Top Nigerian Newspapers Headlines For Today, Saturday, 4th May, 2019

Here Are The Major Headlines From Nigerian Newspapers For Today, Saturday, May 4th, 2019.

1. Boko Haram Dislodge Troops, Takes Over Military Base In Borno State

Boko Haram insurgents on Friday evening dislodged troops of the Nigerian Army in Magumeri, a local government headquarters in Borno State, North-East Nigeria, Naija News can authoritatively report. Naija News learned that the insurgents took over the military base in Magumeri after the troops were dislodged.

2. UTME 2019: JAMB Delists 76 CBT Centres, See Why

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), says it has delisted 76 Computer-Based Test Centres (CBT) for various infractions during the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Naija News reports that JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital while speaking on ‘Admissions into tertiary educational institutions in Nigeria’ at the 23rd annual seminar of the Nigerian Academy of Education.

3. Buhari Set To Receive UN General Assembly’s President

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to receive President of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA) Ms Maria Espinosa, who is paying a one-day official visit to Nigeria on Monday. Espinosa’s Spokesperson, Ms Monica Gravley, announced this at a media briefing at the UN headquarters in New York on Friday.

4. Akwa Ibom REC Makes ‘Strong Allegations’ Against APC

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Akwa Ibom State, Mike Igini, says plans are underway by the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, to ridicule the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Nigeria’s electoral umpire in the media. Naija News recalls that the legal team of Nsima Ekere, the APC governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, led by Victor Iyanam, had accused INEC of frustrating their case by denying them access to materials used in the election.

5. CCB Threatens To Prosecute Governors, Ministers, See Why

The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has vowed to prosecute any serving governor or minister found to have falsified or refused to declare their assets. This was made known by the Chairman of the Bureau, Prof. Isa Mohammed, at the opening session of a three-day retreat for board members, management and state directors of the Bureau in Abuja on Thursday.

6. Former Nigeria Head Of State Collapses

7. What Saraki Said About Press Freedom In Nigeria

Senate president Bukola Saraki has reaffirmed the belief in the power and responsibility of the Nigerian media. Saraki made this known on Friday while commemorating the World Press Freedom Day on Friday, May 3.

8. 2000 Health Workers Leave Nigeria Annually – NMA

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said that no less than 2000 workers health workers leave the country yearly Naija News understands. This information was disclosed by NMA national president, by Francis Faduyile, at in Abakaliki, Ebonyi during the opening ceremony of the association’s 59th annual general conference/delegates meeting themed “Skill Repatriation in the Health Sector: Turning Nigeria’s brain drain to brain gain.”

9. Lil Wayne Names Jay-Z The G.O.A.T

New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne who lauds himself as “The Best Rapper Alive” made a shocking move when he picked song writer and rapper Jay-Z as the GOAT ( Greatest of all time). Lil Wayne is well known for his self-confidence and obvious trust in his lyrical prowess especially since the release of his 2005 album “Tha Carter II” when he names himself the “the best rapper alive”.

10. Current Premier League Table Ahead Of Weekend Fixtures

Naija News has obtained the latest English Premier League (EPL) table with Manchester City topping the chart. This online news platform understands that the Citizens bounced to the top of the EPL standings after defeating Burnley 1-0.

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