Latest Nigerian Newspapers Headlines Thursday
Welcome to the latest Nigerian Newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, January 20, 2022 from AllNews Nigeria.
In a move to curb the attacks on commuters on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway by kidnappers, the Oyo State Police Command has deployed its anti-kidnapping squad and tactical teams, to both sides of the road.
Addressing journalists on the development, the Commissioner, Ngozi Onadeko, assured personnel deployed to roads, would ensure the safety of citizens and commuters.
Onadeko, while visiting the highway on Tuesday, disclosed that her presence was to put in place a kind of routine check on policemen deployed to the road to ensure the visibility of the operatives and ensure adequate patrols...READ MORE
The Federal High Court in Umuahia, Abia State led by Justice Benson Anya has ordered the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to pay Nnamdi Kanu N1billion.
Justice Benson Anya ruled that the funds is for the infringement of Nnamdi Kanu's fundamental rights.
The Nigerian Army invaded Nnamdi Kanu's residence in Abia State in 2017 after a heavy clash between the Army and IPOB members on Sunday, September 10, 2017...READ MORE
The Oyo State Government has restated its commitment to collaborate with relevant agencies to curb fire outbreak in public schools.
The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr Nureni Aderemi Adeniran made this known during an assessment visit to a Grade 'C' customary Court building in Omoyeni Memorial Primary School, Ode-Aje, Ibadan which was gutted by fire on Tuesday.
Adeniran who reiterated the Board's commitment to the protection of schools in the State, especially during the dry season charged them to be extra-vigilant in their environment and report any activity that may pose a threat to schools...READ MORE
The Nigerian Senate has deleted clause 84 of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill that only provided for direct primary to be conducted by political parties.
This followed the recommittal of the 2021 electoral act amendment bill by the Senate Majority leader, Yahaya Abdullahi.
According to Abdullahi, the concern of the President on the bill was the provision of only the direct primary to be conducted by political parties...READ MORE
Bishop David Ibiyeomie has stated the 2023 presidential election has been concluded as the formal one to come in the 2023 election is just to fulfill all righteousness.
David Ibiyeomie who is the founder of Salvation Ministry stated this while addressing his members in Port Harcourt during the week.
The clergy added that none of those who recently made their intentions known is qualified to rule the country, stressing that they are only aiming at enriching themselves...READ MORE
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu till February 16, 2022.
The Buhari-led Federal Government had filed fresh terrorism charges against Nnamdi Kanu who is the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday.
The action increased the initial counts bordering on treasonable felony and terrorism against Kanu from seven to 15...READ MORE
At least two party stalwarts were killed and another kidnapped when gunmen stormed the venue of All Progressives Congress (APC) ward meeting in Enugu State.
The ugly incident reportedly took place on Tuesday at about 6.p.m.
Members of the party in ward III Obeagu Awkunanaw, Enugu South Local Government Area were having a reconciliation meeting at the party office located in their ward when the gunmen struck...READ MORE
The Nigerian football federation president Amaju Pinnick has hinted that Super Eagles could keep Augustine Eguavoen as head coach if he claims the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 in Cameroon.
Barely weeks before the start of the continental competition, NFF announced Jose Peseiro as the replacement for Gernot Rohr, who has notably coached Sporting in his homeland, Egyptian giants Al Ahly and Saudi Arabia, is due to start work after the Cup of Nations, meaning he will be tasked with ensuring they qualify for the World Cup.
Yet NFF president Amaju Pinnick hinted that Eguavoen could keep the job should he lead Nigeria to glory in Cameroon...READ MORE
Award-winning artiste Wikzid has canceled his Made in Lagos tour scheduled to take place in Canada due to health measures put in place by the foreign nation.
The singer made the announcement on his Twitter page on Wednesday, disclosing that he is looking forward to returning to the country as soon as possible.
"Due to existing and developing public health restriction measures being introduced by the Canadian government, I will no longer be able to perform my Canada shows in January", Wizkid wrote...READ MORE
Fashion icon and Vogue magazine's first African-American creative director André Leon Talley has died at the age of 73.
The news of his passing was announced on Tuesday, January 18 by Talley's literary agent David Vigliano.
Talley's death was also confirmed by his friend Darren Walker, the president of the Ford Foundation..READ MORE
Although Mary J Blige turned 51 last week, January 11, she is still in the birthday mood.
The American singer-songwriter and actress took to Instagram to share more photos of herself in a body con shimmery dress completed with socks boot of the same material.
She captioned the photos "Every day like my birthday! Bring the cake in - Amazing."..READ MORE
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