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AllNews Nigeria brings you the latest Nigeria news headlines compilations and roundup of the top Nigerian newspaper stories online for today, Wednesday, August 26th, 2020.
1. We Stand By Our Reporter, We'll Hold Fani-Kayode Responsible If He's Harmed - Daily Trust
The publishers of Daily Trust have issued a notice to the Nigeria Police concerning the "threat" on one of its reporters by former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode, where the politician felt affronted by a question posed by the reporter; stating that they would hold Fani-Kayode responsible if "anything happens" to the reporter, adding that they stand by their reporter, as they will not stand for intimidation or threats.
2. Fani-Kayode Backpedals, Retracts His "Stupid" Comment
The former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has retracted his "stupid" comment used on a Daily Trust reporter. The former minister could be seen in footage lashing out at a Daily Trust correspondent, Eyo Charles, that asked him who was "bankrolling" his trips across states where projects are undertaken by governors under the umbrella of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), finishing off at Cross River State.
3. Buhari Berates Slow Pace of Justice Administration, Proposes 12 Month-Limit
President Muhammadu Buhari has berated the slow pace of justice administration by Nigerian courts. Buhari who expressed his displeasure on Wednesday during the 60th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) suggested that the judiciary considers putting a 12-month time limit for the hearing of criminal cases from the high court to the Supreme Court, while all civil cases should be concluded within 15 months.
4. Ondo Decides 2020: Makinde To Head PDP Campaign Council For Governorship Election
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has been selected by the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to head the election campaign council of the party for the Ondo state Governorship election. Making this disclosure in a release on Wednesday, the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan revealed that the council has all the state governors elected under the platform of the party as members.
The Coalition of South-East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), the umbrella body of all the youth organizations in the South-East geopolitical zone, says it has set up a committee to search for suitable credible presidential aspirants that will be presented to Nigerians for the 2023 presidential election. COSEYL made this known in a statement signed by Goodluck Egwu Ibem, its President-General and Kanice Igwe, Secretary-General, sent to AllNews on Tuesday.
6. Forget About 2023 Presidential Elections Primate Ayodele Tells Tinubu
Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to focus on his health and forget about 2023 presidential ambition. He noted that Buhari won’t give enough support to the ex-Lagos Governor to realize his presidential ambition.
7. PWC, KPMG Obtained NGN4.1bn From Nigeria's Five Biggest Banks In 2019
In 2019, the finances of Nigeria's five biggest banks were independently audited by two foreign auditing firms, KPMG Professional Services and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC). Together, these auditing firms bagged NGN4.18 billion in the full-year of 2019 for their audit services rendered within twelve months.
8. BBNaija 2020: ‘Big News ’Burna Boy Set To Preview ‘Twice As Tall’ To Housemates
The Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemates will sure have loads of fun in Biggie’s house on Wednesday, as self-proclaimed African Giant, Burna Boy will preview his latest album ‘Twice As Tall’ to them. Burna Boy made the big announcement in a video shared on Twitter on Wednesday.
9. BBNaija 2020: Praise Counters Brighto's Claim About His Fiancee's Real Age
Just evicted BBNaija housemate Praise has debunked Brighto's claims that his fiancee is over 60 years of age. AllNews reports that 29-year-old Brighto while conversing with fellow housemate Kiddwaya claimed to know Praise's weak point and promised to tackle him, whenever an issue comes up.
10. Barcelona Sporting Director, Ramon Splanes Speaks On Messi Transfer At Trincao Unveiling
Barcelona New Sporting Director, Ramon Splanes has spoken on the Messi transfer at the unveiling of Barcelona's new signing, Trincao on Wednesday afternoon to give the first statement out of the club since the announcement on Tuesday night.
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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