Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Today Tuesday, 26 September 2017

Welcome to NaijaNews.com, here is a summary of Nigerian Newspaper headlines for you today, Tuesday, September 26 2017.

Busted Importers of Pump-Action Rifle Import Adopt Plea Bargain

Two out of the five Nigerians who allegedly imported661 pump-action rifles into the country unlawfully intends to enter into a plea bargain with the prosecution.

The five defendants were arraigned by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) on June 14 before the Federal High Court in Lagos.

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APC slams Sagay, labels him a rogue Elephant

The All Progressives Congress(APC) has slammed the chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-corruption (PACAC), Professor Itse Sagay over his statement in a recent newspaper interview in which he accused the party’s leaders of being a bunch of unprincipled people, encouraging and accepting rogues into the party.

In response to the interview, APC in a press release by its national publicity secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdulahi, has now reacted to the allegations, condemning the accusations credited to the PACAC chairman.

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President Buhari Is Back In Nigeria From London

President Muhammadu Buhari is back in Abuja, Nigeria after a stop over in London.

The Nigeria President had participated in the 72nd UNGA where he delivered a speech among other dignitaries in attendance.

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Gunmen attack palace as Olubadan installs Baales, Mogajis

Unknown gunmen fired gunshots at the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji, during the installation of Mogajis and Baales on Monday.

A former Secretary to the Oyo State Government, and chieftain of Labour Party, Sharafadeen Alli along with journalists were part of individuals who fled the scene of the shooting alive.

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Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu’s sureties to be imprisoned if he fails to appear in court

Following the verdict by the Federal High Court in Abuja granting Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, bail on April 25, the federal government has said sureties of Kanu will face imprisonment if he fails to appear in court on the adjourned date.

Naija News gathered that Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Enyinnaya Abaribe, signed the bond for release of the Nnamdi Kanu.

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