Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, 8th June, 2019

Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Saturday, 8th June, 2019.

1. Saraki Reveals ‘Saddest Day’ As Nigeria’s Senate President

The President of the 8th Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, says the invasion of the National Assembly in 2018 was his “saddest days” as the nation’s number 3 citizen. Naija News recalls that there was a siege on the National Assembly by armed and masked operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on August 7, 2018, a situation which led to the sacking of the then DSS Director-General, Lawal Daura.

2. Raymond Dokpesi’s AIT Back On Air

African Independent Television (AIT) belonging to Raymond Dokpesi. a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is back on air. Naija News reports that the station came back on air on Friday evening, 24 hours after the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) suspended its licence over alleged violation of the regulatory body’s rule.

3. N69bn Alleged Fraud: What Judge Did With Fayose’s Case File

The Federal High Court today has transferred the trial of the Ekiti State former Governor, Ayodele Fayose, who was charged with an alleged N6.9 billion fraud, to a new judge. The CJ, Justice Adamu Abdu-Kafarati, transferred the case from the former judge, Justice Mojisola Olatoregun, to Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke.

4. Kashamu: Supreme Court Set Date To Hear Extradition Suit

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has set June 10 to continue hearing the suit filed by Senator Buruji Kashamu (PDP-Ogun East) to stop the federal government from extraditing him to the United States of America (USA) on allegations of drug trafficking. The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) are respondents in the suit filed by the lawmaker.

5. Akeredolu Emerges chairman Southwest Governors’ Forum

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has been appointed as the new chairman of the South West Governors’ Forum. Naija news learnt Akeredolu became the Chairman at a Special Security Meeting of Governors from the South West region at the Ondo State Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja on Friday.

6. Okorocha: Court Takes Decision On Certificate Of Return

Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue a certificate of return to Rochas Okorocha. Delivering judgement on Friday, Justice Abang dismissed the submission by candidates of the PDP, Jones Onyeriri and APGA, Osita Izunaso that the matter ought to be taken to the election petitions tribunal since it has become a post-election matter which robbed the court of jurisdiction under sections 285, 251(1) of the 1999 Constitution.

7. APC Sets Up Committee To Probe Deputy Chairman Who Asked Oshiomhole To Resign

The National Working Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress at the end of its 38th regular meeting on Thursday, passed a vote of confidence on the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole. It also set up a five-man disciplinary committee to investigate the party’s Deputy National Chairman, North, Lawal Shuaibu who Naija News previously reported called for Oshiomhole’s resignation.

8. Fayemi Reveals What Governors Discussed With Buhari And Security Chiefs

Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has revealed details of the discussion governors had with President Muhammadu Buhari. Briefing newsmen on Friday, Fayemi said the governors were yet to take a position on the proposal for the establishment of state and local government police.

9. Chelsea’s Hazard Completes Record Breaking Move To Real Madrid

Chelsea football club forward Eden Hazard is the “most expensive 28-year old signing” in the history of football, thanks to a £150 million move to Spanish giants Real Madrid. Naija News reports that the 28-year-old Belgian signed a five-year contract at the Bernabeu, subject to medical test.

10. Zlatan Ibile Welcomes First Child With Baby Mama

Popular Nigerian rapper, Zlatan Ibile, who recently arrested by the Economic and Finacial Crimes Commission for internet fraud has welcomed a child with his baby mama. The singer revealed that he has joined the league of fathers in the music industry.

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