Top Nigerian Newspapers Headlines For Today, Monday, 1st July, 2019

Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today Monday, 1st July, 2019

1. Niger President Replaces Buhari As ECOWAS Chairman

Niger President, Issoufou Mahamadou ha been elected by the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government as chairman of the Economic Comunity Of West African States (ECOWAS).

Naija News understands that President Issoufou Mahamadou of Niger is to chair ECOWAS for a one-year term.

2. Saraki Exposes EFCC Boss Magu

The immediate past President of Nigerian Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki has made a revelation about the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu.

Naija News understands that Saraki in his latest revelation said that the boss of the EFCC had visited him in 2016 and begged him to ensure that he was confirmed by the Senate.

3. Atiku Files N2.5bn Libel Suit Against Buhari’s Aide

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 Presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, has filed N2.5bn libel suit against Lauretta Onochie, the Special Assistant on Social Media to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Naija News reports that the former Vice-President sued Onochie for her alleged libelous tweet via her Twitter handle on May 7, 2019, which suggested that Abubakar was on the watch list of security operatives in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and had traveled to shop for terrorists in the Middle East.

4. APC Speaks On Fighting Presidency Over Buhari’s ‘Next Level’ Cabinet

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rubbished reports of infighting over President Muhammadu Buhari‘s yet to be constituted cabinet.

Naija News reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had claimed that the ruling APC and the Presidency were fighting.

5. Two Die, Others Missing In Lagos Boat Accident

Two persons have been confirmed dead, while an undisclosed number of persons are still missing after a passenger boat capsized in Lagos state.

Naija News reports that boat loaded with 20 passengers had taken off from Badore in Ajah enroute Egbin jetty, Ijede in Ikorodu on Saturday evening when it capsized.

6. Electricity: National Grid Collapses

The Management of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Sunday announced that the National Grid experienced a system collapse due to high voltage.

According to a statement, the General Manager Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, stated that the high voltage occurred following a massive drop of load by the electricity distribution companies.

7. Shocking! Madagascar Clip Super Eagles Wings

Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) debutants Madagascar overcame the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Sunday with a 2-0 win to finish top of Group B.

Lalaina Nomenjanahary gave Madagascar a shock 12th-minute lead in Alexandria against a much-changed Super Eagles side.

8. Ruga Settlements: Presidency Lists What Nigerians Stand To Gain

The plan by the federal government to set up ‘Ruga Settlements’ across different states of the federation has continued to generate different reactions.

To this end, the presidency has taken the pains to explain to Nigerians and the general public, what the Buhari-led administration seeks to achieve by establishing the settlement.

9. APC Chieftain Vows To Expose Adams Oshiomhole

The immediate past Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon Kabiru Adjoto, has lambasted the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole.

Adjoto, who was recently sacked by the Supreme Court as a member of the House of Representatives, was replaced by Hon. Peter Akpatason.

10. 2023 Presidency: PDP Reveals Why Fayemi Is ‘Pampering’ Herdsmen

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National New Media Group (NNMG), Ekiti State, has accused Governor Kayode Fayemi of refusing to deal with suspected Fulani herdsmen because of his 2023 presidential ambition.

In a statement sent to Naija News on Sunday, the Ekiti State Coordinator of the PDP-NNMG, Bola Agboola, stated that the govenor does not want to offend the Presidency Cabal.

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