Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, 13th September, 2019

Good Morning. Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today Friday, 13th September 2019

1. We Have No Intention Of Inflicting Hardship On You – President Buhari Assures Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will not inflict additional hardship on citizens, rather it will keep seeking ways to ameliorate their sufferings and create a more enabling environment for everyone to thrive.

“On fuel prices, I agree with you on the need to eliminate corruption and inefficiencies in the sector. I want to assure you that, as an Administration, we have no intention of inflicting any additional hardship on Nigerians,’’ President Buhari told the new executive of Trade Union Congress led by its President, Comrade Quadri Olaleye, at the State House.

2. Obaseki Vs Oshiomhole: Court Rules On Edo Assembly Crisis

The Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, has ruled that the National Assembly lacks the constitutional power to direct Governor Godwin Obaseki to issue a fresh proclamation to the Edo State House of Assembly.

Naija News reports Deputy Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Yekini Idiaye and a member of the House, Hon. Henry Okhuarobo, had approached the Federal High Court to challenge the moves by National Assembly to take over the functions of the House of Assembly.

3. Nnamdi Kanu Gives IPOB Members, Biafra Hopefuls Fresh Hope

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has reassured members of his group and Biafra hopefuls that the Republic of Biafra will come.

Naija News reports that the IPOB leader gave the assurance to members of his group and Biafra hopefuls on the micro-blogging site, Twitter, on Wednesday, September 11.

4. Nigeria’s Government Approves $5.3bn For Ibadan-Kano Rail Project

The construction of the $5.3bn Ibadan to Kano standard gauge rail line project has been approved by the Nigerian government.

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, disclosed this on Thursday at the third Maritime Stakeholders Interactive Forum.

5. Tribunal: Don’t Go To Supreme Court – Lai Mohammed Tells Atiku What To Do

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has asked Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to apologize to Nigerians.

He accused them of willfully distracting the Buhari Administration with a frivolous election petition.

6. President Buhari’s Government Sympathizes With The Abacha Family – Adoke

Mohammed Adoke, a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has accused the President Muhammadu Buhari administration of sympathizing with the Sani Abacha’s family.

The former Head of State who ruled Nigeria between 1993 and 1998, is alleged to have looted millions of dollars from the treasury.

7. Details Of Northern Governors Emergency Meeting Emerge

An emergency meeting is being held by the Northern Governors’ Forum in Kaduna to deliberate on issues surrounding insecurity, livestock management, Almajiris, and poverty.

Simon Lalong, Plateau State governor who is also chairman of the forum made this known while delivering his opening speech.

8. Federal Government Approves Increase In VAT Rate To 7.2%

The federal government has finally given approval for an increase in value-added tax (VAT) rate from 5.0% to 7.2% percent.

Speaking on why the vat increase was important now, the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, sad it was necessitated to assist the states in revenue generation for salary payment.

9. Why I Would Rather Praise Buhari Publicly Than Visit Him Privately – Wike

Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has given reasons for congratulating President Muhammadu Buhari over his victory at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal yesterday.

Wike said he congratulated the president because he isn’t a hypocrite like other Governors while adding that it is better to offer public congratulations than visit the President at night.

10. AMCON Clears Donald Duke Of All Debt After N350m Settlement

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria has relieved the former governor of Cross River, Donald Duke of all debt owed.

Naija news learnt that the federal government agency gave the clearance after the former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke paid N350 million settlement.

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