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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Wednesday, May 18th 2022
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Wednesday, May 18th 2022 can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. We May Not Call-off Strike This Year – ASUP President
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National President of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP), Anderson Ezeibe, has declared that, the ongoing strike would linger till next year if the Federal government fails to meet its demands.
2. You Have No Reason To End Strike If Accountant-General Stole ₦80bn – Omokri Tells ASUU
EKO HOT BLOG reports that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s former aide, Reno Omokri, has asked the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) not to suspend their ongoing strike if its members’ demands are not met.
3. 2023 Presidency: Tinubu To Leave APC If…
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Lagos state governor and Presidential hopeful on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has concluded plans to dump the ruling party, if the May 30 primaries are schemed against him, an associate of the former Lagos state government has said.
4. 2023: I Won’t Retire From Politics Until I Achieve My Ambition – Tinubu
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Lagos State governor and presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said he will not retire from politics until he achieves his presidential ambition.
5. How Govt Officials, Politicians Worsen Naira To Dollar Exchange Rate – Obi
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an aspirant for the 2023 presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi has placed the blame for the depreciating value of the naira to the dollar on politicians and government officials who, according to him, have abandoned the local currency for the greenback.
6. 2023: Adamu Garba Picks YPP Presidential Forms, Says No Future At APC, PDP
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba II, has joined the Young Progressives Party (YPP).
7. Police Warn Against Violence Ahead Of APC Guber Primary In Niger
EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the police authorities have warned residents of Niger State against violence and thuggery.
METRO
8. Death Toll Rises To Nine In Kano Explosion
EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than nine persons have died after an explosion rocked Aba Road in Sabon Gari area of Kano, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs said on Tuesday.
INTERNATIONAL
9. Finland, Sweden To Submit NATO Applications Wednesday
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nordic countries Sweden and Finland will jointly submit their applications to join the US-led military alliance North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) on Wednesday amid a threat from Turkey and a veiled warning from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
ARTICLE
10. 4 Medical Conditions Drinking Lemon Water Could Help Prevent
Are you aware that there are certain health issues taking lemon water can help prevent or manage? Lemon water or juice is one of the healthy juices that should be taken regularly by anyone who wants to promote good health.
11. 4 Disadvantages Of Bathing With Hot Water
It’s rainy season again and many people due to fear of catching a cold or feeling cold prefer bathing with hot water than cold water.
12. The 4 Laws Of Karma You Must Know And Apply In Life
In everything you do in life you use energy, and this energy you give out would often create a corresponding effect. This is the way life works and it is also known as karma, as whatever energy you give out, you’ll receive back a corresponding effect.
13. 4 Ways To Prevent Snoring At Night
In some cases, snoring could be due to some wrong lifestyle choices or sometimes be due to a person’s body makeup.
SPORTS
14. Daley Blind Sends Message To Man Utd Board Over Erik ten Hag
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Manchester United player, Daley Blind has urged Manchester United’s board to give Erik ten Hag their full backing ahead of next season.
15. EPL: Gabriel Jesus Gives Arsenal Hope Over Transfer Despite Champions League Blow
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus has not ruled out the possibility of joining Arsenal this summer despite the Gunners being set to miss out on Champions League football.
16. EPL: Erik ten Hag Told To Make West Ham Star As First Man Utd Signing
EKO HOT BLOG reports that incoming Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag, has been told to sign West Ham star Jarrod Bowen in his first transfer window in charge at Old Trafford
17. Week 46 Pool Fixtures For Sat 21 May 2022 – UK 2021/2022 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 46 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2021/2022 from the pool agent
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Wednesday, May 18th 2022
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
Punch Newspaper
1. Presidency knocks Northern Elders Forum over secession comments
The Presidency, on Tuesday, slammed the Northern Elders Forum for what it called “delusional arrogance” over its call for some section of the country to secede.
According to a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the Presidency insisted that only democratically elected leadership can take decisions that steer the nation, and no one else.
The statement is titled ‘Statement on the call by “northern elders forum” asking a section of the country to leave the federation.’
It read in part, “We are aware of the latest statement from the so-called ‘Northern Elders Forum’.
2. We must ensure Nigeria works for all, says Osinbajo
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday in Abuja said it is pertinent on leadership to build a nation that works for all Nigerians regardless of their region.
This is as he said such society must be peaceful, secure, founded on law, order and the rule of law; and one that enables commerce and values productivity to ensure large and small businesses can grow.
According to a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Osinbajo spoke when he was formally honoured with the award for Leadership Person of the Year 2021 at the Leadership Newspapers’ Annual Conference and Awards ceremony which held on Tuesday at the International Conference Centre, in Abuja.
The statement is titled ‘Why we must create a country that works for us all, by Osinbajo’.
3. 3,000 aspirants scramble for APC tickets in state assemblies
Chairman of Kebbi screening committee, Osita Okechukwu, announced on Tuesday that 3,000 States House of Assembly aspirants will be screened nationwide to decide who will clinch the All Progressive Congress’ tickets ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Okechukwu disclosed this at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, venue of the screening for States House of Assembly aspirants.
The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria added that his new assignment is targeted at building a foundation for the new leadership of the country that will emanate from the candidates of the various political parties.
He said, “In our own instance in the All Progressives Congress, we are going to screen those we think are qualified to run for the House of assembly.
Vanguard Newspaper
4. Alleged corruption/extortion of soldiers misguided, untrue – Army HQ
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday declared that allegations by some faceless aggrieved personnel claiming the salaries and allowances of soldiers were being tampered with by the top brass of the force and for this, soldiers have threatened to embark on strike action as “vague and an attempt at causing disaffection among personnel”
The Army said it will not be deterred by any unpatriotic attempt, aimed at dwindling the morale of her personnel noting however that, “It is weird, that personnel of the NA, whose morale is considerably high under the command of the incumbent Chief of Army Staff, will make such allegations and threat, given the prioritised and prompt attention accorded soldiers’ welfare, including timely payment of their salaries and allowances by the current administration.
A statement to this effect and titled, “Allegations of Soldiers Being Shortchanged, Misguided, Untrue” was signed by the Director of Public Relations, Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu.
5. 2023: INEC cautions political parties against non-transparent primaries
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday cautioned political parties against non-transparent primaries in order to sustain Nigeria’s democracy.
Alhaji Yahaya Bello , FCT INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner(REC) made the call at the Stakeholders Interactive Session in Respect of the Forthcoming Political Party Congresses and Primaries in Abuja.
According to Bello, the call became imperative because a good and credible election begins with a transparent and credible part primaries crowned with internal democracy.
He recalled that during the just concluded FCT Area Council Election, the results of some primaries conducted were very seriously contested and challenged in litigations that went all the way to the Supreme Court.
6. Ritual killing: Police arrest murder suspect in Oyo town
A 29-year old Alfa Tiamiyu Abass residing in Oyo town, Atiba Local Government area of Oyo State has been arrested by the state Police command for allegedly murdering a 25-year old Barakat for ritual killing.
The state Commissioner of Police, Ngozi Onadeko, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing newsmen on the activities of the command.
She said Alfa Abass had confessed to have killed the victim who happened to be his customer.
Onadeko said: “On 15th May, 2022 at about 1830hrs, one Oyerinde Gbadegein ‘m’ reported at Atiba Divisional Police Headquarters that about 1300hrs of the same day, a corpse was seen dumped by the side of a stream at Jibola Afonja street Oyo town.
The Nation Newspaper
7. NSCDC arrests two suspects, rescue four victims of trafficking in Ilorin
Kwara Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two women, Gift Rita, 37 and Joy Samuel, 37, over alleged child trafficking in Ilorin.
The State Commandant, Makinde Ayinla, said that one of the suspects, Joy Samuel, was arrested on May 11 at a motor park with four girls as they arrived in Ilorin.
Ayinla revealed that the suspect was arrested based on intelligence report on her involvement in child trafficking.
The Commandant said that during interrogation, Joy confessed to have received the girls in Ilorin, to assist her friend who lived in Port Harcourt and specialised in human trafficking.
He said that investigation conducted revealed that the prime suspect, Gift Rita, would be in Ilorin after few days of the girls’ arrival, to hand them over to male customers.
The commandant said the prime suspect arrived in Ilorin on May 16, at about 10 p. m and was arrested at the car park.
8. Buhari to unveil new NNPC Ltd July 18 – Kyari
The new Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd.) will be unveiled by President Muhammadu Buhari on July 18, 2022.
The Chief Executive Officer of the company, Malam Mele Kyari, said this on Tuesday while receiving the CEO of the Year 2021 Award of the Leadership Newspapers Group in Abuja.
The Leadership Annual Conference and Awards also saw Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala receive the Leadership Person of the Year Awards.
Daily Post
9. 2023: Adamu Garba picks YPP presidential form, says Nigeria has no future in APC, PDP
Adamu Garba, a former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, who abandoned the party over the cost of its nomination forms, has purchased a presidential expression of interest form of the Young Progressives Party (YPP).
The presidential hopeful, who declared his intention to run for president under the YPP, one week after he left the APC, told journalists on Tuesday that he was worried over a situation where over 200 million Nigerians cannot feed themselves.
Garba warned Nigerian youths that there was no future for them in either the APC or the PDP, calling for a mass exodus from the parties he described as a box for Nigerian youths.
He warned that young people have been boxed into a corner in the two popular parties, insisting that the future of Nigeria lies with the YPP.
Garba also decried the spate of corruption in the country, citing the recent arrest of the Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris by the EFCC.
10. Sweden signs application to join NATO despite Turkey’s warning
Sweden has signed an application declaring it wants to join NATO.
This is despite a strong opposition from Turkey and disagreement with Russia over the move.
Signing the application is a formal step by Stockholm toward joining the military alliance.
The signing also ended years of military neutrality and this move, according to Swedish, became imperative following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“It feels very big, very serious, and it feels like we have arrived at a conclusion which is the best for Sweden,” Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde said on Tuesday after signing the application.
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