Welcome to the GoldenNewsNg  roundup of the Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Today , September 23rd, 2020.

This post shares the Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines  and Sport New for Today. 

Here are the Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Today

1. CBN Reduces Monetary Policy Rate To 11.5%

The Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN ) has reduced the  Monetary Policy Rate from 12.5 per cent to 11.5 per cent.

Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele announced this on Tuesday while presenting a communiqué after the two-day Monetary Policy Committee Meeting in Abuja.

3. Edo elections: Oba of Benin finally breaks silence on Obaseki’s victory

Edo elections: Oba of Benin finally breaks silence on Obaseki’s victory

5. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) 2020 Academic Staff Recruitment

Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) 2020 Academic Staff Recruitment

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri was established in 1980 by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The University strives for excellence an is poised to becoming one of the best University of Technology in the world. The University is committed to the production of high level manpower, engaged in cutting edge research and community service for the achievement of national developmental goals and global relevance.

The Univrsity is currently Recruitment in the following department. Read More Here

6. Nigeria Couple Name Newborn Babies (Twins) After BBNaija’s Erica And Kiddwaya

Nigerian couple has allegedly named their new born babies after BBNaija Housemate Erica and Kiddwaya. 

The obsession for popular reality show, Big Brother Nigeria has been redefined by a Nigerian couple who decided to name their newborn twins after on-screen couple, Erica and Kiddwaya.

The new mom took to Facebook to disclose why she and her husband threaded on this path. She said her husband was in full support of the move and it’s probably something they won’t regret. Read More Here

7. Breaking: Court Of Appeal Sets Up Panel For Edo Election Petition Tribunal

The Court of Appeal of Nigeria has established the Election Petition Tribunal and also constituted a panel in respect of the Governorship Election conducted in Edo State.

The panel was set up by the President, Court of Appeal of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Monica Dongban – Mensem.

8. Ondo Election: Primate Ayodele Reveals Why Akeredolu, APC Will Lose In Ondo Governorship Polls

Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Ayodele, has predicted another loss for the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election.

According to Ayodele in a statement on Tuesday, September 22, the people of Ondo State has rejected Rotimi Akeredolu and Nigeria’s ruling party, hence, they will lose in the governorship polls scheduled for Saturday, October 10.

Ayodele who recently claimed that his prophecy confirmed Governor Godwin Obaseki’s win in the just concluded governorship election in Edo StateGovernor Godwin Obaseki’s win in the just concluded governorship election in Edo State said that Akeredolu will not win in Ondo except the process is manipulated.

The cleric said, “Rotimi Akeredolu will not win Ondo election except through manipulations and technicality, He must not underrate anybody, the candidate of the PDP, Eyitayo Jegede and ZLP, Agboola Ajayi are out to beat him.”

Ayodele warned Akeredolu to be careful because he will be betrayed, adding that there are moles in his camp.

The clergy stressed further that the people of Ondo state have rejected Akeredolu, adding that no matter the crowd he has now, they won’t give him victory except he manipulate.

“He should wake up, strategize and right his wrongs if he wants to win or else, He will lose gallantly except through manipulations”, Ayodele predicted.

9. COVID19: Premier League Speaks On Fans Returning To Stadiums

Premier League has broken silence on fans returning to stadium amidst coronavirus restrictions in the United Kingdom.

Premier League says it is “disappointed that the safe return of supporters to matches has been postponed,” following the latest COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the UK Government.

The planned return of fans to sports venues in England from October 1 could be delayed for up to six months, amid fears over a second wave.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday, announced restrictions in the House of Commons, including those related to mass gatherings.

Johnson said: “We have to acknowledge that the spread of the virus is now affecting our ability to reopen business conferences, exhibitions and large sporting events.

“So we will not be able to do this from October 1 and I recognise the implications for our sports clubs which are the life and soul of our communities, and my right honourable friends the Chancellor and the Culture Secretary are working urgently on what we can do now to support them.

10. ICPC To Prosecute NECO Staff For Alleged Possession Of Fake Certificates

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to prosecute some staff of the National Examination Council (NECO) for allegedly possessing fake certificates.

The move to prosecute the affected staff followed a request by the Registrar of NECO, Professor Godswill Obioma during a recent courtesy visit to the Commission.

This was disclosed in a statement signed on Tuesday by the spokesperson for the Commission, Azuka C. Ogugua.

“Professor Obioma, at the meeting with ICPC Chairman, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, and other top management staff of the Commission, mentioned that the governing council of NECO had through a staff verification exercise, found that some staff were working in the agency with fake certificates.

“He urged ICPC to act on the report of the exercise which had been submitted to the Commission saying, “We want your office to do justice to the report especially those culpable for prosecution,” the statement read in part.