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Top Nigerian Newspapers Headlines For Today, Tuesday, 4th June, 2019

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Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today Tuesday, 4th June 2019

1. President Buhari Receives Report on SARS Reform

President Muhammadu Buhari has received the report by the National Human Rights Commission Presidential Special Panel on SARS reforms.

The President is also understood to have given approval for the setting up of a committee to review the submissions of the panel.

2. APC Zamfara State Expels Marafa, Two Others

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara state chapter has expelled Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa and two other for alleged anti-party activities.

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Marafa who is representing Zamfara Central in the outgoing 8th National Assembly, was expelled alongside Hon Aminu Sani Jaji and Mal Ibrahim Wakkala Liman.

3. Why Obasanjo Is Very Much Against Buhari-Led Administration – APC Chieftain

An All Progressives Congress(APC)’s Chieftain, Chief kachi Iheme, has blasted former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for claiming that President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration was pursuing Fulani agenda in the country.

While speaking with newsmen in a phone interview, Iheme opined that Obasanjo’s aim is to blackmail and discredit Buhari’s government.

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4. Troops Neutralize 20 Boko Haram Terrorists, 4 Soldiers Wounded In Lake Chad Region

In the renewed operations against Boko Harm, the Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force said it has neutralized 20 members of the terrorist group at the fringes of the Lake Chad.

The spokesman of the Force, Col Timothy Antigha announced further that four soldiers were wounded during the operation.

5. Ex NIMASA DG, Calistus Obi Given Seven-Years Jail Term

The former Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) acting Director-General Callistus Obi has been handed a seven years imprisonment with an option of N42million fine by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos.

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Justice Mojisola Olatoregun who delivered the judgement, however, refused to order the forfeiture of his seized assets.

6. Sen Abaribe Speaks On Who PDP Endorsed For Senate Presidency

Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe, Chairman of the South East Caucus in the Senate has revealed the current position of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on who becomes president of the ninth Senate.

According to Abaribe, while speaking with newsmen yesterday, he said the PDP senators-elect were yet to meet over the issue.

7. Boko Haram ‘Captures’ Borno Town

A report has emerged, suggesting that Boko Haram terrorists have allegedly captured Marte, the headquarters of Marte Local Government Area in Borno State, northeast Nigeria.

The report monitored on Daily Trust by Naija News, alleged that the insurgents stormed the Marte military base, 153 Task Force Battalion, shooting sporadically and in the process razed “everything” on Sunday, June 2.

8. SEC Workers Shut Down Premises Over Gwarzo’s Reinstatement

The reinstatement of Mounir Gwarzo, the suspended Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has led to a dramatic lock-up of the headquarters of the commission in Abuja.

Naija News understands that the lock-out was staged by members of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria to defy a court order for the reinstatement of their suspended boss, Gwarzo.

9. INEC Will Release Okorocha’s Certificate Of Return If.. – Source

The Independent National Electoral Commission has revealed its condition on issuing ex-governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha his certificate of return as a senator-elect.

This is even as the Court of Appeal, Abuja, last week ordered the prompt hearing of the suit he (Okorocha) filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, Naija News reports.

10. Big Brother Naija Season 4 To Commence On June 30

The much awaited season 4 of the Big Brother Naija is finally here, the reality show is set to premiere on June 30, 2019.

In a recent post that was shared on the official Instagram page of DSTV on Monday, indicates that the show will kick off on Sunday, June 30.

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