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Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, 14th March, 2020

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Good morning, Nigeria, welcome to Naija News roundup of top Newspaper Headlines in Nigeria for today Saturday, 14th March 2020.

Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines.

1. Osinbajo’s Convoy Involved In Accident, Escort Rider Killed

The convoy of the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, was on Friday involved in an accident while on the way to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The spokesperson of the vice president, Laolu Akande also confirmed the incident to our correspondent. Naija News understands that one of the outriders in the convoy of the Vice President died in the accident.

2. Muhammadu Sanusi II Arrives Lagos Airport

The former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The former Governor the Central Bank of Nigeria, departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja (NAIA) around 10:30 p.m aboard a private jet belonging to Quits Aviation.

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3. APC Leaders Unveil Candidate To Replace Oshiomhole As National Chairman

Some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have identified a replacement for embattled National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole. The APC leaders from the south-south zone have also insisted that the party’s National Executive Committee meeting scheduled for next Tuesday must hold and also urged all members of the party from the six states in the zone to be in attendance.

4. Prophet TB Joshua Warns Trump, Reveals What Will Happen To America, Coronavirus

Prophet TB Joshua, the founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), has warned United States President, Donald Trump over the travel ban placed as a result of the deadly Coronavirus outbreak. Naija News reports that the SCOAN General Overseer made this known in a statement on his verified Facebook page, where he said the 30 days travel ban imposed on flights from Europe by Trump would cause a backlash on America’s economy.

5. Sanusi Can Go Anywhere, Including Kano – El-Rufai

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has noted that the former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, can go anywhere, including Kano State. This is coming after the court granted an interim order releasing the deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi from confinement/detention.

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6. PDP Reacts To ‘Attempted Attack’ On President Buhari In Kebbi State

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the suspected attack on President Muhammadu Buhari in Kebbi State as a national security issue. The opposition party also called for an investigation into the circumstances that played out in Kebbi State on Thursday during the Argungu fishing festival.

7. Why I Offered Dethroned Emir Sanusi Double Appointments – Governor El-rufai

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State says he gave dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, double appointments because the Emir is a global asset that could turn around the economic fortunes of Kaduna state. Naija News reports that explained the rationale behind the appointments offered to Sanusi while fielding questions from newsmen on Friday in Awe, Nasarawa State when he came to visit the deposed monarch.

8. Naira Will Not Be Devalued – CBN Replies JP Morgan

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debunked speculations making the rounds and suggesting that the naira is finally about to be devalued. According to a statement, the apex bank blamed “unscrupulous players in the foreign exchange market” for spreading the rumor.

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9. Premier League Suspended Till April

A statement released on the English Premier League official website on Friday, March 13, stated that all remaining games in the 2019/2020 season game has been suspended due to Coronavirus outbreak. The statement which has the signatory of the Premier League Chief Executive, Richard Masters noted that all remaining matches in the league have been suspended following a piece of medical advice given to the body after a meeting with the shareholders as regards the outbreak of Chinese killer disease.

10. Ebuka, Toke Makinwa Announced As Red Carpet Hosts For AMVCA 7

Organizers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have announced on-air personality Toke Makinwa and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu as red carpet hosts for the 7th edition of the show. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Eko Hotel & Suites with the red carpet starting by 4 pm.

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