Naija News: Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 11th September, 2023

Naija News, read Top Headlines today, Monday, 11th September 2023 below.

Below are the Newspaper Headlines & Naija News today from Nigerian Newspapers. Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. The Super Eagles of Nigeria initiated the match against Sao Tome and Principe in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers with an aggressive and offensive approach on Sunday.

   Nigeria applied relentless pressure and secured the opening goal early in the game when Lookman provided an assist to the top scorer, Victor Osimhen, who capitalized on the opportunity.

2. Distinguished Senator Abba Moro has won at the National Assembly Election Tribunal.

   Senator Moro’s opponent in the February senatorial election, Comrade Dan Onjeh of APC, had dragged him to the Tribunal, sitting in Makurdi, urging the court to declare him winner of the election.

3. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a clandestine operation involving illicit drugs concealed within tins of tomato paste. The revelation was made by Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy at NDLEA, in a Facebook post on Sunday.

   Babafemi, who shared both videos and images depicting the discovery, commented, “Narco-trend update: This is yet another reason why we tell you some human minds are so flagitious, as this video shows the moment #ndlea_nigeria officers discovered tins of tomato paste used to conceal illicit drugs. Shine your eyes 👀 and be careful with what you pick up from people.”

4. Sean Strickland emerged victorious over Israel Adesanya, clinching the title of the new UFC middleweight champion of the world. The unanimous decision from the judges occurred at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.

   The American fighter delivered a memorable first-round knockdown, which stood out in a match that lasted the full five rounds.

5. The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory Command, Haruna Garba, has confirmed the arrest and detention of an operative from the Department of State Services (DSS) involved in a shooting incident that resulted in multiple injuries and hospitalizations.

   Commissioner Garba disclosed this during a telephone interview on Saturday, dispelling allegations that the DSS operative was walking free. He emphasized that the investigation into the incident was still ongoing.

6. Unknown gunmen have shot a popular footballer, Haaven Felix, famously known as Fabregas. It was gathered that the young man was shot Saturday night around Benue State University’s first camp, IDOMA VOICE reports. 

   Humanitarian Ukan Kurugh, who confirmed the development, said the victim has been rushed to the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, but there is no doctor on ground to attend to him.

7. Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun has urged Indian investors to take advantage of the numerous opportunities to invest in Nigeria.

   The Minister made the call on Sunday while speaking to the investors on the sidelines of the G20 summit in India.

8. The final burial ceremony of Pastor Taiwo Odukoya drew a host of notable figures and distinguished guests, including the likes of musician Banky W, Bishop David Abioye, and Pastor Mike Okonkwo, among others. The event was a solemn occasion filled with tributes and reflections on the life and legacy of the late pastor.

9. The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden has commended President Bola Tinubu for his “strong leadership”.

   Biden stated in his reaction to the coup in Niger Republic.

10. Nollywood actress, Moyo Lawal has broken her silence on her private video, which leaked online during the weekend.
    Moyo Lawal video has since caused a stir online as many slammed her for being gullible to allow a man to record a tape of her, despite the series of leaked tapes among celebrities.