Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 8th June, 2020

Good Morning, Nigeria, Welcome To Naija News Roundup Of Top Newspaper Headlines In Nigeria For Today Monday, 8th June 2020

1. Oshiomhole Kicked Against Removal of Fuel Subsidy – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, of frustrating plans to remove fuel subsidy during President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration

Atiku recalled that he headed the negotiations with the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) with Oshiomhole as the Chairman.

2. DSS Must Interrogate Miyetti Allah Leader Over Comment – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest the national president of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Abdullahi Bodejo.

Naija News reports that the leader of Miyetti Allah had in an interview with The Sun said Fulani will rule Nigeria forever as they own the country.

3. President Buhari Meets Gov Masari Over Insecurity

President Muhammadu Buhari has met with the Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari, over insecurity in the North-western State.

President Buhari vowed to review security operations to improve the security of lives and property in the state, and other parts of the country.

4. FG Speaks On Absorbing N-Power Volunteers Into Civil Service

The Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government has denied reports that it is planning to absorb some N-Power volunteers into the Federal Civil Service on June 12.

This was made known on Saturday in a statement by the Deputy Director, Information of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Rhoda Iliya.

5. Rape: Legalise Guns, Pepper Spray For Women – Oluwo Tells FG

The Federal Government had been urged to legalize the use of stun guns and pepper spray by women, in order to avoid being raped.

The advice was given by the Oluwo of Iwo, Abdulrosheed Akanbi, who noted that the use of these items would serve as short term defense for women.

6. Lagos Speaker, Obasa Reveals How Much Lawmakers’ Wives Spent On Trip To Dubai

Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has revealed the amount spent by wives of Lagos lawmakers on a trip to Dubai, UAE.

Hon. Obasa defended allegations of corruption leveled against him when he appeared before the Lagos State House of Assembly panel of inquiry on corruption.

7. Sen. Abbo’s Aide Arrested For Forgery, Impersonation

Senator Ishaku Abbo, representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, has facilitated the arrest of one of his aides for impersonation and forgery.

Officers of the Nìgerian Police arrested Senator Abbo’s PA, Zaman Abasiriyu who has been working with the lawmaker since the inauguration of the 9th Assembly.

8. COVID-19: We Have Left The Severe Stage – Pope Francis

Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church, has declared that worst stage of the COVID-19 crisis in Italy is over.

This, he stated while he was addressing the Catholic congregation for the first time at Saint Peter’s Square, Rome, since a ban was placed on religious congregation due to COVID-19 in the country.

9. Most Rape Cases We Are handling Were By Religious Leaders – Nollywood Actress, Daramola- Salako

75% of incidences of rape were allegedly carried out by religious leaders. Popular Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola-Salako, has revealed.

Daramola-Salako revealed this during an Instagram live session.

10. UFC Champion Conor McGregor Announces Retirement

Professional mixed martial artist and two-division UFC World Champion, Conor McGregor has announced he is retiring from the sport.

McGregor, who is also a boxer, made the announcement in a post on his official Twitter account on Sunday morning.

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