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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Wednesday, May 25th 2022
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Wednesday, May 25th 2022 can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. Commotion As EFCC Finally Arrests Okorocha
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Senator Rochas Okorocha from his residence.
2. Borno: We’re Investigating Reported Killing Of Farmers – Army
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the theatre command of Joint Task Force ‘Operation Hadin Kai’ in the North-East is yet to confirm the report on the killing of scores of farmers in Rann, the headquarters of Kala-Balge Local Government Council in Borno State.
3. PDP Primaries: Dino Melaye Loses Senatorial Ticket To Reps Member TJ Yusuf
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former lawmaker representing Kogi West, Senator Dino Melaye, has lost the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket to a serving House Representatives member, Hon. T.J Yusuf.
4. 2023: Ogbonnaya Onu Most Likely Buhari’s Preferred Candidate –Sources
EKO HOT BLOG gathered that a source claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari’s preferred candidate in the upcoming 2023 election is Ogbonnaya Onu
5. PDP 2023: 811 Delegates Set To Decide Atiku, Saraki, Obi, Others’ Fates
EKO HOT BLOG gathered that 811 delegates will elect the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate at its national convention slated for May 28 and 29.
6. 2023: Baba-Ahmed Pulls Out Of Kaduna PDP Governorship Primary
EKO HOT BLOG reports that less than 24 hours to the governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, one of the leading aspirants, Senator Yusuf Baba-Ahmed has withdrawn from the contest.
EKO NEWS
7. Court Orders Mc Oluomo, NURTW, Others To Stop Collection Of Levies From Non-Members
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ikoyi Federal High Court, on Tuesday, ordered the Chairman of the Lagos State Park and Garages Management, Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, to stop collecting levies from non-union commercial drivers in all motor parks in Lagos State.
INTERNATIONAL
8. Shooting At Texas Elementary School Leaves 14 Students, 1 Teacher Dead
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Texas killing at least 14 students and one teacher, Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday.
9. North Korea Fires Missiles Hours After Biden Leaves Asia
EKO HOT BLOG reports that North Korea has fired three ballistic missiles early Wednesday morning.
10. Ukraine Spy Chief Reveals When ‘Seriously Ill’ Putin Will Die
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Ukrainian intelligence chief Tuesday claimed that Russian strongman Vladimir Putin still has “years” to go before he arrives at death’s door.
11. Putin Accused Of Weaponising Ukraine’s Crops
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vladimir Putin is “weaponising Ukraine’s crops” as “a blackmail tool” for the rest of the world
ARTICLE
12. 4 Things Every Man Must Have Before Marriage
Marriage is a period in one’s life that calls for accountability to oneself and their partner. According to recommendations from several relationship experts, before a man should consider the commitment of marriage, he must first possess certain traits that are pivotal to its success.
13. 4 Signs You Are Gradually Losing Your Vision
Are you aware that there are certain signs that could point to potential blindness? There are numerous conditions that are capable of causing total loss of vision if not immediately attended to and as such, the earlier you detect some of the signs, the better for you.
SPORTS
14. Premier League Approves 4.25bn Chelsea Takeover By Boehly Consortium
EKO HOT BLOG reports the the Premier League has announced that its board has approved the £4.25bn takeover of Chelsea by Todd Boehly’s consortium after all prospective board members passed its owners’ and directors’ test.
15. Confirmed: Spanish Star’s Agent To Travel To Manchester To Discuss Old Trafford Move
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the agents of Villarreal defender Pau Torres will this week travel to Manchester in order to discuss a potential move to Manchester United.
16. EPL: Frenkie de Jong Drops Biggest Transfer Hint Amid Man Utd Interest
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has insisted that he will be staying at the Nou Camp next season amid interest from Manchester United.
17. Week 46 Pool Result For Sat 21 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.
18. Week 47 Pool Fixtures For Sat 28 May 2022 – UK 2021/2022 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 47 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2021/2022 from the pool agent
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Wednesday, May 25th 2022
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
Punch Newspaper
1. No going back on Lagos Okada ban -Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday said the state government will go ahead with its proposed ban on motorcycles on highways and six local governments and nine Local Council Development Areas from June 1.
He said security services and Lagos State Government are on the same page with respect to the banning of motorcycles in the selected areas of the State.
Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke to journalists, on Tuesday evening, after the State Security Meeting, held at the Lagos House, Ikeja, which was attended by heads of security services in the State.
The governor said his administration in conjunction with security agencies will ensure that the security architecture of the state is not compromised in any way so that Lagos residents will continue to live their lives and do their business without any fear or favour.
2. No fresh plane crash in Lagos -LASEMA
The Lagos State Emergency Agency has debunked reports that a plane crash-landed in the Ikeja area of the state on Tuesday.
The agency officials noted that “nothing of such happened” when contacted by our correspondent on the telephone.
There had been reports that a plane crash-landed in Ikeja, causing panic among road users on Tuesday night.
Footages of a plane were also circulated on social media.
3. You can’t win with violence, Oyetola tells PDP
The Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday, warned the Peoples Democratic Party against stoking violence ahead of the July 16 governorship poll.
Oyetola, who spoke in Otan Ayegbaju, during a campaign rally, said it was clear people of the state had rejected the PDP, and added that the PDP could not win back the support of the electorate by indulging in violence.
He said, “I want to use this opportunity to warn the PDP in the state against taking the residents of the state for granted by their continuous violence toward the Osun gubernatorial poll. It is obvious that the state is against them, they must not use violence to win the heart of the electorate. Voting is not by violence.
“Osun residents are the landlord while we, the politicians, are tenants. The PDP’s violent actions in the state are a pointer that they want to chase their landlords away. This is unfortunate! I will continue to see to your security and welfare all the time.”
He advised the electorate not to allow any candidates who lacked governance capacity to run the affairs of a state as delicate as Osun State in the coming year.
Vanguard Newspaper
4. PDP Primaries: Dekor wins Reps Ticket
The member representing Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dumnamene Robinson Dekor has won the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Primaries conducted on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the popular Suanu Finimale Nwika Conference Hall, Bori, headquarters of Khana Local Government Area, which also doubles as the traditional headquarters of the Ogoni people and Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency.
Rt. Hon. Dekor who is the Chairman of the House Committee on Host Communities in the House of Representatives clinched the party’s ticket following the overwhelming votes garnered from the delegates in the primaries that were supervised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The elated federal lawmaker who is also the former Deputy Speaker in the Rivers State House of Assembly thanked the delegates for the confidence reposed in him and promised not to let them down.
In his words, “I want to especially thank the Executive Governor of the state, Chief (Barr) Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for his support and fatherly leadership which enabled us to have free, fair and credible primaries across the state. I also thank you, the delegates for having to stay here for hours. You have continued to demonstrate the confidence and love you have in me. For this, I say a very big thank you”.
5. PDP Primaries: Abba Moro wins, says it’s victory for people of Benue South
Senator Abba Moro has said his victory and emergence as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Tuesday’s Benue South Senatorial District primary election was for the people of the area.
Moro who is the incumbent Senator representing the district in the National Assembly, stated this shortly after he was declared winner of the election in Otukpo amid celebration by his supporters.
He defeated three other aspirants to clinch the ticket after polling a total of 179 votes while his closest rival, Hassan Saleh garnered 72 votes. The two other aspirants, Joseph Ojobo and Bright Ogaji polled 53 and 3 votes respectively.
According to the lawmaker, his victory was not about him but the people of Benue South District.
He urged other aspirants that lost to join hands with him to work for the progress and prosperity of the Senatorial District.
6. HND graduates more relevant to economic growth — Ospoly rector
Rector, Osun State Polytechnic, Dr Woye Olaniran on Tuesday, said graduates of Higher National Diploma (HND) are more relevant to endear economic growth of any country due to their academic curriculum.
Speaking at a press conference to herald the Institution’s 7th combined convocation held in Osogbo, the rector said polytechnic students are more economically productive than their counterparts from the Universities.
He added that graduates of polytechnic are considered for employment ahead of their University mates due to the practical emphasis of their study.
“I don’t emphasise dichotomy. HND holders used to get jobs faster than the B.sc holders because of their experience while in school. The focus of Polytechnic education is practical much more than theory which is why polytechnic graduates are more relevant when talking about the technological development of any nation.
The Nation Newspaper
7. Suspended Accountant-Gen became political appointee in 2021
Facts have emerged showing why embattled Accountant General of the Federation who is currently a guest of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stayed in office after he served out his term as AGF and also attained the retirement age of 60 years.
The Nation was told that “he retired from service in 2021 as a civil servant but was reappointed as a political appointee”.
An official at the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) confirmed that Ahmed Idris’ reappointment letter was signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) thus making him a political appointee.
8. Court adjourns PDP’s suit for Supreme Court’s decision in Buhari’s case against Section 84 (12) of EA
A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned till June 28 for parties in a suit by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the provision of Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act, 2022 to report on the outcome of a similar suit by President Muhammmadu Buhari before the Supreme Court.
The PDP, in the suit FHC/ABJ/CS/247/2022, seeks to restrain the National Assembly from giving effect to the request by President Buhari to delete Section 84(12) of the Electoral Amendment Act, 2022.
Justice Inyang Ekwo chose the date after lawyer to the plaintiff, Joseph Daudu (SAN) noted that the hearing of the suit was dependent on the outcome of the one before the Supreme Court filed by President Buhari and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF).
Daily Post
9. Ethiope PDP ticket: Ben Igbakpa alleges muscling after losing to Ibori’s daughter
Ben Igbakpa, the House of Representatives member for Ethiope Federal Constituency has spoken on his defeat.
The incumbent lost the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu.
Erhiatake is the daughter of James Ibori, a former Governor and Delta politics honcho.
On Mondays, Igbakpa and Erhiatake tied at 34 votes each at the primary election held at the Oghara Township stadium.
At the re-run on Tuesday, Igbakpa polled 22 votes while Erhiatake got 46.
10. Ogun: Abiodun commissions Pansheke-Adigbe-Opako road in Abeokuta metropolis
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, on Tuesday, officially inaugurated the 3km Panseke-Adigbe-Opako Road within the Abeokuta metropolis.
The road which traverses Abekouta South, Obafemi-Owode and Ewekoro LG, was one one the roads started but abandoned by the immediate past administration in the state.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony at the popular Panseke Junction, Abiodun described the event as symbolic, as the road was one of the inherited road projects from his predecessor’s administration.
He further described the project as fulfilment of his administration’s promise to the people of Ogun state.
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