Odogwublog’s Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 9th March, 2020

Good Morning, Nigeria, Welcome To  Odogwublog Roundup Of Top Newspaper Headlines In Nigeria For Today Monday, 9th March 2020

1. Gov. Uzodinma Attacked By Angry Youths In Imo State

Angry youths on Sunday afternoon in Imo State, attacked Governor Hope Uzodinma, destroying his bulletproof official SUV vehicle in the process.

The Governor’s security team quickly moved into action and whisked him away from the scene before further damage could be done.

2. Goodluck Jonathan Reacts To Okonjo-Iweala’s New Appointment

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has commended Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment as a member of South Africa’s Presidential Economic Advisory Council.

Odogwublog recalls that South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, had named the former Managing Director, Operations, World Bank, as a member of the country’s Economic Advisory Council.

3. SARS Officials Arrested For Robbery In Benin City, Millions Recovered

Officials of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) have been arrested for robbery in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, southern Nigeria.

Odogwublog understands that a post on social media network, Facebook by Gwamnishu Harrison, a popular human right activist, said two Nigerians were robbed by SARS officials under the Edo State Police Command along Lagos Benin expressway (Bypass).

4. President Buhari Meets Governor Sanwo-Olu In Aso Villa

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday met with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Odogwublog reports that although the meeting was not anticipated by members of the State House Correspondents Corps, pictures from the Media Department of the Villa confirmed the meeting.

5. What Tinubu Said About Osinbajo, Buhari Relationship

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has hailed the relationship between President Muhammadu Buhari and his vice, Yemi Osinbajo.

The former Lagos State governor described Yemi Osinbajo as a loyal, dedicated and selfless man.

6. Presidency Sacks Over 5, 781 N-Power Beneficiaries

The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked over N5,781 beneficiaries of the social intervention scheme, N-Power.

This was made known on Saturday by the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President Buhari on Job Creation and Youth Employment, Afolabi Imoukheude.

7. Okonjo-Iweala Gets Major South Africa Appointment

Former Nigerian Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been appointed as a member of South Africa’s Presidential Economic Advisory Council.

Odogwublog reports that the Economic council is chaired by the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa.

8. Coronavirus Cases Identified in Nigeria States (Full List)

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has revealed that 23 suspected cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified in some Nigerian states.

Odogwublog recalls that the Federal Ministry of Health had last week confirmed the first case of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial city.

9. Ihedioha Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling On Imo Election

Emeka Ihedioha has expressed disappointment with the supreme court ruling on his application for a review of the judgment sacking him as Imo state governor.

Odogwublog recalls that the Supreme Court last Tuesday, delivered a final judgment on the 2019 Imo State governorship election dispute between the APC and PDP.

10. Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya Retains UFC Middleweight Title

Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya has defeated Yoel Romero to retain his UFC middleweight title.

Odogwublog reports that the mixed martial art event was held in Las Vegas on Saturday.

The judges scored the fight 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46 – all for Adesanya.