Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, 22nd June, 2019

Good morning, Nigeria, welcome to Naija News roundup of Top Newspaper Headlines in Nigeria for today Saturday, 22nd June 2019.

Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines

1. Obasanjo Tenders Fresh Demand Before Buhari

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday urged the Federal Government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFT) agreement. Naija News reports that the former president of Nigeria made the call at the ongoing 2019 Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Thursday, June 20 in Moscow Russia.

2. Full List Of Buhari’s ‘Next Level’ Appointments So Far

Naija News has obtained a complete list of appointments made so far by President Muhammadu Buhari in his second term. This online news platform recalls that Mr. Buhari was inaugurated on May 29, 2019, for his second term tagged “Next Level” and since then he has made appointments in key sectors in the country.

3. Presidential Election Tribunal: Party Wants Petition Against Buhari Withdrawn

A faction of the Hope Democratic Party (HDP) has asked the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal to withdraw the petition filed by the party challenging President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election. Naija News reports that the presidential candidate of the HDP, Ambrose Owuru, who polled 1,663 votes in the election, had filed the petition with his party challenging the declaration of Buhari as the winner.

4. Buhari: Baru Breaks Silence On Replacement As GMD NNPC

The outgoing group managing director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru, has stated that he is willing to serve Nigeria if called upon. Naija News recalls that President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appointed Mr. Mele Kolo Kyari as the new NNPC boss that will take over from Baru.

5. Next Level: Falana Gives Strong Warning To Buhari Over Appointments

Human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana (SAN) has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari for allowing his aides to remain in office despite the expiration of their tenure. Falana is of the opinion that the action of such aides taken on behalf of the presidency could be declared illegal if challenged in court.

6. PDP Orders Fresh Congress In Kogi State

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ordered a fresh congress to elect new officers for its Kogi State Chapter. Naija News understands that the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan, made this known in Lokoja, the state capital on Friday, June 21.

7. I Am A Critic Of Buhari Without Apologies – Festus Adedayo

Festus Adedayo, a popular columnist, has reacted to the cancellation of his appointment by Senate President Ahmad Lawan as his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. Lawan had relieved Adedayo of his earlier appointment after supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) frowned against it, Naija News reports.

8. Nigerians Accuse Reno Omokri Of Making Money With Leah Sharibu’s Name

Nigerians have taken to the micro-blogging site, Twitter to accuse former Presidential media aide, Reno Omokri, of making money with Leah Sharibu, the Dapchi schoolgirl, who was kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists last year. Naija News understands that Omokri, who is the Author of Facts V Fiction: True Story of GEJ Years, has been advocating for Miss Sharibu’s release.

9. Petr Cech Returns To Chelsea

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has returned to Stamford Bridge as the club’s “technical and performance advisor.” The London club former goalkeeper returns after retiring as a player in May, with his final game coming for Arsenal against Chelsea in the Europa League final in Baku, which the Blues won 4-1.

10. Tiwa Savage Reveals Who Has Been Sucking Her ‘Boobs’

Tiwa Savage has given an interesting response to an Instagram follower who tried to body shame her after she uploaded a sexy picture of herself on her social media page yesterday. Tiwa, who recently released a song, took to her Instagram page to make the announcement with sexy pictures and the caption “I think they know by now that I’m a rebel. Boss, please don’t come here to preach, we know that the picture is very bad, but you have seen nothing yet’’.

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