Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 5th February, 2020

Good Morning, Nigeria, Welcome To Naija News Roundup Of Top Newspaper Headlines In Nigeria For Today Wednesday, 5th February 2020

1. Abacha Loot: Nigeria, USA Sign Agreement Over Return Of $308 Million

Naija News can authoritatively report that the Federal Republic of Nigeria has signed an agreement with Jersey, and the United States of America on the return of over US$308 million in confiscated funds to the people of Nigeria.

It will be recalled this online medium previously reported that Umar Gwandu, the spokesman to the Attorney General of Nigeria and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, disclosed on Sunday that the Federal Government of Nigeria is set to pen a signature in agreement with the US as regards money looted by the former Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha.

2. Coronavirus: House of Reps Reject Move To Evacuate Nigerians In China

The House of Representatives on Tuesday rejected a motion to evacuate Nigerians from China following the outbreak of Coronavirus.

Naija News reports that some Nigerians are stranded in Wuhan, China. It was gathered that the motion to evacuate Nigerians was raised by Hon. Benjamin Okezie.

3. Amotekun: Buhari, Akeredolu Meet In Aso Rock

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State at the Presidential Villa.

Naija News gathered that Akeredolu, who is the chairman of the Sout-west Governors Forum, was in the Villa to brief Buhari on the South-west regional security outfit, Amotekun.

4. APC: Real Reason Behind My Rift With Oshiomhole – Obaseki

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has given reasons for his rift with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy, Crusoe Osagie, Obaseki said his refusal to hand over the state treasury to Oshiomhole was the cause of his rift.

5. President Buhari Launches New Visa Policy

President Muhammadu Buhari has officially launched the Nigerian Visa Policy (NVP) 2020 which guarantees visa on arrival for African Union nationals.

Presenting the new Nigeria Visa Policy (NVP) at the State House in Abuja, on Tuesday, President Buhari said the review of the visa policy is intended to attract innovation, specialized skills and knowledge from abroad to complement local ones.

6. Customs Intercepts $8.6m At Lagos Airport

The Nigeria Customs Service, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command, has intercepted over $6.8 million at the Lagos Airport.

Naija News reports that the huge amount of money was found on a passenger.

7. President Buhari Finally Breaks Silence On Killing Of Pastor Andimi By Boko Haram

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has on Tuesday, reacted to the recent killing of Revd Lawan Andimi, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) chairman in Michika local government area of Adamawa State.

Naija News recalls Revd. Andimi was abducted by Boko Haram terrorists following a failed attack on Michika LGA by the dreaded Boko Haram sect on January 2, 2020.

8. I Know An Ex-Governor Who Had An Assassin Squad- Femi Falana

One of Nigeria’s most respected and recognized lawyers, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) has dropped a bombshell allegation against a former Nigerian governor.

Naija News Understands that the human rights lawyer and activist while speaking as a guest speaker at the University of Ibadan said that he knew a former governor in one of the South-West states who had a killer squad.

9. No Salary For Constables To Be Recruited Under Community Policing – Report

The constables expected to be recruited under the community policing initiative of the federal government will not be entitled to normal salary Naija News has learnt.

The Police on Monday disclosed the activities of these constables would be purely voluntary once the implementation of its community policing policy takes effect.

10. Ohanaeze Sends Strong Warning To Federal Government Ahead Of Nnamdi Kanu’s Parents’ Burial

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has warned the Nigerian Army not to cause panic ahead of the planned burial programme for the late parents of Nnamdi Kanu.

Nnamdi Kanu is the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Naija News recalls he has fixed the burial of his parents for February 14 in their home country of Afara-Ukwu, Abia state.

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