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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, October 4th, 2020

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Oct 4, 2020.

Damilare Abass

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Sunday, October 4th, 2020

1. 125 Discharged As NCDC Confirms 160 Fresh Cases In 12 States

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday disclosed that the country has recorded 160 new cases in 12 states and the federal capital territory (FCT).

2. EU To Put Forward Bids Of Nigerian And Korean Candidates For WTO Top Job

European Union governments are nearing an agreement to support the Nigerian and South Korean candidates to lead the World Trade Organisation as the arbiter of international commerce prepares to whittle down a list of contenders.

3. Tension In Ondo As Violent Clash Between Akeredolu, Jegede Supporters Leaves One Dead

The residents of Ọbanla area of Akure, Ondo state capital were thrown into trepidation as violence broke out between supporters Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Eyitayo Jegede, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

4. Katsina State Gets Online Newspaper

Katsina City News, an online English newspaper focusing on news and events happening within and around Katsina State, has commenced publication.

5. Torture: Atiku Calls For A Review Of SARS Activities

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has called for the review of the activities of the operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

6. Return Schools To Owners – Ooni Charges Govt

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), has called on government to return public schools to their original owners to allow stakeholders, including alumni associations, contribute fully towards the development of the institutions.

7. Oshiomhole Gave ₦1bn To State We Desired To Win – Ex APC Vice Chairman

The immediate past national vice-chairman (north-central) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Says former chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole, was forced out of the party by some members who were nursing ordinate ambition.

8. Djokovic Sweeps Past Galan Into Last 16

Novak Djokovic maintained his imperious progress at the French Open with a 6-0 6-3 6-2 drubbing of Colombian Daniel Galan to move effortlessly into the last 16 on Saturday.

9. Russia Conducted Over 47.2m COVID-19 Tests — Official

More than 47.2 million tests for COVID-19 have been performed in Russia since the outbreak, the country’s consumer rights and human welfare watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, said on Saturday.

10. Trump Demands To Be Given Chloroquine Amid COVID-19 Treatment

US President Donald Trump has reportedly asked to be administered with hydroxychloroquine as he receives treatment for COVID-19 at the Walter Reed Army Medical Centre.

11. British Airways, Virgin, Turkish Airlines To Commence Daily Flight To Nigeria

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed that British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines and Africa World Airlines (AWA) have received approval to operate daily flights from the Lagos and Abuja international airports.

12. Chris Christie Tests Positive For Covid-19

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who helped President Donald Trump prepare for the first presidential debate earlier this week, has tested positive for Covid-19, he announced on Twitter Saturday.

13. SARS Worse Than Criminals – Apostle Johnson Suleman Explains Why They Should Be Proscribed

The Leader and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman on Saturday, called for the proscription of Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS.

14. Senate Announces Recess Until October 19 After Multiple Lawmakers Test Positive For The Coronavirus

Despite the recess, the Senate Judiciary Committee said that it will continue on in the process to nominate Ruth Bader Ginsburg replacement Amy Coney Barrett to the bench.

15. SARS Allegedly Kills Man In Delta, Flees With Victim’s Car [VIDEO]

A team of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police has allegedly killed a young man on Saturday.

16. Trump’s Doctors Dodge Questions About Supplemental Oxygen And Say He’s ‘Doing Very Well’

Donald Trump’s doctors dodged questions about whether he received supplemental oxygen at any point after contracting the novel coronavirus.

17. Fuji Musician, Kwam 1 Accused of Beating Up Broadcaster in Ogun

Nigerian Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate (or KWAM 1) has been accused of allegedly assaulting one MC Murphy in Ogun State.

18. Nigeria: Banditry Forces Farmers To Abandon 58,000htrs Of Farmland In Katsina

The Katsina State Government has lamented that the prevailing banditry and other nefarious activities afflicting the state had forced farmers to abandoned 58,000 hectres of arable farmlands in farming communities across the state.

19. Nnamdi Kanu Reacts To Apostle Suleman’s Message

Apostle Suleman’s Message that Nigeria ‘Belonging To All Of Us’ did not go down with Biafra Supporters

20. Opinion: “The Strong Breed” (Updated) 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.

21.Opinion: “I Don’t Think Women Can Have It All”- Indra K. Nooyi.

Sixty years ago, our great country gained her independence from colonial rule which liberated her from being governed by a foreign power, laudable, however independence from colonial rule is loaded with more than gaining just the power for self-governance.

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