Top 10 Nigerian Newspapers Headlines You'll Want To Read This Friday Evening

Below are the top 10 latest Nigerian newspaper headlines for this evening (Friday, October 9th, 2020) compiled by AllNews.

1.#EndSarsNow: Lagos Govt Sends Message To Adamant Nigerian Protesters

The Lagos State Government says it has noted the protests against the reported highhandedness of the men of the Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS). AllNews reports that according to the 'Centre of Excellence', "we know how painful it is to be victims of police brutality".

2. #EndSARS: Police Dismiss 10 Senior Officers, 9 Others Demoted

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of ten senior police officers and the reduction in rank of nine others. The Commission also approved the punishment of eight officers, reprimand for another 10, and letter of warning for three other officers. Three officers were, however, exonerated.

3. INEC Recruitment 2020: How To Apply For Commission's Ad-hoc Staff Enrollment

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is at the moment recruiting for Ad-hoc Staff in 11 States.

4. #EndSars: IGP Calls For End To Violence Against Law Enforcement Officers

The call for disbanding of the police Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) takes a new turn as Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has called for an end to the violence following the recent murder of some #EndSARS protesters, a Policeman, and stealing of one AK 47 rifle with 25 rounds of ammunition.

5. Ondo Decides 2020: Makinde Denies Sponsoring Thugs That Removed Fayose's Cap At PDP Mega Rally

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has denied allegations claiming that he sponsored the harassment of Ayo Fayose at the Mega rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo town  Makinde who denied the allegations told  Fayose to join in the party's campaign rather than distract the PDP's cause.

6. Biafra: IPOB Raises Alarm Over 'Abduction' Of Top Official By Nigerian Security Agents

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have called for the immediate and unconditional release of its media Head, Emmanuel Bassey Ekomiba, from detention in Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria, AllNews reports. The outlawed group as well asked security agents to release Ekomiba's colleague, one Victor Sunday Okoro, from detention

7. President Buhari Budgets NGN420 billion For N-Power, Other SIPs

President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that his administration has budgeted for N-Power and other social investment programmes in the 2021 budget. The President said this while addressing his administration's plan for Nigerians. According to President Buhari, the sum of N420 billion has been earmarked for social intervention programmes which consist of N-Power, Homegrown School-feeding programme and other programmes for vulnerable and lower-class households.

8. #EndSars: Desmond Elliot Backs Protests, Says Brutality Gone Beyond Reforms

Desmond Elliot, a Nollywood actor and the member representing Surulere Constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has supported the protest calling for the end of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Speaking during the protest at the Lagos Assembly complex in Ikeja the state capital, stated that SARS activities have gone beyond hotlines or reforms.

9. #EndSars: BBNaija's Mike Edwards To Lead Protest In UK

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) star, Mike Edwards has unveiled his plans to lead a protest against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in the United Kingdom. AllNews reports that top personalities and other citizens in the country have over time called for an end to the anti-robbery squad, as a result of the incessant killing of youths.

10. Livescore: Nigeria Vs Algeria Friendly Latest Score, Goal Updates, Team News

Nigeria meets reigning African champion, Algeria in an international friendly game in Austria on Friday. All Super Eagles players and officials test negative to COVID-19 ahead of tonight's game.

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