Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, 8th March, 2020

Good morning, Nigeria, welcome to Naija News roundup of top Newspaper Headlines in Nigeria for today Sunday, 8th March 2020.

Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines.

1. APC Sets Date For Emergency NEC Meeting

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, has set Tuesday, March 17, 2020, for an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Naija News reports that the acting National Secretary, Chief (Hon.) Victor T. Giadom made this known in a statement in Abuja on Friday night.

2. CJN Tanko Swears In New Acting Appeal Court President

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad, has sworn in Justice Monica Dogban-Mesem as the new Acting President of the Court of Appeal. Naija News reports that Justice Dogban-Mesem was sworn in at the ceremonial court of the Supreme Court in Abuja.

3. How Pastor Adeboye Predicted My Supreme Court Victory – Diri

Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State has revealed that Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), predicted his Supreme Court victory. Governor Diri made this known while speaking at the Redemption Camp along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, on Friday.

4. Assemblies of God Church Sacks General Superintendent (See Why)

Rev. Dr Chidi Okoroafor, the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Church, has been suspended and dismissed. Naija News gathered that Dr Okoroafor was dismissed as a Minister after the leadership of the church considered a report of his alleged immoral relationship with a United States, US, based woman, Mrs Maurrissal Nwosu.

5. APC Governors Back Oshiomhole’s Suspension Ask NEC To Replace Him

The embattled and recently suspended National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole might not survive his current ordeal as governors within the party have declared their support for the court order suspending him. The governors urged the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) to replace him immediately so as to fill the void created by his suspension.

6. COVID-19: Buhari Govt Releases N620m To Tackle Coronavirus

The Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government has released fresh N620 million to address the deadly coronavirus. This was made known in a statement on Friday by Yunusa Tanko Abdullahi, special adviser on media and communication to Zainab Ahmed, minister of finance

7. APC’s Adams Oshiomhole In Fresh Trouble

The Governors’ Mandate Network has asked governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, to urgently find a worthy replacement for embattled National Chairman of the Party, Adams Oshiomhole. Naija News reports that the GMN in a statement said its advice was predicated on the regrettable action the former governor of Edo State had caused the ruling party.

8. Yahaya Bello Speaks On Plotting Oshiomhole’s Removal

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has denied reports that he was behind the plot to remove the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole. He debunked the claims through the state Commissioner for Information, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, on Saturday.

9. EPL: Saka Playing For Nigeria or England Not In My Hands – Arteta

Arsenal Head Coach, Mikel Arteta, has said it is only Bukayo Saka that can choose either to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria or England. Saka has had a breakthrough Premier League season, scoring four goals and assisting 10 goals despite playing majorly as a left-back.

10. Bobrisky Arrested For ‘Fraud’ (Photos/Video)

Controversial Nigerian cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been reportedly arrested and detained for fraud. Naija News understands that a report monitored on GistLovers Blog said Bobrisky has been locked in the male cell, in a Lagos Police divisional station and might not be out till Monday, March 9.

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