Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 21st February 2020

Nigerian Newspaper headlines today
Nigerian Newspaper Headlines

We Need 100,000 More Soldiers To Defeat Boko Haram – Borno Governor

Professor Babagana Zulum, the Borno state governor has stated that the military does not have the manpower to defeat the dreaded Boko Haram sect unless it recruits at least 100,000 more soldiers.

Custom Intercepts 1,393 Bags Of Rice Hidden In Gas Cylinder

The Nigerian Customs Services have intercepted 1,393 bags of rice concealed in gas cylinders in Ogun State between  February 5 and 17, 2020. Also impounded were 625 cartons of frozen chicken, 187 jars and 66 drums of vegetable oil, among other items within the period under review.

Lassa Fever: Lagos Identifies Victim At LASUTH

The Lagos Ministry of Health has identified the state’s index Lassa fever patient as an indigene of Ebonyi who arrived at the Nigerian Law School in Lagos over the weekend. The state health ministry’s Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Tunbosun Ogunbamwo, confirmed this on Wednesday.

Buhari Cares More About Boko Haram Than Law-Abiding Citizens – Omokri

Reno Omokri, a staunch critic of the APC led administration has expressed that President Muhammadu Buhari loves Boko Haram members than law-abiding citizens of Nigeria.

Senate Moves To Create Agency For Repented Boko Haram Members

The Senate has initiated plans to establish a rehabilitation, deradicalization and integration agency that would cater for repentant Boko Haram members in the country.

Again, Emir Sanusi Hammers On The Problems In The North

Muhammad Sanusi, the emir of Kano, has come hard on fathers who do not take responsibility for their children and expose them to a world of political thuggery, drugs or street begging.

Buhari Will Not Resign – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari will not resign his position over the security challenges plaguing the country.

Why We Have So Many Seats During Plenary At The National Assembly – Akin Alabi

Ever wondered why there are so many empty seats during the plenary session at the National Assembly?, well the member representing Egbeda Ona-Ara federal constituency, Oloye Akin Alabi has provided an answer. The lawmaker made the clarification via his official Twitter handle.

Don’t Blame My Running Mate – David Lyon On Supreme Court Judgement

David Lyon, the recently sacked governor of Bayelsa State has called on his supporters not to blame his running mate, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo for his removal. Lyon stated that he is optimistic about the judiciary.

We’ll Hold Oshiomhole, Sylva Responsible If Anything Happens To Mary Odili – Wike

Following the Supreme court judgment that sacked David Lyon of the All Progressive Congress as governor of Bayelsa state and declared Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) as the winner, hoodlums have been protesting at the residence of Mary Odili, the lead panel of justices that delivered the judgment.