Welcome to the GoldenNewsNg roundup of the Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, 4th October, 2020.
This post shares the Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines and Sport News for Today.
Here are the Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Today
1. Restructuring: Pastor Adeboye Sends Warning To President Buhari
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to restructure the country to avoid its division.
The RCCG GO gave the warning on Saturday at an event to commemorate the 60th independence anniversary of Nigeria co-organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God and the Nehemiah Leadership Institute.
2. Auchi Poly Rector, Momodu Jimah Is Dead
Dr Momodu Jimah, the Rector of Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi in Edo State, has died after a brief illness. NAN reports that Dr Jimah passed on Friday night at exactly 7 pm.
3. I Was Jailled And Exiled For Defending My People – Liberians Former President Johnson-Sirleaf
Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says her 12-year leadership of Liberia and the history that preceded her regime has made her believe that the consistent application of governance can make a big difference and turn apparently hopeless cases around. Speaking the maiden edition of the annual gender equality conference organised by the Kwara State Government, Africa’s first elected female president, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, gave an insight into her tortuous political journey.
4. ‘Facts Don’t Lie’ Atiku Abubakar Bombs President Buhari
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has advised President Muhammadu Buhari and his administration to stick to facts when criticising previous governments. Buhari, during his 60th Independence anniversary speech on October 1, had singled out Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administrations beginning from Olusegun Obasanjo’s in 1999 up to that of President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015, of presiding over the near destruction of Nigeria.
5. Saraki Reacts To Killing Of Young Nigerians By SARS, Tells FG What To Do
A former President of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, has condemned the continous killing of young Nigerians by operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
GoldenNewsNg reports that the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) chased a young Nigerian to his death last month and today, October 3, it was reported that SARS officials killed another young Nigerian in Delta State, southeast Nigeria.
6. Apostle Suleman Calls For #EndSARS, Says SARS Operatives Worse Than Criminals
The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries (OFM), Apostle Johnson Suleman, says the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) should be proscribed.
GoldenNewsNg reports that the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) chased a young Nigerian to his death last month and today, October 3, it was reported that SARS officials killed another young Nigerian in Delta State, southeast Nigeria.
7. Coronavirus: NCDC Confirms 160 New COVID-19 Cases In Nigeria
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday evening, 3rd October 2020, confirmed 160 new cases of Coronavirus disease infection in Nigeria.
The new cases of COVID-19 infection were confirmed via a statement on the official Twitter handle of the health agency.
8. Trump Speaks For The First Time After Contracting Coronavirus
United States President Donald Trump has given an update on his health after he and the US First Lady, Melania Trump tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
GoldenNewsNg had reported earlier that President Trump announced on Thursday, October 1 that he and his wife, Melania tested positive to coronavirus which has ravaged the world and kept many countries in lockdown.
9. Arsene Wenger Says He Will Return Arsenal ‘One Day’
Arsenal former manager, Arsene Wenger says he is ready to return to the club ‘one day’ after losing his footing since leaving the Emirates two years ago. Wenger, 70, stepped down in May 2018 after helping the Gunners win three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups in his 22 years at the club.
10. Eedris Abdulkareem Breaks Silence On Clash With G Unit Boss 50 cent
Nigerians rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has narrated what transpired between him and American rapper Curtis ’50 cent’ Jackson sixteen years ago.
GoldenNewsNg reports that former G Unit gang member Yung Buck had revisited the incident in a recent interview.
11. Watch Moment Fani-Kayode Caught Wife In Bed With Another Man
GoldenNewsNg gathered that a member of Femi Fani-Kayode’s family has narrated how the ex-Nigerian Minister of Aviation caught his estranged wife, Precious Chikwendu, with a navy captain, Idenyi Akpa.
According to the source, he has a video in which Akpa admitted being in bed with Precious and stated how she lured him to the hotel . Read More here
12. Man city lose more ground with Draw to Leeds
Leeds United came from behind in stirring fashion to secure a thoroughly deserved point as they played out a thrilling draw with Manchester City at Elland Road.
In the battle of wits between City manager Pep Guardiola and his inspiration Marcelo Bielsa, Raheem Sterling’s smart 17th-minute finish was the reward for an early siege on the Leeds goal.
In the glorious chaos of this end-to-end encounter, Leeds fought back to force two fine saves from Ederson at the feet of Stuart Dallas and Luke Ayling in the first half before his weak punch from a corner gifted substitute Rodrigo an equaliser on the hour. Read More Here
13. President Buhari prays for Donald Trump
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined other leaders around the world in wishing the US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, a quick and full recovery from Covid-19.
According to a statement from the Nigerian presidency, Mr Buhari expressed sympathy for Mr Trump and his family, adding that ‘’the incident of Covid-19 in the White House manifests the challenge posed by the pandemic across the world, and difficulty in containing the spread”.
The statement says the Nigerian leader joins American citizens in praying for the US president and his wife who tested positive for the virus.
President Buhari also took the opportunity to urge more compliance with the Covid-19 guidelines among Nigerians. Read More Here
14. Edo Election: Ize-Iyamu Hints At Challenging Obaseki in Court
The All Progressives Congress APC flagbearer in the recently conducted governorship election in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, yesterday hinted that he hope to seek legal redress on the outcome of the election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC declared Godwin Obaseki of the People’s Democratic Party PDP, winner of the election having secured the highest votes. Read More Here
15. FG Set to Create one million jobs for unemployed youths Before End Of October – Details
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to create one million jobs for unemployed youths before the end of October 2020.
Mr. Sunday Dare,The Nigeria’s Minister of Youths and Sports Development has disclosed that the federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhari plans to create one million jobs for unemployed youths.
The Minister added that plans are already in the pipeline to make the jobs available before the end of October. Read More Here
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