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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Sunday, April 17th 2022

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Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Sunday, April 17th 2022 can be accessed below.

EKO HOT BLOG has compiled top Naija newspaper headlines from Nigerian newspapers today, this means the latest Naija news and happenings in Nigeria can be accessed on this page.

Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:

POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS

1. Ramadan 2022 Timetable: Sahur and Iftar Time For The 15th to 21st

EKO HOT BLOG has compiled the Ramadan 2022 Timetable, Sahur and Iftar Time For The 15th to 21st

2. This Day In World History: April 17

In this article, EKO HOT BLOG has done a compilation of major events that took place on This Day In World History: April 17

3. 2023: Tinubu Promises Banditry-free Nigeria

EKO HOT BLOG reports that All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday promised that he will deliver a banditry-free, prosperous Nigeria if elected President.

4. Easter: Uzodimma Sends Heart-warming Message

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma and the Anglican Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, Most Rev. Dr David O. C. Onuoha have, in their separate Easter messages, cautioned the citizenry on the palpable dangers facing the country.

5. Killing Of Christians: Reno Omokri Asked Yemi Osinbajo To Resign

EKO HOT BLOG reports a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, said Osinbajo should resign over the alleged failure of President Muhammadu Buhari.

6. Tension As 18 PDP Candidates Race For Governorship Ticket in Enugu

EKO HOT BLOG reports that no less than 18 candidates in the PDP purchased forms for the 2023 Enugu state Governorship elections ticket. This was before the end of sales was declared on Friday.

7. Youths Ready To Work For Tinubu’s Presidential Ambition – Sanwo-Olu

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday said youths in the South-West region have shown determination in campaigning for Bola Tinubu as President in 2023.

8. Man Steals Two Children From Celestial Church On Good Friday – Ogun Police

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a middle-aged man, Sakiru Famuyiwa, has been accused of stealing two children during the Good Friday service at the Celestial Church of Christ Ijeja area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

9. Businessman Shot Dead One Week To Wedding In Ebonyi

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a businessman, Isaac Chukwu, was shot and died in the Margaret Umahi International Market in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital, only one week before his wedding.

10. Ondo Prosecutes Akure High Chief For Allegedly Duping Govt Parastatal

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a traditional High Chief in Akure, Chief Stephen Adebowale, the Babaloja of Ondo State, has been docked for allegedly defrauding the Ondo State Board of Internal Revenue Service (ODIRS).

11. Military Vows To Wipe Out Killers In Benue

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Military High Command has vowed to track down the killers of 21 people in three Local Government Areas of Benue State.

12. Ukraine Crisis: Russia Says Mariupol ‘Completely Cleared’, Calls For Surrender

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia says its troops have cleared the urban area of the key city of Mariupol and only a small contingent of Ukrainian fighters remained inside a steel factory in the besieged southern port.

13. 5 Medical Test Every Man Must Take As Soon As Possible

Just like Women, the health condition of a man is very important, there are some medical tests that every man shouldn’t ignore. This is essential because it will alert a man to any problems with his health so that he can correct them before they are too late.

14. 5 Common Signs Your Body Is Lacking Blood Badly

Anaemia, or a lack of blood in the human body, is a major health problem that should not be ignored. Anaemia is primarily caused by a deficiency of healthy red blood cells or haemoglobin in the human blood. If this condition is not taken care of when noticed, it can lead to even more complex health issues or even the death of the victim.

15. Revealed: 4 Types Of Ladies Most Men Are Crazy About

Some ladies find it hard to get a stable relationship, it is either the man is not up to standard, or he doesn’t treat you well. Well, you must know that men are very careful in making relationship choices. If a man relay loves you, he would treat you like a queen, and if he doesn’t you would know for sure

16. 4 Amazing Benefits You Can Get From Eating Coconut Regularly

Coconut fruit is harvested from coconut palm and grown all over the world in tropical climates. Many people all over the world are aware of it and use it in a variety of ways. Water, milk, and oil are all acceptable.

17. 4 Dangerous Places You Must Never Put Your Phone

Mobile Phones are one of the most popular gadgets and we can say it’s owned by almost every single person on the planet. This device is widely used due to its portability and functionality, ranging from accessing the internet, social media, making calls, checking the clock and so many activities that aid in stress and boredom relief.

18. 3 Things Women Must Do To Satisfy Their Man

The majority of women who fall in love or meet a man who loves them have no idea how to keep him happy or in love with them all of the time. It will shrivel and perish if you don’t water it. As a result, to make her boyfriend happy, a woman needs to do specific things for him.

19. Osinachi’s Death: Police, Nigerians Await Autopsy Report

EKO HOT BLOG reports that anxiety has gripped some Nigerians as they eagerly await the outcome of the autopsy conducted on the corpse of the late gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu.

20. ‘I love him’ – Jamie Carragher Singles Out Liverpool Star After Man City Win

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jamie Carragher has expressed his ‘love’ for Sadio Mane after Liverpool beat title rivals Manchester City to reach the FA Cup final.

21. EPL: Liverpool Will Absolutely Hammer You – Arsenal Legend Warns Man Utd

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Arsenal legend, Ian Wright has warned Manchester United they will get ‘absolutely hammered’ by Liverpool in their next Premier League game if they play as they did in their 3-2 victory over bottom-placed Norwich City on Saturday.

22. Erik ten Makes Final Man Utd Asst Manager Decision After Van Persie Offer

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incoming Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag has decided who will join him as his assistant manager as he pieces together his Old Trafford backroom staff, with Robin van Persie primed for the role.

23. Week 41 Pool Result For Sat 16 Apr 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 Sunday, April 17 2022

Newspaper Headlines

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria

Punch Newspaper

1. Dariye, Nyame’s pardon’ll embolden political thieves –SANs, CSOs

Days after the Council of State recommended presidential pardon for two former governors convicted of corruption and 157 other convicts, civil society organisations and lawyers have continued to react to the decision.

They told Sunday PUNCH in separate interviews that the pardon was a disincentive to the anti-corruption fight and that it would encourage people to steal. They also berated the President for the action, saying it was a political move, especially as the two former governors, jailed for stealing N2.7bn, are members of the ruling All Progressives Congress.

Peoples Democratic Party presidential aspirant and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike argued that the corruption fight of the Federal Government is shrouded in ‘’despicable politics that puts Nigeria up for ridicule before the international community.’’

Wike made the observation on Saturday when he visited Niger State as part of his ongoing consultation with PDP delegates, according to a statement issued by his media aide, Kelvin Ebiri and made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.

2. Electoral Act: Buhari won’t force Amaechi, Ngige, others to resign

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will not force any of his ministers and other aides, who have political ambitions, to quit their jobs, Sunday PUNCH has learnt.

Rather, the President believes that the decision to quit his cabinet should be left for the individuals, claiming that the controversial provision in the Electoral Act demanding that such political appointees should resign had been overturned by the court.

Sunday PUNCH recalls that there had been pressure on the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to resign following his declaration to contest the position of the President on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.

Apart from Amaechi, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, is also believed to be nursing a presidential ambition.

3. How actor, Dejo Tunfulu, diagnosed with kidney disease, died at Ikorodu General Hospital

On April 1, 2022, when news filtered in that Adekunle Adetokunbo, an actor known for his comic performances and hilarious appearances in Yoruba movies was dead, his fans wished it was an April fool joke. It, however, turned out to be true.

The death of the actor, popularly addressed by his stage name, Dejo Tunfulu, came as a shock to many Nigerians, especially those who were unaware of his ill health.

Following allegations of medical negligence levelled against the Ikorodu General Hospital and the wide outcry that it generated, PUNCH Healthwise, interviewed his family members, acquaintances and fellow actors to get a good grasp of what actually transpired

4. Build your lives, rather than depend on men, Wasila Coded advises women

Actress and filmmaker, Adebimpe Akintunde, aka Wasila Coded, has urged women to build their lives rather than investing emotions in men.

In an interview with Sunday Scoop, the actress said, “There is a popular adage that says, ‘If you want a woman to treat you like a king, you have to treat her like a queen’. Also, if a woman wants to be treated like a queen, she needs to treat her partner like a king too. My advice to women, either married or unmarried, is that instead of investing your emotions in the opposite sex, you should build up your life. So that wherever you find yourself in the future, picking up will not be an issue for you. Women stay in abusive marriages because of the fear of starting over. They ask, ‘How would I take care of the kids’? But if such women had been able to work on themselves and are empowered, they would have the courage to walk away or take a break. I keep telling people that marriage is overrated. If a woman is not married, does that mean she won’t do well in life? These days, one does not have to be married before one can have children. There are a lot of successful women who are not married, but look for ways to have children.”

Vanguard Newspaper

5. ABIA: Ikpeazu under pressure to speak on alleged plot to impeach deputy

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State appears to be under pressure over alleged moves to impeach his deputy, Ude Oko Chukwu, as the immediate- past Secretary to the Government, SSG, Dr Eme Okoro, has challenged him to personally address Abians on the issue.

Okoro, who had, on Monday, warned against the alleged plot said Ikpeazu’s response exonerating himself from the alleged impeachment plot was not convincing enough.
He argued that the seriousness of the matter demanded the governor addressing it himself to douse the growing tension and not leaving it to his media aide.

“The tension in the state makes it a little more mandatory for my governor to speak to Abia people that he has no plans to impeach his deputy, “the erstwhile SSG said..

“He ought to elevate it to a level of peace-making. I know him very well that if he wants to douse tension, he can say: my people I have no plans to impeach my Deputy’; and not to send somebody to speak for him.”

6. 300 cultural groups to perform at Anioma’s festival of unity

The organization for the Advancement of Anioma culture, OFAAC, is staging a comeback with its annual flagship cultural festival, two years after a lull occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic.

This year’s event, the 17th edition of the festival, reputed as the biggest cultural milestone in Delta state, is scheduled for Asaba on Monday, April 18, 2022.

Established in 2003, under the cultural umbrella of the Anioma people, OFAAC, the festival was envisioned to promote and preserve the culture of the Anioma people, in Delta North senatorial district.

7. Why Olu of Warri did not endorse Asiwaju – Palace

The Palace of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has described as false a report which claimed the monarch endorsed a presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

A statement by the Director Palace Administration, Chief Clement Maleghemi, said the monarch is a father to all , adding that he is not into partisan politics.

“The attention of the palace of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri has been drawn to the false publication in Independent newspaper and social media and the palace wishes to firmly rebut the statement claiming Ogiame’s endorsement of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and restates that Ogiame has no political affiliation or preferred candidate for any office in the forthcoming 2023 elections be it regional, sub regional or national level,” the statement said.

8. 2023: Delta South leaders meet, restate support for Oborevwori

Delta South Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Leaders and Stakeholders Forum in Delta South have reiterated their support for the governorship aspiration of Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori in the 2023 gubernatorial election.

Oborevwori who is the Speaker of the State House of Assembly and National Deputy Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria is one of the aspirants on the platform of PDP.

The resolve of the PDP leaders to stick with Oborevwori at a meeting in Asaba, Friday is stemmed from their belief in his ability to provide meaningful leadership for the state in 2023 and to continue with the good works of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

Addressing the gathering, the chairman of the forum, Chief Mike Loyibo also reiterated the forum’s support for the administration of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to finish strong in 2023.

The Nation Newspaper

9. CSO to access effect of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health of Nigerians, two other countries

A civic organisation, Oxlade Consulting has raised concern over the mental and psychosocial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Nigerians.

Lead Partner of the organisation, Adeniyi Agunloye during a press briefing yesterday in Abuja, stated that the organisation, in partnership with Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) was embarking on an 18-month project to access the mental effect of the pandemic in the West African region with a focus on Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal.

Agunloye pointed out that beyond the economic impact of Covid-19 that has disrupted the lives of people across the world, the pandemic has also had psychosocial effects such as loneliness, overcrowding of small spaces, and the effect of children being at home, restrictions of movement among others.

10. Corruption: FG urged to inculcate spirituality in tertiary education curriculum

A professor of Accounting, Francis Iyoha, has advised the Federal Government to mainstream spirituality into the tertiary curriculum so as to further check the spate of corruption and fraud in the country.

Iyoha gave this advice at the 27th Inaugural Lecture of the Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State.

Tagged: ‘Actuating Spirituality for Ethical Accounting Practice,’ brought together scholars, clerics, students, and traditional rulers, among others.

He noted that the introduction of spirituality into the institution’s curriculum would help to tackle error, and sharp practices and reduce unethical practices in the country.

11. Ugwu joins presidential race, urges North to concede ticket to South

A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, Chief Charlie Ugwu has joined the 2023 presidential race, with a call on the PDP stakeholders from the North to concede the presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria, in the interest of equity, inclusiveness, justice, and fairness.

Ugwu, a well-known estate developer and PDP chieftain said the socio-economic and political challenges facing the country had become so bad that “no man with capacity, material or intellectual, can watch while this state of affairs ravages our country without doing something”.

Ugwu pointed out that he had what it takes in terms of intellectual capacity and versatile entrepreneurial skill to steer the Nigerian ship out of the murky waters it found itself at this critical period adding that he decided to throw his hat in the ring for the position in order to salvage the country from the present predicament

12. Airline operators condemn attack on workers by irate passengers

Airlines under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have condemned the spate of attacks on their workers by irate passengers.

The local carriers’ body said it is appalled by the recent attack by some unruly passengers on the staff of Max Air and the wanton destruction of the airline’s property on account of flight delay.

AON President, Dr. Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina, in a statement, lamented that the incident has further heightened their deepest concern and worry over the rising threat to the lives of airline staff and their property at Nigerian airports.

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