1) One Killed, Many Injured As Thugs Attack Sunday Igboho’s Residence.
Armed hoodlums on Saturday attacked the Soka residence of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, in Ibadan, Oyo State. WEEKDAYS reports that the attack resulted in the death of one and left many others injured.
2) Frank Mba Hands Over To Olumuyiwa Adejobi As Force PRO, Proceeds On Course.
There has been a change in the baton at the Police Public Relations Department as CP Frank Mba has handed over the duties and responsibilities of the Force Public Relations Department to his Deputy, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. According to a statement on Saturday from the Police Force, the change takes immediate effect.
3) Ortom Angry As Security Operatives Prevent Him From Receiving Osinbajo In Benue.
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has reacted angrily to the decision of some Air Force security operatives who prevented him from receiving Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday. WEEKDAYS reports Osinbajo was on his way to Wukari in Taraba State to attend the convocation of the Federal University, Wukari.
4) 2023 PRESIDENCY: APC To Effect Changes In Its Constitution Ahead Of General Elections.
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has revealed plans to amend its constitution ahead of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria. The national secretary of the APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Senator John Akpanudoedehe made this known in a statement on Friday..
5) Ex-Zamfara Governor, Yari Flown To the UK Over Serious Health Issues.
There was tension in Zamfara State on Saturday after former governor Abdulaziz Yari was flown to the United Kingdom over serious health challenges. Reports reaching WEEKDAYS at the time confirmed that the politician departed Nigeria in a British Airways aircraft.
6) Buhari Sacks First Lady’s Aide, Makes New Appointment.
President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the Special Assistant to the President on Domestic and Social Events, Office of the First Lady, Zainab Kazeem. The President also appointed Muhammad Sani Zorro as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs and Strategy, Office of the First Lady.
7) ASUU Commences Meeting In Lagos To Finalize On Strike.
The National Executive Committee of the Academic Staff Union of Universities has between now and Sunday (tomorrow) to decide the fate of Nigerian students on its impending strike. WEEKDAYS reports that the academic union on Saturday commenced a two-day meeting at the University of Lagos, Akoka, to finalise the union’s decision.
8) Fire Guts Kaduna Residence Of Sheikh Ahmad Gumi.
The Kaduna residence of popular and controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has been gut by fire. As of press time, the source of the fire couldn’t be established but efforts are ongoing to put out the inferno as seen in a video posted by the cleric on his Facebook page.
9) 2023 PRESIDENCY: Zulum Reveals Those That Will Decide APC Presidential Candidate.
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has revealed those who will decide the presidential flag-bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general election. He said President Muhammadu Buhari, APC governors and other party leaders will decide who becomes the party’s presidential candidate in 2023.
10) Many Trapped As Three-storey Building Collapses In Lagos.
Many people are reportedly stuck under the rubbles of a collapsed three-storey building still under construction. WEEKDAYS reports that the collapsed building is located on Akanbi Crescent in the Yaba area of Lagos State. An eyewitness disclosed that the building under construction collapsed into a building beside it. So far, a 16-year-old boy and another adult male have been pulled out of the rubble while there is an unconfirmed number still trapped underneath.
Those are the top Nigerian newspapers headlines for today.
See you again tomorrow.
