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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, October 24th, 2020
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Saturday, October 24th, 2020
1. COVID-19: Nigeria Records 77 Cases, 2 Deaths
On the 23rd of October 2020, 77 new confirmed cases and 2 deaths were recorded in Nigeria.
2. PSC Implores IGP To Hand Over Police Recruitment Exercise
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has asked Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of police (IGP), to obey the ruling of the appeal court and hand over the ongoing recruitment exercise of police constables and cadets.
3. How Politicians Use Colonial Masters Tactics To Divide Nigerians – Stanbic Founder
Founder of Stanbic IBTC and Anap Foundation, Atedo Peterside, says Nigerian leaders and politicians deploy the strategy of the British colonial masters to maintain their grip and control of the citizens.
4. Buhari Didn’t Ignore Lekki Massacre In National Broadcast – Presidency
The Presidency on Friday refuted claims that president Muhammadu Buhari ignored the killing of unarmed protesters at Lekki tollgate in Lagos.
5. We’re Homeless, Late Ado Bayero’s Widow, Daughter, Cry Out
Hajia Hauwa Momoh, one of the widows of late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, and her daughter, Zainab Ado Bayero have cried out
6. Buhari Has Ordered Probe Into Lekki Shootings – Minister
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, says President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a probe into the shootings of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate which happened on Tuesday.
7. Post-Buhari Presidency: Peter Obi As A Choice Before Nigeria
‘If I were the president, I will listen’, the nation is up in flames with youths across the country protesting
8. Unrest In Rivers As Wike Declares IPOB Leader Wanted With N50m Bounty
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Friday declared Stanley Mgbere, an alleged IPOB leader, wanted with N50,000,000 bounty.
9. EndSARS: Lawmaker Earmarks N10m Relief For Victims
EndSARS, Mr Temitope Adewale, a Lagos lawmaker, says he has earmarked N10 million emergency relief fund for victims
10. Water Resources Bill, Derived From 4 Existing Nigerian Laws — Minister
Water Resources Bill, Mr Suleiman Adamu, says there is nothing new in the Water Resources Bill as it is derived
11. Actress Ronke Oshodi Cries Uncontrollably As She Regrets Campaigning For Buhari
Popular actress, Ronke Ojo, aka Ronke Oshodi-Oke, has cried bitterly on social media for voting in President Buhari and Kwara state government in 2015.
12. #EndSARS: Akeredolu Lifts Curfew As Peace Returns To Akure
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has lifted the 24 – hour indefinite curfew
13. Actress Doris Ogala Accuses Uche Elendu Of Lying That Her Store Was Looted; Warns Her To Come Out Clean
Actress Doris Ogala has accused her former friend Uche Elendu of lying that her store was looted by hoodlums.
14. Igbo Tradition Is Sick- Lady Narrates How Her Late Father Kinsmen Hijacked His Corpse (Video)
An igbo lady identified as @ijayy_ has condemned Igbo Tradition, after her late fathers Kinsmen hijacked his corpse, and interrupted the burial arrangement.
15. Lagos Will Not Burn, Not On My Watch – Sanwo-Olu Talks Tough On Looting And Destruction
Following the looting and destruction in Lagos, the state Governor, Sanwo-Olu has appealed to residents to embrace peace as he notes that the state will not be destroyed under his administration.
16. Puma Announces Wizkid As New Face of Suede Classics Range
Puma names popular singer, Wizkid as the face of the new Puma x JD Suede campaign.
17. Sanwo-Olu Announces Contact Details Of Panel To Send Petition Or Case Against Officers Of Dissolved SARS
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed the terms of reference of the Judicial Panel set up by the state government to resolve cases or petitions against any officer of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
18. Please Return The Oba’s Staff Of Office And Shoe — Senator Shehu Sani Pleads With Hoodlums
Former Nigeria Federal Lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has taken to his Twitter page to plead with the hoodlums that carted away the Oba of Lagos’ staff of office and shoe.
19. #EndSARS: Gov Obaseki Extends Ultimatum For Escaped Inmates
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has extended the ultimatum issued to escaped inmates to return by one week.
20. Arik Air Resumes Flight Operations Oct. 24
The management of Arik Air has announced the resumption of flight operations in and out of Lagos from Oct. 24, following the easing of the curfew imposed by the Lagos State Government.
21. Lekki Toll Gate shooting: Sanwo-Olu gives details on investigation
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the terms of reference of the Judicial Panel set up to investigate police brutality and rights violation has been expanded.
22. How #EndSARS Protest Was Hijacked, Misdirected, Buhari Tells Former Heads Of State
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, October 23, met virtually with Nigeria’s former heads of state over the #EndSARS protests that turned violent across the country.
23. You Do Well, Protesters Celebrates Policeman For Saving A Woman From Being Harassed In Abuja (Video)
In the heat of the protest somewhere in Abuja, protesting youths were spotted in a video carrying a policeman, Officer Kaura on their shoulders.
24. 69 Persons Killed In #EndSARS Protests- Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says at least 69 people have been killed in the #EndSARS protests raging across the country.
25.Opinion: #ENDSARS Protest, Women Economic Empowerment And What Shouldn’t Be The Price For Freedom
Barbara Anne Castle, the Secretary Of State for Employment and Productivity in England in 1968 negotiated in a settlement for equal pay which hastened the Equal Pay Act in 1970 when a group of protesting women machinists staged a high profiled walkout on the 7th of June 1968 after discovering that men with whom they were doing the same work were being paid more than they were.
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