Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 14th October, 2019

Good Morning. Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today Monday, 14th October 2019

1. Aisha Buhari Arrives Nigeria

Naija News can authoritatively report that the First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has returned to the country from the UK.

She returned to the country on Sunday, 13th October after a long holiday in the UK. She arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 4.30 am via a British Airways flight.

2. Minimum Wage: NLC Tells State Councils To Get Ready For Strike Action

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned its state councils to ready for a strike action come Wednesday, October 16.

Naija News reports that NLC warned its state councils that it might embark on a strike action if negotiation breaks down again with Federal Government.

3. Thugs Attack Adams Oshiomhole’s Residence In Benin

Thugs on Saturday evening attacked the Benin residence of Adams Oshiomhole, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party.

Naija News reports that this was disclosed in a statement issued by the Spokesman of the APC National Chairman, Simon Egbebulam.

4. Emir Sanusi Sacks Palace Chief

Muhammad Sanusi II, Emir of Kano has given an order for the sack of Maja Siddin Sarkin Kano, Alhaji Auwalu.

Naija News understands that the Maja Sidden Sarkin Kano, who is in charge of decorating the Emir’s Horse, was also asked to vacate his residence of over 30 years.

5. Why I Left Nigeria For Two Months – Aisha Buhari Opens Up

Aisha Buhari, the wife of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has denied any face-off between her and her husband.

Naija News reports that Nigeria’s First Lady denied speculations suggesting that there was a rift between her and President Buhari and suggesting that the rift caused her absence from Nigeria for an unusually extended period.

6. Nigerian Army Speaks On Defeating Boko Haram In “15 Minutes”

The Nigerian Army has said that it can defeat insurgency within “15 minutes of intense firing.”

The Nigerian Army stressed that the military can only achieve that swift result if it is provided with the necessary logistics in tackling insurgency in the country.

7. Bayelsa: APC Fully On Ground, Will Win By Landslide – Lyon

The Bayelsa State Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), David Lyon, has stated that his party will win the November 16 election by a landslide.

Lyon was reacting to claims by Governor Seriake Dickson that the APC had no grassroot presence in Bayelsa State.

8. Nigerian Army Troops Kill Notorious Bandits Leader, Emir, 59 Others

Nigerian Army Troops have killed 60 bandits, including the leader of the notorious gang identified simply as ‘Emir.’

Naija News reports that the Nigerian Army Troops of the Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD), killed the bandits in a bid to rid of Zamfara state off criminal elements.

9. Bola Tinubu’s ‘2023 Presidential Campaign Office Opens’ In Osun

Supporters of the National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, have reportedly opened a campaign office in Osun state for the 2023 Presidential election.

Naija News understands that there are indications that Tinubu has the ambition to be Nigeria’s President in 2023.

10. Nigeria, Brazil Draw 1-1

The friendly match between Brazil and Nigeria at Singapore’s National Stadium ended on a 1-1 draw.

Naija News reports that the Super Eagles took the lead against the run of play with Glasgow Rangers striker Aribo quick to react in the Brazil box lashing home in the 35th minute as Marquinhos dawdled.

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