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

Below are the top 10 latest Nigerian newspaper headlines for this evening (Wednesday, October 13th, 2020) compiled by AllNews.

1. N75b Nigeria Youth Investment Fund Now Open, Apply Here

The N75b Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) portal is now open for applicants. AllNews understands that the NYIF announced the take-off of the fund today amid ongoing agitation campaign to #EndSARS and #EndSWAT.

2. #ENDSWAT: How Police Murdered Actress' Father, Brother

In the wake of protests against the brutality of Nigerians by the police force, Nollywood actress Nsikan Isaac has recalled how her brother and father were murdered by officers some years ago. In a series of posts on Instagram, Isaac, has been partaking in protests against the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), said she has battled pains for several years.

3. #EndSWAT: Aisha Yesufu Cautions Protesters To Focus On Message

Activist, Aisha Yesufu, urges protesters to keep focused on their message to the government. Yesufu said this in a video on Twitter, commending the protesters, saying that they had the government where they "want them".

4. #EndSARS: SWAT Is Just Like NEPA Changed To PHCN - Reno Omokri

Reno Omokri says replacing the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) with Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) squad is like NEPA changed to PHCN. AllNews earlier reported that the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammad Adamu, established a SWAT team to “fill the gaps” left by SARS, a controversial unit of the Police force.

5. SWAT: What You Need To Know About The New Police Unit Set To Replace SARS

SWAT is the new police unit set to replace SARS. Recall the Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu created a new unit known as Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team to fill the gaps arising from the dissolution of the defunct SARS.

6. SWAT: Pro-Biafra Group Leader, Nnamdi Kanu Of IPOB Reacts

Biafra political activist and leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has denigrated Tuesday's announcement by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu that the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team will take over from the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

7. Nigeria Does Not Have Resources To Deal With COVID-19 Crisis - IMF

Gita Gopinath, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Chief Economist and Director of the research department, says Nigeria doesn't have the resources to deal with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic despite being an oil-exporting country.

8. Three Claims By Chacha Eke After Announcement Of Her Marriage Crash

Nollywood actress Charity "Chacha" Eke has continued to surprise many of her fans, since she announced her split from her husband Austin Eke, some days ago. AllNews earlier reported that Eke, on October 13, shared a video on her Instagram page, where she clearly stated that she was done with her marriage of 7 years.

9. Cardi B Reminds Fans That She Was A Stripper After Accidentally Sharing Nude Photo

American star rapper, Cardi B says she is not ready to think about her mistake of sharing her nude photo on social media. AllNews reports that Cardi B had accidentally shared the photo on her Insta story on Tuesday, October 13, days after her 28th birthday.

10. Man City vs Arsenal: Match Preview, Build-up, Team News, Kick-Off Time, Where To Watch EPL Match Live

EPL resumes after the international break with two of the English 'Big 6' facing off at the Etihad Stadium for the first time in the EPL fixture for the 2020-21 season as Pep Guardiola faces his former assistant, Mikel Arteta.

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