Nigerian Newspapers: Top 10 Headlines Today Wednesday, April 17th, 2019

Nigerian Newspapers: Top 10 Headlines Today Wednesday, April 17th, 2019

Good morning Nigeria and the rest of the world. Welcome to the Baba News roundup of top 10 Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Wednesday, April 17th, 2019.

1. Canadian Embassy Speaks On Demanding One Million Immigrants From Nigeria

The High Commission of Canada to Nigeria has debunked news that it has asked the Nigerian government to release one million Nigerians for the Canadian government to fill six million job vacancies. Babanewsline understands that the High Commission had said this in a response to a report (not on this platform) that the Canadian government is begging Nigeria for more immigrants.

2. PDP’s Atiku Releases ‘Evidence’ Of 2019 Election Result From INEC’s Server

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Atiku Abubakar, has revealed the results he got from the server of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Babanewsline understands that the results from the server showed that Atiku defeated President Muhammadu Buhari in the election.

3. FCT Agency Demolishes Structures Within Dokpesi’s AIT Premises

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Development Authority (FCDA) on Tuesday demolished some buildings within DAAR Communications – owners of Africa Independent Television (AIT), Raypower FM and Faaji FM. Bulldozers brought down some buildings at the entrance of AIT located on Padoma Hill, Asokoro, Abuja.

4. EFCC Arrests Ofili-Ajumogobia After Court Strikes Out Corruption Charges Against Her

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officials on Tuesday arrested Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia after corruption charges against her were struck out. The arrest of the dismissed judge of the Federal High Court took place on the premises of an Ikeja High Court, Lagos.

5. What CAN President Said About Recent Killings In Nigeria

Reverend Samson Ayokunle, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has said that the recent killings in northern Nigeria show that ‘it is not over yet’ as regards security challenges in the country. Babanewsline understands that Ayokunle made this known in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, where he assessed the devastation caused by terrorists.

6. IPOB’s Nnamdi Kanu Tells Atiku What To Do To Become President

In more Nigerian newspapers headlines, Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has called on Atiku Abubakar to demand for President Muhammadu Buhari’s DNA test result. Kanu revealed that asking for the President’s DNA test result is the only way Atiku can reclaim his alleged stolen mandate to lead Nigeria.

7. Notre Dame: Buhari Reacts To Inferno At French Cathedral

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock over the fire incident that engulfed the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France on Monday. Buhari, in the statement on Tuesday, this online news medium gathered, also sent his condolence to President Emmanuel Macron of France and all citizens over the tragic fire incident.

8. Requirements, How To Apply For Nigeria Customs Service Recruitment 2019

The Nigeria Customs Service Recruitment (NCS)for 2019 has started with the portal opened for application, Babanewsline reports. This online news medium understands that the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), said this at a briefing at the NCS headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday.

9. Kaduna: El-Rufai Sacks All Political Appointees

Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has directed all political appointees to submit letters of resignation by 30th April 2019, as he commences selecting the team for his second term in office. Babanewsline reports that the governor will exercise his constitutional prerogative to decide on re-appointments while giving the Kaduna State Ministry of Finance adequate time to compute severance payments and reconcile any liabilities.

10. Asisat Oshoala Resumes Training With Barcelona

Barcelona Femeni has confirmed Nigeria international Asisat Oshoala has resumed training after she suffered a hamstring injury. The former African Women Footballer of the year was taken off the pitch against Atletico Madrid last month.

That’s the roundup of top 10 Nigerian newspapers headlines this morning. More Nigerian newspapers headlines are available on Babanewsline website. See you again tomorrow.