Top Nigerian newspaper headlines and breaking news this morning, Thursday March 31, 2022.
There Were Rumours Hours Before Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack – Arewa
The National President of the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, AYCF, Yerima Shettima has said that President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration should be held responsible for the bandits’ attack on a Kaduna-bound train.
Shettima said there were rumours of an imminent attack on the train 48 hours before the bandits struck.
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Angelique Kidjo Beats Wizkid, Femi Kuti, Made Kuti at Grammy Awards 2022
Angelique Kidjo, a Beninese singer and songwriter, has received the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album for her album “Mother Nature” at the 2022 Grammy Awards.
This is the seventh time the Beninese singer has won an award in her career.
Kidjo, who has won the Grammy four times, said it is a big win for Africa during her speech.
Why Imam Khadi Was Sacked – Lauretta Onochie
Lauretta Onochie, President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide on social media, has explained that Imam of the Apo Mosque in Abuja, Sheikh Nuru Khalid was sacked for inciting violence.
Report had it that the Imam was suspended by the Mosque Steering Committee for criticising the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration over the recent attacks and killing of innocent Nigerians by terrorists in Kaduna State.
Buhari Celebrates Oshiomole at 70
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated a former Edo state governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, describing him as the voice of the voiceless.
Buhari congratulated Oshiomhole on another milestone, saluting his salutary “contributions to development of democracy and good governance.”
Nigerians Should be Allowed to Carry Weapons – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani has thrown his weight behind the call for Nigerians to be allowed to carry guns, amidst incessant killing of innocent citizens by terrorists.
Sani said if the Government and security agents can’t crush terrorists and bandits in Southern Kaduna and the North, then people should be allowed to arm themselves.
Nigeria’s Security Corrupt, Service Chiefs, DSS, IGP, Not in Charge – Primate Ayodele
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has accused Nigeria’s security network of corruption.
Ayodele said the Department of State Services, DSS; Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba; and Service Chiefs are not in charge.
Bandits Have Declared War on Nigeria – FG
President Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesman, Femi Adesina, has said bandits who are currently terrorising Nigerians do not deserve to live, saying they should be killed.
Adesina stated this in a statement on Friday while reacting to the attack on Abuja-Kaduna rail track by terrorists.
He said the criminals have declared war on the country and they must be wiped out.
Nigerians Not Safe on Roads, Train, Airports – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo stated that there is no safe place in Nigeria.
He said this while receiving a People’s Democratic Party presidential candidate, Dr. Ugochukwu Williams, at his residence in Ogun State.
Obasanjo noted this while reacting to the attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train, which reportedly killed eight people and injured many others.
I Will Replicate My Achievements in Kogi Across Nigeria, if Elected President – Yahaya Bello
Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has said he will replicate some of his achievements in Kogi state across Nigeria, if elected president come 2023.
Speaking at the Eagles Square in Abuja, while officially declaring his intentions to run for the Presidency in 2023, Bello said he is running for the Presidency because he wants to restore the hope of Nigerians.
Those are the top Nigerian newspapers headlines and breaking news for today.
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