Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 16th March, 2020

Good Morning, Nigeria, Welcome To Naija News Roundup Of Top Newspaper Headlines In Nigeria For Today Monday, 16th March 2020

1. Explosion Rocks Abule Ado In Festac, Houses Destroyed

Many houses were on Sunday morning, destroyed after a massive explosion rocked Abule Ado in Festac town area of Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial city.

Naija News reports that the pipeline explosion which happened at about 8: 50 am, was said to have affected residents of Surulere, Ijegun, Ikotun, Egbeda, Abule Ado, Okota, Isheri Olofin, FESTAC, Satellite Town.

2. Tinubu Speaks On 2023, Oshiomhole’s Removal As APC Chairman, Reveals Those Distracting Buhari

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, Bola Tinubu, has kicked against moves to oust the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.

Naija News reports that Tinubu faulted the move in a statement he personally signed on Sunday afternoon, March 15, saying that those behind the moves are infected by “the 2023 virus”.

3. Kano: Malami Denies Involvement In Sanusi’s Ouster, Detention

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has denied involvement in the dethronement of the former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.

Naija News recalls that the Kano State government led by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje on Monday, March 9, dethroned Emir Sanusi.

4. Governor Fayemi Visits Alaafin Of Oyo After Receiving ‘Powerful’ Warning Letter

Governor of Ekiti State, southwest Nigeria, Kayode Fayemi, has visited the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi.

Naija News reports that the visit is coming after the Alaafin wrote the Ekiti Governor over his recent query sent to 11 monarchs in the southwest state.

5. NEMA Gives Update On Lagos ‘Pipeline’ Explosion

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has dismissed reports that the disruption of an oil pipeline at Abule Ado in Amuwo Odofin LGA of Lagos state caused an explosion.

Naija News reports that many houses were on Sunday morning, destroyed after a massive explosion rocked Abule Ado in Festac town area of Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial city.

6. 2023: Don’t Go Into Politics, Shehu Sani Warns Sanusi

A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Shehu Sani, has advised sacked Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, not to go into politics.

Naija News recalls that a Federal High Court in Abuja had granted an interim order releasing deposed Emir of Kano from confinement/detention.

7. Those Plotting To Sack Oshiomhole As APC Chairman Revealed

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of sponsoring moves to oust the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole.

The Imo State Governor revealed this while speaking to newsmen in Owerri, the state capital.

8. Suspected Coronavirus Patient Quarantined In Enugu

A suspected case of Coronavirus has been recorded in Enugu State, southeast Nigeria, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said.

Naija News reports that the NCDC in a tweet on its verified Twitter handle early Sunday morning, said the patient has been taken into isolation pending the result of the test.

9. AMVCA 2020: See Full List Of Winners

Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 7th edition held at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos held yesternight in grand style.

The award night which was hosted by Amina Abdi Rabar and Ik Osakioduwa, had some of Africa’s brightest filmstars clinch the coveted AMVCA plaques.

10. Premier League Clubs To Decide On 2019/2020 EPL Season

The English Premier League and clubs will meet on Thursday to discuss the fate of the current 2019/2020 football season.

Following Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea midfielder Callum Hodson-Odoi testing positive for the coronavirus, the Premier League in a statement on its official website on Friday, March 13, stated that all remaining games in the 2019/2020 season game have been suspended due to Coronavirus outbreak.

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