Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, 23rd February 2019

Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Saturday, 23rd February 2019.

1. Buhari Arrives Katsina Ahead Elections

President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has during the evening hours of Friday, February 22 arrived his state of origin, Katsina state. Naija News reports that the President arrived at the state for the purpose of him casting his vote in his home town in Daura on Saturday.

2. ‘Bullion Vans Spotted’ Entering Tinubu’s Home In Bourdillon (Photos)

Two bullion vans have been reportedly spotted entering the Bourdillon residence of Bola Tinubu, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party. Naija News reports that the development is coming few hours to the Presidential election which will be conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

3. Nigerians React To ‘Bullion Vans’ Entering Tinubu’s Home In Bourdillon

A storm of reactions by Nigerians has greeted a picture showing two two bullion vans entering the Bourdillon residence of Bola Tinubu, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party. Naija News reports that the development is coming few hours to the Presidential election which will be conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

4. PDP Presidential Campaign Spokesperson Kidnapped In Kogi State

As Nigerians decide today, February 23, 2019, who will be the sitting president on May 29, the Peoples Democratic Party has stated that its presidential campaign spokesperson in Kogi state, Austin Okai, has been kidnapped. The party in its statement claimed that he was abducted on Friday night by armed thugs allegedly sent by the All Progressives Congress.

5. Amosun Desperate To Install Loyalist, Says Ex-deputy

A former Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Segun Adesegun, has said Governor Ibikunle Amosun is desperate to install his loyalist as his successor because he wants to hide a lot of things. Adesegun, who served as Amosun’s deputy from 2011 to 2015, told Punch on Thursday.

6. Police Confirm Arrest Of Kwara Senator, Rafiu Ibrahim Few Hours To Election

Less than 24 hours to the National Assembly elections, the Police have arrested Senator Rafiu Ibrahim (representing Kwara South Constituency). When contacted, police spokesperson of the Kwara State Police Command, Okasanmi Ajayi told Naija News that Senator Rafiu is going through interrogation but did not say when he will be released.

7. Nigeria Decides: Important Numbers To Know About The Elections In Nigeria

There are thousands of fascinating facts and figures about Nigeria as a country, but here are the ones you need to know before Saturday’s poll, where incumbent president Muhammadu Buhari will face opponent Atiku Abubakar.
190 million, The winner of the presidential election will be at the head of a country of 190 million inhabitants. Nevertheless, this is only an estimate (from the National Bureau of Statistics) since the last official census dates from 2006.

8. Few Hours To Presidential Election, Buhari Speaks On Plans To Islamize Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari has described as false and wicked, claims by some people that he has an agenda to Islamize Nigeria. The President said this in a statement sent to Naija News on Friday by Mr. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) in reaction to rumours of an Islamization agenda by the Buhari administration.

9. #BBNaija2019: Organizers Announce Online Audition (See Details And How To Participate)

Popular reality TV show Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) will have an online audition for its 2019 edition as confirmed by the organizers of the show. Organizers of the show had earlier revealed plans to hold the show in Nigeria shortly after the general elections in the country.

10. FIFA Bans Chelsea For Two Transfer Windows For Breaching Rules

Chelsea has been banned from the transfer market for two windows after Fifa found them guilty of a serious and systemic breach of the rules regarding their dealings with foreign players under the age of 18. The club swiftly said they would appeal.

That’s the top Nigerian newspaper headlines for today. Read more Nigerian news on Naija News. See you again tomorrow.