These are our top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers for Today, Friday, 26th July 2019:
“He Always Said He Would Be Famous But I Never Thought It Would Be In Death” — Mother Of Slain Channels TV Reporter
The bereaved mother of Channels Reporter, Precious Ayoade Owolabi has narrated how the youngster had told her he would become famous but she didn’t think it would be in death. Owolabi who was hit by a stray bullet during the clash between the police force and Shiite protesters in Abuja on Monday was buried at Wusasa Cemetery, Zaria on Thursday.
Senate Asks Ministerial Nominee, Abubakar Aliyu To Take A Bow Because He Is ‘Loyal’
Senate President Ahmed Lawan had asked a ministerial nominee, Abubakar Aliyu, from Yobe state, to ‘take a bow’ during the senate screening on Thursday. Aliyu, who is the immediate past deputy governor of Yobe, was given preferential treatment, even though he has no legislative background.
Lawmakers Flee, Abandon Plenary After Snake Drops From Roof Of Ondo Assembly
A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Femi Fani Kayode says that Ondo state needs both prayers and spiritual cleaning. According to Fani-Kayode, a live snake dropped from the roof during plenary at the Ondo State House of Assembly and his happened because the state has allowed Fulani herdsmen to mount roadblocks in the state.
‘Buhari’s Ministerial Nominees Are Priceless Assets To Government’— Lawmaker
Tunde Braimoh, a member of the Lagos state House of Assembly has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial nominees as priceless assets to his government. The Lagos lawmaker representing Kosofe Constituency II in the state said this while speaking with newsmen in Lagos on Thursday.
Insecurity Level In The Country Worrisome – Apostle Suleman
Apostle Johnson Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries has described the level of insecurity in the country as worrisome. The cleric, in a few tweets on Thursday, said it was impossible for anyone to deny the reality because even the deaf and dumb in the country, can hear and see it.
List Of Ministerial Nominees That Have Been Screened By Senate
A s the Senate continues the screening of more ministerial nominees submitted to it by President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, here is a list of those that were screened on Wednesday.
Just In: Fayemi Steps Down As Ekiti Governor For One Day
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state may have to engage in activities other than being governor for the day. The governor stepped down on Thursday for 7-year-old Daniel Adaramodu of African Grammar School to be governor of Ekiti State for the day.
How Police Raided, Battered Innocent People Returning From Work – Segalink
Segun Awosanya aka Segalink, popular #EndSars campaigner and human rights activists has decried the continued extortion and endless impunity perpetrated by men of the Nigerian police force. Segalink, in a few tweets on Thursday morning, narrates how young Nigerians returning from work were raided by policemen around Abaranje, Ikotun area of Lagos state.
Ministerial Screening: Senators Kick As Senate President Asks Amaechi To ‘Take A Bow’
Senate president Ahmed Lawan sparked annoyance Danjuma Goje, when Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi was asked to take a bow when it was his turn for screening and confirmation. Goje, from Gombe state raised a point of order, saying it was against the tradition not screening Amaechi, but Lawan said that the tradition of ‘bow and go’ would be extended to former members of the House of Assembly.
EFCC Seals Off Okorocha’s Properties
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have reportedly sealed off Rochas Okorocha’s Foundation College, All-In Supermarket and East High Primary and Secondary school owned by his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu. Rochas Okorocha, is the former governor of Imo state now representing Imo West senatorial district at the Senate.
Presidency Reacts To Reports On Leah Sharibu’s Purported Death
The Presidency has released a statement concerning abducted aid workers whose “disturbing video” emerged, showing them being held hostage by Boko Haram fighters. In a statement signed by President Muhammadu Buhari’s Senior Special Spokesperson, Garba Shehu, the presidency have begun talks with the captors to ensuring that no harm is done to the captives.
These are our top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers for Today, Friday, 26th July 2019:
