Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, 25th January, 2020

Good morning, Nigeria, welcome to Naija News roundup of top Newspaper Headlines in Nigeria for today Saturday, 25th January 2020

Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines.

1. See The 11 States Where Re-run Elections Will Hold Today And Why (Full List)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will on Saturday, 25th January 2019 (today), conduct re-run elections in eleven states of the federation. The re-run election consists of 28 Federal and State Constituencies broken down into One (1) Senatorial District, Twelve (12) House of Representatives and Fifteen (15) State Assemblies.

2. God Is Angry With CAN Leadership — Popular Nigerian Prophet Prophesies

Prophet Isaac Itodo, the General Overseer of the Ark of Covenant Total Life Ministries, says God is very angry with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). Naija News reports that Prophet Itodo said God is angry with CAN leadership because it has been enmeshed in playing politics and fraternizing with political opponents of the present administration in heating the polity in Nigeria at the detriment of uniting the body of Christ in Nigeria.

3. Federal Government To Borrow N2 Trillion Pension Fund

The Federal Government has revealed her plan to borrow N2 trillion from the current N10 trillion pension funds to finance the development of infrastructure. Naija News learnt that this was disclosed at the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting presided over by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday in Abuja.

4. Imo: Why God Took Power From Emeka Ihedioha – Father Mbaka

The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry in Enugu, southeast Nigeria, Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka, says God took power from Emeka Ihedioha “because he was surrounded by people who don’t want him to work.” Naija News had reported earlier that the Supreme court sacked Emeka Ihedioha as governor of Imo state and affirmed Uzodinma as the winner of the March 9 governorship election.

5. Amotekun: What S/West Governors Discussed With Osinbajo – Akeredolu

The Ondo State Governor and Chairman of the Southwest Governors, Rotimi Akeredolu, has revealed what was agreed between governors and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Amotekun. Naija News had reported the Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday reached an agreement with South West Governors on Operation Amotekun, a Western Nigeria Security Network.

6. Again, Father Mbaka Releases Fresh Prophecies On Hope Uzodinma, Imo State

The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry in Enugu, southeast Nigeria, Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka, has released new prophecies Hope Uzodinma and Imo State, southeast Nigeria. Naija News had reported earlier that the Supreme court sacked Emeka Ihedioha as governor of Imo state and affirmed Uzodinma as the winner of the March 9 governorship election.

7. CBN Retains MPR At 13.5%

The Central bank of Nigeria has voted that monetary policy rate, which measures interest rate to retain its status quo at 13.5 % for the first quarter of the year. Naija News reports that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele who disclosed this decision today during a press conference at the end of a two-day MPC meeting revealed that the committee unanimously also voted to raise the Cash Reserve Ratio by 500 basis points from 22.5% to 27.5%.

8. APC Withdraws From Akwa-Ibom Rerun Elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate Senator Godswill Akpabio has withdrawn from the rerun elections in Essien Udim LGA of Akwa Ibom state. In a press conference on Friday at the party’s secretariat in Uyo, the state Chairman of the party, Mr Ini Okopido, stated that the APC was withdrawing due to a perceived bias of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state.

9. Transfer: Manchester United Set To Sign Odion Ighalo

English Premier League side, Manchester United are interested in signing former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, according to Sky Sports. Ighalo who was recently nominated for African best footballer is currently playing for the Chinese side, Shanghai Shenhua.

10. Some Of Your Favorite Hollywood Celebrities Are Actually Nigerians, See Them Here

A lot of black celebrities of African descent, specifically Nigerians are in America’s entertainment industry, Hollywood. This is as a result of global integration and the century-old slave trade. Quite a number of them are not just blacks, they are also from Nigeria, following active traces and DNA tests done by some of them to trace their lineage and discover their African origins.

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