Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, 19th October, 2019

Good morning, Nigeria, welcome to Naija News roundup of top Newspaper Headlines in Nigeria for today Saturday, 19th October 2019.

Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines.

1. Kogi Assembly Impeach Deputy Governor, Achuba

The Kogi State House of Assembly on Friday impeached Deputy Governor Mr Simon Achuba. This was disclosed to newsmen at the Assembly complex by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Abdullahi Bello.

2. Gunshots As Police, Shiites Clash In Abuja

The Nigeria Police on Friday reportedly fired tear gas canisters and shot in the air to disperse a procession of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) members in Abuja. Naija News reports that the tear gas and gunshots forced Shiites and passers-by to scamper for safety.

3. CCB Refuses To Disclose Details Of Buhari, Osinbajo Asset Declaration, Gives Reasons

The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) says the asset declaration of President Muhammadu Buhari and other past leaders remain a private document. The CCB noted it cannot disclose the details without the consent of such people to do so.

4. Labour, FG Reach Agreement On Minimum Wage (See Details)

The Federal Government and organised labour have finally agreed on the implementation template for N30,000 new national minimum wage. Naija News reports that the Federal Government and organised labour reached the agreement on the percentage increase on the consequential adjustment in workers’ salaries as a result of the new minimum wage of N30,000 on Thursday night.

5. APC Suspends Secretary

The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday suspended the State Secretary of the party, Lawrence Okah. Confirming the suspension to The Punch, the Edo State APC chairman, Anslem Ojezua, said Okah was suspended to allow the committee set up to investigate the allegation levelled against him do its job.

6. Another Fuel Tanker Explodes In Onitsha (Video)

Naija News has obtained a report revealing that another tragedy occurred after a tanker laden with fuel, fell at Amagba Phase 2, Onitsha. Naija News understands that the incident that occurred on Friday morning, caused another explosion in the area as the residents run to embrace safety.

7. Four Dead, Two Injured In Anambra Auto Crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said four persons have been killed while two others have been left injured after an accident involving a lorry on Nteje/Onitsha expressway in Anambra state. Naija News reports that the FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Andrew Kumapayi made this known in a statement made available to newsmen where he noted that the accident occurred at about 9 a.m. on Friday, October 18.

8. Facebook, Twitter Block Pastor Wilson’s Leaked Video

Social media networks, Twitter and Facebook have blocked a viral sex video of an American pastor, David E.Wilson. Naija News understands that the social media networks blocked the appearance of the viral video f the pastor which went viral in the last 48 hours after he was caught performing a sexual act on a female church member.

9. English Premier League Fixtures, Kick-Off Time (Full List)

This weekend English Premier League (EPL) football fixtures after the FIFA international break promises to be mouthwatering. The star match will undisputedly be the game between Manchester United versus Liverpool at Old Trafford.

10. Tonto Dikeh Reveals The Most Important Part Of Her Body

Veteran Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has revealed what she considers as the most important and valuable part of her body. She made the disclosure on Thursday while answering questions from her Instagram followers in a video tagged “50 Questions With King Tonto.”

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