Top Headlines For Today, Sunday, July 5th Of Nigerian Newspapers Online

Top headlines today, Sunday, July 5, 2020, of Nigerian newspapers online has been compiled by NewsOne Nigeria.

1. Atiku, Saraki, Dino Melaye In Fresh Trouble Over Hushpuppi

Atiku Abubakar, Bukola Saraki and Dino Melaye are in fresh trouble over Hushpuppi. NewsOne Nigeria reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over their links to arrested fraudster Ramon Igbalode Abbas popularly known as Ray Hushpuppi.

2. Nigeria Records 603 Coronavirus Cases, See Breakdown For Each State

Nigeria has recorded new Coronavirus cases with the NCDC announcing 603 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria. NewsOne Nigeria reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 603 new Coronavirus cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Saturday evening, July 3.

3. PDP’s Saraki Bombs APC For Linking Him To Hushpuppi

Bukola Saraki, a former Senate President, has berated the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for linking him Hushpuppi. NewsOne Nigeria reports that in a statement Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, the APC said the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party 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. President Buhari Makes New Appointment For Next Level

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has made a new appointment for his second term in the office tagged “Next Level.” NewsOne Nigeria reports that President Buhari has approved the appointment of Rev Yakubu Pam as the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC).

5. Sanwo-Olu Gives Update On Reopening Of Mosques, Churches In Lagos

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has given an update on reopening of mosques, churches in Lagos amid coronavirus in Nigeria. NewsOne Nigeria reports that the Lagos State Governor says Churches, Mosques and other religious centres will remain closed until further notice to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19).

6. Popular Nigerian General Overseer Is Dead

A popular Nigerian General Overseer is dead. NewsOne Nigeria reports that the founder and senior pastor of Father’s House Bible Church in Effurun, Delta State, southeast Nigeria, Pastor (Dr.) Richmond Leigh is dead.

That is the top headlines today of Nigerian newspapers online, check back tomorrow for more Nigerian newspapers online on NewsOne Nigeria.