Nigerian Newspapers Headlines Tuesday, September 4th
Good morning Nigeria and welcome to the concise roundup of top Nigerian newspapers headlines today, Tuesday, September 4th.
President Buhari Healthier Than 80% Of Nigerians, Says Ngige
President Muhammadu Buhari is healthier than most Nigerians, the country’s Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, a medical doctor, has said. He explained that when Malaysia was in trouble politically and economically, the country had to seek the help of a 93-year-old, Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad, to lead it as a prime minister.
Buhari Must Sign Electoral Bill, Lawmakers Insist
Members of the National Assembly are mounting pressure on President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2018 to justify the N143bn the Joint Committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives on Electoral Matters recently recommended as the budget for the 2019 polls.
Nigeria Will Sign More Agreements With China – Presidency
The governments of Nigeria and China would sign more agreements before the end of the 7th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), the Presidency has said. President Muhammadu Buhari’s media aide Garba Shehu made this known on Monday, while reacting to China’s pledge to provide $60 billion to finance Africa’s development.
DSS Boss Recalls Officers To Abuja After Presidency Order
Mathew Seiyefa, the interim Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), has recalled the officers he transferred out of the agency’s headquarters when he resumed office on 1 August, 2018. Seiyefa, who was appointed as acting head of the undercover security outfit after the sacking of Lawal Daura, recalled the DSS personnel following an open directive given him by the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari.
Nigerian Military Rated 43rd Best In The World
The Nigerian military has been rated as the 43rd best military in the world in the year 2018. Global Fire Power (GFP), an institution which ranks the military of different countries, made this known in its 2018 survey.
Secondus Reveals Those Plotting To Install Buhari In 2019
The National Chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has alleged that corrupt persons are mobilising and ganging up to install President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. The PDP National Chairman said the APC had made itself a safe heaven for corrupt persons, noting that such persons are not only being granted relief but are getting more protection.
I Regret Not Taking Lagos From Tinubu In 2003 – Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says he regrets not doing much to help the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) win in Lagos state when he had the opportunity in 2003. The Waziri Adamawa said before the 2003 elections, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo gave him the task to deliver the six south-west states then governed by the Alliance for Democracy (AD) to the PDP, noting that in carrying out the task, he delivered all the states to PDP, except Lagos.
Our Funds To Africa Not For Vanity Projects – Chinese President
President Xi Jinping of China, says Chinese funds are not to be spent on “vanity projects” in Africa but in places that count the most. President Jinping said China’s friendship with Africa was time-honoured, adding that the country’s investments on the continent have no political strings attached.
Messi Missing In Fifa Player Of The Year Top Three List
Cristiano Ronaldo has been left to contend with former team-mate Luka Modric and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah for the Fifa player of the year, as Lionel Messi was left out of the list.
Iwobi, Key Defender Pull Out Of Nigeria, Seychelles Clash
Nigeria will be without Arsenal star Alex Iwobi and Willaim Troost-Ekong in the team’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles on Saturday. Iwobi was left out of the Arsenal team that won 3-2 at Cardiff over the weekend.
That’s the roundup of top Nigerian newspapers headlines this morning. More Nigerian newspapers headlines are available on Concise News website. See you again tomorrow.
