Leading Headlines of the Day (Monday May 27, 2019) from Nigerian Newspapers

Okorocha Aims To Become Nigeria’s President Outgoing Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha yesterday said that his current political battles were only preparing him to assume the role of President of Nigeria. The Governor made this known while speaking against the backdrop of the withholding of his Certificate of Return as the Imo West Senator-Elect […]

Leading Headlines of the Day (Saturday May 25, 2019) from Nigerian Newspapers

Supreme Court Declares Victory to PDP Zamfara State The Supreme Court yesterday ruled that the All Progressive Congress (APC) did not conduct valid primaries in the build-up to the 2019 elections in Zamfara State. The ruling from Nigeria’s highest court means that APC have finally lost its bid to govern Zamfara State for the next […]

Leading Headlines of the Day (Thursday May 23, 2019) from Nigerian Newspapers

Justice Bulkachuwa Withdraws From Presidential Election Tribunal The President of the Court of Appeal, and Chairman of the five-member panel of the Presidential Election Tribunal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, has recused herself from the tribunal. Justice Bulkachuwa stepped down yesterday. Senator Adeleke Sues Inspector General of Police Adamu Over Arrest The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate […]

Mid-Day Headlines of the Day (Wednesday May 22, 2019)

Federal Government Making Moves to Stop Consumers From Owning Gas Cylinders The Federal Government is coming up with a new policy that will remove the ownership of cooking gas cylinders from consumers. The policy is aimed at helping to deepen the use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) by the federal government. BRT Bus Set Ablaze […]

Top 5 Stories of the Day (Tuesday May 21, 2019) from Nigerian Newspapers

President Buhari Postpones Visit To Imo State President Muhammadu Buhari has postponed his visit to Imo State where he was to commission some projects in the state. This was confirmed by Gov. Okorocha’s Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo. 2. INEC Withdraws 25 Certificates of Return From Winners The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has withdrawn […]

Major Headlines of the Day (Tuesday May 14, 2019) from Nigerian Newspapers

Presidency Talks Up Low-Key Swearing In Ceremony for May 29 The Presidency revealed yesterday that the second-term inauguration ceremony of President Muhammadu Buhari on May 29 will be a low-key event. It also noted that most of the events scheduled to hold during the inauguration ceremony will now be moved to the first observance of […]

Major Headlines of the Day (Monday May 13, 2019) from Nigerian Newspapers

Tinubu Will Be President in 2023 – APC Chieftain An All Progressive Congress (APC) Chieftain, Oludare Falade has stated that the National Leader of the party, Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu will take over from President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. The APC Chieftain noted that nothing can stop the former Lagos governor from being the country’s […]

Major Headlines of the Day (Friday May 10, 2019) from Nigerian Newspapers

Abuja Residents Call For Government Intervention As Power Outage Intensifies Residents of Abuja have witnessed constant power outages for days calling on the Federal Government to intervene. The source of the power outage is a result of a collapse in the power grid with residential homes and offices running on generators daily. Buhari Re-appoints CBN […]

Major Headlines of the Day (Thursday May 9, 2019) from Nigerian Newspapers

Kano State House of Assembly Passes Bill To Reduce Emir’s Powers The Kano State House of Assembly yesterday passed a bill for the creation of four additional first-class Emirates in the State. The new Emirates include Rano, Gaya, Karaya and Bichi. The creation of these new emirates go on to reduce the powers of the […]

Major Headlines of the Day (Wednesday May 8, 2019) from Nigerian Newspapers

No On-Going War Between Wike and I – Amaechi The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has told newsmen that there is no ongoing war between himself and current Governor of Rivers State, Nyesome Wike. The Transportation Minister made this known to Nigerians during an interview on Channels Television breakfast programme Sunrise Daily yesterday. Peter Obi […]