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VANGUARD

* Obi’ll actualise dream of Igbo —Nwodo.

* Owo massacre: Ondo Amotekun nabs killers of worshippers, goes after sponsors

DAILY POST

* ‘If you don’t like hijab walk naked’ – Shehu Sani on lawyer wearing herbalist’s attire.

Former Kaduna State governorship aspirant, Senator Shehu Sani has berated Nigerians criticizing the Supreme Court ruling which allows school girls to wear hijab in public schools.

* Supreme Court Justices’ protest letter: APC under fire.

PUNCH NEWS

* Alleged organ trafficking: Ekweremadu, wife risk long jail term if convicted.

The Specialist Crime Team of the Metropolitan Police in London has arrested a former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, and his wife, Beatrice.

They were arrested for alleged conspiracy to harvest the organs of a child, who is currently in protective custody.

* Nothing important as people’s welfare, security – Osinbajo.

* Aggrieved National Assembly members plan showdown with govs over lost tickets.

THE NATION

Wike hosts Orubebe, other high profile PDP visitors.

More high profile leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, yesterday paid private visits to Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

Senate Minority Leader Philip Tanimu Aduda first led the PDP leadership of the Senate for a closed-door meeting with the governor.

THE GUARDIAN

APC, PDP lose two senators to Labour Party, NNPP.

PREMIUM TIMES

Buhari, Boris Johnson meet, discuss term limit, Nnamdi Kanu, others.

Bola Tinubu's Presidential Bid-Dino Melaye Reacts

Senator Dino Melaye Reacts To Tinubu’s Presidential Ambition. One of Nigeria’s controversial politicians, Senator Dino Melaye has mocked a former governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, over his intention to join the 2023 presidential race. Naija News reports that the All Progressive Congress, APC, National Leader on Monday confirmed he has informed President Muhammadu Buhari of his presidential ambition. Tinubu stated that his ambition to be President of Nigeria has been a life-long ambition, noting that what he did in Lagos in his time as Governor, he has the capacity to do in the entire country. However, in a post on his verified Facebook page on Thursday, Melaye mocked the APC National Leader over his ambition to succeed President Muhamadu Buhari in 2023. The former Kogi West Senator and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said “Nigerians can not replace Buhari with Buhari Pro max (Tinubu)”. Melaye also threw a jibe at Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, saying his ...

Israel To Pump Water From The Mediterranean sea, To Top Up The Sea Of Galilee

The Sea of Galilee, Israel, despite its name, the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel is actually a freshwater lake, and it's one that has sustained life for millennia. Even today, the lake irrigates vineyards and local farms that grow everything from green vegetables to wheat and tangerines. Its archeology, hot springs and hiking trails bring tourism and livelihoods for local communities. But this place of religious pilgrimage — where the New Testament says many of Jesus' miracles were performed — is facing a bleak future, CNN reports. The climate crisis is causing huge fluctuations in the lake's water levels. Now it happens to be fairly full, but just five years ago, it hit a record low. Climate change and unsustainable water management are leaving lakes dried up all over the Middle East and beyond, but the Israeli government is hopeful it has a solution: It plans to pump water from the Mediterranean sea, take the salt out of it and send it across the country to top up th...

Police Service Commission Suspends Officers Indicted In Abba Kyari's Drug Deal

Police Service Commission (PSC) has suspended officers indicted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) along with suspended DCP Abba Kyari. They are Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sunday Ubua, and Assistant Superintendent of Police, James Bawa, attached to the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Force Investigation and Intelligence Bureau (FIIB). The suspension, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Rules 030406, will remain effective until the outcome of the investigation "DCP Abba Kyari, who prior to this allegation was on suspension, shall remain so until the conclusion of investigations”, it read. “The IGP is further requested to inform the Commission of the arrest of ASP John Umoru, currently at large, whenever his arrest is effected.” The letter to the IGP with reference number CB: 4099/FHQ/ABJ/Vol16/151, copied NDLEA Chairman, retired Brigadier General Buba Marwa. The statements Kyari made to undercover operatives of the agency was reve...

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