Nigerian Newspapers: Top 10 Headlines Today Saturday, August 10th, 2019
Welcome to the Concise News roundup of top 10 Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Saturday, August 10th, 2019.
1. Why INEC Sacked Cross River REC After Resignation Revealed
2. Ambode Breaks Silence On N9.9bn Fraud Allegation
Former governor of Lagos State Akinwunmi Ambode Friday said he had no bank account containing N9.9bn. He was reacting to the alleged N9.9bn fraud linked to him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
3. Revolution Now: AAC Expels Sowore, 28 Others
A faction of the African Action Congress (AAC) has expelled its presidential candidate in the 2019 general election, Omoyele Sowore, Concise News understands. It was learned that 28 other members of the party were also expelled at the convention of the party held at the Rockview Hotel Owerri, Imo State capital.
4. Court Grants Former INEC Chairman Iwu N1bn Bail
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Maurice Iwu has been granted bail of N1bn with two sureties in like sum over alleged fraud of N1.23bn. Ruling on the bail application on Friday, Justice Chuka Obiozor said that one of the sureties must own a landed property in Lagos while the other must be a professor or a civil servant not below Grade Level 16.
5. Why It’s Difficult For Buhari To Take Nigeria To ‘Promised Land’ – TB Joshua
Leader and founder of The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet T. B. Joshua, has said that it is difficult for President Muhammadu Buhari to lead Nigeria to ‘the Promised Land’ because of the huge problems he inherited from past leaders. Concise News reports that TB Joshua made this disclosure in an interview with The Maravi Post recently.
6. Nigerians React As Protesters Block Abuja-Kaduna Expressway
The Kaduna-Abuja Highway has been blocked as commercial drivers protest over the alleged killing of their colleague by the police for refusal to give N2000 bribe. Concise News gathered that the drivers reportedly blocked the highway in the early hours of Friday, making thousands stranded on the road.
7. Nigerian Army Captures ‘Bobrisky’
The Nigerian Army has captured notorious cultiist Bobrisky after he was declared wanted on Thursday, Concise News understands. This news medium had reported that “Bobrisky” was earlier declared wanted with a N30m bounty placed on him by the Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike.
8. EFCC Charges Atiku’s Lawyer With $2m Laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday has filed a money laundering charge against People Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar’s lawyer Uyiekpen Giwa-Osagie. Concise News understands that EFCC accused him of laundering $2million ahead of this year’s general elections in which Atiku contested against President Muhammadu Buhari.
9. Edo: PDP Speaks On Gov. Obaseki Joining Party, Getting Automatic Ticket
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has stated that Governor Godwin Obaseki won’t get VIP treatment if he decides to dump the All Progressives Congress and join them ahead of the governorship election in Edo State. The Chairman of the party in the state, Dan Orbih, said Obaseki won’t get an automatic ticket if he decides to cross over to the PDP.
10. Super Eagles: NFF Fixes Friendly With European Side
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play Ukraine in friendly clash in September 10 in Kyiv, Concise News reports. This clash will be the first for Gernot Rohr’s boys after they claimed the bronze medal at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
That’s the roundup of top 10 Nigerian newspapers headlines this morning. More Nigerian newspapers headlines are available on Concise News website.
