Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, 1st August, 2019

Good Morning. Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today Thursday, 1st August, 2019

1. Shiites Suspend Protest Over El-Zakzaky’s Detention

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) also known as Shiites Nigeria on Wednesday announced the temporal suspension of its protest.

IMN has constantly protested the continued detention of its leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky.

2. Tribunal Sacks PDP National Assembly Member, Replaces Him With APC Candidate

The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Akure, the capital of Ondo state has sacked Ikengboju Gboluga as the member representing Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives.

Gboluga was elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

3. What Makes Me Sad About Apapa Gridlock – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has restated the commitment of his administration to further invest in Nigeria’s infrastructural development.

The President gave the assurance when he hosted members of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday.

4. AMCON Releases Names Of Top 20 Debtors

The Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has published the names of its top 20 debtors.

According to the corporation, the “delinquent debtors”, owe 67% of the N5 trillion debt.

5. Atiku vs Buhari: Senior Official Confirms President’s WAEC Result

A senior official of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) has confirmed the authenticity of the copy of the University of Cambridge school certificate tendered by President Buhari on Tuesday.

This happened when the official, Oshindeinde Henry Adewunmi appeared on Wednesday before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal as a witness for President Muhammadu Buhari.

6. Buhari Reveals When To Assign Portfolios To Cabinet

Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerian President has said he will assign portfolios to his ministerial nominees when the cabinet is officially inaugurated.

Naija News understands that Buhari made this known via his Twitter handle on Tuesday, where he also used the opportunity to applaud the Nigerian Senate for the speedy confirmation of the ministerial nominees he had sent to the red chambers for confirmation.

7. Shiite Group Describes El-Zakzaky Led Movement As Fake, Sends Warning To Saudi, Iran

A faction of the Shiites group, Al-Thaqalayn Cultural Foundation, has described the Islamic Movement of Nigeria led by Ibrahim El-Zakzaky as fake.

The group also sent a warning to the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to desist from using IMN crises to make Nigeria a testing ground for their struggle for regional supremacy.

8. Fuel Tanker Explodes Along Gombe-Bauchi Road

A fuel tanker on Wednesday, exploded in Tunfure along Gombe-Bauchi expressway, Gombe State, leaving a motorcyclist burnt beyond recognition.

Naija News understands that the tanker suddenly exploded in Tunfure, along Gombe-Bauchi express Road.

9. Atiku: APC Adding Insult To Injury – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has berated the All Progressives Congress (APC) for asking Atiku Abubakar to stop commenting on national issues.

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general election has constantly released statements to newsmen over topical issues in the country.

10. Recruitment: Police Shortlist Candidates, Reveal Date For Aptitude Test

The Police Service Commission has revealed that 80,724 people have been shortlisted following the screening exercise which was coordinated across states in Nigeria.

PSC in a statement through its spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, stated that candidates shortlisted after the screening would sit for an aptitude test on August, 3rd, 2019 across the country.

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