Good morning Nigeria, welcome to GoldenNewsNg roundup of Top 10 Newspaper Headlines For Fri, Jan 15th, 2021
1. Will ‘Prophetess’ Surpass ‘Elevator Baby’?
Actress Toyin Abraham Aimakhu has featured in a new movie titled ‘Prophetess’ and it will start showing at the cinemas from the 26th of March, 2021.
Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, the star actress played the lead role in the upcoming comedy alongside Lateef Adedimeji, Muyiwa Ademola, Tina Mba, Ronke Oshodi-Oke, Deyemi Okanlawon, Uzor Arukwe, Kehinde Bankole, Kunle Remi and Big Brother Naija season four housemate, Seyi Awolowo.
2. Why Police Is Working With #EndSARS Panel — Frank Mba
The Nigerian Police through its spokesperson, Frank Mba has revealed why the security arm is working closely with the #EndSARS judicial panels across the nation.
Goldeennewsng understands that Frank Mba who was recently promoted to the rank of Commissioner of Police, on Thursday disclosed that the force is monitoring and working with the EndSARS panels sittings across the nation in order to further restrategize towards community policing.
3. Biafra Activist, Nnamdi Kanu Renews Call For Revolution
The leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has warned military authorities, the Nigeria Police Force, and other security agencies against searching for the controversial Eastern Security Network (ESN).
Kanu sneered at Nigerian security agencies, asking anyone who goes into the forest in search of the ESN to consider him or herself a dead man.
4. #WhoInjuredLaycon: Head Injury Ruse Or Real
The question on every fan of BBNaija season 5 winner, Olamilekan ‘Laycon’ Agbeleshe is what is it with this head injury. No wonder who #WhoInjuredLaycon is trending on Twitter.
The reality star posted a video of himself with blood trickling out of a corner of his head. The video also showed caregivers administering treatment to him.
5. IPOB Warns Umahi Over Proposed Creation Of Security Outfit
The outlawed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) has warned southeast Governors, particularly Governor Dave Umahi to jettison the proposed new security outfit in the region.
It warned that any other group parading as southeast and south-south security outfit would not be allowed to operate on Eastern region soil.
6. Uganda Election: 5 Things You Don’t Know About Bobi Wine
Ugandan Pop Star, Kyagulanyi Sentamu Robert, better known as Bobi Wine was born on 12 February 1982 in Nkozi Hospital, Uganda. He broke into the entertainment scene with his lead single, ‘Sunda’ featuring Ziggy D. He had his big break when he led the People Power, Our Power movement in opposition to President Yoweri Museveni.
He announced his candidacy for the 2021 Uganda general election in 2019. There is no doubt that the 38-years-old singer cum politician has definitely paved a successful path for himself in the Uganda entertainment industry and Political space.
7. Trump Breaks Silence On Second Impeachment
President Donald Trump has reacted to his second impeachment, calling on his supporters to shun violence and vandalism.
Trump was impeached by the US House of Representatives on Wednesday.
8. Benue Security Council Imposes Dusk To Dawn Curfew
To check the increasing cases of armed robbery, kidnapping and banditry in the state, Benue State Security Council has imposed a curfew on Ukum and Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas. The curfew would be effective from 8 pm to 6 am daily.
According to the state’s Deputy Governor, Benson Abounu, who briefed pressmen at the end of the council meeting, ban on the use of motorcycles of all kinds in the Sankera area will be sustained pending further review of the security situation in the volatile area.
9. Liverpool vs Man Utd: Preview, Team News, Kick-Off Time, Where To Watch EPL Match Live
Liverpool welcome Manchester United to Anfield on Sunday in a huge English Premier League (EPL) fixture.
The Kops know a win for them at home will mean they usurp their bitter rivals, Manchester United on the EPL Table.
10. Nigeria Reports Highest Single-day Rise In COVID-19 Cases
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nigeria rose to 103, 999 after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 1,398 new cases on Wednesday.
This was the highest daily number of confirmed cases, eclipsing the previous figure of 1,354 which was reported last week Tuesday.
That’s the Top Nigerian Newspaper Headline For Today, Read more Nigerian news on GoldenNewsNg See you again tomorrow.
