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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Thursday, April 28th 2022
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Thursday, April 28th 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 22nd to 30th
EKO HOT BLOG has compiled the Ramadan 2022 Timetable, Sahur and Iftar Time For The 22nd to 30th
2. 2023: Buhari Ministers Insist No Resignation Before Primaries
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ministers who have revealed their presidential ambitions ahead of the 2023 election yesterday said they will not resign their membership of the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
3. Bauchi: Trouble In APC As Group Indicts Dogara, Recommend Sanction
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Young Leaders Coalition of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bauchi State chapter, has accused the former Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, of anti-party activities and recommended him for sanction.
4. 2023: Nwajiuba Declares For Presidency, Picks ₦100m APC Form
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, has declared his interest to run for presidency in the 2023 general elections.
5. Zamfara Govt Sacks Two Emirs, District Head For Aiding Banditry
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Zamfara State government has dethroned two emirs and a district head over allegations of aiding the activities of bandits terrorising communities in the state.
METRO
6. Suspected ‘Yahoo Boy’ Extradited To US Over $148,000 Wire Fraud
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has extradited a wire fraud suspect popularly known as ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ to the United States over an alleged $148,000 fraud.
7. Kaduna Train Attack Victim Gives Birth In Captivity
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a pregnant passenger abducted on the Abuja-Kaduna train has given birth in the terrorists’ den.
INTERNATIONAL
8. Ukraine War: Putin Ramps Up Nuclear Threat, Says ‘We Don’t Brag, We Will Use Them’
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin, has vowed to use nuclear weapons against countries that interfere with his war in Ukraine in his latest chilling warning to the west.
ARTICLE
9. Zenith, Kuda, GT Bank Issues: Here Is How To Report Your Bank To CBN
EKO HOT BLOG reports that many Nigerian banks, including Zenith Bank, Kuda Bank, and GTB, as well as other consumers, frequently lament the difficulty and stress they usually face when attempting to resolve bank account-related issues with their banks.
10. SCAM ALERT: 4 Deadly Strategies Online Fraudsters Use To Defraud Nigerians
Internet theft or fraud is one of the societal threats that is currently on the rise in our society. So many young people from all over the world, particularly in Africa, have taken up the harmful practice of defrauding people of their hard-earned money in order to enjoy a lavish lifestyle.
11. Must Read: 5 Reasons Why Young People Suffer Stroke In Recent Years
Stroke is usually associated with aged persons due to health complications that are old age-related. However, in recent times, there is an alarming increase in the number of young people (below 45) with stroke and a surprising decrease in stroke in the aged (above 65).
12. 5 Amazing Health Benefits You Would Get From Eating Cashew Nuts Regularly
Cashew Nuts are a good source of fat, magnesium, fibre, iron, and copper, among other minerals. Vitamin B6 and vitamin K are also found in this nut.
13. Chew Fresh Ginger Daily, To Enjoy These 3 Amazing Benefits
Ginger is one of the popular vegetables we consume in this part of the world. It is not only good for preparing dishes, it also work wonders when it is eaten freshed. It can treat so many illness including cold and cough.
14. 4 Amazing Health Benefits Of Eating Waterleaf You Probably Don’t Know
Waterleaf is a vegetable that contains a lot of water. It is abundant during the rainy season and is used to prepare a variety of meals. It is very popular in Nigeria and also common in many other countries on the continent.
ENTERTAINMENT
15. ‘May God Judge You Both’, Yul Edochie’s Wife Reacts As Husband Unveils 2nd Wife, Shares Photos Of Son
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the wife of Nollywood actor, producer and director, Yul Edochie has reacted to a post the husband made on his verified Instagram page on Wednesday announcing the birth of his son by Nollywood actress, Judy Austin, who he also confirmed as his second wife.
SPORTS
16. EPL: Tuchel Confirms 4 Key Players To Miss Man Utd Clash
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has confirmed four key players that will miss his side’s Premier League clash against Manchester United on Thursday night at Old Trafford.
17. EPL: Ralf Rangnick Makes Crucial Suggestions To Erik ten Over Man Utd Captaincy Role
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United interim boss, Ralf Rangnick has suggested removing the Manchester United captaincy from Harry Maguire and allowing the squad to pick their skipper.
18. EPL: Alex Ferguson Breaks Silence On Erik ten Hag’s Appointment As Man Utd Manager
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sir Alex Ferguson has urged Erik ten Hag to ‘get in control’ of Manchester United once he moves to Old Trafford in the summer.
19. Week 43 Pool Fixtures For Sat 30 Apr 2022 – UK 2021/2022 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 43 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2021/2022 from the pool agent
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Thursday, April 28 2022
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
Punch Newspaper
1. UN Secretary-General arrives Ukraine
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has announced his arrival in Kyiv on Wednesday following talks in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“I have arrived in Ukraine after visiting Moscow,” he wrote on his official Twitter account as he landed ahead of talks with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky.
“We will continue our work to expand humanitarian support and secure the evacuation of civilians from conflict zones. The sooner this war ends, the better for the sake of Ukraine, Russia, and the world,” Guterres tweeted.
At the Moscow talks on Tuesday, Guterres repeated calls for both Russia and Ukraine to work together to set up “safe and effective” humanitarian corridors in war-torn Ukraine.
2. Ukraine: UN suspends Russia from tourism body
The United Nations’ tourism body, on Wednesday, suspended Russia from the agency over its invasion of Ukraine, arguing that it had breached its statutes.
“Most of the 159 member states of the UN World Tourism Organisation backed the move, which was taken at an extraordinary general assembly,” a spokesman for the Madrid-based body said.
The motion, which required a two-thirds majority, was proposed by 22 member states including Spain, Japan, Poland, and France in March.
The agency spokesman did not say precisely how many members had supported it.
3. Naira exchanges at 418.38 per dollar
The Naira exchanged at 419.33 to the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window on Wednesday, a 0.20 per cent depreciation, compared to 418.50 to the dollar on Tuesday.
The open indicative rate closed at 418.38 to the dollar on Wednesday.
An exchange rate of 444 to the dollar was the highest rate recorded within the day’s trading before it settled at N419.33.
The Naira sold for as low as 410 to the dollar within the day’s trading.
Vanguard Newspaper
4. Invest in your country, Gambari urges Nigerians
Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Chief of Staff (CoS) to President Muhammadu Buhari, has urged Nigerians to cultivate the habit of investing in the country to address employment challenges.
Gambari made this call on Wednesday at 30th Anniversary and 14th Convocation Lecture of the Delta University (DELSU), Abraka. Ethiope East Local Government Area.
Delivering lecture on the topic: “Contemporary Issues in Education and Development in Nigeria”, he said investing in the country would help curtail youth restiveness and other social vices.
Gambari said there could be no meaningful development without peace.
He said that peace, respect for human rights and free and fair elections were vital to the growth and development of any nation.
5. Stakeholders fault SON over quest for presence in-ports
Stakeholders in the Nigeria’s ports industry have said that the campaign by the Standard Organisation of Nigeria, SON, to return to the ports is questionable.
They explained that the claims by SON that its presence at the port will help reduce the flooding of the nation’s markets with sub-standard goods, is not only false but unfounded since its officials are still operating at the seaports despite the Federal Government’s directive to the contrary.
The stakeholders spoke at a Harboursandport WhatsApp group (Maritime industry experts discussion platform), noted that without SON’s release authorisation signed and endorsed by the Customs Area Command, CAC, importers’ release and clearance of such SON related imports is dead on arrival.
6. NLC seeks FG intervention in ASUU strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to address issues that necessitated the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) and other unions in tertiary institutions.
President of NLC, Ayuba Wabba, made the call when he addressed newsmen shortly before going into a closed door meeting of the Congress’s Central Working Committee (CWC) on Wednesday in Abuja
Recall that ASUU embarked on a nationwide warning strike to press home its members’ demands from Feb. 14.
The lecturers’ demands include; funding of the Revitalisation of Public Universities, Earned Academic Allowances, University Transparency Accountability Solution (UTAS) and promotion arrears.
The Nation Newspaper
7. Wike declares Dagogo wanted for alleged attack on PDP secretariat
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has declared a House of Representatives member and governorship aspirant, Farah Dagogo, wanted for allegedly hiring cultists to attack the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Port Harcourt.
The Governor, in a statement by his Special Assistant, Media, Kelvin Ebiri, directed the Rivers State Police Command to arrest Dagogo.
Wike accused the federal lawmaker of hiring cultists, who stormed the PDP secretariat in Port Harcourt and disrupted the screening of aspirants for various elective positions.
“The Police must as a matter of urgency arrest Farah Dagogo, wherever he is, and must be made to face prosecution.
8. $418m Paris Club debt: Court okays contempt suit against 36 States’ lawyers
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted permission for the commencement of contempt proceedings against some senior lawyers engaged by the 36 States in their effort to block the payment of the $418million debt owed consultants engaged by states and Local Governments for the recovery of their share of the Paris Club debt refund.
Justice Inyang Ekwo on Wednesday, granted an ex-parte application by lawyers to one of the consultants – Panic Alerts Security Systems Limited.
Justice Ekwo ordered that the processes. in relation to the contempt suit be served on the affected lawyer through a courier service.
The court’s order was informed by complaint by lawyer to Panic Alert, Emeka Okoro that the lawyers allegedly refused to accept personal service of the court documents.
Nigerian Tribune
9. Osun Amotekun Apprehends Ritual Killer In Ilesa
A 33-year-old alleged ritual killer, Afeez Odusanya was on Wednesday quizzed by the Osun State Security Network codenamed ‘Amotekun’ for exhuming the corpse of a dead body and removal of its tooth for money ritual purposes.
The ritual killer who was said to be apprehended at the graveyard where he was carrying out his unholy act after a tip-off, was paraded at one of the Amotekun’s offices in the Sabo area of Osogbo, Osun State capital.
Speaking on his unholy act, Odusanya explained, “I started my quest for money ritual in 2016 but it failed twice after several rites. During that time, I evacuated two dead bodies but I was arrested after the third attempt at the Ilesa burial ground.
“I was caught after I evacuated a corpse at a burial ground in Ilesha which I want to use for money ritual. I have been evacuating corpses since 2016 and removing their parts for money ritual purposes but the rites failed. I evacuated corpses at Sagamu, Ogun State but was caught in Osun while trying to remove the tooth of a corpse.
10. Insecurity: Zamfara Govt Sacks Two Emirs, One District Head
Zamfara State Government has approved the immediate deposition of Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku Muhammad and Emir of Dansadau, Sarkin Kudu Alhaji Hussaini Umar.
It would be recalled, that the two traditional rulers have been suspended since last year on the allegations of aiding banditry in their respective domain.
In March, 2021, it was gathered that the people of Zurmi marched to the palace and vandalized the palace.
Similarly, the government approved the immediate removal of the District Head of Birnin tsaba, in Zurmi emirate Alhaji Suleiman Ibrahim Danyabi
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