Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Saturday, 12th January 2019.
1. If Atiku Presidency Does Not Work ‘I Will Go Home’ – Peter Obi
The Vice Presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi, says if Atiku Abubakar is elected and his government fails to work, he will resign.
Naija News reports that the PDP Vice Presidential candidate made this comment on Friday at The Nigeria Leadership Summit tagged: “One On One With Peter Obi” which took place in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial city.
2. INEC Unveils 7 Steps For Voting During 2019 General Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has outlined seven important steps that must be followed by voters in the 2019 general elections.
The electoral umpire made the revelation via its verified Twitter handle on Thursday, 10th January 2019.
3. What Atiku And Obi Presidency Stand For – Atiku’s Son
Aminu Atiku Abubakar, the son of Atiku Abubakar, says Nigerians will benefit more if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is elected in next month Presidential election because of what they stand for.
Naija News reports that Atiku Abubakar is the Presidential candidate of the PDP while Peter Obi is his Vice President.
4. Dino Allegedly Move From Hospital To Unknown Destination By Masked Policemen
The Senator Representing Kogi West Constituency, Mr Dino Melaye, has reported been whisked out of the hospital he has been receiving treatment by suspected masked policemen.
Naija News understands that the lawmaker was forcefully taken away to an unknown destination in an unidentified vehicle by the suspect police operatives.
5. ASUP Strike Continues As Negotiation Meeting With FG Fails To Hold
Striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) have vowed to continue their ongoing strike until government meets all their demands.
The polytechnic lecturers who lamented the way government is handling the issues of technical education in Nigeria warned that government action is capable of hindering the growth and development of the country.
6. Amina Zakari: We Doubt INEC’s Neutrality In 2019 Election, PDP Tells EU
As the nation prepares for the forthcoming election in February and March, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has reported its position on Amina Zakari, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC and security agencies to the European Union, EU.
Kola Ologbondiyan, the party spokesman in an interactive session with EU Election Observation Mission in Nigeria, said the APC-led administration has been poor since it came into power in 2015.
7. Buhari Did Not Use Government Money For His Presidential Ambition – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the massive achievements of the Buhari administration have rattled the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
Reacting to the statement from Abubakar’s media aide, over the widely-circulated testimony series of the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture to showcase the administration’s achievements, the Minister said the action of the PDP candidate amounts to an acknowledgement of the administration’s impressive achievements.
8. How To Apply For Nigerian Air Force Recruitment 2019 (Requirements)
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced massive nationwide recruitment into the force for the year 2019.
Naija News reports that the nationwide recruitment is for Airmen/Airwomen, a statement on the force official website revealed.
9. Video: Falz Drops New Single Titled ‘Talk’
Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has commenced the new year with the release of a single titled “Talk”.
The video of the song features Falz in a car with other men as every scene of the song related with the lyrics.
10. Nigeria’s Super Eagles Maintain 44th Position in Recent Ranking
World Football governing body FIFA, has, on Thursday, ranked Nigeria football team 44 in the world in the first ranking in 2019, maintaining the same position in previous ranking.
The latest ranking which was published on the website of the world’s football governing body, have the Super Eagles maintain its 4th position on the African continent.
That’s the top Nigerian newspaper headlines for today. Read more Nigerian news on Naija News. See you again tomorrow.
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