Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 17th July 2019

These are our top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers for Today, Wednesday, 17th July 2019:

Buhari Replies Obasanjo, Says ‘Nigeria Not The Only Country In The World Battling Insecurity’

President Muhammadu Buhari has replied a letter written by former President Olusegun Obasanjo on the worsening state of insecurity in the country. The former president in the letter dated July 15th, urged Buhari to rise to the occasion and tackle insecurityin order to stop the country from shifting into war.

N48b Asset Declaration: Nigerians Disgrace Lauretta Onochie For Comparing Seyi Makinde To Buhari, Osinbajo

Nigerians have fired lethal shots at Lauretta Onochie, President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide on social media, after saying Seyi Makinde,  Governor of Oyo state was following the footsteps of Buhari when he declared his assets. Onochie said the governor, who emerged on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) did what the president and his vice, Yemi Osinbajo did when they assumed office in 2015, even though the constitution doesn’t compel that it must be published.

₦48 Billion Asset Declaration: Seyi Makinde Following Buhari’s Footsteps – Presidency

Lauretta Onochie, President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide on social media has praised Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state for declaring his assets. Onochie said the governor, who emerged on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) was following the foot steps of the president and his vice, Yemi Osinbajo, who did the same thing when they assumed office in 2015.

Insecurity Getting Worse Under Buhari – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday said that the insecurity situation in the country has gotten out of hands and must be tackled with new strategies. The former president said this during a condolence visit to Reuben Fasoranti, leader of Afenifere, in Akure, Ondo state capital.

Whether Critics Like It Or Not, New Emirates Have Come To Stay – Ganduje

Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Tuesday, said that the new additional four Emirate Councils have come to stay. The governor said this when he was paid a visit by the Emir of Rano, Alhaji Tafida Abubakar (Autan Bawo), alongside elders and leaders from the emirate.

Put Obasanjo’s Letter In A Frame – Senator Sani Tells Buhari

The lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate, Shehu Sani, says President Muhammadu Buhari should take the letter written by former president Olusegun Obasanjo seriously. The senator said that Obasanjo’s points in the letter written on Monday, made very vital points that Buhari must work on, adding that the two leaders know themselves more than anyone else knows them.

5 Things You Must Not Miss From Obasanjo’s Open Letter To Buhari

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday, penned another open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari on the state of the nation. Obasanjo, in the letter dated July 15, 2019, his third to President Buhari since he assumed office in 2015, made very interesting points but we would like you to note these 4.

Student Commits Suicide Over Poor Academic Performance

A final year student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), identified as Ephraim Imaghodora has reportedly committed suicide over his poor academic performances. It was learnt that the student, who was a student of the Department of Actuarial Science, died after he fell down from the stairs of the Faculty of Arts.

Senate Set To Screen Acting CJN, Tanko Muhammed On Wednesday

The 9th Senate has resolved to screen the nomination of Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed on Wednesday. Justice Mohammed is expected to be screened by a committee of the whole of the Senate.

‘Arrest Obasanjo And Experience The Worst’ – PDP Chieftain Warns Buhari

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has taken a swipe at Miyetti Allah for calling for the arrest of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo over the open letter he wrote to President Buhari. Reacting via his Twitter handle, FFK said Miyetti Allah’s statement was reckless, irresponsible and dangerous for the nation, as there was nothing wrong with Obasanjo drawing attention to insecurity in the land which could lead the nation into division.

Atiku Commends Seyi Makinde Over Asset Declaration

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate during the 2019 general election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to Seyi Makinde’s asset declaration, which revealed that the Governor has assets worth over 48 billion Naira. Mr. Atiku, in his reaction to Mr. Makinde’s assets declaration, described him as “the trailblazing PDP governor.”

 

 

These are our headlines for Wednesday, 17th July 2019.

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