Welcome to the AllNews roundup of the top 10 Nigerian newspapers headlines for today Saturday, January 23rd, 2021.
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa, on Friday, revealed the state is witnessing security challenges, adding that members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect are currently regrouping at the borders of Benue and Nasarawa State.
The Governor, who spoke to State House correspondents after meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said even though the terrorists had been dislodged from Toto local government of the state, where they had camped, they have regrouped at the Nasarawa/Benue border from where they are now launching attacks on residents. Read more here.
Elder statesman and Afenifere chieftain, Chief Ayo Adebanjo says Biafra agitators are speaking up because 'they feel excluded under the Nigerian constitution'.
Afenifere is a Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation. Read more here.
Adamu Adamu, the Minister of Education has said the implementation of the 65 years retirement age and 40 years of service approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday has taken effect from January 1.
Adamu made this known at the 2020 Annual Ministerial briefing in Abuja on Thursday. Read more here.
A coalition of South-West politicians has launched South West Agenda (SWAGA 2023) in Osogbo, Osun State to canvass for the National Leader of All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu ahead of 2023 presidential election.
The group Coordinator, Honourable Ayo Omidiran who revealed the intention of the coalition said that the rationale behind the launch was ‘to present Tinubu for Presidency in 2023.’ Read more here.
PFA player holder, Kevin De Bruyne will be out of Manchester City squad for the next four to six weeks which means he would miss the first leg match of the UEFA Champions League.
City coach, Pep Guardiola confirmed the absence of his playmaker ahead of the FA Cup match against Cheltenham in the fourth round as he faces over a month and 2 weeks out on injury. Read more here.
Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, a Nigerian human rights activist and warrior on Friday stormed Igangan, in Ibarapa North local government area of Oyo State to further stiffen his stance that Fulanis in the region should leave.
Sunday Igboho had not long ago - like Rotimi Akeredolu, the governor of Ondo State - issued a quit notice to Fulani and Bororo people residing in Ibarapa specifically, saying they are most times responsible for kidnappings and killings in that zone. Read more here.
Three persons have been feared killed in the ongoing communal crisis between Uko-nteghe Uda and Uko Akpan Enwang communities in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Report.
This incident began on Thursday and the situation has become dangerous. According to reports, many residents of the area have to fled their homes. Read more here.
At least five soldiers of the Nigerian Army have reportedly joined Nnamdi Kanu’s Eastern Security Network (ESN).
According to Sahara Reporters, more soldiers from the South-East, particularly those in the Operation Lafiya Dole Theatre Command, are currently being wooed to resign and join the Eastern Security Network. Read more here.
Nollywood actress cum healthcare worker, Regina Askia, has spilt some steamy details about ‘Web’, a forthcoming movie, where she played the role of a nurse named Olivia alongside Ramsey Nouah.
Acting in the movie is a major comeback for her on the screen after taking a break from the movie landscape to practice nursing in the United States. Read more here.
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has recorded a rapid increase in the number of people obtaining their National Identity Number (NIN) before the deadline.
This is following the order from the NCC towards the end of last year to suspend mobile numbers of people without a NIN. Read more here.
That’s the roundup of the top 10 Nigerian newspapers headlines this morning. More Nigerian newspapers headlines are available on AllNews website.
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