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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, October 12th, 2020
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1. COVID-19: Nigeria Records 163 New Cases, Total Now 60,266
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Sunday disclosed that the country has 163 new cases of COVID-19.
2. Eight Permanent Secretaries Deployed In Kano
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has approved the redeployment of eight Permanent Secretaries and the appointment of four new ones in the state civil service.
3. “It’s The Right Thing To do”, Says Atiku On SARS Disbandment
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the disbandment of special anti-robbery squad (SARS) is a testament to the fact that citizens remain the fulcrum of democracy.
4. #EndSARS Campaigners Demand Executive Order Disbanding Squad
After days of public outcry and nationwide protests, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Sunday, bowed to pressure and disbanded the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad.
5. EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu Finally Speaks On Protest Against Police Brutality
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended president Muhammadu Buhari for listening to the yearning of the people and public agitation demanding for disbandment of special anti-robbery squad (SARS).
6. Aso Rock Budgets N10.2bn For Electrical Maintenance, Renovation
The Presidential Villa has budgeted N4.85bn for the maintenance of mechanical and electrical installations and N5.3bn for the rehabilitation of office and residential buildings.
7. 2023: Ex-Minister, Kema Chikwe, Makes Case For South East Presidency
Former Minister of Aviation, Dr. Kema Chikwe, has thrown her weight behind the quest by the South East to produce Nigeria’s president in 2023.
8. 2023: Group Mobilises Support For Orji Kalu
Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, a non-governmental organisation, OUK Movement, has begun to mobilise support for former governor of Abia State and current Senator representing Abia North in the National Assembly, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu.
9. Popular Nigerian Pastor, Joshua Selman Gets Top Political Appointment From FG
Popular Televangelist and founder of Eternity Network International (ENI), Apostle Joshua Selman Nimmak has received a badge of honour from the Federal Government of Nigeria.
10. Top NIMC Staff Found Dead With Daughter Hours To Opening Of Restaurant In Abuja
A staff of the National Identity Management Commission, Dorathy Igwe who recently marked her daughter’s 10th year birthday, has been found dead in her apartment.
11. Singer Lil Frosh Finally Breaks Silence On Beating His Girlfriend Beyond Recognition
Nigerian singer, Lil Frosh has released a statement in which he apologized for his actions and also condemned domestic violence.
12. INEC Set For Bayelsa Senatorial By-Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed its readiness to conduct a transparent, free and fair senatorial bye-elections in Bayelsa West and Central on October 31.
13. Gov. Ortom Consoles Families Of Victims Of Auto Crash In Benue
Gov Samuel Ortom on Sunday condoled with the families of those who lost their lives in a motor accident on Saturday at Gbatse Village, Ushongo Local Government Area.
14. SARS: Senate President Commends Buhari For Acceding To The Demand Of Nigerians
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for listening to the voice of the Nigerians over their dissatisfaction with the operations of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force.
15. EndSARS: Security Operatives From Ilorin, Ibadan Deployed To Ogbomoso As Unrest Worsens
The federal government has dispatched reinforcement to Ogbomoso in Oyo State to restore peace and other as the social unrest and crisis that engulfs the town Worsens.
16. Apostle Suleman, Buhari’s Aide, Celebrities React To Disbandment Of SARS
The leader of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, the Personal Assistant to President Mohammadu Buhari on New Media, Mr Bahir Ahmad, and Popular Human rights activists, Me Deji Adeyanju, have reacted to the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS by the Inspector General of Police
17. I’m Spending BBNaija Prize On My Mum First – Laycon
The first thing I am going to do with the money is for my mum,” those were the words of the winner of the fifth edition of the BBNaija reality TV show, Olamilekan Moshood Agbeleshe aka Laycon.
18. UK Reacts To #EndSARS Protest, Sends Strong Warning To Buhari Govt
The British Government on Sunday made it position known on the pervasive call for the dissolution of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigeria Police.
19. DSS Rescues Minister, Soun As Hoodlums Invade Ogbomoso Palace
Suspected hoodlums on Sunday disrupted a meeting between the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi, and other chiefs.
20. I Didn’t Try To Stop Buhari From Ending SARS -Femi Adesina
Chief Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari has rejected allegations that he attempted to prevail on the federal government not to scrap the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
21. Opinion: Big Brother Naija: To Be Or Not To Be?
The big brother reality show had always generated controversies, especially during every season. Largely, there are two main sides in the open discussion on whether this reality entertainment show should be banned or not.
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