Welcome to the Gistlover roundup of the top 10 Nigerian newspapers headlines for today Wednesday, Sept 2nd, 2020
1. FFK writes Daily Trust; demands N6b damage fee and an apology over ‘defamatory’ publication
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has demanded a N6 billion compensation and an apology from Daily Trust newspaper over claims of defamation.
In a letter signed by his counsel, Adeola Adesipe, and titled, ‘Defamation of the Character of Chief Femi Fani-Kayode by Iliyasu Gadu’, FFK said it is in response to a publication by the newspaper titled ‘FFK, the Drug Addled Thug in Designer Wears’ which was published on August 29.
2. BBNaija 2020: Brighto Opens Up On Feelings for Dorathy, Wathoni
Former BBnaija housemate, Brighto says he has no feelings for Dorathy and likes Wathoni, but not enough for a relationship.
Brighto who was the 9th housemate to be evicted from the lockdown edition said this during a chat with the show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.
3. Two policemen die in accident involving Oshiomhole’s convoy in Edo
Two policemen attached to former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, died in an accident involving some of the cars in his convoy in Edo state today, September 1st.
Oshiomhole’s convoy was on its way to join the APC campaign train for the September 19 Governorship Election when an articulated vehicle lost control and ran into his convoy near Oluku junction in the Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state.
A statement released by Oshiomhole’s media aide, Victor Oshoke, disclosed that two other persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in the accident.
4. GTBank Accused Of Using Customer’s Money To Play Bet, As Customers Lose About N770,000
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has been involved in series of fraudulent transfers from customers’ accounts.
Customers’ accounts are being debited illegally, with the money transferred to bet companies. There are assertions that GTBank is reportedly using customers money for betting without authorisation, as customers money are being debited for betting only in recent times.
One of the affected customers, Funke Adeoye said GTBank transferred NGN200,000 from her account balance to an account belonging to Bet9ja, but gave her flimsy reasons for the deduction, and another GTBank customer, Abimbola Omolade, said NGN45,900 was transferred from his GTBank account to a Sporty bet account.
5. BBNaija 2020: ‘Stay Away From Erica, Vee Tells Neo
The beef between BBNaija housemates, Vee, and Erica might not be ending soon as she has cautioned her love interest, Neo against talking to her.
Their beef sprang up after Vee advised Laycon to get over his feelings for Erica because she only “uses him”.
6. Dangote endorses Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for World Trade Organization DG Job
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has endorsed former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to replace Brazil’s Roberto Azevedo, as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization next year.
Aliko Dangote took to twitter to show his support for Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala, who is one of the candidates vying for the position which became vacant following the resignation of Roberto Azevedo on Monday, August 31.
7. By-Elections: APC Clears 45 Aspirants to Contest Primaries
The All Progressives Congress has cleared 45 aspirants to justle for the party’s ticket ahead of By-elections scheduled to take place in October.
Announcing the development in a statement on Tuesday, the party said that it cleared all aspirants that purchased expression of interest and nomination form to contest the party’s primary elections billed to hold on Thursday 3rd, September 2020” in the affected states.
8. BBNaija 2020: ‘Laycon Deserves To Be Among You’ – Nkechi Blessing
Nkechi Blessing, a Nollywood actress has taken to her Insta-Story to slam those who criticize Big Brother Housemate, Laycon because of his looks.
According to her, Laycon didn’t create himself and he doesn’t deserve to be looked down on.
9. Biafra: IPOB’s Nnamdi Kanu Reacts to Adeboye’s Visit to Buhari, Ridicules Osinbajo
Nnamdi Kanu, a Nigerian Biafra political activist, and leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a group canvassing for the secession and sovereignty of Eastern Nigeria, has said that because he demanded an explanation about Vice-President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo’s whereabouts, “Jihadists in Aso Rock compiled photoshopped pictures to keep deceiving Nigerians”.
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), on Monday visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Read more here.
10. I Fought To Do Music, Davido Opens Up
Top-notch singer and DMW boss, David Adeleke aka Davido has opened up on his decision to snub his family business and opt in for music.
Davido, who has been absent on social media for over two months, appeared in an Instagram live session with Grammy Museum, where he spoke on his career.
11. 2023 Presidency: Orji Kalu Says He Is Open to Serve As President
Former Abia state Governor and current Chief Whip of the Senate Orji Uzor Kalu has said that he is open to serve as Nigeria’s President as long as the people want him.
Kalu who spoke on Monday during his visit to Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar in Minna, however, stated that he was still going to seek re-election into the senate. Read more here.
12. Pastor Adeboye Snubs Media after Meeting with Buhari
The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church Of God Pastor E.A Adeboye declined to speak with state house correspondents after his meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday.
GistLover had on Monday reported the meeting between Buhari and the very influential pastor at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
That’s the roundup of the top 10 Nigerian newspapers headlines this morning. More Nigerian newspapers headlines are available on Gistlover website.
