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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

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Oct 13, 2020.

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Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

1. COVID-19: Nigeria Records 164 New Confirmed Cases

On the 12th of October 2020, 164 new confirmed cases were recorded in Nigeria.

2. Update: 200 Level TASUED Student Stabbed By Boyfriend Is Alive

Bukky, a 200-level student of the Tai-Solarin University of Education (TASUED) who was allegedly stabbed by her boyfriend, is alive and currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.

3. Imo Landlord Evicts Tenants For Lending N50,000 To Widow

An Owerri-based landlord, Mr Emma Ishiguzo, on Monday evicted his tenant for lending a widow the sum of N50,000.

4. #EndSARS: Again, Bobrisky Blasts Nigerians For Calling Him Out To Protest

Bobrisky has once again clapped back at Nigerians calling him out for not coming out for the various #EndSARS protests.

5. #EndSARS: Gbaja Pledges Support For Protest, Assures Release Of Those Detained

Speaker of the house of representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says he will ensure that protesters detained by policemen are released.

6. #EndSARS: Petition Demanding IGP Prosecution By ICC Gets Over 100,000 Signatures

A petition calling for the arrest and prosecution of inspector-general of police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, by International Criminal Court (ICC) in Hague for alleged crimes against humanity has been signed by over 100,000 people.

7. #EndSARS: Wike Prohibits Protest Against Police Brutality

Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike, on Monday banned residents of the state from embarking on campaigns agitating for the proscription of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) of the Nigeria police force.

8. I’ll Reclaim My Stolen Mandate In 2022 Poll – Fayose’s Ex-Deputy

A former Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Prof. Kolapo Olusola, has announced his intention to contest in the 2022 governorship election in the state.

9. COVID-19: PTF Tells Nigerians To Minimize Infection Transmission Risk

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has asked Nigerians to minimise the risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the country.

10. Edo Election: Tribunal Receives 5 Petitions Against Obaseki’s Victory

The Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Benin has received petitions from five political parties and their candidates, challenging the declaration of Gov. Godwin Obaseki as the rightful winner of the September 19 poll.

11. EndSARS: Akintola Offers Free Legal Aid For Detained Protesters

Prominent Nigerian lawyer, Chief Niyi Akintola, SAN, has offered to join other legal practitioners in the democratic wing of Egbe Amofin Oodua in providing free legal representation to individuals arrested during the EndSARS campaign in some parts of the country.

12. Task Force On COVID-19 Takes Steps To Decongest Airports

Air travellers intending to come into Nigeria will not be allowed to board aircraft without a Quick Response (QR) code certifying that they are COVID-19-free, the National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, has said.

13. LASTMA Debunks News Story, Reaffirms Committment To Traffic Control In Apapa

The General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olajide Oduyoye, has said that the Agency, in collaboration with other traffic law enforcement organisations in Lagos, is ready to take over the full traffic control and management in Apapa whenever officially handed over by the Presidential Task Force.

14. ENDSARS: No Protester Killed In Lagos

The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to reports that an #ENDSARS protester has been killed in Surulere. This is not true.

15. End SARS: Why I Stayed Away From Protest – Burna Boy

Popular Nigerian artiste, Burna Boy, has explained the rationale behind his absence during the End SARS protests across the country.

16. Davido: I’ve Received Go-ahead To Set Up SARS Re-training, Re-deployment Panel

Davido, Nigerian artiste born David Adeleke, says he has received permission to set up an independent panel that will oversee the retraining and redeployment of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) officials.

17. #EndSARS: Training Of New Police Unit Begins In 7 Days -IGP

The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has announced that the training of a new police unit which will be replacing the disbanded Special Anti -Robbery Squad (SARS) will commence next week.

18. Zazzau Throne: Prince Drags El-Rufai To Court Over Choice Of Emir

Bashir Aminu, one of the princes who lost out in the race for the Emir of Zazzau throne in Kaduna, has instituted a legal action against Nasir el-Rufai, the governor.

19. Details Of Buhari, Okonjo-Iweala Meeting Emerge

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met with former minister of finance Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

20. #EndSARS: IK Ogbonna’s Colombian Ex-Wife, Sonia Narrates Scary Experience With SARS Officers In Lagos As She Joins Protest

Ik Ogbonna’s ex-wife, Sonia La Reina has joined the call to end SARS and she narrated her unpleasant experience with SARS officers in Lagos.

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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