Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 2nd October, 2019

Good Morning. Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today Wednesday, 2nd October 2019

1. Nigerians Will Enjoy Uninterrupted Electricity – Buhari Reveals

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has promised Nigerians of the certainty of the country to enjoy affordable and uninterrupted electricity supply in the earliest future.

Naija News understands that the president made the promise during his 59th Independence day broadcast message to the nation. According to him, the present administration is resolute in reforming the power sector.

2. President Buhari Departs Abuja For South Africa

President Muhammadu Buhari departs Abuja Wednesday on a three-day State Visit to the Republic of South Africa, following an invitation by President Cyril Ramaphosa, to discuss welfare of Nigerians, and find common grounds for building harmonious relations with their hosts.

The visit comes against the background of recent xenophobic attacks, the evacuation of hundreds of Nigerians and the exchange of visits by Special Envoys of Presidents Buhari and Ramaphosa.

3. Bafarawa Accuses Tinubu Of Causing Problem In APC

The former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa, has stated that the crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress was stirred by the desire of the National Leader of the party, Bola Tinubu, to fully control the party.

Bafarawa, while speaking with Guardian further stated that the “insincerity” of Tinubu and other APC leaders was responsible for the crisis in the party.

4. Nigeria @ 59: Aisha Buhari Breaks Silence, Reveals Her Plans For Nigeria

The wife of the president, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, has made her plans for the future known as Nigeria turns 59 today.

Although it is understood she hasn’t returned to the country since Hajj was completed in Saudi Arabia, Aisha maintained that she is committed to serving the country by helping the less privileged.

5. President Buhari Goes Tough, May Punish Customs, FIRS, Others For Failing To Meet Target

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the commitment of his administration to achieve economic stability and diversification of Nigeria.

To this end, the President says revenue generating agencies of the government will come under greater scrutiny going forward.

6. INEC Releases Final List Of Candidates For Bayelsa Governorship Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of cleared candidates to contest the Bayelsa State governorship election.

The list was contained in a release on Tuesday by the country’s electoral umpire which was obtained by Naija News from INEC’s official Twitter account.

7. Nigeria At 59: Nigeria’s Challenges Are Footpaths To Our Greatness – Lawan Says

Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, has said that Nigeria’s challenges are footpaths towards the country’s greatness.

Naija News understands that the Senate President stated this in a statement to mark Nigeria’s 59th Independence Day.

8. Nigeria At 59: Why I Set Up Economic Advisory Council – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that he set up a new Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to advise him on fiscal and monetary policies.

Buhari made this known on Tuesday during his Independence Day broadcast to Nigerians.

9. President Buhari Orders Release Of N600bn For Capital Projects

President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed the Minister of Finance Mrs. Zainab Ahmed to release N600 billion for capital expenditure in the next three months.

Naija News understands that the instruction was given during his 59th Independence Anniversary message to Nigerians earlier on Tuesday in Abuja.

10. Presidency Speaks On Buhari Seeking Third Term

The Presidency has denied reports in some quarters that it has plans to amend the Constitution regarding the two-term limit for Presidents which will enable President Muhammadu Buhari, seek a third term in office.

Naija News reports that the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, quashed this rumour in a statement on Tuesday night, October 1.

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