Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 27th January

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Tribune
I only acted on Jonathan’s written orders to release $1.3bn, says Diezani
A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, has said that she only acted on the written approval and directives of former President Goodluck Jonathan in releasing $1.3 billion from the accounts of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to security agencies.

 Punch

 Bayelsa Speaker hires pastor to heal 29 communities over crime surge
Worried by the spate of kidnappings, militancy, killings, illegal oil bunkering and other criminal activities in his constituency, the Speaker, Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Konbowei Benson, has hired the services of a cleric to heal the land.

 Vanguard
Zonal chairmen attack Oyegun, question handling of APC finances
Worried by the alleged indiscretions, which may derail the All Progressives Congress (APC) from achieving its set goals and subject it to public ridicule, the six zonal vice chairmen of the party have cried out.

 Thisday
Buhari: It’s Disgraceful, None of Our Refineries is Working Optimally
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja lamented the sorry state of the country’s four refineries in Warri, Port Harcourt and Kaduna, saying it was disgraceful that not even one of them was working optimally.
The Sun
Be ready to accept defeat in 2019, Ekweremadu tells Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have been asked to prepare to accept defeat in the 2019 polls. Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, who made the call, also asked them to ensure they conduct a credible, free and fair election next year.

Daily Times
Reps member commends ex-President for speaking out on Buhari
A member of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, Abiante Awaji-Inombek, has commended former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, for speaking out against the current state of the nation.

Guardian
Family, friends celebrate Adeniran Ogunsanya At  70
On January 18, one of Nigeria’s women in contemporary politics, Princess Aderenle Adeniran Ogunsanya, quietly and simply turned 70. The unassuming, humble, humane and largely unsung patriot, like her late father, given the state affairs in the country, deliberately stayed away from Nigeria and public glare to avoid the usual jamboree that attends such events.

Daily Trust
INEC debunks rumours of Jan. 31 deadline for CVR
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked the rumour that ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) would end on Jan. 31, 2018.

The Nation
Man remanded over possession of cannabis

A Federal High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has ordered the remand of one Ali Bello in prison custody over alleged possession of cannabis.

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