Top Headlines For Today, July 6th Of Nigerian Newspapers Online

Below is the top headlines today of Nigerian newspapers online…

1. Nigeria Records 544 Coronavirus Cases, See Breakdown For Each State

Nigeria has recorded new Coronavirus cases with the NCDC announcing 544 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria. NewsOne Nigeria reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 544 new Coronavirus cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Sunday evening, July 5.

2. Hushpuppi: I Am Ready To Go To Jail – Former Speaker Dogara

Yakubu Dogara, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, says he is ready to go to jail over Hushpuppi if the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) can establish any form of links or connection between him and the alleged fraudster. NewsOne Nigeria reports that in a statement issued by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, the APC said the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should be investigated. It added that “at different times, ‘Hushpuppi’ was photographed in Dubai meeting with the PDP’s 2019 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar; former Senate President, Bukola Saraki; former Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; Senator Dino Melaye among other PDP stalwarts.”

3. Atiku Breaks Silence, Reveals Truth About Relationship With Hushpuppi

Atiku Abubakar has finally revealed the truth about his relationship with Hushpuppi, an alleged fraudster. NewsOne Nigeria reports that in a statement issued by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, the APC said the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should be investigated. It added that “at different times, ‘Hushpuppi’ was photographed in Dubai meeting with the PDP’s 2019 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar; former Senate President, Bukola Saraki; former Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; Senator Dino Melaye among other PDP stalwarts.”

4. Boko Haram Shoots UN Plane In Borno Down, 5-Year-Old Child Killed

Boko Haram terrorists have attacked Damasak area of Borno State, northern Nigeria, killing two civilians and shooting a humanitarian helicopter belonging to the United Nations mission, which was badly damaged. NewsOne Nigeria reports that Edward Kallon, the UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, who confirmed the terrorists’ attack on Saturday, condemned the shooting of the plan, and called on the Federal Government to bring the perpetrators to justice.