Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, 13th September 2020

Good morning, Nigeria, welcome to Naija News roundup of top Newspaper Headlines in Nigeria for today Sunday, 13th September 2020.

Here Are The Major Nigerian Newspaper Headlines.

1. Coronavirus: NCDC Confirms 160 New COVID-19 Cases In Nigeria

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday evening, 12th September 2020, confirmed 160 new cases of Coronavirus disease infection in Nigeria. The new cases of COVID-19 infection were confirmed via a statement on the official Twitter handle of the health agency.

2. Gana Buried Alive His 12-Year-Old Daughter, Told Us To Continue Battle – Major

A member of a notorious terrorist group of late Terwase Akwaza AKA Gana, who identified himself as ‘Major’ has disclosed that their slained leader instructed them to continue the battle. Major who gave his other name as Aondehemba spoke in Tiv language to The Nation in Keffi on Friday evening while he was heading to Abuja to console the wife of Gana. He revealed that the late miltant leader knew that he was going to die and handed ov

3. Why NLC Will Not Protest Against Petrol, Electricity Hike – Wabba

Ayuba Wabba, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has said labour would not protest the recent increment in prices of various essential commodities, including fuel and electricity yet. Recall that the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) announced that the pump price of premium motor spirit (petrol) has been increased to N151, 60 per litre from N145 with effect from Sept 2.

4. What I Want From Nigerian Government – Nnamdi Kanu

The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has revealed the only thing he wants from the Nigerian government led by President Muhammadu Buhari. Naija News reports that Kanu, who is the director of Radio Biafra is agitation for the Republic of Biafra. His group, the IPOB which is also seeking to break away from Nigeria had since been proscribed by the Federal Government.

5. Tinubu Speaks On What Nigerians Must Do To Be Great

Former Lagos State Governor and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has stated that Nigerians must dwell in unity, if the country must become great. Tinube stated this on Saturday, when he paid a condolence visit to Senator Aliyu Wamakko, on the death of his daughter, Sadiya Aliyu.

6. Buhari Govt Reschedules Meeting With NLC, TUC, Others

The Muhammadu Buhari-led government has shifted its meeting with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to Tuesday. In a message on Saturday, Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Charles Akpan, announced the new date.

7. Finally, Daddy Freeze Apologises To Bishop Oyedepo

Popular OAP, Ifedayo Olarinde also known as Daddy Freeze, has apologised to Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church aka Winners Chapel. Naija News recalls that Daddy Freeze had come under fire from several reputable clerics, including Senior Pastor, Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche; the founder of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, and several others for verbally attacking Oyedepo.

8. Former Adamawa Governor Dumps PDP, Joins APC

James Ngilari, a former Governor of Adamawa State, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). This was made known on Saturday by the APC chairman in the state, Ibrahim Bilal.

9.Ondo People Ignore Rains To Welcome APC’s Akeredolu Campaign Team (Photos)

The people of Ondo East Local Government Area on Saturday, 12th September, defied the rains to welcome Governor Rotimi Akeredolu who was in the area for his 2nd term re-election campaign. The Governor and his campaign train were warmly received by the people. Akeredolu on his part, promised them more transformation of rural communities.

1O. BBNaija: Erica Ignores Kiddwaya’s Father, Terry Waya

Disqualified Big Brother Naija housemate, Erica, has ignored Kiddwaya’s father, Terry Waya. Naija News reports that Kiddwaya’s father, Terry Waya has not picked his calls after her disqualification from the BBNaija Lockdown House, adding that the reality star is also yet to reply the SMS he sent to her.

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