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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, September 30th, 2020

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Sep 30, 2020.

Damilare Abass

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Wednesday, September 30th, 2020

1. COVID-19: 187 New Cases Confirmed As Nigeria Records Lowest Recoveries Since May

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Monday announced that the country has recorded 187 news COVID-19 cases.

2. Court Throws Out El Zakzaky’s No Case Application

A Kaduna state high court has dismissed an application filed by Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), and his wife Zeenat seeking to quash the charges brought against them by the state government.

3. Here Are The Key Takeaways Of The 1st U.S. Presidential Debate

After more than a year of circling each other, Republican U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden met on the debate stage Tuesday night in Ohio.

4. Another Suspected Kidnappers’ Den Discovered In Ibadan

Another suspected kidnappers’ den has been discovered in Ibadan, Oyo state.

5. Don’t Dictate To Obaseki, Oba Of Benin Warns PDP Leaders

Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has appealed to governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, to carry everyone along and build a harmonious relationship with every party involved in the just concluded election in the state.

6. Biden Says ‘It’s Hard To Get A Word In With This Clown’ After Trump Interrupts Him

After another episode of getting cut off and shouted over by President Donald Trump, Democratic nominee Joe Biden briefly lost his cool during Tuesday’s debate.

7. FG Rewards Nigeria @60 Creative Contest Winners

The Federal government is to allow Nigerians own the nation’s diamond jubilee celebration due to their high innovative and creative spirit.

8. President Seeks Confirmation Of Eight Judges, Others

President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted a list of eight Court of Appeal justices to the Senate for confirmation as judges of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

9. Ondo 2020: Many injured as PDP, APC Supporters Clash

Several persons injured, and vehicles damages as supporters of the of the All Progressives Congress(APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidates again clashed at Ipele and Owo towns in Ondo state.

10. Chinese Company Staff Who Removed Seal On Mining Site Arraigned

Two members of staff of Hongao Mining Company Limited who removed a seal on the firm’s mining site in the federal capital territory (FCT) have landed in court.

11. Nigerians Mock Fani-Kayode For Eulogizing Ex-Wife

Femi Fani-Kayode is under fire for restating his love for his former wife, Regina Amonoo.

12. Verdasco To Sue French Open Organisers After Positive COVID-19 Test Saga

Spanish tennis player Fernando Verdasco has announced his intention to sue the French Open organisers after he was forced to withdraw from the tournament due to a positive coronavirus test.

13. Former VP Atiku’s Son Set To Wed Ex-EFCC Boss’ Daughter (Photos)

Aliyu Atiku Abubakar the Turakin Adamawa, one of the sons of a former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is set to wed his bride Fatima Ribadu, daughter of a former EFCC Boss Nuhu Ribadu.

14. Fani-Kayode Thanks Ghanian Wife, Regina For Being Loyal

Former minister of aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has continued his appreciation of the women in his life after his marriage to former beauty queen Precious Chikwendu crashed.

15. Nigeria@60: FG Announces Enhanced Security Measures For Eagle Square

Ahead of the parade to mark Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary on Thursday, measures have been put in place to further enhance security in and around the Eagle Square, Abuja, venue of the event.

16. FG Warns Against Surge In COVID-19 Infections As Schools, Businesses Resume

The Minister of state, Health, Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora has expressed fear of possible surge in Coronavirus infections following the resumption of schools and business activities in the country.

17. Former First Bank Staff Sentenced To 98 Years Imprisonment For Monetary Extortion

A former staff of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Oreoluwa Adesakin has been sentenced to 98 years imprisonment for monetary extortion in the tune of N49m and $368,203.00 respectively.

18. Yoruba Will Be At Perpetual War If Nigeria Splits, Says Ex APC Chairman

Former interim chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bisi Akande, says those agitating for Yoruba secession from Nigeria should think twice.

19. Opinion: “The Strong Breed” – By Bashorun J.K. Randle

I thank you most sincerely for inviting me to join you in celebrating the 60^th Anniversary of the granting of Independence to our beloved nation by the British on 1^st October 1960. It rained heavily on that day in Lagos (and most other parts of Nigeria) and it was interpreted as a good omen.

20. Opinion: Femi Otedola, His Girls And Their Ferraris

It is a prevalent mentality, in Africa especially, that we direct our anger at the wrong things and blame certain classes of people for the cause of personal misfortunes. Xenophobia is a classic example.