Nigerian Newspapers Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 8 June 2022
These are the Top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 8 June 2022, reviewed by The Informant247 Nigeria News.
Fayemi, Akpabio, Amosun, 3 other aspirants step down for Tinubu
Six presidential aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have stepped down for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the ruling party.
The aspirants announced this at the ongoing convention of the party at Eagle Square, Abuja.
Vehicles destroyed as Lagos Task Force, Okada riders clash
Okada riders and operatives of the Lagos Task Force, who were enforcing the state’s Okada ban clashed on Tuesday.
The Informant247 gathered that the Okada riders who went on the rampage damaged vehicles in the area.
Multiples sources on social media warned commuters and residents to be cautious around the area.
APC Ward Chairman allegedly commits suicide in Kogi NSCDC cell
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ponyan Ward, Yagba East Local Government Area, Bunmi David Ipinnaiye allegedly committed suicide in the cell of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC.
According to reports, Ipinnaiye was arrested by officers and men of the (NSCDC) for the attempted murder of his son who was said to be fraternizing with some boys who are allegedly involved in social vices.
APC Convention: Ex-Bassa LGA boss, Samuel Alumka dies in road accident
Former Administrator of Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State, Samuel Alumka died on his way to attend the All Progressives Congress (APC) special convention in Abuja.
gathered that Alumka, who is a current appointee of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, met his untimely death in Gwagwalada in a fatal motor accident.
APC Presidential Primary: Jigawa delegate slumps, dies
One Jigawa state delegate, Isah Baba-Buji, slumped and died at the presidential primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He lost his life while taking his breakfast on Tuesday in Abuja, the country’s capital.
2 farmers lost to Benue fresh attack
Two farmers have reportedly lost their lives in a fresh attack at Ikyungwa Tombo Ward, near Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government area of Benue State.
The Informant247 Naija News gathered that the incident occurred on Monday at 5 pm while the victims were coming back from their farm.
Ondo Church Killing: Bombs recovered at scene of incident – Police
Usman Alkali Baba, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, has said that bombs have been recovered from the attack that happened at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State.
Baba condemned the incident and said some of the attackers disguised as congregants.
Police arrests 24 thugs linked to 2023 Senatorial aspirant in Nasarawa, recovers guns
The Police in Nasarawa State has arrested twenty-four suspected political thugs at Minki Suites, along Keffi-Akwanga Road.
In a statement on Tuesday, Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi said the suspects were working for a 2023 aspirant.
