[News] Good Afternoon Nigeria: Welcome To Roqwebblog Roundup Of Top 11 Nigerian News Headlines Today Thursday, May 3nd.

Good Afternoon Nigeria and Welcome to Roqwebblog Roundup of top 11 Nigerian News Headlines Today Thursday, May 3nd.

1. Obasanjo Suggests Even Morons Know Buhari Has Failed

President Muhammadu Buhari’s performance thus far is at best “mediocre”, according to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo. Obasanjo noted this in a statement on Wednesday where he denied reports that he was supporting Buhari for re-election in 2019.

2. Why We Rearrested Senator Melaye In Court – Police

The senator representing Kogi West Dino Melaye was rearrested for his pending offences of criminal conspiracy and unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, police have said. Melaye was re-arrested on Wednesday after his arraignment and subsequently meeting bail conditions, including the sum of N90million. He was arraigned by the force at Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Abuja.

3. Police Planning To Take Sen. Melaye To Kogi – Murray-Bruce

The Nigeria Police Force is planning to take Senator Dino Melaye to Kogi state, according to the lawmaker representing Bayelsa East Ben Murray-Bruce. In a tweet on his handle on Wednesday, Murray-Bruce noted that in spite of the bail granted Melaye, the police picked him up and claimed they were taking him to the hospital.

4. Report Me Fairly, Buhari Begs Journalists

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the Nigerian media to give him a fair reportage as he carries on the burden of developing the country. Buhari made the call on Wednesday on the 2018 World Press Freedom Day. In a statement on, Buhari said the, “media should hold ethics of the noble profession sacrosanct, and be wary of those bent on causing disaffection in the country.

5. Senate Summoned Police IG Over Insecurity, Not Melaye – Spokesman

Senate did not primarily summon the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, over the arrest of Senator Dino Melaye, spokesman of the red chambers Senator Sabi Abdullahi has said. Briefing journalists on Wednesday after the police boss failed for the second time to appear before the Senate, Abdullahi claimed the main concern of the Senate was the state of insecurity in several parts of the country.

6. Buhari Paid $490m To Facilitate White House Invite – Fani-Kayode 

Former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari got an invite from US President Donald Trump because he paid $490m up front for the Tucano jets. In a post on his Facebook page, however, chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stated that the agriculture deal the federal government had with the US would put Nigerian farmers out of business.

7. Shi’ite Members Ground Abuja Over Detained Leader

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, also known as Shi’ite, on Wednesday reiterated its call on President Muhammadu Buhari to let go of its spiritual leader, Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. It was gathered that members of the group staged a peaceful protest again in Abuja, shutting down Berger-Wuse axis for more than 45 minutes. Some of them carried placards, shouting “Buhari free our leader. Buhari free El-Zakzaky and his wife.”

8. Joy In Liverpool, Agony In Rome As Reds Reach CL Final

Liverpool have reached the Champions League final for the first time in 11 years after beating Roma 7-6 over two legs in this season’s semi-finals. The Reds advanced despite losing 4-2 on the night, having won the first leg 5-2 at Anfield last week Tuesday. Jurgen Klopp’s men will now face record winners Real Madrid in the final on 26 May at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium, Kiev.

9. Wenger Hopeful Of Ending Arsenal Career With Europa Trophy

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has expressed hopes of ending his 22-year stay at the club by winning this season’s Europa League title. The Gunners gaffer had two weeks back announced he would be standing down and wants to cap it with Europe’s second tier club football crown. Arsenal need to win the trophy to qualify for the Champions League next term and will be at Atletico Madrid for a second leg semi-final on Thursday.

10. BBNaija: I Will Consider Making Tobi My Boyfriend – Alex

Big Brother Naija star Alex has revealed she will be considering making close-friend Tobi her boyfriend. The dark-skinned former housemate, in a chat with The Nation, said Tobi was the best man any lady should hope for in life, hence, she may be giving a relationship with him a serious thought.

11. Davido Bought Second-hand Porsche For Chioma – Car Experts

Claims by auto aficionados that singer Davido’s highly-celebrated Porsche gift to girlfriend, Chioma, is N10m-worth tokunbo Porsche and not a N45m brand new car has gone viral. The sources claim that the vehicle is not a brand new car as painted by fans of the singer. The auto aficionados also explained that even a brand new Cayennes is sold for less than N45 million and taking a close look at the car, it is a 2011 model which is worth $25, 000, an estimate of N10 million, without tax inclusion.

That’s the roundup of top 11 Nigerian news headlines this morning. More Nigerian news headlines are available on Roqwebblog News website. See you again tomorrow. Click Here For More News