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AllNews Wrap-Up: Latest Nigeria News Headlines For Today, Thursday, September 3rd, 2020

AllNews Wrap-Up: Latest Nigeria News Headlines For Today, Th

AllNews Nigeria brings you the latest Nigeria news headlines compilations and roundup of the top Nigerian newspaper stories online for today, Thursday, September 3rd, 2020.

1. UNILAG Crisis: Wale Babalakin Appears Before Visitation Panel

The suspended Pro-Chancellor of the University of Lagos Dr. Wale Babalakin is currently at a session with the Special Visitation Panel set up by President Muhammadu Buhari. Babalakin who arrived at the UNILAG council chambers at about 8:50 am was earlier asked by the Federal Government to recuse himself from official duties until the investigation by the special visitation panel is concluded.

2. NYSC To Prosecute Fraudulent Ex-Corp Members

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, has announced plans by the Service to revisit cases of ex-corps members who served under the scheme fraudulently. Speaking at a meeting with officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission in Abuja on Wednesday, Brigadier-General Ibrahim explained that those found culpable will face prosecution.

3. New Electricity Tariff: Nigerians Needs Stimulus- Atiku

Former Vice President and the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the 2019 Presidential election Atiku Abubakar has kicked against the recent increase in the electricity tariff across the country. Atiku who took to his social media page to react to the recent increase in electricity tariff said the increment was an impetuous disregard for the current challenges brought upon Nigerians by the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.

4. #NationalYouthDay: Kemi Olunloyo Sends Message To President Buhari

Controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has sent a message to President Muhammadu Buhari over the declaration of November 1st as National Youth Day in Nigeria. AllNews recalls that President Buhari had on Tuesday through the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare declared November 1st as National Youth Day in Nigeria.

5. Oba Of Benin Laments Failed Attempts To Settle Obaseki, Oshiomhole Rift

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has expressed frustration his over failed attempts to reconcile Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole. Lamenting over how the relationship between Obaseki and Oshiomhole went soar, the Oba who spoke at a peace meeting with political actors at his palace on Wednesday recalled that a good relationship existed between the duo until recently.

6. Fuel Price: PDP Responsible For Increase - APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has blamed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the recent increase in the pump price of fuel in Nigeria. Reacting to the recent increase in fuel price, the Spokesperson of APC, Yekini Nabena in a statement on Wednesday accused successive PDP governments of imposing on Nigeria 'a corruption-tainted fuel subsidy regime'.

7. World Bank: Nigerian States To Offer Tax Relief To Businesses, Taxpayers

Businesses and taxpayers will get tax relief across Nigeria following an agreement among state governments and their State Internal Revenue Services. The state governors initiated the tax relief programmes to assist businesses withstand the economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. The state governments will collaborate with the State Internal Revenue Services to implement the tax incentives, a communique signed by the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), Kayode Fayemi, disclosed.

8. BBNaija 2020: Praise Confirms Moment Erica Tried To Kiss Laycon (Video)

Evicted Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate, Praise has attested to Laycon’s claims that Erica tried to kiss him. AllNews reports that Laycon had told Vee that Erica tried to kiss him on several occasions, but he declined.

9. BBNaija 2020: ‘I’m Not Ready’, Kiddwaya Talks To Erica On Relationship Outside House (Video)

BBNaija housemate Kiddwaya seemingly says he is not ready to have a relationship with Erica outside Biggie’s house because he wants to be more independent first. Erica and Kiddwaya who are a well-known couple in the house got talking when she asked him about his plans for her when the show is finally over.

10. When Is The Super Eagles Friendly Matches Between Côte d'Ivoire And Tunisia?

On Wednesday, Amaju Pinnick, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced that the Super Eagles will play two-time African champions, Ivory Coast, and former continental kings, Tunisia in Austria later this year. AllNews reports that it would be the first time the country's senior national team will file out against any opponent since dispatching Lesotho at the Setsoto Stadium in Maseru in November 2019.

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.

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