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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, October 1st, 2020
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, October 1st, 2020
1. COVID-19: Nigeria Records 201 New Cases, 1 Death
On the 30th of September 2020, 201 new confirmed cases and 1 death was recorded in Nigeria, The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
2. Kwara Schools To Resume October 5
Kwara state government have announced Monday, October 5, 2020 as resumption date for both Public and private schools in the State.
3. Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Nomination Of 21 Judges By NJC
A federal high court in Abuja has struck out a suit challenging the nomination of 21 persons by the National Judicial Council (NJC) for appointment as judges of the federal capital territory.
4. COVID-19: NiDCOM Holds Webinar To Address Concerns Of Nigerians In Diaspora Coming Home
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has disclosed that it would be hosting a conversation with Dr Sam Aliyu, the Coordinator, the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 that would address issues raised by travellers encountered at various international airports in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5. Police Arrest 47 Over Alleged Kidnapping, Unlawful Possession Of Weapons
The Police have arrested 47 suspects for allegedly being involved in kidnapping, unlawful possession of weapons and other criminal offences.
6. REPORT: Again, Terrorists Kill 10 Nigerian Soldiers In Fresh Ambush
No fewer that 10 soldiers were killed in an ambush by fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Tuesday.
7. Independence: KEDCO Urges Nigerians To Support Power Sector Reform
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), has urged Nigerians to support President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s power reform programme to end energy crisis in the country.
8. Residents Decry Killing Of Malaysian Returnee In Aba
Aba residents have decried the killing of Mr Samuel Kalu, (aka aki ilu- bitter kola), a Nigerian resident in Malaysia who was shot dead Sunday evening by gunmen in Umuibe Street, Aba.
9. School Reopening: Nursery School Teacher Poisons 25 Children To Death
A nursery school teacher in China has been sentenced to death for poisoning dozens of children, one of them apparently fatally, in an act of revenge against a colleague.
10. Manchester United, Everton, Manchester City Join Spurs In English League Cup Quarter-Finals
Manchester United earned their second win over Brighton & Hove Albion in five days as they booked a place in the English League Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 win at the Amex Stadium.
11. Ruthless Nadal Stays On Course At French Open
It was business as usual as Rafa Nadal continued his quest for a record-extending 13th French Open title with a 6-1 6-0 6-3 crushing of American Mackenzie McDonald on Wednesday.
12. Bayern Munich Ride Luck To Win German Super Cup And Fifth Title Of Year
Bayern Munich wasted a two-goal lead and needed a lucky 82nd minute winner from Joshua Kimmich to beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in Germany’s Super Cup on Wednesday.
13. Respect Yourself, We Are Not In The House Anymore – Kiddwaya Warns Neo
Former Big Brother Naija season 5 housemate, Kiddwaya has issued a serious warning to fellow housemate, Neo for ordering him to sit down.
14. “It’s Null And Void” – Appeal Court Annuls Recruitment Of 10,000 Constables By IGP
The court of appeal in Abuja says the the inspector-general of police, Mohammed Adamu, lacks the power to conduct recruitment exercise into the force.
15. Bring In Chadian Army To Help In Fight Against Boko Haram, Zulum Appeals To Buhari
Governor of Borno, Babagana Zulum, says the activities of Insurgents have had a devastating impact on the fortunes of the and crippled it activities.
16. COVID-19 Ruined I And Chioma’s Wedding Plans – Davido (Video)
Popular singer, Davido reveals that his marriage to his fiancee, Chioma Rowland was affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
17. Brother Attempts To Kill Elder Sister Over Family Property
A 50-year-old woman identified as Maureen escaped death, suffers serious injuries after being brutalized by her brother over their late father’s property in Enugu.
18. Niger Delta Leaders Praise Muhammadu Buhari, Godswill Akpabio
Key leaders in the Niger Delta region on Wednesday commended the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio for the huge changes in the region.
19. Opinion: “The Strong Breed” – By Bashorun J.K. Randle
I thank you most sincerely for inviting me to join you in celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the granting of Independence to our beloved nation by the British on 1st 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.
21. Biden Campaign Shares Sleepy Twitch Livestream Of View From Back Of His Amtrak
The Democratic presidential nominee’s campaign lived up to its reputation as the most tranquilizing White House bid in recent memory, launching perhaps the dullest Twitch livestream ever of Biden campaign shares sleepy Twitch livestream of view from back of his Amtrak’s whistle-stop tour — showing nothing more than the view out the caboose of his Amtrak.
22. Akwa-Ibom To Construct Flood-Control Projects In 18 Communities
Mr Charles Udoh, Commissioner for Environment and Petroleum Resources, Akwa Ibom has announced plans to implement a flood-control projects across 18 communities.
23. PDP Condemns Repeated Attacks On Its Candidate For Ondo Race
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), National Campaign Council for Ondo Governorship Election has condemned what it termed as repeated attacks on the party’s candidate Eyitayo Jegede and innocent citizens of Ondo state.
24. Nigeria @ 60: Atiku Calls For Youth-Centred Development Plan
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a development plan that would have the Nigerian youth at the centre.
25. BRT Kills 3 In Lagos On Independence Day Eve
A bus rapid transit (BRT) belonging to Primero Transport Services Limited rammed into a commercial motorcycle on Wednesday in Ile-Igbo area of Abule-Egba, Lagos, killing the rider and a passenger.
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