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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Wednesday, August 3rd 2022
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Wednesday, August 3rd 2022 can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. We Are Making Progress In Tackling Banditry, Terrorism – Buhari
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian government is making efforts to tackle banditry, terrorism and other criminal activities in the country.
2. NRC Suspends Lagos-Kano Ajaokuta Train Service Over Terrorist Attack
EKO HOT BLOG reports that multiple sources in the Ministry of Transportation and the NRC confirmed that the train services would not resume until the security along the Lagos-Kano route and the Ajaokuta train station was guaranteed.
3. Terrorists Free 4 More Abducted Kaduna Train Victims [PHOTO)
EKO HOT BLOG reports that four more abducted passengers of the Abuja- Kaduna train attack have been freed.
4. 2023: Again Ex APC Governors Visits Wike (Photos)
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdullahi Yari on Tuesday evening visited the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike.
5. 2023: Trouble For Atiku, As Popular PDP Chieftain Declares Support For Tinubu
EKO HOT BLOG reports that A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Josef Onoh, has backed the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, to become the next president in 2023.
EKO NEWS
6. Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates 16th Housing Project In 3 Years
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, opened a mini-housing scheme in a residential neighbourhood of Victoria Island, further raising the housing stock of the State.
7. Lagos Taskforce Launches Rebranded Tactical Identification Jackets
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offenses Unit (Taskforce) has launched rebranded Tactical Jackets for easy identification of officers, men and paramilitary officers attached to the Agency.
8. Lagos Warns Accomodation Seekers To Avoid Buildings Marked For Demolition
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the General Manager of LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, said the warning became necessary to avoid situations whereby tenants of distressed buildings lament and seek repayment of their unused house rents from the government or house owners when such buildings are eventually pulled down.
9. LAWMA Sends Warning To Residents Against Attack On Its Workers
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has again warned the general public against unwarranted attacks on its workers while carrying out their statutory duties of waste evacuation during the day or night time.
EPE NEWS
10. Kayokayo Festival 2022 Set To Hold In August As Thrilling Fanti Carnival, Other Events Return
EKO HOT BLOG reports that all plans have been concluded to host the biggest cultural festival in the Epe Division of Lagos State, the Epe Kayokayo festival.
INTERNATIONAL
11. Russia Accuses US Of Being ‘Directly Involved’ In Ukraine War
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has accused the United States of direct involvement in the Ukraine war, as the first ship carrying Ukrainian grain to world markets since Moscow’s invasion continued its passage to Lebanon without problems.
12. Nancy Pelosi Meets President Tsai To Beijing’s Anger
EKO HOT BLOG reports that US Speaker Nancy Pelosi has met Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in a visit that has been strongly condemned by China.
ARTICLE
13. 4 Differences Between Typhoid And Malaria That You Should Know
Two of the most popular diseases that afflict Africans or Nigerians are typhoid and malaria. According to Healthline, when anopheline mosquitoes bite people, they are infected with malaria and have a fever. If symptoms persist, there will be several other symptoms.
14. 5 Amazing Tips To Fall Asleep Faster At Night
Sleep is important. It boosts mood and supports healthy body and mind. For some people, even the simplest activities, like going to sleep, can be incredibly challenging.
SPORTS
15. Salzburg Set Price For Star Striker Amid Man Utd, Chelsea Interest
EKO HOT BLOG reports that RB Salzburg has raised their price tag for Manchester United and Chelsea transfer target Benjamin Sesko to €45m.
16. Fofana Pushing For Chelsea Move As Star Drops Transfer Hints On Social Media
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana is keen on joining Chelsea from Leicester City this summer.
17. Confirmed: Chelsea Agree Deal For 3rd Summer Signing
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea has confirmed the shock imminent signing of Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Wednesday, August 3rd 2022
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
Punch Newspaper
1. We’ve given military freedom to end terrorism—Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), Tuesday in Abuja, said his regime had given the military “full freedom” to end the insecurity in the country which he called “madness”.
According to a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari was reacting to the recent attacks in Kaduna, Plateau and Sokoto states.
The statement is titled, ‘President Buhari condemns barbaric attacks in Kaduna, Plateau and Sokoto, condoles bereaved families.’
The PUNCH reports that at least 50 persons were abducted by terrorists in Damari, Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Monday; sending hundreds of dwellers out of the community.
2. Buhari hails teenage golfer over championship victory
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), Tuesday, congratulated a 16-year-old Nigerian girl, Iyeneobong Essien, for finishing second at the Champion of Champions World Golf Championship Invitational in Northern Ireland.
President Buhari’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, titled ‘President Buhari congratulates 16-year-old Nigerian golfer success at world golf championship.’
According to Adesina, “The President salutes the achievements of the youngster, who currently tops the junior player cadre in Nigeria, and has been credited with over 20 medals since she won her first medal at the age of five.
“President Buhari joins all Nigerians in celebrating this great teenager who is doing so much for the country by demonstrating that hard work and determination pay, wishing the golfer more spectacular success in her career.”
3. Insecurity: We’re making progress, says Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), Tuesday in Abuja, said the country was making meaningful progress in taming insecurity through collaboration across borders.
He also said these successes could be consolidated when other states within and outside the Sahel region cooperated to frustrate the activities of terrorist.
The President lamented that Nigeria was battling its fair share of challenges arising from global insecurity, climate change, COVID-19 aftershocks and the ripple effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict which “has undermined the progress in tackling food security in the last decade.”
According to a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Buhari said these when he received Letters of Credence of the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, James Chrisjtoff and Ambassador of Mexico to Nigeria, Juan Oritz, at Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Vanguard Newspaper
4. Insecurity: Police ready to clamp down on security challenges in FCT
The FCT Police Command on Tuesday after a round table meeting with Its critical organs and top brass has holistically revamped the security architecture of the territory in other to steeply clamp down on the persistence security challenges and its dynamics within and around the FCT.
According to the Command, “The Revamped architecture will be characterized by voracious intelligence gathering, aggressive vehicular and foot patrol, and intelligence-led stop and search, but to mention a few.
A statement by the spokesperson of the command, DSP Josephine Adeh said, “The commissioner of Police CP Babaji Sunday urged officers and men to go about the discharge of their duties with respect for fundamental human rights, in line with global best practices and professionalism devoid of any form of unwholesome conduct.
He also urged members of the public to observe calm, eschew the promulgation of fake news capable of starring panic and go about their lawful businesses without the fear of harassment or molestation of any kind and from any quarters.
5. Chaos in Benin as residents, drivers protest bad road, vehicles regulation
THERE was chaotic scenes across major roads in Benin City for the better part of yesterday as residents along Sapele Road continued their second day protest against the bad portion of the Sapele by-pass which has created gridlock around the area.
While that was on, all other roads in the city including the Government Reservation Area (GRA) were blocked as drivers of commercial vehicles protested the enforcement of their compliance to the announced state colours implementation for commercial vehicles.
The drivers in their numbers blocked the busy Sapele road, Ring road, Ugbowo road, Aduwawa, First East Circular road and Akpapava to show their grievances.
The state government has directed that Salon cars pay N20, 000 for the colour code and N30, 000 for buses.
6. 10 of 150 northerners intercepted in Ibadan escape, others escorted into Ogun
Ten of the 150 travellers from the North, intercepted by Amotekun Corps in Oyo State, escaped security agents, while the others were escorted into Ogun State, where they said was their destination
Vanguard gathered that the travellers, who were arrested in Bodija market and detained near the axis, were travelling from Zamfara en route Ogere, in Ogun State.
It was also gathered that the 10 took to their heels when they saw the Amotekun personnel.
The Nation Newspaper
7. Apprehension as Oyo Amotekun intercepts 140 travellers
There was fear and apprehension in some parts of Ibadan on Tuesday when operatives of the Western Nigeria Security Outfit, otherwise known as Amotekun Corp intercepted 140 suspected northern travellers.
The travellers, 134 males and six females, were seen entering Bodija market around 1pm in a trailer filled with foodstuff to wide jubilation from other northerners.
It was gathered a trader at the plank market, who sighted the truck, alerted officers of the Amotekun Corps and Policemen, who later intercepted them.
Sources said no fewer than 10 of the travellers escaped into the market before the arrival of Amotekun operatives.
8. Dethroned Emir Sanusi, Ganduje reunite after two years
Dethroned Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, and Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje have met for the first time in two years after the tmonarch was dethroned.
Sanusi was dethroned in March 2020 by the Kano government, citing “total disrespect to lawful instructions from the office of the Governor”.
The duo in the now-viral video seen by The Nation, met at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
Checks by The Nation showed it was the first time the Governor and dethroned Emir would be seen together since 2020.
Daily Post
9. Abuja-Kaduna rail: Nigerian govt gives conditions for resuming operations
Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo, on Tuesday, said that appropriate technology would be installed before resuming train operations on Abuja-Kaduna route
Sambo said during a familiarisation visit to the Idu and Kubwa train stations in Abuja that there was a need to guarantee necessary measures were taken to avoid a repeat of the March 28 train attack.
He said, “First and foremost, it’s very important to get those Nigerians that were kidnapped reunited with their families. Otherwise, it’ll be seen as if the government isn’t sensitive.
10. Why I dumped Rangers for Southampton – Aribo
Joe Aribo has said he left Scottish Premiership club, Rangers to push himself out of his comfort zone.
Aribo enjoyed three successful years at the Ibrox before moving to Premier League club, Southampton last month.
The midfielder was virtually an unknown figure prior to his move to Rangers in 2019.
The Nigerian, however, matured to become one of the stars of the team.
Aribo won the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup titles during his three-year stay at Rangers.
The player admitted moving to St Mary’s is all about testing himself in a new league.
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