Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 8th September

The Sun

Responding, the party chairmen in all the 36 state chapters and the FCT threatened to pass a vote of no confidence in the Oshiomhole-led NWC

Barely two weeks to the commencement of primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party is literally at war with itself over the method to adopt in the election of its candidates for next year’s general elections.

Vanguard

It was my dream to see Akpabio carry broom –Akpanudoedehe

Senator James John Akpanudoedehe represented the Uyo Senatorial District at the onset of the Fourth Republic and subsequently served as minister of state, FCT, and was the governorship candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN in the 2011 governorship election.

Thisday

Flood Washes up Corpses in Kogi, Wreaks Havoc in Kwara as Agency Warns

Corpses have been washed up from their various graves following severe flooding of parts of Kogi State. Specifically, many graves in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State have been dug out by flood, exhuming human remains buried in them.

Daily Times

APC extends date, sales submission of forms

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended the deadline for the sale and submission of presidential, governorship, National Assembly and House of Assembly forms to Tuesday, September 11, 2018.

Guardian

I Go Dye writes Uduaghan over senate ambition

Delta State-born comedian and social commentator, Francis Agoda popularly known as I Go Dye, has written an open letter to former governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Udughan, over his senate ambition.

Leadership

IGP Idris Disbands Special Tactical Squad

The Inspector-General of Police ( I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris has ordered the immediate disbandment  of the Special Tactical Squad (STS).

The Nation

Police declare reported shooting of Anambra pastor as mischief

The police in Anambra on Friday declared as high mischief,  the reported  shooting of David Elijah, the pastor in charge of Grace and Power Prophetic Ministry in Awka.

Tribune

My survival, a miracle —Opeyemi Bamidele

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Mr Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, on Friday returned to the state about three months after he was accidentally shot at a political event in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.