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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, November 22nd, 2020
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1. EndSARS: Military Witness Makes Disclosure On Who Ordered Shooting
The Commander of the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Ahmed Taiwo, has revealed the identities of Nigerian Army personnel who had played a contributory role in the shooting at Lekki Toll Gate on October 20, 2020.
2. Abiodun Asks FG To Grant Special Status To Ogun State
Ogun State Governor, Mr. Dapo Abiodun yesterday argued that his state, being the country’s largest industrial hub, deserved a special status in terms of consideration for road construction and reconstruction.
3. Hands Off Petroleum Products Importation, Marketers Tell FG
The Federal Government should hands off the importation of refined petroleum products into Nigeria and should concentrate on getting the country’s refineries functional, oil marketers have said
4. Gridlock: Fashola Orders Trailers To Vacate Ogere On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Saturday directed trailers parking indiscriminately at Ogere section of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway to immediately vacate the area to give way for ongoing construction works
5. Umahi Dissolves Boards, Commissions In Ebonyi
Gov. David Umahi has disolved all Boards and Commissions untenured by law in Ebonyi.
6. Nsukka Unity Rally: NASS Members, Monarchs, Others Drum Support For Ugwuanyi
The people of Enugu North (Nsukka) Senatorial District of Enugu State, from all walks of life, converged on Nsukka High School, for a Unity Rally in honour of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and unanimously declared their support for the governor, reassuring him they are solidly behind him.
7. Fayose: I Won’t Join Political Enemies To Shoot Down Tinubu
A former Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has said he would not join political enemies of the former Lagos State Governor, Senator Bola Tinubu to shoot him down politically, describing him as one of the greatest builders of men in Yoruba land and Nigeria at large
8. Okorocha Unfit To Be Nigeria’s President –Ohanaeze
The youth wing of the Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has said that the former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, is not fit to represent the Igbo as a presidential candidate in 2023
9. Police Pensions Wait For Buhari
Yet another positive of the #EndSARS protest is that it brought to the fore the pitiable welfare of the Nigeria police.
10. Lagos LG election: Chairmanship Aspirant Promises Better Life For Ajeromi/Ifelodun
Chairmanship aspirant for the Ajeromi/Ifelodun Local Government, Mr. Kuye Taofik Olajide, has told the residents of the local government to stone him if he fails to live up to his campaign promises when elected.
11. Reps PDP Caucus Salutes Jonathan At 63
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives on Saturday felicitated with former President Goodluck Jonathan on the occasion of his 63rd birthday anniversary
12. Groups Honour Aisha Buhari, Empower Rural Women
The Women Awards Championship International, Nigeria Aquatics Federation and the African First Ladies Peace Mission have indicated plans to honour the wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, and wives of governors of the 36 states.
13. Osun Workers Won’t Be Sacked Over LAUTECH Take-Over, Says Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has assured workers of Osun State origin at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) that they have nothing to fear because they will not be sacked
14. Fed Poly Bida Commences Degree Programmes — Rector
The Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Dr. Abubakar A. Dzukogi said the institution has commenced degree programmes in both sciences and managements courses.
15. Nigeria Health Watch Recommends Community MPDSR To Curb Maternal Deaths
The Nigeria Health Watch , a nonprofit organisation, says community Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) will help to reduce maternal deaths rate in the country.
16. Summit To Boost Nigeria’s Cassava Production Underway — VCDP Coordinator
The Federal Government and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) say a national summit to boost the nation’s cassava production in underway.
17. VIDEO: Passengers Stranded As Abuja-Kaduna Train Breaks Down In The Middle Of Nowhere
Vital video of stranded and frustrated passengers at Abuja-Kaduna Railway
18. Trump May End Birthright Citizenship Before Leaving Office
In its final weeks before leaving office, the Trump administration has reopened internal discussions aimed at taking executive action against birthright citizenship in the United States, The Hill has said.
19. Nevada Judge Denies Request To Halt State Certification Of Election Results
A Nevada district judge on Friday denied a request brought by a conservative activist to halt the certification next week of the state’s election results that show President-elect Joe Biden leading in Nevada by more than 33,000 votes.
20. Opinion: The Bullets Were Meant For Us Part 1 – Bashorun J.K. Randle
On Thursday 29th October 2020 “prominent citizens of Lagos State” assembled at Eko Club, Surulere, Lagos for what was described as a family meeting. It clashed with a public holiday [Eid El Malud].
21. Opinion: Be Careful Who You Call a Mentor
One of the most abused words in the public space as far as this writer is concerned is mentorship and note that there is nothing absolutely wrong with seeking to have a mentor.
22. Singer Jeremih Transferred Out of ICU After COVID-19 Scare, On Road to Recovery
Family of American Singer, Jeremih revealed he is out of the ICU and on his way to recovering.
23. Laliga Hails Chukwueze’s Impact In Villarreal’s Draw Vs Real Madrid
Organiser of Spain’s topflight Laliga has praised Samuel Chukwueze for his impressive performance, despite seeing less than 30 minutes of action in Villarreal’s 1-1 home draw against Real Madrid on Saturday.
24. Zidane In Sullen Mood After Madrid Draw
Frustrated Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane insisted through gritted teeth that his side had deserved more from their 1-1 draw with Villarreal in La Liga on Saturday even after they were out-played for most of the second half
25. Eight Nigerians Make 2020 NBA Draft History
A record-high number of the 2020 NBA Draft class is made up of seven basketball players of Nigerian origin.
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