[News] Good Morning Nigeria: Welcome To Roqwebblog Roundup Of Top 13 Nigerian News Headlines Today Sunday, May 27th.

Good morning Nigeria and Happy Ramadan Kareem, Welcome to Roqwebblog Roundup of top 13 Nigerian News Headlines Today Sunday, May 27th.

1. PDP Describes APC As Nigeria’s Biggest Mistake

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is the stumbling block to the collective quest for national unity and economic prosperity of Nigerians. It added that the APC has demonstrated that it was never a political party designed for governance and development, but a contraption for oppression and vendetta. The Prty said this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan.

2. EFCC Launches Probe Into Obasanjo’s $16b Power Projects

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun a probe into the $16 billion allegedly spent on power projects during the government of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Concise News gathered that the EFCC may invite two ex-ministers, former top officials of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), present and past officials of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company and the persons recommended for investigation by a committee of the House of Representatives.

3. Omokri Reveals Only Thing Buhari Has Ever Done Right Since He Became President

Former Presidential aide Reno Omokri has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari did well by admitting that there is a limit to what he can do at his age. According to the US-based cleric, that was the only time Buhari was right since he became president. Omokri told Punch that Buhari “was right then” but also called on Nigerians to vote him out if they love the country.

4. Saraki, Dogara, Others Attend nPDP Meeting

Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, attended the New Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) block meeting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership. Abubakar Kawu Baraje, Chairman of the defunct New PDP, made this known to journalists on Saturday. He also disclosed that the outcome of the meeting was shared with a number of nPDP members.

5. Buhari Most Committed To Fighting Corruption – Lai Mohammed

Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed has appealed to Nigerians to support the federal government’s anti-corruption war, stressing that the Buhari’s administration is more committed to it. Mohammed made the plea while receiving a delegation of Transparency International (TI) in Abuja on Saturday.

6. Ezekwesili Reacts To $16bn Power Project Saga

Former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili has reacted to the controversial $16 billion spent on the power sector by the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. She said it is time for citizens to demand independent and exhaustive expert investigation of the matter, adding that a serious leadership would have taken the necessary action on the matter.

7. 2019 Election May Not Hold, Says SDP

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has warned that the 2019 general election may not hold if killings and kidnapping persist. National Secretary of the party, Shehu Gabam, made the statement while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Friday. Gabam urged President Muhammadu Buhari to see to the immediate end of all security threats in the interest of Nigerians whom he swore to protect.

8. Buratai Orders Probe Of Alleged Torture Of Delta Community Leader

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has ordered an investigation into the alleged assault and torture of an Ovwian Community leader, Citizen Freedom Odiete by soldiers of the 3 Battalion in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta state. Buratai’s order follows a petition and a fundamental rights suit instituted against one Capt. Kingsley Ukuwani, the Nigerian Army and others by a law firm, Oghenejabor Ikimi & Co.

9. Nigeria Sliding Into Anarchy, Says Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has said that Nigeria is gradually sliding into a state of anarchy. Wike said this on Friday at the inauguration of the newly constructed Ekiti State Governor’s Office in Ado-Ekiti. According to him, the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government has not done well since they took over the country.

10. JOHESU Appeals Court Order, Insists On Strike

The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has appealed an Order of Interim Injunction from the National Industrial Court (NIC), compelling it to immediately resume duties. Addressing an emergency news conference on behalf of the national body of JOHESU in Abuja on Saturday, Dr Godwin Okara, the Chairman, Assembly of Healthcare Professionals Association (AHPA), said the matter is now at the Court of Appeal.

11. Alex Joins Naomad Talent Management

Big Brother Naija 2018 housemate Alex Asogwa, a.k.a Alex Unusual, has become the first housemate to get signed by a talent agency, Naomad Talent Management. Alex unusual, known for her dancing and writing skills, recently launched her YouTube channel, “Alex Unusual Empire.’’ Naomi M. Adenuga, CEO/Founder of the agency, on Friday said Alex was full of depth and authenticity.

12. Bale’s Magic Hands Real Madrid CL Title

Real Madrid have created another record in the Champions League by winning the European cup for the 13th time, with Gareth Bale scoring a breathtaking overhead kick in a 3-1 dramatic win over Liverpool. Karim Benzema put the defending champions in front with a bizarre goal on 51 minutes before Liverpool, who lost leading scorer Mohamed Salah to injury in the first half, replied through Sadio Mane.

13. North, South Korea Leaders Meet Over Trump

Leaders of North and South Korea have met to ensure the historic meeting between North Korea leader Kim Jong Un and the U.S. President Donald Trump, still holds. South Korean President Moon Jae-in met with his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un in the demilitarized zone for the second time in a month on Saturday to discuss the peace commitments they reached in their first summit.

That’s the roundup of top 13 Nigerian news headlines this morning. More Nigerian news headlines are available on Roqwebblog News website. See you again tomorrow. Click Here For More News