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Nigerian Newspapers: Headlines that will interest you today, Wednesday
Good day, good citizens of Nigeria. Here are headlines from Nigerian Newspapers that may interest you today, Wednesday, June 29, 2022.
1. Like Tinubu, APC’s Vice Presidential Placeholder, Masari, Declares Certificates Missing [ThisDay Newspaper]
In a strange coincidence, documents submitted by the vice presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Ibrahim Masari, to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have revealed that the placeholder, like the principal candidate, Senator Bola Tinubu, could not also produce requisite certificates to back his stated academic qualifications. Read more.
2. How David Ukpo lied to UK authorities after being rejected as organ donor — Ekweremadu, Wife [NewsWireNGR]
Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, and his wife, Beatrice, have narrated how David Ukpo allegedly lied to the United Kingdom authorities about his age after he was rejected as an organ donor for their daughter.
The couple who also sued the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and others over controversy surrounding David Ukpo’s real age said; “David Nwamini Ukpo, offered to donate one of his kidneys for the daughter of the applicants if his kidney is compatible with that of Miss Sonia Ekweremadu”. Read more.
3. Why I encouraged Zamfara citizens to acquire guns — Governor Matawalle [NewsWireNGR]
Zamfara state governor, Bello Matawalle has claimed that the State Government relied on extant legislation to direct residents to acquire weapons to defend themselves.
This is contained in a statement issued by Jamilu Magaji, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday. Read more.
4. Nigeria disqualified from World Championships women’s relay [NewsWireNGR]
Nigeria have lost their potential qualification place for the women’s 4×100-metre relay at next month’s World Athletics Championships in the United States of America.
Head of the Athletics Integrity Unit, Brett Clothier, made this known in a statement on Monday. Read more.
5. 2023: Court rejects motion seeking Tinubu, Atiku’s disqualification [NewsWireNGR]
AFederal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, refused to grant a motion, seeking an order compelling Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accepting Bola Tinubu as the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s candidate for the 2023 presidential election.
The court also declined to grant the prayer, asking INEC from recognising Atiku Abubakar as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s presidential candidate for the next year’s poll. Read more.
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