Good morning, Nigeria, welcome to Naija News roundup of Top Newspaper Headlines in Nigeria for today Sunday, 16th June 2019.
Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Sunday, 16th June 2019.
1, 2019 Elections: European Union Final Report Berates INEC, Political Parties And Security Agencies
The European Union Election Observation Mission has berated the operation of Nigeria electoral body and other key stakeholders in the last general elections. Naija News learned that the international observer agency noted there were shortcomings in INEC’s operations while leading political parties were at fault for not controlling their supporters who unleashed violence on electorates.
2. 9th National Assembly Lawmakers To Get N19.89bn Allowances In 3 Months
Payment of overhead allowances to the newly inaugurated lawmakers of the 9th National Assembly in the first three months will increase their total allowances to N19.89bn, a report has revealed. Naija News learned that about 469 lawmakers of the 9th National Assembly will get N4.68bn as a welcome package to sort out accommodation and furniture issues.
3. Boko Haram, Bandits Will Be Defeated Soon – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that Boko Haram, ISWAP, bandits, and kidnappers would soon end their reign of terror. Speaking at the fourth convocation of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina on Saturday, he said his administration would overpower insurgents and criminals wherever they operate in the country.
4. Next Level Cabinet: Buhari Shuns Governors As Ex-Ministers Begin ‘Intense Lobbying’
President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly shut the door against state governors in the recommendation of individuals for his “Next Level” cabinet. While the President has shunned state governors, Naija News learned that former ministers who served in President Buhari’s first tenure are currently on intense lobbying to return to Aso Rock.
5. Buhari: Ex-Governors Set To Make Cabinet As Tinubu’s Men Kick Against Ambode
Former State governors who failed to be re-elected are set to emerge as Ministers representing their states in President Muhammadu Buhari‘s next level cabinet. It was gathered that former governors of Lagos, Adamawa and Bauchi states, Akinwunmi Ambode, Mohammed Bindow, and Mohammed Abubakar, may make the cabinet.
6. River State Governor Slam PDP Lawmakers Over NASS Election
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has berated the National Assembly lawmakers over their roles in the recent NASS Election of principal officers on Tuesday.
7. 40-Year Old Teacher Commits Suicide In Kano
A 40-year old teacher named Femi Oguntumi on Thursday ended his own life in the Dakata quarters, a suburb in Kano state. Naija News understands that the teacher was a staff of Karish College, and did not leave any note to ascertain why he committed suicide, as his remain was seen dangling beneath the ceiling fan in his room.
8. Court To Hear Jang’s N6.3 Billion Fraud Case By 27th June 2019
The State High Court in Jos, today, adjourned the hearing in ex-Gov. Jonah Jang’s alleged N6.3 billion fraud case till 27th June 2019. Naija news understands that prior to the adjournment on Friday, Olorunyomi, an investigator with the ICPC, revealed that the evidence he tabled before it against the former governor was based on what some people told him.
9. Breakdown Of Eden Hazard’s Wages At Real Madrid
Naija News has obtained a breakdown of Eden Hazard‘s wages at his new club, Real Madrid. This online news platform recalls that the Belgian international moved to the Spanish giants from Chelsea for a reported transfer fee which could go up to £150 million.
10. What Naira Marley Told Marlians After Release, Ruggedman’s Attack
Embattled Nigerian rapper, Naira Marley on Friday took to his Instagram handle to appreciate his fans, Marlians for their support throughout his ordeal. Naija News understands that the Nigerian artiste is sending his appreciation after he was finally released from custody since he was arrested on his birthday, which is Friday, May 10.
That’s the Nigerian Newspaper headlines for today. Read more Nigerian news on Naija News. See you again tomorrow.
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