Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Thursday, May 18th, 2023, can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. N21bn Legacy Project Unveiled: Buhari To Inaugurate Medical Centre In Abuja
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Major General Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to inaugurate the Presidential/VIP Wing of the State House Medical Centre in Abuja on Friday.
2. Doguwa, Makki, Raheem Back Out Of Speakership Race, Throw Support Behind Abbas
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ado Doguwa, the majority leader of the House of Representatives, has withdrawn from the race for the 10th House and endorsed Tajudeen Abbas.
3. ‘Go After Buhari’s Cabinet Members’ — Matawalle Tells EFCC
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to go after officials of the Presidency and members of the outgoing Federal Executive Council (FEC).
4. NLC Vows To Resist Attempts To Impose Apapa As Labour Party Chairman After ‘Display’ In Court
Eko Hot Blog reports that the factional Chairman of the Labour Party, Lamidi Apapa, has been disavowed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) who accused him of being a disruptive outsider working on behalf of political agents who want to destabilize the party.
5. PHOTOS: Chants Of ‘Ole’ As Labour Party Supporters Mob Lamidi Apapa In Court
Eko Hot Blog reports that the appearance of Lamidi Apapa, the factional chairman of the Labour Party (LP), at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal, Abuja, on Wednesday, did not go down well with some supporters of the party.
6. PDP Dismisses Reports Of Adamawa SSG’s Suspension
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State has denied suspending Bashiru Ahmad, the Secretary to the State Government from its stakeholders forum in Yola North.
7. Panic As Gunmen Abduct Corps Members In Rivers
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a group of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who recently completed their orientation camp in Ondo State were abducted while en route to Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, on Tuesday night.
8. Ogun House Of Assembly Mandates Ota Industrialists To Pay Community Fees
Some recalcitrant owners of Businesses along Animashaun VeePee Road, Kilometer 2, off Idiroko Road, Tomori Estate, Sango Ota, Ogun State, have been mandated by the Ogun State House of Assembly to pay up their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) fees within a stipulated time or face possible prosecution
9. Resident Doctors’ Strike Plans Thwarted As FG Sends Shivers Down Their Spines
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Federal Government has issued a stern warning to members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), urging them to reconsider their planned five-day warning strike.
10. EFCC Unmasks And Denounces Sham Recruitment Portal In Its Name
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alerted the public of a spurious recruitment portal.
11. Ohanaeze Ndigbo Wipes The Slate Clean; Denies Alleged Involvement In Tinubu’s Inauguration
EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has refuted allegations that they will participate in the inauguration of Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, the president-elect.
EKO NEWS
12. ‘False & Fabricated’ — Lagos TESCOM Disowns Rumoured Ongoing Recruitment
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has debunked the claims that there is an ongoing Job Recruitment for Male staff into the Administrative Offices of the commission.
13. Lagos Govt Gifts PoS Machines To 1,500 Unemployed Youths
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has presented 1,500 digitised Point of Sale (PoS) Machines to a new set of beneficiaries from different Local Government Areas across the State.
14. Dancing To Seun Kuti’s Tune: Woman Who Locked Horns With Policeman Lands In Kirikiri Prison
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Magistrates Court in Lagos State has remanded a woman, Olufumilayo Brioluwa, to the Kirikiri correctional facility.
15. Drowning Despair Defied: Police Officers Intercept Street Hawker’s Leap Towards Lagos Lagoon
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos State have prevented a 25-year-old street hawker from jumping into the lagoon.
EPE NEWS
16. Oba Kamorudeen Animashaun And Oloye Dada Discuss Significance Of Epe’s Eebi Festival, Kilajolu Ceremony
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the annual Eebi festival, a cherished event among the indigenes of Epe both near and far, once again took centre stage in this vibrant community.
17. Epe Kilajolu Festival Extravaganza: Showcase Of A Rich Culture
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the vibrant and culturally rich Epe community has celebrated the annual Kilajolu masquerade ceremony, marking the culmination of the month-long Eebi festival.
SPECIAL REPORTS
18. INSIGHT: Nigerians Are On The Brink Of A Tinubu Presidency; What Should They Expect?
President-elect Bola Tinubu and Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima are set to take over the reins of Nigeria on May 29, 2023. Recall that Tinubu and Shettima won the presidential election held across 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on February 25, 2023.
19. Demanding Accountability: The Push For Live TV Coverage At The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal
The challenge of the 2023 Presidential Election outcome at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its standard bearer, Atiku Abubakar, has sparked up a debate on live broadcasting of the proceedings.
20. A Tale Of Misfortune: Ike Ekweremadu’s Descent From Luxury To Jail
In the labyrinth of life, a person’s choices and actions are thread woven into the tapestry of their destiny. A choice made by former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has now cast a shadow on his path. Like the ethereal dance of moonlight on troubled waters, the consequence of his choice ripples through his existence, altering its course forever. The chronicles of June 2022 immortalize this pivotal moment as it unveiled the hand of fate, leading Ekweremadu on a 10-year sojourn within prison walls.
21. Saudi Vs. Lionel Messi: Why Barcelona Is The Only Viable Option
Amidst speculation about the future of Lionel Messi, including a potential move to Al-Hilal, the lack of a definitive decision has generated mixed reactions.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
22. Prince Harry and Meghan Dragged Into Near Fatal Car Chase In New York
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a harrowing turn of events reminiscent of the tragic incident that claimed the life of Princess Diana in 1997, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle found themselves involved in a high-speed car chase with paparazzi in New York City.
23. Massive Flooding, Mudslides In Italy’s Emilia Romagna Claim At Least Eight Lives
Eko Hot Blog reports that the local authorities have reported that heavy flooding and mudslides in Italy’s northern region of Emilia Romagna have caused the deaths of at least eight people, with over 13,000 residents being compelled to evacuate.
ARTICLE
24. 5 Common Mistakes New Business Owners Make (And How To Avoid Them)
Starting a new business can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging and full of potential pitfalls.
ENTERTAINMENT
25. Why I Don’t Keep Friends — Cross Dresser ‘Bobrisky’ Shares
EKO HOT BLOG reports that renowned Nigerian cross-dresser and social media influencer, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, has shed light on his decision to refrain from maintaining friendships, citing past negative experiences as the driving force behind his choice.
SPORT
26. Real Madrid Humbled At The Etihad
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester City displayed a dominant performance against Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final second leg, securing a resounding 4-0 victory to secure their place in the final. The outcome was a testament to City’s superiority on the field, rather than mere luck.
27. Chelsea Reportedly Interested In 2 Napoli Stars
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in an effort to bolster their squad for the upcoming season, Chelsea Football Club has reportedly expressed their interest in acquiring two talented Napoli players, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Stanislav Lobotka.
28. Week 45 Pool Fixtures For Sat 13 May 2023 – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 45 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.
Top Newspaper Headlines Thursday, May 18th 2023
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
PUNCH NEWSPAPER
1. FG shuts Apapa-bound lane as Ijora bridge caves in
The Federal Ministry of Works on Wednesday shut down the Apapa-bound lane of the beginning of Marine Bridge in Lagos, damaged by vandals, for the safety of the public.
A News Agency of Nigeria correspondent who visited the site of the collapsed portion of the bridge reports that a team of engineers from Buildwell Plants and Equipment Industries Ltd used crash barriers to barricade the damaged portion of the deck on the pile bridge.
A deck on a pile is a bridge that does not have piers.
NAN observed that while the firm, and contractors handling, Eko and Marine Bridge projects, did that, a combined team of traffic regulatory agencies managed traffic around the diversion.
2. Speakership: Ooni urges Abbas, Kalu to work for Nigeria
A foremost Yoruba monarch, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has urged the candidates of the All Progressives Congress for the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the coming 10th House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and Benjamin Kalu, to always have the interest of Nigeria at heart in the discharge of their duties as presiding officers.
Oba Ogunwusi gave the admonition when he hosted Abbas and Kalu in Abuja on Wednesday enjoining them to “carry everyone along so that they will love you for who you are, not for the fact that when you get to be the Speaker, they will lobby you for positions; but they will love you for the great things you will do for the betterment of our dear nation.”
According to a statement issued after the meeting by the Abbas Tajudeen/Benjamin Kalu Campaign Office, the monarch reminded the APC candidates of their changing positions and their attendant responsibilities, noting that the country must come first in their leadership estimation.
3. Lagos police detain officers brutalising Okada man in viral video
The Nigeria Police Force said it had arrested and detained the policemen who were seen in a viral video brutalising an Okada rider in Lagos.
The Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed this on Wednesday evening during a Twitter Space webinar organised by Premium Times.
The PUNCH reports that three policemen were seen in the viral video brutalising the Okada man, identified as Al-Hassan Usman, in the Abule Egba area of Lagos State.
One of the policemen was seen hitting his baton on the man as another one repeatedly pushed him away aggressively.
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
4. FG to generate N369bn from Abuja, Kano airport concession
The Federal Government, yesterday, approved the concession of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano for 20 and 30 years respectively.
The government also said it was planning to generate $797.4m (N368.8bn) as concession fees and taxes from the Concessionair, Corporación America Airports.
The Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika, stated this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the weekly Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting presided by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The Minister said, “Put together it is about $800m. And this is equal to the amount of money that we borrowed to build those four airports.”
5. 10th NASS: Akpabio, Gbajabiamila, Abbas, Kalu meet opposition parties Reps-elect
The preferred candidates of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the presiding officers of the incoming 10th National Assembly last night met with the opposition parties’ members-elect.
The candidates included Senator Godswill Akpabio chosen for Senate President, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and Benjamin Kalu for speaker and the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives respectively.
Also present was the outgoing speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila.
6. World Bank reassures of continuous support for Nigeria
The World Bank has reassured of its commitment to support governments at all levels in Nigeria to deliver on their mandate of providing good governance and services to the people.
Shubham Chaudhuri, Country Director of the Bank, said this at the induction for elected governors in Nigeria in Abuja on Wednesday.
Chaudhuri said that the bank looked forward to more bilateral engagements and programmes that could be supported in various states.
“We are here to help Nigerian government, both the federal and sub national level to deliver to all your citizens.
THE NATION NEWSPAPER
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