Welcome to the Gistlover roundup of the top 10 Nigerian newspapers headlines for today Thursday, September 3rd, 2020
1. CAMA Is Dangerous To Wellbeing of Nigeria – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has written to President Muhammadu Buhari urging him to suspend the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, stating that it is dangerous to the “wellbeing of the Nigerian-state”.
The letter, signed by the president of the association, Samson Ayokunle, was stated that the government did not involve critical stakeholders and “various interest groups”.
2. N-Power: Nigerian Minister, Sadiya Farouq’s Directive To NSIP Focal Persons Confirms Her As A Joker!
N-Power beneficiaries have been exited, but uncertainty still surrounds their ‘Next Level’ shift.
Last Thursday, the minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development of Nigeria, Sadiya Farouq, disclosed that she has directed Focal Persons of the National Social Investment Programmes (NSIPs) in all the states of the federation “to submit an updated list and details of the exited N-Power beneficiaries that are interested in participating in the transition plans of the ministry”. This disclosure is a joke, and further portrays Farouq as unworthy of occupying the seat of a minister of the Federal Republic, let alone Minister of Humanitarian Affairs.
3. Prophet TB Joshua Reveals Why Messi Should Not Leave Barcelona ‘Bitter and Offended’
The founder of The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet TB Joshua has advised Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi not to leave the club “bitter and offended”.
The six-time Ballon d’Or winner stunned the football world recently by seeking a move away from Camp Nou after spending the entirety of his senior career there.
4. What You Need To Know About Olu-Ibadan And Gov. Makinde’s ‘Rift’
The executive Governor of Oyo State. Mr. Seyi Makinde has cleared the air about the reported rift between him and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji.
Gov. Makinde declared that he had no rift with the monarch during his visit to the palace of Oba Saliu Adetunji to commemorate with the Olubadan on his 92nd birthday.
5. Buhari’s Aide, Sarki Abba Not COVID-19 Positive – Presidency
The Senior Special Assitant to President Muhamadu Buhari on Media and Publicity Garba Shehu has debunked news making round the media that Buhari’s aide Sarki Abba tested positive for COVID-19.
Reacting to reports making round different digital news platforms on his twitter page, Shehu told Nigerians to ignore the news platforms that according to him was spreading fake news.
6. Buhari Presides Over 14th Virtual FEC Meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over a virtual Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential villa in Abuja.
The meeting which started at about 10 am has in attendance, the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha while some ministers are participating virtually from their offices.
7. Another African America Killed After Being Shot 20 Times
The Los Angeles County police has shot dead an African American cyclist, Dijon Kizzee, less than two weeks after the police in Kenosha, Wisconsin shot and paralysed another African American, Jacob Blake.
Although, the lawyer representing Kizzee’s family, and the country Sheriff’s Department had different versions of how the incident happened. Read more here.
8. 2023 Elections: Next President Will Be Selected On Party Basis Not Tribe – Hope Uzodinma
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has said that the next president cannot be determined by Tribe but on political affiliation.
The governor said that in a chat with reporters at the State House on Tuesday after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja.
9. Edo Decides 2020: South-South Is PDP’s Stronghold – Peter Obi
Former vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi has thrown his weight behind the incumbent governor and the candidate of the party Godwin Obaseki ahead of the forthcoming election governorship election in Edo state.
Obi who spoke on Tuesday at Obaseki’s Governorship campaign in Oza, Orhionmwon Local Government Area declared that the South-South region was a stronghold for the party and the case of the state shouldn’t be different.
10. By-Election: Lagos Speaker Assures Abiru of Full Support, Tags Tinubu APC Commander
The Speaker of Lagos House of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa has assured Tokunbo Abiru, the consensus Aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of full support at the forthcoming by-election in Lagos East senatorial district.
Obasa who described the APC National leader Bola Tinubu as the commander of the party while receiving Abiru, said whatever Tinubu declares is what becomes a logical conclusion at the party.
That’s the roundup of the top 10 Nigerian newspapers headlines this morning. More Nigerian newspapers headlines are available on Gistlover website.
11. PPMC Increases Fuel Price to N151.56 per Litre
The Pipeline and Product Marketing Company (PPMC), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Commission (NNPC) has announced an increase in the price of petrol from N143.80 per litre to N151.56 per litre.
Making this disclosure in a statement by D.O Abalaka of PPMC, the commission announced that the increase in the pump price of petrol is expected to take effect from Wednesday, September 2, 2020.
