Good Morning, welcome to Information Nigeria’s Newspaper headlines for today, 7th March 2020.
Here are the major headlines.
I Have No Plans To Take Over From Buhari – Fayemi
Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti state, says he has no plans of taking over from President Muhammadu Buhari. The governor spoke through Segun Dipe, his senior special assistant on public communications.
They Are After Me Because Of 2023 – Oshiomhole
Adams Oshiomhole, the embattled national chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has stated that his recent travail at the Abuja high court was because of 2023.
Nigeria Needs N1.6b To Fight Coronavirus – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says N1.6 billion emergency funding is needed by the country to fight coronavirus. Precillia Ibekwe, deputy director, special duties, NCDC, made this known at a news briefing addressed by Osagie Ehanire, minister of health, in Abuja on Friday.
Lecturers Not On IPPIS Won’t Get February Salary – Finance Minister
Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed has stated that lecturers who have not enrolled for the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) will not get their February salary.
Two Out Of Three Coronavirus Cases In Lagos Test Negative
Osagie Ehanire, minister of health, on Friday, said two out of the three suspected cases of coronavirus have tested negative for the disease. The minister said they were still awaiting the result of the third suspected case.
Shehu Sani Begs Ganduje To Forgive Emir Of Kano State
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has pleaded with Governor Abdullahi Ganduje to forgive the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi ll of any wrongdoing.
New NIMASA Boss Is Buhari’s Son In-law – Fani Kayode
Former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed his son-in-law, Bashir Jamoh as the Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency.
Oshiomhole Meets Buhari At Presidential Villa
Reports have it that the embattled National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, is at the presidential villa, Abuja for a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari.
Fani Kayode Hails South-South Governors Over Plans In Creating Security Outfits
Femi Fani Kayode, a former minister for aviation and peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain has hailed the move by the South-South governors to launch their own regional security outfit.
EFCC Arrests 42 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Ogun State
Not less than 42 persons have been apprehended by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud.
