Nigerian Newspapers – 10 significant headlines you should stay informed about today
If you happened to overlook it, here is today’s recap of the prominent headlines that gained attention on NAIJATAB News yesterday:
1. Simi and Adekunle exchanged vows in a discreet ceremony attended by just 300 guests in Lagos.
2. Forbes unveiled its 2019 roster of the wealthiest individuals in Africa, with only 2 Nigerians making it into the top 20.
3. Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo disclosed that he nearly faced a marital crisis due to some recent misinformation about him.
4. Nollywood star, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde did not commend fellow actress Genevieve Nnaji, who recently celebrated the premiere of her film ‘Lionheart’ on Netflix. Lionheart is the inaugural Nigerian film to be featured on Netflix, a milestone celebrated by numerous Nigerians and celebrities congratulating Genevieve.
Nonetheless, Omotola, who is rumored to have a feud with Genevieve, chose not to join other stars in acknowledging the film’s triumph. Instead, she opted to highlight her own accomplishments on social media.
5. Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has expressed his views on what he believes could lead to World War 3. During a symposium in Abuja on Wednesday, the literary figure pinpointed misinformation as a peril to humanity.
6. Veteran actress Ngozi Nwosu was among those who fortunately evaded the chaos that unfolded at the APC campaign rally in Lagos on Tuesday.
It is important to note that around three journalists and several others, including an NURTW member, MC Oluomo, suffered injuries from stabbings and gunfire at the event.
7. The route from Maiduguri to Damaturu and from Damaturu to Potiskum in Borno and Yobe states has reportedly been closed off by Nigerian troops due to ongoing Boko Haram activities.
8. Prophet T.B. Joshua of the Synagogue Church of Nations, SCOAN, has at last published his prophecies for the year, deeming 2019 as “extremely alarming.”
9. A woman who was in a relationship with Ronaldo a decade ago has made startling allegations against him.
10. The distribution of registration forms for the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced today and will continue for six weeks, concluding on February 21.
