries in the state.
The aspirants, who belong to ‘The Osun Progressives,’ a caucus in Osun APC supported by the Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, accused the state Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, of acting with impunity and in disregard to democratic principles governing the conduct of the party’s primaries.
Addressing newsmen in Osogbo, an ex-member of Osun state House of Assembly, representing Olorunda State Constituency, Waseeu Adebayo, who was flanked by other aspirants, said the APC leadership could not announce the results of the primary days after they were held because of manipulation being perpetrated with the outcome.
He said, “Our people were at the various collation centres and nothing was happening until around 5pm when some factional Ward Chairmen from the Governor’s camp surfaced, claiming to be the Presiding Officer for the primary election.
2. Some PDP govs ganged up against southern presidency – Wike
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has said some Peoples Democratic Party governors ganged up with some vested interest groups to derail the quest of southern Nigeria to produce the next president of Nigeria.
He said it was the agreement of the governors of southern Nigeria that the presidency should come to the South, and he did not betray that agreement.
Wike made the explanation at a grand reception organised by the Rivers people on Monday in Port Harcourt to welcome him back from Abuja after the PDP presidential primary.
Wike, in a statement by his media aide, Kelvin Ebiri, issued in Port Harcourt, described as shameful, the inability of some of those who were part of the agreement to stick to the agreement when it mattered.
3. Police confirm Methodist Prelate, others’ release
The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the release of the Methodist Church Prelate, His Eminence, Dr. Samuel Chukwuemeka Kanu-Uche, his (Chaplain’s), Very Rev. Abidemi Jeremiah Shittu, and the Bishop of Owerri, Rt. Rev. Dennis Mark, from their abductors.
The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Geoffrey Ogbonna, confirmed the development on Monday night, adding that though the victims have been released, no arrests have been made.
“If there is any (arrest), it is not to my knowledge. All I know is that they have regained their freedom,” Ogbonna said.
He also stated that he was not aware if any ransom was paid, adding that “it is when we see them that we can now ask those questions”.
Vanguard Newspaper
4. French govt kicks, as journalist, Frédéric Leclerc-Imhoff is killed in Ukraine
Paris is calling for investigation, as French journalist working in Ukraine has been killed near the battle-hit city of Severodonetsk in the east.
Frédéric Leclerc-Imhoff, 32, was covering an evacuation operation for broadcaster BFMTV when he died.
Officials say he suffered a fatal wound to the neck after shrapnel pierced the armoured vehicle he was travelling in. His colleague Maxime Brandstaetter was also injured, report say.
It was Mr Leclerc-Imhoff’s second trip to Ukraine to cover the war.
5. How IMF gave Nigeria $6.8 b in two years — Resident Rep
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given Nigeria $6. 8 billion facilities between 2020, in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic till date.
The Resident Representative for Nigeria, Mr. Ari Aisen while presenting the latest Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook, in Abuja, yesterday, said that Nigeria received $3. 4 billion in Special Drawing Rights and a similar amount in addition as loan from the Fund.
He expressed concerns that many African countries, including Nigeria, would face a critical problem with debt servicing unless actions were immediately taken to significantly raise revenue.
6. I won’t leave, work against APC despite losing ticket — Awosika assures party
A frontline senatorial aspirant in the just concluded primary elections of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ondo Central Senatorial district, Dr.Tola Emmanuel Awosika, has promised not to leave or work against the party despite losing its ticket during the election.
Awosika was defeated in the contest by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Adeniyi Adegbonmire and has since conceded defeat.
Speaking in Akure, the state capital, he pledged to continue to support and work for the progress of the party, and also expressed appreciation to his supporters and delegates who participated in the exercise.
He lauded his supporters who stood by him before and after the party primary despite the level of threats, intimidation and harassment meted out to him in the course of the electioneering process.
The Nation Newspaper
7. You are betrayers, Wike blasts southern PDP Govs
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has described some of his southern colleagues as betrayers, saying they worked against the agreement that the presidency should return to the South.
He said the PDP Governors ganged up with some vested interest groups to derail the quest of the south to produce the next President on the platform of the party.
Wike, who was treated to a grand reception by PDP leaders and members after the primary election, said he did not betray the agreement.
The Governor said it was shameful that those who were part of the agreement did not stick to it.
8. Ekiti nullifies installation of monarch
The Ekiti State Government has declared the purported installation of one Stephen Ajayi as the Obanla of Ipao Ekiti on Ikole Local Government as illegal, null and void.
Deputy Governor Bisi Egbeyemi said the installation was carried out contrary to the existing laws governing the nomination, selection and installation of Obas in the State.
According to a statement by his Special Assistant (Media), Odunayo Ogunmola, the Deputy Governor stressed since the purported installation is against the Ekiti State Chiefs Law, it is null and void and of no effect whatsoever.
The Deputy Governor said the full wrath of the law would be visited on those who performed the installation and the candidate who submitted himself for the exercise contrary to the provisions of the Ekiti State Chiefs Law.
Daily Post
9. Ambazonia: Army insists Nigerian territory not attacked by Cameroonian militants
The Nigerian Army said reports about attacks on some villages by Cameroonian (Ambazonian) separatists were false.
Director of Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu issued a statement on Monday.
Nwachukwu said the Nigerian troops at Danare received information and mobilized to the Bashu community, which was allegedly invaded.
The spokesman noted that on arrival, they discovered that no incursion happened at Bashu.
“Rather, the separatists attacked Obonyi 2 and Njasha, both of which are communities located in the Republic of Cameroon”, he added.
10. I did not send assassins after Shina Peller – APC gubernatorial candidate, Folarin
The gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin has declared that he did not send hired killers to assassinate Hon. Shina Abiola Peller.
Folarin made this disclosure via a statement made available to DAILY POST on Monday.
Our correspondent recalls that Folarin who represents Oyo Central senatorial district was on Friday, declared as the APC candidate ahead of 2023 elections in the state.
DAILY POST gathered that Peller is currently representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Iwajowa/Kajola federal constituency in the House of Representatives.
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