Top Nigerian Newspapers Headlines Thursday, Feb. 15th

Goodmorning Nigeria and welcome to the concise roundup of top Nigerian newpapers headlines today Thursday, Feb. 15th.

South Africa President Zuma Resigns

Embattled President of South Africa Jacob Zuma on Wednesday evening resigned his office with immediate effect in a televised address to the nation. Full story here.

Federer Inches Closer To Number One Spot

Roger Federer is just two wins away from returning to the world number one position as he progressed to the next stage of the Dutch indoor event. Read more.

Nigerian Footballers Demand $10b For EPL Broadcast

NANF is demanding $10 billion for the “adverse effect of the invasion of the EPL and football betting using the Premier League games.” in Nigeria.  Rest of the story here.

Afenifere Lauds Reordering Of Election Sequence

The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, on Wednesday commended the National Assembly for the reordering of the election sequence.

Police Confirm 17 People Died In Florida School Shooting

At least 17 people have been killed in a shooting at a high school in Parkland by a 19-year-old expelled student, Florida, police say. Full story here.

Mane Scores Hat-Trick As Liverpool Hit 5 Against Porto

Sadio Mane’s superb hat-trick means Liverpool have one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Porto on Wednesday. Click here for more.

OAP Freeze Reacts To Osinbajo’s Daughter’s Engagement To A Shagaya

On-air personality (OAP), Daddy Freeze, on Wednesday reacted to news of the betrothal of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s daughter, Damilola, to a Muslim.

Governors Meet In Abuja To Discuss State Police

State Governors under the aegis of Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) on Wednesday evening met. Read more here.

Another JAMB Official Gives Strange Reason For Missing N26m

Another official of JAMB has been unable to give a good account of N23m revenue generated from the sale of scratch cards.

Why I Was Sacked By Fortuna Sittard – Oliseh

Sunday Oliseh has said that he was dismissed as coach of Dutch second division side Fortuna Sittard, because he refused to participate in unlawful activities. Click here for more.

Nigeria Is Not Easy To Change, Says Tinubu

National leader of the All Progressives Congress Bola Tinubu has said changing Nigeria as promised by the party is not an easy task. Click for more.

Saraki Warns Marafa Against Using Senate To Fight Yari

Senate President Bukola Saraki has warned Senator Kabiru Marafa (APC-Zamfara) to stop using the Senate as a platform to fight personal grievances.

Senate Confirms 9 Resident Electoral Commissioners

Senate on Wednesday confirmed nine nominees to serve as Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) of INEC. Read the full story here.

Senators Tinubu, Melaye Mark Valentine Day

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday was not left out of the Valentine celebration as some Senators were seen dressed in red outfits to mark the love day.

How Nigerian Celebs Marked Valentine’s Day (Photos)

Nigerian celebrities on Wednesday joined the rest of the world to mark Valentine’s Day with many of them taking to social media platforms to share photos.

Senators Divided Over Adoption Of Change In Election Sequence

At least 10 senators on Wednesday staged a walk-out in protest against the adoption of a report by a National Assembly Committee on the Amendment to the Electoral Act. Read the rest here.

Presidency Reacts To Soyinka’s Statement On Insecurity

The Presidency has said that security agencies in the country are up to the task of securing the country, admitting that there are security challenges confronting the country.

MOSOP Urges Buhari To End Herdsmen Killings

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has urged the administration of President Buhari to stop killings by herdsmen. Read more here.

Reps Begin Probe Of $21bn Crude Oil Loss

The House of Representatives has begun the probe of the loss of crude oil worth over $21 billion and huge debts being owed indigenous companies by International Oil Companies (IOCs).

Netanyahu Rejects Calls To Resign

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected calls to resign after police recommended his indictment for corruption.

That’s the concise roundup of top Nigeria news headlines this morning. More news headlines are available on Concise News website. See you again tomorrow.