Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 16th March

 

 

 

Punch

Ex-President Zuma will face prosecution on corruption charges

Former South African president Jacob Zuma will face prosecution on corruption charges that haunted much of his term in office, the country’s chief prosecutor said Friday.

Vanguard

Benue killings: I wept when I saw you weeping, says Pastor Adeboye

 The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Paster Enoch Adeboye has called for a halt to the mindless killings in Benue state and parts of the country.

The Sun

Plateau killings: Soldiers recover 23 corpses, arrest 7 suspects

Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Texas Chukwu, has confirmed that 23 corpses were recovered at Mararaba Dare village during a search by troops of the 3rd Division Garrison, Jos, Plateau State, after a clash by Irigwe people in Miango Community and Fulani herdsmen in Bassa local government area.

Daily Times

Reps to Buhari: Stop Ajaokuta concession now

The House of Representatives, on Thursday, requested President Muhammadu Buhari to halt the planned concession of Ajaokuta Steel Complex pending a review of the concession arrangement to ensure transparency and in the national interest.

Guardian

Fulani herdsmen kill 32 in Kogi State attack

Fulani herdsmen have killed 32 people in communities in Dekina and Omala Local Government Areas of Kogi State.

Daily Trust

Tiwa Savage files for divorce from hubby

 Popular Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has allegedly filed for divorce from her estranged husband Tunji Balogun, a.k.a TeeBillz.

Leadership

The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal has okayed the reccall process of Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West senatorial District of Kogi state.

Tribune

Ohanaeze faults IGP order on withdrawal of arms

AN apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has faulted the order by the Inspector General of Police, Idris Musa, that people, including vigilante groups, should surrender their arms, saying it will worsen security situation in the country.

The Nation

Alleged scam: EFCC withdraws charges against ex-Oyo HoS, 11 others

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday withdrew the charges against ex- Head of Service in Oyo State, Alhaja Kudirat Adeleke, and 11 other persons arraigned for alleged N5.6 billion pension scam.