Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, 23rd 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. How Cabals ‘Forced’ Buhari To Contest For Second Term – Sources

Information made available to Naija News suggests President Muhammadu Buhari was hitherto, not interested in seeking a second term in office beyond 2019. He was, however, said to have bowed to the pressure of those surrounding him after he mentioned to them that he may not be seeking re-election in 2019.

2. Sule Lamido Reveals What Led To The Annulment Of June 12

The former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has revealed the issues which led to the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. The former Foreign Affairs minister described June 12 as a story of political treachery, political double-dealing, political betrayal, political deals, and political opportunism, all rolled in one, according to Sun.

3. Mcginger Ibeneme Roasts Buhari Govt For Neglecting ‘Ebola Virus’ Heroes

Dr. N. Mcginger Ibeneme has berated the Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari for neglecting those who stopped the spread of Ebola virus in Nigeria four years. Naija News understands that Dr. Ibeneme and his colleagues were honoured recently by the African Union after helping to stop the spread of Ebola virus four years ago in Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea four years ago.

4. Atiku Vs Buhari: PDP BoT Tasks Presidential Election Tribunal

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) has urged the Presidential Election Tribunal to deliver justice in the petition filed by Atiku Abubakar. Atiku is challenging the declaration of President Muhammadu Buhari as the winner of the 2019 election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

5. 2023 Presidency: Tinubu Is The Best Candidate To Succeed President Buhari – Ogunlewe

Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, the former minister of works, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, has stated that the National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, is the best candidate to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari. The former Minister in his statement claimed that he would help the former Governor of Lagos emerge President in 2023.

6. Osinbajo Off To US, To Meet Mike Pence

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday left Nigeria to the United States of America. In a statement released by his Media Adviser, Laolu Akande, Osinbajo will be meeting with the US Vice President Mike Pence during his visit.

7. Oil Pipeline Explodes In Rivers

Thousands of residents of the Konkon area of Oyigbo local area of Rivers State have since abandoned their homes following a huge inferno in the area. Naija News understands that the explosion occurred as at 8 am Saturday although the cause of the explosion could also not be ascertained while some reports claim that the inferno started as a result of pipeline vandalism.

8. Iran Executes US ‘Spy’ As Tension Between Both Countries Increase

The Government of Iran has executed a defence ministry contractor who allegedly spied for the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Semi-official news agency ISNA reported Saturday that the spy was earlier convicted for spying.

9. Afcon 2019: Super Eagles Beat Burundi 1-0

A lone goal from striker Odion Ighalo was enough for the Super Eagles to beat Burundi 1-0 in the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON). Burundi proved they were no pushover with Stoke City striker Saido Berahino proving to be a handful for the Nigeria defence.

10. I Am In A Complicated Relationship – Slimcase

Popular Nigerian singer, Slimcase, recently revealed that he used to be a factory worker who earned N15k monthly. The singer while speaking during an interview with Saturday Beats, stated that he is in a complicated relationship because music comes with women.

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