Latest News In Nigeria: Top 10 Headlines For Monday, April 12, 2021

Welcome to the AllNews roundup of the top 10 Latest Nigerian news for today Monday, April 12, 2021.

Here are the Latest News In Nigeria headlines:

Southwest PDP Congress: Thugs Invade Fayose's Hotel

As delegates from Oyo State are being accredited for the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) Congress, armed thugs reportedly invaded the hotel where former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose was lodged.

According to Lere Olayinka the Director of Media and Publicity, Southwest PDP, more than 150 thugs invaded the Aenon Suites and Hotels in the early hours on Monday. Read more here.

Pantami Threatens To Sue Major Publishers Over Report Of His Involvement With Boko Haram

Isa Pantami, Nigeria’s Minister of Com­munications has made it known that he will be suing some major publishers over a report in circulation of his alleged involvement with the Boko Haram Terrorist group.

Earlier on, the Daily Independence published a viral report on Sunday, alleging that Pantami was on the Terror watch list of the United States for his ties with the Boko Haram sect. Read more here.

JAMB Introduces New Regime In Respect Of Indemnity Form

Following the abuses and infractions that the old method of processing the indemnity form has recorded, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB), has introduced a new format for the authentication of the Indemnity Form “in a bid to fortify it as well as make it fool-proof and devoid of any manipulation”.

The Registrar, JAMB, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, dropped this hint at a virtual meeting with the Heads of Tertiary Institutions held on Wednesday, 7th April 2021. Read more here.

EFCC: Abdulrasheed Bawa Issues Fresh Directives In Fighting Corruption In Nigeria

Abdulrasheed Bawa, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued fresh directives to officials in fighting corruption in Nigeria.

Bawa during a visit to the EFCC zonal office in Kano State on Sunday asked the operatives of the agency to be civil and humane when carrying out their lawful duties and ensure strict adherence to the rule of law when fighting corruption. Read more here.

Ramadan 2021: NASFAT Chief Imam Admonishes Nigerian Muslims On Devotion

Imam Marooph Raji, the Chief Imam of Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), has urged Muslims to embrace and practice the teachings of the Holy Qur’an for peace, stability and progress to reign in the country.

The Imam made the call during the commencement of the 2021 Annual Ramadan Tafsir on Sunday in Kaduna. Read more here.

Constitutional Rights, Lack of Empathy Are Reasons Four Nigerian Unions Are On Strike

Despite the high poverty and unemployment rate in Nigeria, four key unions in the country have shut down the smooth running of activities in their sectors due to the Federal Government’s inability to meet up with their demands.

The unions went on strike due to delay in policy implementation, nonpayment of salaries, arrears, and welfare packages for member staff, which by extension, are the constitutional rights of the workers but the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has refused to recognize. Read more here.

Juventus Ronaldo's Shirt Throw vs Genoa Explained 

Juventus striker, Cristiano Ronaldo displayed frustration in the Serie A match against Genoa throwing his shirt on the ground on Sunday but it was further explained as an act of 'champions' by his coach, Andrea Pirlo.

It appeared as if the 5-time Balon d'Or winner was showing another angry moment after he dropped his captain armband on International duty with Portugal vs Serbia earlier in April during the World Cup Qualifier. Read more here.

'Godzilla Vs. Kong' Becomes Highest Grossing Pandemic Era Movie

Godzilla vs. Kong has beaten Tenet to claim the title of the highest-earning film at the box office amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Deadline reports that the film's box office earning of $69.5 million has made it the most successful movie released during the pandemic. It became the highest-grossing film at the box office in its first week of release as it scored the record for the biggest opening weekend since movie theaters closed in March 2020. Read more here.

Apple’s Top Executive To Appear At Senate App Store Hearing

Apple Inc. has announced that its top executive will be available at an upcoming hearing regarding the App Store after lawmakers publicly criticized the company for not doing so.

In a letter on Sunday to Senators Amy Klobuchar and Mike Lee, the technology giant said that it will make Chief Compliance Officer Kyle Andeer available to speak to the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust and Consumer Rights on April 21. Read more here.

Kidnap/Robbery Victim Rescued In Delta

Police in Delta rescued one Mr. James Emmanuel from suspected kidnappers/robbers on Saturday in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state.

Acting Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Edafe Bright, stated in Warri on Monday that men of the Eagle Net Special Squad of the Police Command carried out the rescue operation. Read more here.

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