Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today Saturday, 18th May 2019.
1. Atiku Vs Buhari: Real Reason We Don’t Want Justice Bulkachuwa – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar have revealed reasons for their opposition to the involvement of the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa in the hearing of the petition. Atiku and the PDP are challenging the outcome of the 2019 presidential election, won by President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
2. Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu Kicks Against Buhari’s Inauguration
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, says President Muhammadu Buhari doesn’t deserve to be sworn in for another term as Nigerian President because he does not have the required academic qualifications. Naija News reports that the secessionist leader made this known on Thursday, May 16, during what he tagged a “live global address.”
3. Buhari Visits Prophet Muhammad’s Tomb (Video, Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari paid a visit to the tomb of Prophet Muhammad in Madinah. Naija News understands that this comes as the President had on Thursday embarked on his trip to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah (Lesser Hajj).
4. FG Plans Closure Of Enugu Airport, Cites Reasons
Nigeria’s Federal Government is set to shut the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. Naija News understands that the Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, made this disclosure in a statement obtained by Naija News.
5. Gov Fayemi Denies Sacking Ekiti ‘Workers’
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has denied his administration sacked any genuine staff of the state public service. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Olayinka Oyebode, Fayemi explained that he was only correcting the fundamental error of his predecessor, Ayo Fayose.
6. Defection: Court Delivers Judgment On Saraki, Dogara, Others’ Case
The Abuja division of the Federal High Court on Friday struck out a suit seeking an order to declare vacant, the seats Senate President Bukola Saraki and House Speaker, Yakubu Dogara. 52 other National Assembly members who defected from one political party to another last year, including a former Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio were also included in the suit.
7. Supreme Court Delivers Judgement On Rivers State Application Challenging Onnoghen’s Suspension
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a motion filed by the Rivers State Government challenging the suspension of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen. The Apex court declared that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the application, and so dismissed the application.
8. Finally, Buhari Increases NYSC Allowance, See Amount
The Minister of Finance Mrs Zainab Ahmed has disclosed that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has approved the increase of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) allowance from 19800 to 30,000. Speaking to newsmen at a press conference on Thursday, the minister also revealed that states are to share N649 billion – the final tranche of the Paris Club Refund.
9. Ahmed Musa Wins Saudi league Title With Al Nassr
Super Eagles forward, Ahmed Musa has lifted the Saudi Arabian professional football league title in his first season with Al-Nassr. Naija News understands that the 26-year-old Musa, who joined the Saudi outfit after his heroics at the 2018 World Cup, was impressive throughout the season as he helped his side to a successful finish.
10. About One Million People Sign Petition To Seek A Remake Of ‘Game Of Thrones’ Final Season
Close to a million fans are asking HBO to remake Game of Thrones’ final season. Naija News understands that a petition on Change.org titled “Remake Game of Thrones Season 8 with competent writers.” now has over 500,000 signatures.
That’s the Nigerian Newspaper headlines for today. Read more Nigerian news on Naija Exploit. See you again tomorrow.
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