Nigeria News: Check Out Latest Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, May 12th, 2020

Allnews Nigeria brings you top news compilations and roundup of the top Nigerian newspaper headlines online for today Tuesday, May 12th, 2020.

1. Coronavirus: Nigeria's Total Hits 4641 With 242 New COVID-19 Cases

Nigeria has recorded 242 new cases of coronavirus, with 88 from Lagos which happens to be the epicentre.

2. Amid Crisis, Deputy Chairman Takes Over Affairs of Osun PDP

Barely two weeks after the suspension of the former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun state, Soji Adagunodo, his deputy has taken over officially. 

3. COVID-19: 47 Medical Staff Test Positive In Kano State

Forty-seven medical personnel have tested positive for coronavirus in Kano State.

4. 150 People Die In Azare Due To Hypertension Not COVID-19 - Bala Mohammed

The Governor of Bauchi, Bala Mohammed, has said that 150 people have lost their lives in Azare, in the Katagum Local Government Area in the state, over the past one month.

5. Security Agents Apprehend Run-Away COVID-19 Patients In Kaduna

Two patients who had fled their homes after they were informed of their test results have been captured by security agencies.

6. COVID-19: Nigerian Economic Summit Group Reveals Why Nigeria Needs N10.1 Trillion

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has revealed that Nigerian businesses and households need N10.1 trillion worth of interventions from the Federal Government considering the over 100 million individuals living in poverty within the country and the continuous impact of coronavirus on the economy.

7. Nigerian Households Spent N4.24trn On Fuel, Electricity, Telecoms, Others - NBS

The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that in 2019, Nigerian households spent N2.02 trillion powering their homes through fuel and regular electricity. It was also revealed that Nigerian households spent N2.59 trillion on transport and N2.22 trillion on services which include telecoms.

8.CBN Governor Explains Why COVID-19 Period Is Perfect Time To Reset Nigeria's Economy

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has said this is the perfect time to reset Nigeria's economy. Emefiele said Nigeria must diversify its economy due to the fall of crude oil price in order to shield Nigeria's economy from the negative impact of coronavirus which has ravaged global economy.

9. Naira Marley To Celebrate Birthday On Marlians Day

Rave of the moment, Afeez Fasola, better known as Naira Marley who just turned 26, has chosen Marlians day for the celebration of his birthday.

10. Ighalo: 'If We See Am, We Go Beat Am' - Nigerians React To Neville's Claim About Striker

Nigerians are not impressed with a statement credited to former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, asserting that the English Premier League (EPL) giants do not need to spend £20m on striker Odion Ighalo.

These are the top Nigerian newspaper headlines this morning. Visit our website www.allnews.ng for more latest news in Nigeria and around the world.