Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, 26th July 2020

Good morning, Nigeria, welcome to Naija News roundup of top Newspaper Headlines in Nigeria for today Sunday, 26th July 2020.

Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines.

1. NCDC Reports 438 New Cases Of COVID-19

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC has reported four hundred and thirty-eight confirmed new cases of Coronavirus pandemic in the country. The health agency on Saturday, 25 July at about 11:56 pm confirmed the new figures on its verified official account on the microblogging site, Twitter.

2. Imam Of Peace Demands Immediate Arrest Of President Buhari, See Why

A Muslim influencer and reformist Imam, Mohammad Tawhidi, popularly known as Imam of Peace, has called for the immediate arrest of Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari. Naija News reports that Imam of Peace made this call on the micro-blogging site, Twitter, where he listed several reasons the Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria should be arrested.

3. Resident Doctors Threaten To Begin Fresh Strike

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has threatened to begin its suspended strike on Monday, August 17, 2020, if the Federal Government fails o address its demands. The President of NARD, Dr Aliyu Sokomba, made this known in Abuja on Saturday while reading to newsmen a communique issued after its virtual National Executive Council meeting and scientific conference held on July 20 and 25 2020.

4. FG Announces Date For Resumption Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Service

The federal government of Nigeria has announced that the Abuja-Kaduna rail transport service will resume on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. This was announced by the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and amplified on Saturday in a Twitter post by Bashir Ahmad, the personal assistant on new media to President Muhammadu Buhari.

5. Crisis In Osogbo As Hausa Traders Clash With Hoodlums

A man simply identified as ‘Ikeja’ on Saturday morning reportedly led a group of hoodlums in a clash with some Hausa traders in Osogbo, the Osun state capital. Naija News reports that heavily armed policemen were seen moving towards the Sabo area of Osogbo, the state capital.

6. Edo 2020: Violent Fight, Clashes Mar Kick-Off Of Obaseki’s Governorship Campaign

Reports of clashes among hoodlums, leading to the destruction of billboards, cars, and other valuables were reported in Edo State on Saturday as Governor Godwin Obaseki flagged off his re-election campaign. The launch of the Governor’s campaign held at the lawn tennis court of the refurbished Ogbe Stadium, Benin the state capital.

7. Buhari Govt Graduates 601 Boko Haram Terrorist With ‘Aso Ebi’? – Nigerians React

Nigerians have taken to the microblogging site, Twitter, to react to the reintegration of 601 ex-Boko Haram terrorists by the Nigerian government, into the society. Naija News understands that the’ repented’ insurgents were on Saturday, July 25 freed at the DRR Camp in Mallam Sidi, Gombe State.

8. Edo 2020: Obaseki Booed, Disgraced At The Palace Of The Oba Of Benin (Video)

The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki was on Saturday booed by a crowd of youths with chants of ‘thief’ as he visited the palace of the Oba of Benin. Obaseki, who is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was at the Palace of the Oba of Benin on Saturday morning to receive royal blessings as he kicked off his campaign to return for a second term in office.

9. EPL: Mo Salah Leaving Liverpool So Soon? – See What The Egyptian Has To Say

Egyptian Professional footballer who plays for English Premier League club, Liverpool FC, Mohamed Salah has given clarity on his future at Anfield. According to the forward in a chat with the LA FM Colombia, he is happy at the moment seeing his club winning trophies, adding that no one, however, knows what the future holds for him there.

10. BBNaija Housemate Reveals He Paid N3.1million To Board Private Jet From Abuja To Lagos

The 2020 Big Brother Naija reality show is getting more interesting after one of the housemates, Kiddwaya disclosed that he paid $8000 to board a private jet from Abuja to Lagos for the show. In a now-viral video on the microblogging site, the housemate while interacting with his fellow contestants said he spent the said amount to meet up with the official screening of the reality show.

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