Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, 28th July, 2019

Good morning, Nigeria, welcome to Naija News roundup of top Newspaper Headlines in Nigeria for today Sunday, 28th July 2019.

Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines.

1. Federal Government Ready To Declare Shites Movement A Terrorist Group

The federal government has finally obtained the necessary court order to proscribe the Islamic Movement Organisation as a terrorist group. Naija News recalls that the group at several occasion called for the release of their leader, Ibrahim Elzakzaky who was arrested and detained for disturbance of public peace and other criminal offences.

2. Why Jibrin Wants To Leave National Assembly – Gbajabiamila

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has revealed that Hon. Abdulmummin Jibrin wanted to leave the National Assembly for a fresh challenge but was persuaded to wait a bit longer. The Speaker made this known while denying reports that Jibrin, who was his Speakership campaign Director-General, was excluded from the composition of Chairmen of committees of the House.

3. Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu Explodes Over El-Zakzaky’s Detention, Shiites Ban

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, says the banning of the Islamic Movement Organisation (IMN) better known as Shiites “cannot hold water.” Naija News had reported earlier that the Federal Government obtained a court order to proscribe the Shiites as a terrorist group, just like it did with Nnamdi Kanu’s led IPOB.

4. Man Jailed For Defrauding Friend To Play Bet9ja

A Civil Engineer identified as Hammed Lanre has Been jailed for defrauding his friend to play Bet9ja. Naija News understands that Lanre was sent to jail by Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar of a Kwara State High court.

5. Police, Armed Robbers In 30-minute Gun Battle

Nigeria Police on Saturday engaged suspected hoodlums in a foiled robbery attempt in Idemili North local government area of Anambra State. Confirming the incident, Anambra State Police Command spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, stated that the armed robbers were forced to abandon the operation and flee.

6. Fani-Kayode Lists Three Biggest Mistakes Buhari Has Made

A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has listed three mistakes made by President Muhammadu Buhari since he assumed office in 2015. Naija News reports that the former minister, who is also a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria’s main opposition party, made this known on the micro-blogging site, Twitter.

7. Ganduje Takes Stand On Ruga Settlement

Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has said states where Fulani are not indigenes, will not be required to implement the RUGA settlement initiative. Naija News understands that Ganduje made the clarification shortly after attending the wedding ceremony of the Ibrahim Khalil, son of Sen. Kabiru Gaya, in Sokoto on Saturday.

8. Real Causes Of Boko Haram Activities – Gov Zulum

The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has revealed the real causes of Boko Haram insurgency in the North-east state. Zulum stated that poverty and unemployment were the causes of the increased activities of the dreaded terrorist group.

9. Lille Want Super Eagles Attacker To Replace Arsenal-Bound Pepe

Ligue 1 outfit Lille are eyeing up a move for Super Eagles of Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen to replace Nicolas Pepe who is set to move to ArsenalThe Gunner have reportedly reached an €80m (£72m) agreement with Lille for Ivory Coast international winger.

10. BBNaija: Why I stole Esther’s 380 Bet9ja Coins – Ike (Video)

Ike, one of the housemates of the ongoing Big Brother Naija 2019 reality television show tagged “Pepper Dem” says he stole 380 Bet9ja coins belonging to his fellow housemate, Esther because of Mercy. Naija News had reported earlier that Ike popularly referred to as “Igwe Tupac” by the viewers, stole the Bet9ja coins after the police inspired Bet9ja Arena Games which was won by Sir Dee.

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