Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 16th March 2020

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1. Bola Tinubu Reveals Those Distracting President Buhari From ‘Performing’

Bola Tinubu says those demanding Adams Oshiomhole‘s removal as APC National Chairman, are distracting President Muhammadu Buhari from performing. NewsOne Nigeria reports that Tinubu, a National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, raised the alarm in reaction to moves by some people in the party to oust National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.
2. Bola Tinubu States Stance On Oshiomhole’s Removal As APC Chairman

Bola Tinubu has kicked against Adams Oshiomhole‘s removal as APC National Chairman. NewsOne Nigeria reports that Tinubu, a National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, kicked against Oshiomhole’s removal on Sunday.

3. Bola Tinubu Raises Alarm Over New Virus In Nigeria After Coronavirus

Bola Tinubu has raised the alarm over a new virus in the country after coronavirus in Nigeria. NewsOne Nigeria reports that Tinubu, a National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, raised the alarm in reaction to moves by some people in the party to oust National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.

4. Dethroned Emir Sanusi Speaks On Returning As Emir Of Kano (Video)

Dethroned Emir Sanusi says he would get justice if he decided to challenge his dethronement by the Kano State government led Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. NewsOne Nigeria had reported earlier that the Kano State government on Monday, March 9, dethroned Emir Muhammad Sanusi II. Emir Sanusi’s dethronement followed the Kano State Council Executive meeting presided over by the Governor Ganduje on Monday, March 9.

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5. Prophet Odumeje Speaks On DSS Arresting Him For Burying Charm In Church Altar

Prophet Odumeje, a controversial Anambra prophet, says DSS did not arrest him for burying charm in church altar. NewsOne Nigeria understands that reports in the Nigerian media had said that Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere a.k.a Prophet Odumeje was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for burying charm in the altar of his church, located along 88B BIDA Road in Onitsha, Anambra State.
6. Dethroned Emir Sanusi Reveals Those Behind His Detention

Dethroned Emir Sanusi has revealed those behind his detention in Awe, Nasarawa State. NewsOne Nigeria reports that Munir Sanusi, Dam Buram Kano who served as chief of staff to Muhammadu Sanusi, deposed emir of Kano, has blamed Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, for the detention of the former first-class monarch

7. Pipeline Explosion Rocks Abule Ado, Festac In Lagos (Video)

Pipeline explosion rocked Abule Ado and Festac parts of Lagos on Sunday morning. NewsOne Nigeria reports that parts of Abule ado in Amuwo-Odofin local government area, along Badagry/Mile 2 Expressway, Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial city, were affected by pipeline explosion which occurred at about 8:50 am.

Popular Nigerian Pastor, Ituah Ighodalo, has released prophecy on dethroned Emir Sanusi. NewsOne Nigeria reports that Pastor Ighodalo, who is the senior pastor of the Trinity House Church in Lagos, has foreseen “something good” coming the way of Muhammadu Sanusi II following his recent dethronement as the Emir of Kano by the Governor Abdullahi Ganduje-led Kano State government.

9. President Trump’s Coronavirus Test Result Released

President Trump‘s coronavirus test result has been released. NewsOne Nigeria reports that United States President, Donald Trump, tested negative to the deadly coronavirus.

10. AMVCA 2020: Full List Of AMVCA 2020 Winners

AMVCA 2020 full list of winners has emerged. NewsOne Nigeria reports that the 2020 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) held on Saturday, March 14.

11. Fayemi Visits Alaafin Of Oyo After Receiving Warning From Him

Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi, Sunday, visited Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, days after he received a letter from the monarch, over the lingering traditional rulers’ issues.

12. Major Shake-Up In NNPC, Top Executives Forced To Retire

Major shake-up in NNPC has led to the compulsory retirement of top executives that have been forced to retire.

NewsOne Nigeria understands that there is tension in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) over an alleged forceful retirement of about 40 top management officials, which was approved by the Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari.