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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Wednesday, April 27th 2022

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Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Wednesday, April 27th 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. Buhari Hosts Political Party Leaders, Calls For Support To End Insecurity

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday evening hosted the leadership of political parties at an Iftar dinner in Abuja, calling for support to defeat the myriads of security challenges facing the country.

3. 2023: Special Prayer To Hold For Tinubu In Saudi Arabia

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a special prayer (Tawaf) will be performed on Thursday for Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and top contender for the position of president, according to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa.

4. 2023 Presidency: My Agenda Is To Create Wealth For Nigerians – Okorocha

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a presidential aspirant, Senator Rochas Okorocha, on Tuesday said he will create wealth for Nigerians if elected President of Nigeria.

5. Kaduna State University Asks Students, Staff To Resume Amid ASUU Strike

EKO HOT BLOG reports that as the strike action embarked by the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) lingers, the management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has scheduled to commence full academic activities for the 2020/2021 academic year on May 9.

6. Bishop Advises FG To Stop Borrowing Money To Pay Political Appointees

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rt. Rev. Olubunmi Akinlade, Bishop of the Diocese of Ife, has advised the Federal Government to reduce the cost of governance and plug other channels through which the country’s resources are being wasted.

7. Ekiti 2022: I Will Restore Lost Glory In Education – Bisi Kolawole

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bisi Kolawole, the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Ekiti State, said on Tuesday that his administration would restore the state’s lost glory in education through the intentional implementation of constructive programs and policies in the sector.

8. Four Months After Joining PDP, Chairman of Lagos4Lagos Rejoins the APC

EKO HOT BLOG reports that The All Progressives Congress (APC) welcomed back Sunday Ajayi, Chairman of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, and Segun Aka-Basorun, former Vice Chairman of the Kosofe Local Government Area, on Tuesday.

9. Bandits Releases Photos Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack Victims

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the armed gang which captured some train passengers in Kaduna on March 28, 2022, have released pictures of the victims.

10. Russia Accuses UK Of Provoking Ukrainian Attacks On Its Territory

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Russian government has accused the UK of “provoking” Ukraine into attacking Russian territory.

11. 5 Steps To Stop Your Growing Child From Bedwetting

Bedwetting is a very common occurrence in young children. For adults, bedwetting can be caused by alcohol intoxication. The medical term for this is called Nocturnal Enuresis.

12. 4 Healthy Reasons You Must Never Throw Banana Peels Away

Banana is a popular fruit in Nigeria and one of the healthiest fruits in the world. It contains a variety of nutrients that are good to the body and is enjoyed by people of all ages, including children and adults.

13. 4 Popular Ponzi Schemes That Have Dupped Nigerians Millions Over The Years

Over the years, Nigerians have suffered significant financial losses as a result of Ponzi scams. Not long ago, some Lagos businesses began protesting the loss of N600 million to a company called Family Food Support Association. Chinyere Emeka-Atu, the company’s owner, persuaded the merchants to pay N9,000 every month for several months with the promise of increasing the money after a set amount of time.

14. Do These 4 Things, And Say Goodbye To Sweat Stains On Your Shirt

Sweat stains can be super embarrassing. Imagine all the effort you put in to look good, only for large yellow sweat stains to take center stage and steal the show.

15. Revealed: 4 Things Elon Musk Is Likely To Change As New Twitter Boss

Elon Musk, a billionaire entrepreneur, has agreed to buy Twitter Inc. for $44 billion, using one of the world’s largest leveraged buyout deals to take private a 16-year-old social networking platform that has become a focal point of public debate and a flashpoint in the debate over online free speech.

16. WARNING: 3 Things You Must Never Say To Your Children As A Parent

Every father or mother owes their children and society at large the responsibility of being a responsible parent. As a parent who wishes to raise academically brilliant and morally upright children, it’s essential to teach them the principles that will create a learning environment while also allowing them to mature into the adults you desire.

17. EPL: Erik ten Hag Wants Former Ajax Favourite At Man Utd

EKO HOT BLOG reports that incoming Man Utd Manager, Erik ten Hag wants former Ajax favourite at Manchester United at all cost.

18. EPL: ‘You’ve Been A Distraction’ – Victor Ikpeba Tells Man Utd Star To Leave Old Trafford

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Monaco star, Victor Ikpeba, has told Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season.

19. Liverpool Set To Hijack Monaco Midfielder Wanted By Man Utd, Chelsea

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Liverpool has begun talks to sign Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, according to reports in France.

20. 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 Wednesday, April 27 2022

Newspaper Headlines

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

Punch Newspaper

1. US Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19

US Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday but is asymptomatic and not considered a current close contact of President Joe Biden, the White House said.

“Today, Vice President Harris tested positive for Covid-19 on rapid and PCR tests. She has exhibited no symptoms, will isolate and continue to work from the vice president’s residence,” said Harris’ press secretary, Kirsten Allen.

“She has not been a close contact to the president or first lady due to their respective recent travel schedules,” Allen said, adding that Harris would “return to the White House when she tests negative.”

Biden spoke with Harris by phone, and he “wanted to check in and make sure she has everything she needs as she quarantines at home,” a White House statement said.

Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Biden, 79, tested negative for Covid on Monday.

Harris, 57, is the latest in a rash of cases sweeping through the Washington elite, with multiple members of Congress also announcing positive tests on Tuesday.

2. Voter registration: INEC faults Uzodimma, says suspension stands

The Independent National Electoral Commission has clarified claims by Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State that it had resumed the Continuous Voter Registration in places where the exercise was earlier suspended in Imo State.

INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, gave the clarification in a statement on Tuesday, saying the position of the commission has not changed.

The commission had suspended the CVR exercise in all the 54 additional centres created to facilitate the registration of voters across Imo State following the attack on its staff in Ihitte Uboma Local Government Area, and reports of insecurity in other parts of the state.

Following the suspension, Uzodinma had on Sunday claimed during a church service at the Government House Chapel, Owerri that INEC had agreed to lift the suspension, adding that the CVR would commence on Monday, April 25, 2022.

3. Man City beat Real Madrid 4-3 in UCL semi-final first leg

Manchester City beat record 13-time winners Real Madrid 4-3 in an epic Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday, with a Karim Benzema brace keeping the Spanish giants’ hopes alive going into the return.

Kevin De Bruyne, Gabriel Jesus, Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva all netted for City at the Etihad Stadium with Benzema scoring twice — including a penalty — and Vinicius also on target for Madrid.

The teams will meet in Madrid in the second leg next Wednesday, May 4. Liverpool meet Villarreal in the other semi-final.

Vanguard Newspaper

4. No boat mishap in Lagos, says LASWA

Lagos State Waterways Authority LASWA has urged members of the public to disregard a trending video on social media about a purported boat mishap said to have occurred on Tuesday, in the Falomo area of Lagos.

The video showed a capsized boat with some divers and emergency operators rescuing people at the five Cowries Terminal.

The video has sent panic to residents especially boat users in the state.

However, Damilola Emmanuel, LASWA General Manager, in a statement, said the incident in the purported boat mishap video was actually a routine safety simulation exercise being carried out by the agency.

5. 2023: I’ve capacity to fix Nigeria’s challenges – Peter Obi

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says he has the capacity to fix the political and socioeconomic challenges of Nigeria.

Obi made the declaration at a meeting with the PDP stakeholders in Oyo State, on Tuesday at the party Secretariat in Ibadan.

Obi, accompanied by his Special Adviser, Tony Obinujwu and a former Presidential Aide, Dr Doyin Okupe, was received by the party leaders led by the State Chairman, Dayo Ogungbenro.

Obi said Nigerians needed to make informed decision that would produce a president with capacity to fix the socioeconomic and political challenges bedevilling the country.

6. Presidential aspirant, Garba, proposes change of name for ‘Nigeria

Presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, has asked that ‘Nigeria’ as a country should change her name.

He took to his Twitter page to raise his concerns on the name change.

He said: ”How about we rebrand this country, properly federalize it and rename it to “The Nigritian Federation” or simply NIGRITIA.

“Afterall, Nigritia is our ancient name before Lady Lugard renamed it Nigeria.

The Nation Newspaper

7. TCN, DisCos, GenCos trade blames over poor power supply

Who should be blamed for erratic power supply in the country? The blame game continued yesterday among the three major players in the electricity sector.

The players are: Generation Companies (GenCos), Distribution Companies (DisCos) and Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

The GenCos said they have capacity to generate more than 4,500 megawatts (mw) of electricity but handicapped because the DisCos have been rejecting load allocation.

To the distribution companies, the GenCos have been economical with the truth. They promised to make their position public in a statement today.

8. PDP ticket: Atiku, Saraki, Tambuwal, Obi, 13 others for screening Friday

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will on Friday begin the screening of the 17 aspirants jostling for the party’s presidential ticket for the 2023 election.

A former Senate President, Chief David Mark, is the chairman of a nine-member committee that will screen the aspirants.

Slated for screening are former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Senate President Bukola Saraki; former Anambra Governor Peter Obi and Sokoto Governor, Aminu Tambuwal.

Also to be screened are; a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Pius Anyim; Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed; Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike; and Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel.

Nigerian Tribune

9. Ataga’s Murder: Court Dismisses Chidinma’s Objection

A Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) has dismissed Chidinma Ojukwu’s counsel’s objection to cross-examine a bank staff over late Mr Usifo Ataga’s bank statements tendered as exhibits.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya, however, admitted the bank statements as exhibits.

Ojukwu is standing trial for the alleged murder of Ataga, the Chief Executive Officer of Super TV.

She is charged with murder, stealing and forgery alongside her sister, Chioma Egbuchu, and one Adedapo Quadri.

The prosecution counsel, Mrs A. O Oluwafemi, told the court that the prosecution had a representative from Ataga’s bank who was in court based on a subpoena to tender the account document of the deceased

10. Gbajabiamila Seeks UK Parliament’s Collaboration On Insecurity, Parliamentary Diplomacy, Others

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, on Tuesday, solicited the support of the United Kingdom’s Parliament in the area of insecurity, Parliamentary diplomacy, political and economic prosperity in Nigeria.

Hon Gbajabiamila said Nigeria remains a key player in global affairs and that its Parliament plays an important role in addressing issues through legislation.

He spoke during a visit to the Speaker of the UK’s House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, in Westminster, saying the Nigerian House had used Parliamentary diplomacy at different times and it worked.

“We intend to work in close collaboration with your Parliament,” Hon Gbajabiamila noted, adding that Nigeria and the UK have “a rich history between them.”

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