Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 21st July 2019

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These are our top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers for Today, Sunday, 21st July 2019:

Timi Dakolo Rescued After Suspected Gunmen Parked In Front Of His House (Photo)

Popular Nigrian singer, Timi Dakolo, who raised an alarm on his Instagram page after he noticed some strange men armed with guns parked in front of his house, has been rescued courtesy of a follower.

Why Gunmen Were At Timi Dakolo’s House – Kemi Olunloyo

Controversial investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, has released a statement wherein she claimed that police may have a warrant of arrest for Timi Dakolo after he allegedly failed to honour police invitation.

Dino Melaye Reacts To Call To Legalise Marijuana

There have been calls by some quarters that medical marijuana or cannabis be legalised because of its health and economic benefits. The Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has never hidden his interest in legalising marijuana (or cannabis), and this understands because Ondo State is the largest producer of marijuana plants in Nigeria. The governor is of view that the business of reporting medical cannabis is a multi-billion dollar one.

Jonathan is Patriotic, His Children Schooled In Nigeria — Omokri

Reno Omokri, an ex-aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan has asked that the former president’s name be taken out of the list of unpatriotic Nigerians leaders who patronise foreign schools and hospitals. Omokri was reacting to a comment by Tope Fasua, that one can not find a patriotic Nigerian leader whose children don’t school abroad and whose doctors are in the country.

Orji Kalu: How Mandela Made Obasanjo Abandon Third Term Agenda

Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu, on Thursday recounted how the late South African leader, Nelson Mandela, made former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo, drop his third-term presidential ambition.According to Kalu, while speaking on ‘The Mandela I Know’, at the 10th commemoration of Nelson Mandela Day organised by the South African High Commission in Nigeria at the University of Abuja, Mandela played a crucial role in ensuring Obasanjo abandoned the idea third term in office.

When Other Criminals Strike, Fulani Herdsmen Take The Blame – Adesina

Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina says it is stereotyping to tag all criminal activities taking place in the country to Fulani herdsmen. The presidential spokesperson said this in an interview with an online news platform earlier.

Edo State Is In Crisis Because I Refused To Share Money To Looters – Obaseki

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State says the State House of Assembly is experiencing crisis because he failed to share public funds to people who claimed they brought him into power. The governor said he was voted into office by at least 300,000 Edo indigenes and so, if he caters for the people, everyone benefits.

Young Man Electrocuted To Death In Anambra

A middle-aged man identified as Nduka Emeziagbala, died on Friday, at the Enugwu-Aged community in Anambra in circumstances suspected to be electrocution. Information Nigeria gathered that the deceased was believed to have had contact with something bearing electricity current while on the branches of a breadfruit tree under electricity high tension cable in the community.

Stepmother Kills 4-Year-Old Step Grandson

One Mrs Grace Maisamari has been arrested by the Nasarawa state police command for killing her 4-year-old step-grandson, Ritse Micah, on June 27th 2019. According to reports, Grace threw Micah into a river due to her hatred for the child’s mother, Miracle.

Dino Melaye Reacts To Call To Legalise Marijuana

There have been calls by some quarters that medical marijuana or cannabis be legalised because of its health and economic benefits. The Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has never hidden his interest in legalising marijuana (or cannabis), and this understands because Ondo State is the largest producer of marijuana plants in Nigeria. The governor is of view that the business of reporting medical cannabis is a multi-billion dollar one.

Jonathan is Patriotic, His Children Schooled In Nigeria — Omokri

Reno Omokri, an ex-aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan has asked that the former president’s name be taken out of the list of unpatriotic Nigerians leaders who patronise foreign schools and hospitals. Omokri was reacting to a comment by Tope Fasua, that one can not find a patriotic Nigerian leader whose children don’t school abroad and whose doctors are in the country.

 

 

These are our headlines for Sunday, 21st July 2019.

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