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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, October 16th, 2020

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Oct 16, 2020.

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Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Friday, October 16th, 2020

1. Lagos Community Breaks Age-Long Jinx, Gets New Monarch

The possible age-long jinx against the installation a traditional ruler for Isiu community in Ikorodu, Lagos State, ended on Thursday with the coronation of Oba Olukayode Raji as the new Eweye of Isiu Land.

2. I Regret Creating SARS In 1984, Says Retired Police Officer

A retired police officer, Fulani Kwajafa, who championed the formation of the now-disbanded Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) has said that he regrets creating it.

3. #EndSars Protesters Employ Bouncers To Ward Off Hoodlums [PHOTOS]

Now in its eighth day on Thursday, the #EndSARS protest continued in different parts of the country, with protesters repelling attacks from thugs and security agents.

4. #EndSARS: Governors Move To Investigate Police Brutality, Set up Judicial Panel

The National Economic Council (NEC) has ordered that a judicial panels of inquiry be constituted across the country to probe widespread complaints of police brutality and extra judicial killings.

5. #EndSARS: Buhari Blows Hot As He Replies Boy Who Called Him ‘Old Man and Wicked’

President Muhammadu Buhari has come under heavy backlash from Nigerians for some days now after the youths staged a peaceful protest against SARS, SWAT, Police brutality and extortion.

6. #EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu Reacts As Man Tells Him ‘Soro Soke Werey’ While Addressing Lagosians

The Governor of Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwoolu has reacted after an Instagram user told him ‘soro soke werey’.

7. ASUU Strike Responsible For Continuation Of #EndSARS Protest – FG

The Federal Government on Thursday asserted that the reason the ongoing demonstrations by youths across the country have gathered and sustained its momentum is because of the strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) in the country.

8. Lagos Bus Service Halts Operations Amid #EndSARS Controversy

Lagos Bus Services Limited has suspended operations indefinitely following allegations that one of its buses was used to convey thugs to Alausa to disrupt #EndSARS protests as seen in a viral video.

9. Politicising #EndSARS Protests, Irresponsible — Lagos APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday decried the alleged politisation of #EndSARS protests by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing it as “irresponsible.”

10. Nigeria Only African Country Barred From 2022 US Visa Lottery

Nigerians have been barred from taking part in the United States’ visa lottery in 2022.

11. FG Pays N30bn As ASUU Prepares To Call Off Strike

The Federal Government of Nigeria, on Thursday, agreed to release N30bn earned academic allowance to the university lecturers.

12. 2023: APC’ll wrest power from PDP in Ebonyi – Onu

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi says it’s poised to wrest political power from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology, has said.

13. ENDSARS: Lagos Constitutes Panel On Abuses, Compensation Of Victims

Lagos has constituted a Panel of Enquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses in the State.

14. 26 States Yet To Reach COVID-19 Testing Target – Chairman PTF, Boss Mustapha

Presidential Task Force’s Chairman on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, revealed on Thursday only the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Lagos State had attained the target of testing of one percent of its population.

15. Gov. Sanwo Olu Reveals The Identity Of Policemen Who Attacked Protesters At Surulere (Video)

Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed the names of the police officers who attacked protesters at the Area C Command Police Station in the Surulere area of the state.

16. Two persons killed by an End SARS protester in Lagos- Police

An end SARS protester, Mrs Nike Lawal was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command. She stays at No.30, Anjorin Street, Aminkanle, Lagos State.

17. Atiku Criticizes Onochie’s Nomination As INEC Commissioner

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted the nomination of Mrs Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).