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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, August 17th, 2020
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Monday, August 17th, 2020
1. COVID-19: Nigeria Record 298 New Confirmed Cases, 1 Death
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced this on Twitter, website while delivering daily COVID-19 update.
2. Journalist Calls Out Minister For Hosting A Large Party Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic
Journalist, Gimba Kakanda calls the attention of Nigerians to a Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) who has flouted the COVID-19 orders by organizing a large party amid the pandemic in Abuja
3. Kate Henshaw Reacts To Fan Who Accused Her Of Being Paid To Spread COVID-19 Fear
Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw reacts after a fan accused her of getting paid to spread COVID-19 fear in Nigeria.
4. Jewish Settlers Furious Over Netanyahu’s Vow To Shelve Annexation
A senior settlement leader on Sunday directed fierce criticism at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his decision to shelve his promise to annex parts of the West Bank in exchange for a peace deal with the United Arab Emirates.
5. Speaker Pelosi Recalls U.S. House For Postal Service Vote Ahead Of Election
Top U.S. Democrat Nancy Pelosi on Sunday said she would call the House of Representatives back into session in the coming week to vote on a bill prohibiting the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from implementing any changes to its operations or level of service ahead of the November election.
6. Massive Wildfire Spawns Fire Tornadoes In Northern California
A massive wildfire in Northern California spawned rotating columns of flames Saturday, prompting forecasters to issue a rare fire-related tornado warning.
7. Nigerians Living In South Africa Seek End To Gender-Based Violence
The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) on Sunday called for gender equality and an end to all forms of gender-based violence.
8. Na’Abba’s DSS Invitation: Linkage To Buhari “Just A Publicity Stunt” – Presidency
The presidency has described as “a publicity stunt”, the widely circulated reports alleging that former Speaker Umar Ghali Na’Abba has been invited by the Department of State Service over his alleged comments on President Muhammadu Buhari.
9. Emmy Award-Winning Producer, Ash Christian Dies At 35
Emmy Award-winning producer, actor and filmmaker, Ash Christian is dead.
10. Ondo Guber Poll: ZLP Picks Adegbenro As Agboola’s Deputy
The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has confirmed Gboye Adegbenro as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Agboola Ajayi.
11. You’re Supressing Free Speech You Enjoyed Under Jonathan, Northern Group Berates Buhari Govt
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has bemoaned the increasing aversion of President Muhammadu Buhari administration to criticism and dissents.
12. Edo, Ondo Polls: Police Move To Curb Violence, Illegal Possession Of Firearms
Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of the police (IGP), has ordered a clampdown on proliferation of firearms possession by unauthorised persons.
13. Nigerian Skit Maker, ‘Omo Ibadan’ Excited About First Film As Producer
Nigerian skit maker and actress, Adeyela Adebola aka Lizzy Jay Omo Ibadan has said she is excited about her first film project as a producer.
14. Former India Test Opener, Chauhan Dies Of COVID-19
Former India Test opener, Chetan Chauhan, who forged a prolific opening partnership with Sunil Gavaskar, has died aged 73 from coronavirus.
15. Man City: De Bruyne Wins Premier League Player Of 2019/20 Season
Manchester City midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne has won the Premier League Player of the Season for the 2019/20 campaign.
16. FG, World Bank Plan $2.5m Grant For States
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning (FMFBNP) and the World Bank have set aside $2.5million grant for each state able to commence implementation of a tax compliance relief programme for individual taxpayers and businesses by September 31.
17. Lagos Marks Illegal Structures For Demolition In Ibeju Lekki
Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Task Force) on Sunday have concluded arrangement to demolish illegal structures on ‘Idera Land Scheme’ in lbeju-Lekki.
18. Access Bank Raises Fraud Alert
Access Bank Plc has urged customers to be vigilant over rising cases of fraud.
19. Woman Murdered In Ibadan After Serial Killer Suspect Fled Police Custody
The Oyo State Police Command now has blood in its hands after a fresh murder was committed in the Akinyele area of Ibadan, the capital.
20. #BBNaija: Big Brother Issues Strict Warning To Housemates Over Various Clashes In The House (videos)
Shortly before the eviction show this evening, Big Brother issued a strict warning to all the housemates over the various clashes that almost turned violent on multiple occasions in the house.
21. 16 Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested In Jos
A gang of 16 suspected drug peddlers in the Gangare community of Jos North local government area of Plateau State have been nabbed with one of them in possession of an identity card belonging to the Nigerian Army, a state-based security outfit, Operation Rainbow disclosed.
22. 1 Dead During Osun Festival Celebration
A yet-to-be-identified man has been confirmed dead by the police, while another one was fatally injured in an accident that occurred at the celebration of Osun festival at Ido Osun town, Osun State.
23. Lagos State Gov., Sanwo-Olu Presents Staff Of Office To New Alara Of Ilara, Oba Ogunsanwo Folarin [Photos]
The Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday presented the staff of office to new Alara of Ilara, Oba Ogunsanwo Folarin.
24. BBNaija 2020: Kaisha Evicted From Big Brother Naija Show
Big Brother Housemate, Kaisha, has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija reality show.
25. Nigeria Set To Become The Home of Automobile Manufacturing As Another Innoson Emerges In Anambra State
While the nation battles with the scourging effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the home front, very few have the country’s sparkling lights by showcasing their enviable scientific and technological talent giving the nation more than one reasons to smile.
26. Gov. Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Pay Condolence Visit To APC Chieftain, Late Lanre Razak’s Family
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Gov. Dr. Obafemi Hamzat of Lagos State, pay a condolence visit to the family of APC Chieftaincy, Late Lanre Razak (KLM) at his residence in Epe on Sunday.
27. OPINION: Success Comes In Different Shades
Sisu Abu Daooh is a 65 year old Egyptian woman who has been dressing as a man for the last forty years of her life to work, supporting herself and her daughter after her husband died when she was just six months pregnant. She refused to bow to the pressure of remarrying which was the only way she could survive as a woman in the late 70’s. Getting an office job was off limits for her because she wasn’t educated and labor jobs were closed to women in her country so she shaved her hair, wore loose male clothes which got her labor jobs.
28. Resilience [Forging Ahead] Part XX – By Bashorun J.K. Randle
John Cleese and Sacha Baron Cohen have been truly amazing. They came up with the brilliant idea of devoting a whole day to extoling the virtues and superlative achievements of women in various fields of human endeavour – as a counterpoise or complement to “ME TOO”. It has been a roaring success on Resilience Television with viewership going through the roof even though there was no prior announcement of the day selected for this fantastic innovation.
29. Resilience [Forging Ahead] Part XXI -By Bashorun J.K. Randle
It took Resilience Television entirely by surprise that what both John Cleese and Sacha Baron Cohen had dismissed as a matter of little significance had degenerated into a major controversy which had developed a life of its own. It had to do with the station’s aversion to airing any COVID-19 virus reports so that its viewers who are already overwhelmed with anxiety fatigue over the ruthless pandemic would be spared the anguish of its invasion into their living room and private space.
30. MOCPED, Epe Undergraduate Rubs Shoulders With Students From Top Universities, Sets To Win International Playwriting Competition
Globally, the year 2020 will no doubt be an unforgettable year for humanity in recent history. This is because , the outbreak of COVID-19 has plunged the world into shocking socioeconomic crises. For example, the United Kingdom falling into recession as GDP tumbles 20.4% some days ago, is one of the negative effects. Even though some sectors of the economy are reopening gradually, the measures to contain the spread of the deadly virus has forced educational institutions at all level and other areas of the economy to shut down. While It is believed in medical circles that COVID-19 will be with us for a long while, it is safe to say that recovery efforts from the devastating effects of the pandemic will be herculean in the task.
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