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AllNews Wrap-Up: Latest Nigeria News Headlines For Today, Tuesday, September 1st, 2020

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

AllNews Nigeria brings you the latest Nigeria news headlines compilations and roundup of the top Nigerian newspaper stories online for today, Tuesday, September1st, 2020.

1. How Igbos Bounced Back From Biafra War To Become Richest In Africa- Reno Omokri

Reno Omokri has revealed how Igbos bounced back from the Biafra war becoming the richest in Africa. AllNews reports that in Reno Omokri in his tweet on Tuesday recalled how the Igbos were economically stifled and wasted during the 3-year bloody civil war with every Igbo family given just £20 each irrespective of the amount they have in their bank accounts.

2. NDDC Probe: Senate Denies Receiving N20m COVID-19 Palliative Form Commission

The Nigerian Senate has disclaimed allegations that members received N20m COVID-19 palliative from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Debunking the claims on Tuesday, the Spokesperson for the Senate, Ajibola Basiru challenged the commission to either release the full list of lawmakers that benefited from the palliative or retract the statement immediately and tender a public apology.

3. COVID-19: Schools In Osun To Re-Open September 21 For Abridged 3rd Term

The Osun state Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation Funke Egbemode has announced that schools in the state will be re-opened on September 21. Making this announcement in a statement, Egbemode revealed that the schools across the state will reopen in phases for an abridged third term to wrap up the 2019/2020 academic year.

4. Adeboye Snubs Media After Meeting With Buhari

The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church Of God Pastor E.A Adeboye declined to speak with state house correspondents after his meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday. AllNews had on Monday reported the meeting between Buhari and the very influential pastor at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

5. Biafra: IPOB's Nnamdi Kanu Reacts To Adeboye's Visit To Buhari, Ridicules Osinbajo

Nnamdi Kanu, a Nigerian Biafra political activist, and leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a group canvassing for the secession and sovereignty of Eastern Nigeria, has said that because he demanded an explanation about Vice-President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo's whereabouts, "Jihadists in Aso Rock compiled photoshopped pictures to keep deceiving Nigerians", AllNews reports.

6. By-Elections: APC Clears 45 Aspirants To Contest Primaries

The All Progressives Congress has cleared 45 aspirants to justle for the party's ticket ahead of By-elections scheduled to take place in October. Announcing the development in a statement on Tuesday, the party said that it cleared all aspirants that purchased expression of interest and nomination form to contest the party's primary elections billed to hold on  Thursday 3rd, September 2020” in the affected states.

7. FG Adopt Austerity Measures As AfDB Predits Painful Economic Recovery

Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is on the verge of losing $173.1 billion by the end of 2020 due to the restriction of movement and lockdown measures adopted by most African governments to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the continent. The loss was estimated by the African Development Bank (AfDB). It was stated that Africa's economy has lost 10-years of economic gains to the pandemic. AllNews had reported that globally, businesses were shut down resulting in most economies to contract in the second quarter of 2020.

8. BBNaija 2020: 'Stay Away From Erica, Vee Tells Neo

The beef between BBNaija housemates, Vee, and Erica might not be ending soon as the former has cautioned her love interest, Neo against talking to her. AllNews reports that their beef sprang up after Vee advised Laycon to get over his feelings for Erica because she only “uses him”.

9. BBNaija 2020: ‘Laycon Deserves To Be Among You’ – Nkechi Blessing

Nkechi Blessing, a Nollywood actress has taken to her Insta-Story to slam those who criticize Big Brother Housemate, Laycon because of his looks. According to her, Laycon didn’t create himself and he doesn’t deserve to be looked down on.

10. Happy New Month Messages, New Month Prayers For September 2020

Happy New Month everyone. New Month wishes are widely popular throughout the world. The first day in every new month, just like the new year, means a lot to many who usually share messages, wishes, greetings, and prayers to their relatives, friends, and colleagues.

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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