Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, 12th July 2020

Good morning, Nigeria, welcome to Naija News roundup of top Newspaper Headlines in Nigeria for today Sunday, 12th July 2020.

Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines.

1. Magu Suspended, WAEC Cancelled, Hushpuppi Hires International Lawyer, Other Major Happenings In Nigeria Last Week

Events last week started on a high note when the news filtered in that the head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC had been arrested over alleged involvement in corruption. Midweek, the minister of education Adamu Adamu announced the suspension of the West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), a pronouncement that has been welcomed with mixed reactions. Naija News brings you a round-up of the major events and happenings in Nigeria last week.

2. NCDC Reports 664 Cases Of Coronavirus In Nigeria, Breakdown Of Cases By State

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported fresh 664 cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria. Naija News reports that the NCDC confirmed the new 664 cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria in a series of tweets on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Saturday evening, July 11.

3. Edo 2020: How Obaseki Emerged PDP Gov’ship Candidate – Ize-Iyamu

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has paying N15 billion to emerge the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He made the allegation in a statement signed by his campaign Director of Communications, John Mayaki.

4. Eight Rescued In Lagos Island Building Collapse (Photos)

Eight people have been rescued alive after a three-storey building collapsed at 20, Freeman Street, Lagos Island. Naija News reports that the building at about 3:00am on Saturday morning.

5. Casualties As Another Lagos Building Collapse

A three-storey building collapsed at number 20 Freeman street in Lagos Island killing one and injuring six others. Naija News understands that the occupants were sleeping when the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday.

6. Owner of N800m Abuja House Linked With Osinbajo’s Daughter Reveals Himself

The owner of the Abuja property linked with Kiki, daughter of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has come out to claim the property. This development comes after Kiki herself also dismissed ownership of the said property.

7. Police Commence Recruitment Exercise, Calls For Applications

The recruitment of new constables has been commenced by the Nigeria Police Force. This was made known in a statement Frank MBA, the police Public Relations Officer, PPRO this morning.

8. Nigerian Air Force Commence 2020 Recruitment

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has announced that’s it would commence its 2020 Trades/Non-Trades Men and Women recruitment exercise on the 24th of July and it will end on August 21. This was announced by Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, in a statement in Abuja yesterday.

9. Celebrations As Gospel Drama Ministry, Mount Zion Films Clock 35 Years

The renowned Gospel drama ministry, The Mount Ciona Faith International has clocked 35 years of establishment. This was confirmed on Saturday, July 11 by the president and founder of the ministry, Evangelist Mike Bamiloye.

10. Popular Evangelist, Morris Cerullo Is Dead

Legendary American preacher and televangelist, Dr Morris Cerullo, has died at the age of 88. The popular preacher died on Saturday in San Diego, California, United States.

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