Welcome to the GoldenNewsNg roundup of the Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Today , September 27th, 2020.
This post shares the Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines and Sport News for Today.
Here are the Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Today
1. Boko haram attack Borno State governor’s convoy killing 15
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Friday was ambushed in his convoy that had about 15 persons killed by the dreaded Boko haram
The governor and his adjoining convoy was attacked between Monguno and Baga areas of Borno State.
GoldennewsNg gathered that the ambush left mainly security personnel comprising eight policemen, three soldiers and four Civilian Joint Task Force operatives dead. Read More Here
2. Boko Haram: Death Toll In Borno Governor’s Convoy Attack Rises To 30
30 people have now died after the convoy of Borno State Governors, Babagana Zulum, was attacked by Boko Haram terrorists.
Security sources have revealed to AFP that the number of fatalities from the attack Friday had doubled as more bodies were found and now included 12 policemen, five soldiers, four members of a government-backed militia, and nine civilians.
3. Borno Attack: Nigeria Needs New Strategy Against Boko Haram – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on security agencies to change their strategy in their fight against Boko Haram terrorists group. Atiku was reacting to the latest attack on Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State by Boko Haram in Baga.
4. Nigeria’s Independence Anniversary Not Worth Celebrating – Ayo Adebanjo
Leader of the Afenifere group, a Pan-African Yoruba faction, Ayo Adebanjo, has said that the upcoming Nigeria Independence anniversary on October 1 is not worth celebrating because the dreams of the founding fathers were not achieved.
The elder gave his opinion in an interview with Punch over what Nigeria at 60 meant for the country and the strides achieved.
When asked if he felt that the anniversary was worth marking, Adebanjo said, “It’s not worth celebrating at all because we have not achieved the dream of our founding fathers, particularly after the intervention of the military.”
On the reviewing of the country’s current constitution, he said that “We can’t review a constitution we didn’t make. That constitution was imposed by the military. So, it’s a total cancellation. You can only review or revise what you gave not a constitution we didn’t take part in.
5.N-Power: Buhari’s Worst-Performing Minister, Farouq, Continues To Make Nigerian Youths Cry
Beneficiaries of the Nigerian government’s famed scheme – N-Power, continue to besiege the cyberspace to express their utter displeasure with the manner in which Sadiya Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, is handling the programme.
GoldenNewsNg gathered that Since assuming office in 2019, Farouq is often accused of delaying N-Power beneficiaries’ stipends unnecessarily, and she is being criticised by some of the exited Batch A and B beneficiaries for ‘ejecting them from the famed scheme without a proper plan in place’.
6. Ex minister strips hotel workers naked for stealing N5,000
A group of human rights lawyers in Warri, is seeking compensation for four hotel workers who were allegedly stripped naked by their employer.
They had been accused of stealing the sum of 5,000 but local media are reporting that they had been tipped by some guests.
The four, three women and a man, were allegedly ordered to undress and were left wearing only their knickers or underpants as others, including the police, looked on.
Photos and videos of the victims standing nearly naked were taken and shared widely on social media. Read More Here
7. How Biafra, Oduduwa, Kwararafa Republics Will Be Actualized – Nnamdi Kanu
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has revealed that he is not giving up on the actualization of a sovereign Biafra republic.
The IPOB leader in a statement on Saturday, 26th September 2020, added that apart from Biafra, he is also looking forward to the actualization of an independent Oduduwa republic, Kwararafa republic (Middle Belt), and a return of the Kanem-Bornu empire.
8. They Removed My Sister’s Hijab, Tortured Her To Death Over Her Ex – Man Cries Out For Justice
Bilikisu Isah was allegedly tortured to death by police operatives attached to Bola Police Outpost in Maraba, Karu Local Government of Nasarawa State.
GoldenNewsNg report that In this interview, Zakaria Isah, the victim’s sister narrates how she died from complications she sustained from the torture, and other events which led to her death. It was learnt that the 20-year-old Bilikisu, an apprentice tailor, was arrested by the police on Monday, August 31, 2020, because her ex-boyfriend identified as Abdul, was alleged to have absconded after stealing N1.4 million in the car dealership center in Maitama, Abuja, where he was working for a Lebanese national.
9. Are Kwankwaso And Peter Obi Really Running For Presidency?
Nigeria’s 2019 Vice Presidential candidate Peter Obi has said he has no hand in a poster with a picture of himself and former Kano governor Rabiu Kwankwaso running for the presidency. The poster which has been circulating on social media shows that Peter Obi is seeking the presidency of Nigeria while Kwankwaso is seeking the vice presidency in the 2023 election.
10. IPOB’s Sit-At-Home Order: ‘Crazy!’ – Nigerian Official Tells Outlawed Group
The Ebonyi State Government on Friday called on the people of the State to go about their normal businesses and ignore the call made by the leadership of outlawed the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB for people to sit at home on October 1, 2020,
IPOB had, through its Spokesman, Emma Powerful called on Biafrans at home and in diaspora to sit at home on October 1, 2020.
The controversial group said the sit-at-home order was aimed at expressing displeasure over the bad governance being experienced in Nigeria.
But Commissioner for Internal Security and Border Peace in Ebonyi state, Stanley Emegha cautioned IPOB in Abakaliki, describing their call as the height of craziness.
“How can you tell people who have families to sit at home? Will you come and put food on their tables,” Emegha contested according to Vanguard.
“In the first place, we don’t even know if their is anything like IPOB existing in the State. People should disregard the said statement and go about their normal businesses on that day”.
Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Today
SPORTS
Chelsea produced a remarkable turnaround and fought back from 3-0 down to share the spoils with West Brom at the Hawthornes.
Goals from Mason Mount, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Tammy Abraham spared coach Frank Lampard’s blushes after an embarrassing first half display littered with defensive errors.
West Brom raced to a 3-0 lead before half an hour in a lethargic error prone half for the blues.
Callum Robinson opened the scoring after four minutes, with Marcos Alonso culpable of a sloppy header. READ More here
2. Chelsea survive West Brom Scare
Tammy Abraham scored a stoppage-time equaliser to complete an incredible comeback and rescue a point for Chelsea at West Bromwich Albion after they had trailed 3-0 at half-time.
In a thrilling match, West Brom looked to be heading for their first win back in the Premier League after racing into a commanding lead inside the opening 30 minutes at The Hawthorns.
A mistake by Marcos Alonso led to the hosts’ first, Matheus Pereira feeding Callum Robinson to produce a classy finish past Willy Caballero, who was starting in place of dropped £71m keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Read More Here
3. Manchester United Secure 1st Win of The Season in 99th Minute
Brighton will feel hard-done by not to come away with at least a point in their thrilling midday encounter with Man Utd at the Amex stadium.
A Bruno Fernandes 99th minute penalty ensured the visitors walked away with all three points – their first of the season.
The seagulls took a deserved lead in the 40th minute with a penalty of their own, with Neal Maupay’s audacious panenka spotkick sending David DeGea the wrong way.
The lead lasted just two minutes as United hit back swiftly with a Lewis Dunk own goal, under pressure from Harry Maguire. Read More Here
