Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Saturday, May 6th 2023

Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Saturday, May 6th, 2023, can be accessed below.

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

POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS

1. May 29: Aso Villa Renovation Work Commences As FG Prepares For Tinubu’s Swearing-In Ceremony

EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the swearing-in of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu on May 29, the State House Management has begun renovating and refurbishing sections of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

2. All Nigerians Stranded In Sudan Are Now Back Home Safely – FG

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the the Federal Government announced today through the office of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs that all Nigerians stranded in Sudan have been repatriated back home successfully.

3. Ekweremadu Gate: Victim Seeks Asylum In UK

EKO HOT BLOG reports that David Nwamini, the young man at the center of an organ trafficking case involving former Nigerian senator Ike Ekweremadu, has appealed to stay in the UK, claiming that his life would be at risk if he returned to Nigeria.

4. Hope For Ekweremadu? Legal Expert Suggests Pardon Request During King Charles’ Ascension

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a legal practitioner, Kayode Ajulo has said that the British Monarch King Charles may pardon embattled former deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu during his coronation ceremony.

5. Adamu Garba Laments Negative Impact Of Ekweremadu’s UK Jail Sentence On Nigeria’s Reputation

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Adamu Garba has described the jail term of former Nigerian Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu as a dent on Nigeria’s image and sovereignty.

6. Ekweremadu’s Imprisonment: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Accuses FG of Abandonment

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has reacted to the sentencing of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu to prison by a United Kingdom court.

7. ‘Learn To Accept Defeat In Good Faith’ — INEC Tells Politicians

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Obo Effanga, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Edo State, has urged political parties and politicians to learn to accept defeat after elections.

8. Kano Handing Over: Ganduje ‘Unsure’ Of The Future

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has declared that he is unsure which political party he will hand over power to after his tenure. The governor made this statement during the commissioning of some road projects in the state.

9. APC Chieftain Behind Bars: Former Jigawa State Chairman Sentenced for Defamation

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in Jigawa State, Habibu Sara, has been sentenced to prison over alleged defamation

10. Kaduna-Based Businessman Appointed As New Kwara Monarch

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the appointment of Buhari Adeniyi as the new Onijagbo of Ijagbo in Oyun Local Government Area of the state.

11. Dethroned Ondo Monarch, Oba Oluwole Joins His Ancestors

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oluoke, Paramount Ruler of Okeigbo Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Lawrence Oluwole Babajide, Ph.D., Bamigbala I, has passed away.

12. Community Leader In Police Net As Lagos DSVA Rescues Wife From Abusive Husband

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has facilitated the arrest of an unidentified community leader in the state over allegations of domestic violence.

13. World Economic Forum To Set Up Sub-Saharan Centre In Lagos

Eko Hot Blog reports that the World Economic Forum (WEF) is planning to set up a Sub-Saharan centre in Lagos State.

14. FAKE NEWS ALERT: Alaba Int’l Market Not On Fire

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has debunked a report of a fire at the Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos.

16. Asiwaju Tinubu’s Stamp Of Approval On Attorney Olu Otubusin’s Personality: ‘You Have Painted Your Image With Golden Brushstrokes on Emerald Slate’

Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s President-Elect, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has hailed US-based lawyer Mcguinnis Otunbushin as an accomplished Nigerian who has flown his country’s flag with aplomb and dignity.

17. Senate Presidency Battle: Is APC About To Relive Another Saraki-esque Drama?

On June 9, 2015, Bukola Saraki, a former Governor of Kwara State, emerged as the President of the Eighth Senate. His emergence was a culmination of a treacherous journey that shattered all norms in the books. Typically, the executive influences the emergence of the leaders of the legislature to ensure that they are like-minded people.

18. FG’s Latest Move To Keep Nnamdi Kanu In Custody: Will He Ever Regain His Freedom?

Since June of 2021, Nnamdi Kanu, the leading figure of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been confined, a circumstance that has ignited a firestorm of controversy and triggered a wave of legal and detention-related concerns.

19. Razor on Fuel Subsidy? A Dilemma for Tinubu’s Administration

The tumultuous waters of the petroleum industry are familiar terrain for Nigeria. With vast oil reserves at her disposal, the nation’s potential for prosperity should be limitless.

20. The Exciting Chase For Premier League Top Four

There stands a lot of reasons why the English Premier League is regarded as the most watched and highly competitive league in European football.

21. Members Of The Proud Boys Group Found Guilty Of Charges In The U. S Capitol Riot

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a total of five members of the Proud Boys, a far-right group known for their support of former US President Donald Trump, have been found guilty of various charges in relation to their involvement in the January 6 US Capitol riot.

22. 5 Simple and Effective Health Tips for a Better Lifestyle

In today’s fast-paced world, it can be challenging to prioritize your health amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life. However, taking care of yourself should always be a top priority.

23. Opinion!!! Proudly Lagos; Humbly Lagosian

The indigenes of Lagos are clearly under threat of not just extinction or marginalization / oppression but outrageous distortion of our history. It was my grandmother who about seventy years ago delivered judgement on the matter as follows:

24. Ekweremadu Gate: Let The Choir Say Amen — Georgina Onuoha Reacts

EKO HOT BLOG reports that prominent Nollywood actress, Georgina Onuoha, has openly ridiculed former Senate President Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice, following their recent imprisonment in the United Kingdom.

25. Black And Proud — Gabrielle Union On Her Love For Black Men

EKO HOT BLOG reports that renowned Hollywood actress Gabrielle Union has candidly revealed the reasons behind her preference for romantic relationships with black men, stating that it makes her feel complete.

26. Napoli President De Laurentiis Firm on Retaining Osimhen Despite European Giants’ Interest

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, has emphatically reiterated his commitment to keeping star player Victor Osimhen at the club during the upcoming summer transfer window, dismissing any potential sale amid strong interest from prominent European football giants.

27. It Is Now A Struggle — Erik Ten Hag On Manchester United

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has stressed the significance of his club securing a place in the prestigious UEFA Champions League for the upcoming season.

28. Week 43 Pool Results for Sat 29 Apr 2023 – UK 2022/2023

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 43 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.

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

PUNCH NEWSPAPER

1. Sudan: Nigerians stranded in Khartoum successfully evacuated – FG

The Federal Government on Friday said it successfully evacuated all Nigerians that were stranded in the crisis-ridden Sudanese capital, Khartoum.

The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Sani Gwarzo, said this when he received the second batch of 130 evacuees at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the evacuees arrived at the Pilgrims Terminal of the airport at exactly 3:10 pm local time on board TARCO aircraft B373-300 from Port Sudan.

2. Ayade imposes curfew on two communities in Cross River

The Governor of Cross River State, Prof Ben Ayade, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on two communities that clashed on Thursday.

The communities are Ovonum and Ofatura in Obubra Local Government Area of the state and the curfew takes immediate effect.

A statement by Governor Ayade’s Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Christian Ita, announced the curfew.

3. Onaiyekan spoke truth to power, says HURIWA

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria has commended the Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, for his comments stating that it didn’t make sense to swear in President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal had yet to deliver a verdict.

The group made the commendation during a press conference held in Abuja on Friday.

The National Coordinator of HURIWA, Emmanuel Onwubiko, hailed the cleric for his stance on the issue and courage in speaking truth to power, “in a country filled with sycophants and hypocrites who pretend to be with the masses but yet dine with the oppressors.”

VANGUARD NEWSPAPER

4. EFCC arrests ex-convict, 62 suspected Internet fraudsters in Ilorin

Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested no fewer than 62 persons over alleged involvement in offences bordering on internet fraud otherwise known as “yahoo-yahoo” in Ilorin, Kwara State.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Spokesperson of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren to journalists in Ilorin

According to the statement, “The arrests, which were carried out in two separate operations involved one Raji Wasiu Babatunde whom the Commission arrested sometime last year, prosecuted and got convicted, but went back to his vomit and got arrested again.

5. Rerun election: Appeal Court dismisses NNPP’s suit against Doguwa for lacking in merit

The Court of Appeal in Kano on Friday struck out an appeal filed by the New Nigeria People’s Party and its candidate Salisu Yushau, against the re-election of Alhassan Doguwa of the All Progressive Congress (APC).
Doguwa represents Doguwa/Tudun-Wada Federal Constituency.

A three-member panel headed by Justice Ita George-Mbaba, in a unanimous judgment, also struck out the suit for lack of jurisdiction and affirmed the decision of the Tribunal.

The court upheld the decision of the National and State House of Assembly Election Tribunal.

6. 2.1bn fraud: Appeal Court upholds Maina’s conviction

The Court of Appeal on Friday in Abuja upheld the judgment of Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court which sentenced Abdulrasheed Maina to eight years imprisonment.

Maina, who was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), was sentenced following his conviction for laundering pension funds to the tune of N2.1 billion.

Delivering judgment on behalf of the three-member panel, Justice Elfreda Daudu-Williams held that an opportunity was given to Maina to defend himself which he failed to use.

THE NATION NEWSPAPER

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