Latest Nigerian Newspapers: 10 Reports You'll Want To Read This Thursday Evening

Below are the top 10 latest Nigerian newspaper headlines for this evening (Thursday, October 1st, 2020) compiled by AllNews.

1. Independence Day Nigeria 2020: Disappointed Nigerians Should Hold State Government Accountable -Fashola

The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, says Nigerians who are disappointed in the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration should hold the state and local governments accountable if their basic needs must be promptly met. Speaking during his appearance on a Channels Television programme, Fashola held that disappointed Nigerians were seeking results in the wrong place.

2. Independence Day Speech: Vote Sellers Should Be Prepared To Lose Their Right - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has told vote-selling electorates to be ready to lose their right. Issuing this warning during his Independence Day speech, Buhari restated his commitment to ensuring transparent, free, fair, and credible elections in the country.

3. Nigeria At 60: Nigerians Cannot See What Is Done With Borrowed Funds - Fayose

The former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, said that the country's form of democracy stifles the airing of grievances and that Nigerians wish to see what the funds borrowed are used for. The former governor stated this via his spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, as the country marks its 60th Independence anniversary.

4. Happy New Month: Read Apostle Suleman's Prophetic Declaration For October

Apostle Suleman has released a prophetic declaration for the month of October 2020. AllNews reports that the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries (OFM), Apostle Suleman, released the prophetic declaration via his official Twitter handle on Thursday, October 1, coinciding with Nigeria's Independence Day.

5. Nigeria At 60: Happy Independence Day Quotes, Messages, Wishes

Today, October 1st, marks Nigeria’s Independence day celebration, a Jubilee at that. Why not share “Happy Independence Day Nigeria 2020!” congratulatory messages to friends family and loved ones who are citizens but away from home. Nigeria is 60 (diamond jubilee) years old today, counting from the end of the colonial era. Happy Independence Day Nigeria!!!!!

6. Happy New Month Messages, New Month Prayers, Quotes For October 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. Regardless of religious and other cultural leanings, people plead for loved ones, send them beautiful greetings and wishes on the first day of every month. These wishes also serve to prepare them for the remaining days in the month of October 2020.

7. Independence Day: President Buhari Speaks On N-Power, Tradermoni, Farmermoni, Others

President Muhammadu Buhari said the creation of N-Power, Tradermoni and some social intervention programmes were created for the "weakest" Nigerians. Buhari explained that the social intervention programmes were created to cushion the impact of any economic adjustment by his administration.

8. What Are We Celebrating? Yul Edochie Asks As Nigeria Marks 60 Years Of Independence

As Nigeria marks her independence on October 1st, Nollywood actor cum politician, Yul Edochie, has questioned what Nigerians are celebrating. In a tweet on his official Twitter page, Edochie highlighted the current situation of the country while noting that "Nigerians are suffering"

9. Nigeria @ 60: Five Songs That Preach Unity As Nigeria Celebrates Independence

One of the most remarkable days in the history of Nigeria is her annual independence day celebration on October 1st. Africa's most populous black nation is blessed with people of diverse cultures, religions, and also musical talents who have in one way or the other used their lyrical prowess to preach unity. The annual event is marked in remembrance of Nigeria's independence from Britain in 1960. Apart from being addressed as the 'Giant of Africa', the country is also the "Heart of African Music". 

10. UEFA Champions League Draw For 2020-21 Season

The UEFA Champions League Draw for 2020-21 Season has been released after numerous awards were given out to players and coaches after a stellar performance in the 2019-20 season of the UEFA Champions League competition. AllNews reports that the draw also features Ronaldo's Juventus and Lionel Messi' Barcelona in group G which would see both World-class players face off again.

That’s the roundup of the top 10 Nigerian newspaper headlines this evening. More Nigerian newspaper headlines are available on the AllNews website.