AllNews Wrap-Up: Latest Nigeria News Headlines For Today, Thursday, August 27th, 2020

AllNews Nigeria brings you the latest Nigeria news headlines compilations and roundup of the top Nigerian newspaper stories online for today, Thursday, August 27th, 2020.

1. Buhari Sacks Dokubo As Amnesty Program Coordinator, Names Replacement

President Muhammadu Buhari has terminated the appointment of Charles Dokubo as the Coordinator of Amnesty program. Making this announcement on Thursday, Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, revealed that Milland Dixion Dikio was appointed as the interim administrator of the programme.

2. Falana Asks CBN To Release Disbursement Details Of N33bn COVID-19 Funds

Nigerian human right lawyer Femi Falana has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to release details of how  N338.66bn COVID-19 fund was spent. Making this request in a letter titled ‘Request for Detailed Information on Beneficiaries of N338.66bn Coronavirus (COVID-19) Intervention Funds Disbursed Across Various Sectors in Nigeria by the Central Bank of Nigeria,' Falana explained that the request was made in line with the Freedom of Information Act.

3. N-Power Transition: Minister Gives Vital Directive To Focal Persons In All Nigerian States

The minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development of Nigeria, Sadiya Farouq says she has "directed Focal Persons of NSIPs in all the states to submit an updated list and details of the exited N-Power beneficiaries that are interested in participating in the transition plans of the ministry", AllNews reports.

4. Buhari Presides Over Virtual Council Of State Meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over a council of state meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Military President General Ibrahim Babangida; Ernest Shonekan, and General Abdulsalami Abubakar in attendance. Johannes Tobi Wojuola, a member of the presidential media team, made this known on twitter.

5. By-Election: APC Will Field Only Credible Candidates - Buni

The Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee Chairman of The All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Mai Mala Buni, has said that the party will only accept and field credible candidates for the October concurrent legislative by-election billed to take place across eight states of the Federation.

6. Adesina Reacts To Re-Election As AfDB President After Allegations, Probe

The incumbent President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has addressed his re-election for a second term after securing votes from the members of the largest bank in Africa. He was re-elected during the virtual meeting of the organisation on Thursday, August 27, 2020.

7. CBN Forex Policy For Third Party Agent To Harm SMEs - MAN

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has kicked against the cancellation of third party for foreign exchange applications stating that the new Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) policy will affect the process that made it easier for small and medium businesses to Access forex.

8. BBNaija Viewers Should Seek Forgiveness From God - Cleric

Ifeanyi Akunna, Vicar of Anglican Church of the Epiphany, Abuja has joined the league of clerics and personalities calling for the ban of the popular reality TV show Big Brother Naija (BBNaija). In a statement titled ‘A House Built on Faulty Foundation’ and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, Akunna, just like others, claimed the programme does not promote healthy marital values.

9. I Will Be Dead Without Her - Teebillz Declares As He Flaunts Lover

Tunji Balogun aka Teebillz, a music artiste manager and estranged husband of singer Tiwa Savage has flaunted his newfound love. Teebillz shared the images on his Instagram handle, with lovely captions to complement them.

10. COVID-19: EPL Star, Pogba Tests Positive For Coronavirus

In the English Premier League (EPL), Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has tested positive for the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), according to France manager Didier Deschamps. AllNews reports that the 27-year-old will have to self-isolate and will be unavailable for France's Nations League fixtures.

These are the latest Nigerian newspaper headlines this evening. Visit our website www.allnews.ng for more latest news in Nigeria and around the world.