Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today, the Nigerian newspaper
These are our top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers for Today, Saturday,15th June 2019:
”8 Reasons Nigeria is the worst country to live in the world” – Fani Kayode
Fani Kayode, a former minister for aviation, has stated that Nigeria is the worst country to live in the world. The highly controversial figure who spoke via his Twitter handle highlighted his reasons as shared below.
Even if it’s my brother who breaches traffic laws, arrest him – Sanwo-Olu
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state, has said that traffic discipline is one of the core tenets of his administration. The governor said this on Friday when he paid a visit to the head office of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in Oshodi.
N30k “allowee” to be communicated to corps members – DG
The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, Shuaibu Ibrahim, on Friday assured corps members that the scheme will communicate to them when the payment of N30,000 new allowance would start. This was made known by the DG at a workshop/ training on Freedom of Information Act for Desk Officers of the NYSC in Abuja.
Another Building Collapses In Lagos As Three escape Death
A one-storey Building has collapsed at Kayode Aliko Olokun Close, Shangisha, Magodo Lagos, trapping three workers.
It was gathered that the building which collapsed at Kayode Aluko Olokun Close, Shangisha, Magodo was under construction when it trapped three workers in the rubble. The building which collapsed around 3.00pm on Thursday, June 13 had the Rapid Respond squad on the ground to rescue the three workers who were trapped in the collapsed building.
‘Transformer oil and Sniper are used for Akara and fish in Abuja’ – Food scientist reveals
A Nigerian scientist has made some shocking revelation on social media.
According to her, some shocking discoveries were made during an unscheduled visit from members of the Nigerian Food Sciences and Technology Institute to some markets in the Utako and Garki area in Abuja on Wednesday, June 12th.
The Food scientist whose name is Anna Marie-Therese revealed that traders mix the oil they use in frying and Akara with transformer oil.
Shehu Sani: Oyo governor, Seyi Makinde waves off his immunity in case of corruption allegations
Former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has reacted to “unconfirmed” reports that the Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde has offered to wave off his immunity in case of corruption allegations. The senator while hailing the decision said it will be “unprecedented in the history of Nigeria,” adding that “there can be no better claim to transparency.”
“I am the Governor today and Insha Allah, l will return back as the Governor for another four years” – Yahaya Bello
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Friday said his reelection in November will be a landslide victory. The governor said this while speaking with State House correspondents after meeting President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
‘Do not call me the wife of the president anymore’ – Aisha Buhari
Mrs Aisha Buhari, the Wife of the President, on Thursday announced that she will no longer like to be addressed ‘the wife of the president’ but instead as the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
NAN reports that Mrs Buhari has asked that this should take effect immediately as it will aid in resolving the issue of the title of wives of governors. TRhe First lady made this known at the presentation of awards to wives of former and current Governors of the 36 states.
Just like Benue Jamb snake, Gorilla accused of swallowing N6.8 million in Kano Zoo
A finance officer has accused a gorilla of swallowing the N6.8 million in the Kano Zoological Gardens, BBC Pidgin reports. The finance officer in the zoo said the gorilla “sneaked into their office” took the whopping sum away before going on to swallow it.
Here Is How Much Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari’s Democracy Day Outfit Is Worth
The Wife of the President of Nigeria, Mrs Aisha Buhari who is known for a gorgeous style of fashion has been spotted with American haute couture designer, Oscar De La Renta dress.
Mrs Buhari Oscar de la Renta Silk-Crepe Cape-Back Caftan reportedly cost $4,290 (N1,544,400), she gracefully wore the gorgeous dress at the democracy dinner and gala night.
Those were our headlines for Saturday 15th June 2019, you can see more at Information Nigeria.
