[News] Good Morning Nigeria: Welcome To Roqwebblog Roundup Of Top 11 Nigerian News Headlines Today Saturday June 2nd.

Good morning Nigeria and Happy New Month, Welcome to Roqwebblog Roundup of top 11 Nigerian News Headlines Today Saturday June 2nd.

1. Oyegun Withdraws From APC Chairmanship Race

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, has withdrawn from the race for the party’s national chairmanship. Odigie-Oyegun made this known to journalists at his Abuja residence on Friday. Ahead of the APC National Convention scheduled to take place on June 23, he explained that his intention not to contest for a second tenure was in the interest of the party.

2. APC Commends Buhari For Signing Not-Too-Young-To-Run Bill

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the Not-Too-Young-To-Run Bill into law. The APC in a statement by its spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the signing was a promise fulfilled by the Buhari-led administration.

3. Police Shoot Ex-Lawmaker Bamidele, One Other In Ekiti

A police officer on Friday shot a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Opeyemi Bamidele and an unnamed person at the rally organised by the governorship candidate of the party, Dr Kayode Fayemi. The rally which attracted large crowd of party supporters and admirers across the state started on a good note from Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State before it turned bloody.

4. Presidency Lists Buhari’s Achievements After Three Years In Office

The Presidency has released a fact sheet outlining the policy and programme achievements of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration since it assumed office three years ago. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, revealed this in a statement on Friday. The 41-page document is being released three days after President Buhari addressed the nation on the Democracy Day.

5. Again, Army Reacts To Amnesty Int’l Rape Report

The Defence Headquarters has responded to the allegations of sexual offences levelled against the military by Amnesty International. Addressing a news conference on Friday in Borno state, the Director Defence Information, Brigadier General John Agim, warned that the military would no longer tolerate such accusations.

6. Saraki Lauds Buhari For Signing NTYTR Bill Into Law

Senate President Bukola Saraki has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the “Not Too Young To Run’’ bill into law. He made the commendation known on Friday in Gombe, through his Senior Aide on Legislative Matters and Strategy, Douglas Baye-Osagie. He said that Buhari’s assent was a demonstration of his desire to deepen democracy and open the space for young aspiring politicians to come into the political space.

7. Ekweremadu Reveals Why Senate Didn’t Reduce Age For Senators, Govs

Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu has explained why the 35 years age requirement for the Senate and governorship position was not reduced when the Not Too Young To Run bill was passed by the National Assembly. In a statement signed on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media, Uche Anichukwu, Ekweremadu said it was to correct the initial disparity in the 1999 Constitution between the age requirement for the Senate and the Presidency.

8. PDP Decries Media Trial Of Opposition Members

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has decried the alleged media trial and persecution of opposition members in the country. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, PDP accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government of going after perceived political opponents under the guise of the fight against corruption.

9. Ekiti APC Chairman Says Fayemi Was Target Of Shooting

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti state, Jide Awe, says a former Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Kayode Fayemi, was a target of shooting during the party’s rally on Friday. The party chairman, however, told Channels Television that the shooting was aimed at Fayemi, the party’s governorship candidate, while Bamidele coincidentally fell victim of the shot.

10. Mikel Sets Target For England Clash

Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has said urged his teammates to go for victory in the clash with the Three Lions of England on Saturday. Nigeria and the English side will play the pre-World Cup friendly at the Wembley Stadium. Speaking ahead of the clash, the former Chelsea man said the game is important for the team as they would be giving it their all.

11. Fani-Kayode Names Triplet

Former Minister of Culture Femi Fani-Kayode has done the naming ceremony for his triplets that were recently birthed by his wife Precious. Concise News gathered that the naming ceremony took place on Friday with Fani-Kayode thanking God for the success of the event.

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.