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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, November 26th, 2020
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, November 26th, 2020
1. 198 New COVID-19 Cases Take Nigeria’s Total To 66,805
Nigeria on Wednesday recorded 198 fresh COVID-19 cases.
2. Gambari At 76: Buhari Showers Encomium On Chief Of Staff
President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed his Chief of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, for his contribution to the development of the country.
3. Reps Call For Inquiry Into Alleged Illegal Payments
The House of Representatives has called for an investigation into the alleged payment of allowances to officials of the ministry of foreign affairs, even after their recall from various foreign missions.
4. Former Head Of State, Gowon Denies Looting “Half Of CBN”
5. Reps Approve ₦148bn Refund To Five States
6. 102 Died In Nigeria’s #EndSARS Protest – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, said on Wednesday at least 102 people died in last month’s #EndSARS protests across the country, Ekohotblog gathered.
7. ‘O toge Lagos’ Campaign Launched To End Tinubu Reign
There are reportedly plans and plots to whittle down the influence of the national leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu
8. Ridiculous Items In Nigerian Politicians’ Empowerment List Prompt Backlash
Donkeys in Kano and cassava stems in Anambra – items recently given to some Nigerians as economic empowerment by government representatives – show how pitiable handouts are gaining momentum in the country.
9. Aviation Sector: Flying In Nigeria Is Not Dangerous
Nigeria’s aviation sector has again been engulfed in controversy created by the recent declaration by the Chairman, Senate Committee on aviation, Senator Adeyemi Smart, that there was danger in flying in Nigeria today and that the Nigerian airlines may start cutting corners if the federal government failed to assist them.
10. Reps: PIB To Be Passed In March
Barely 24 hours after the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) scaled the second reading, the House of Representatives has said the bill would be passed latest by the end of March next year.
11. Nigerian Media To Start Projecting Election Results Soon –INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed its commitment to deploying more technology and innovation to further enhance the transparency of the electoral process.
12. Flood Of People As Kogi Gets Free Medical Services
Not Fewer Than Three Hundred people in Kogi State have receive free consultation and medical treatment from different ailments at the ongoing week-long medical outreach and surgical mission in the state.
13. Pharmacists Task FG With Local Vaccine For COVID-19, Others
The Nigerian Association of Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists in the Americas (NAPPSA) has charged the Federal Government to prioritise indigenous production of vaccines for COVID-19 and other diseases.
14. Senate Considers Confirmation Of Yakubu’s Reappointment As INEC Boss
The Senate has considered the request of President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm the reappointment of the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu.
15. Interpol Arrests 3 Nigerians For Defrauding 50,000 Victims Worldwide
The international Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) says it has apprehended three Nigerians over cybercrime which saw over 50,000 persons defrauded worldwide.
16. Oyetola’s Giant Strides In Two Years
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola assumed office two years ago, after a fiercely contested election.
17. APC Will Shock Nigerians With Massive Defections From Other Parties – Buni
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Committee, Mai Mala Buni, said on Wednesday the ruling party would soon shock Nigerians with an unprecedented number of defections from other parties in the country.
18. 2023: Igbo Must Negotiate With North, Says Ekweremadu
A former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Wednesday, said the South-East geo-political zone could realise its quest for producing the Nigerian President if it negotiated with northern Nigeria.
19. Meddling Not Allowed, Ogun PDP Tells Makinde
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, on Wednesday, said the constitution of the party does not provide for the office of Governor-General in the Southwest.
20. Buni Urges Senators To Prioritise APC Victory All The Time
Mai Mala Buni, caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has admonished senators elected on the platform of his party to always work towards the victory of the party
21. Why Jigawa APC chairman was sacked- Dikuma
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa says its acting party Chairman Habibu Sara was sacked over his involvement in misappropriation of party funds.
22. PDP, Governors, Others Celebrate Atiku At 74
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), governors and many prominent Nigerians have congratulated former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on his 74th birthday on Wednesday.
23. Oba Ogunwusi Names Prince After 49th Ooni Adesoji Aderemi
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Wednesday named his newborn prince after the 49th monarch of the ancient town, Oba Adesoji Aderemi.
24. Trigger-happy Cop Shoots Three in Bayelsa
The Bayelsa State Police Command, has confirmed the shooting of two women and a teenager by a trigger-happy policeman.
25. Video: How ASUU Strike Has Helped Me- 21yr Old Student
21-year-old Raphael, an undergraduate of the University of Uyo, has expressed excitement over how proceeds from his farm has helped see him through his academics.
26. Nigeria’s Gender, Sexual Violence Rate Disturbing – UK
The British High Commission in Nigeria has expressed worries over the rate of sexual and gender violence in the country, saying it is disturbing.
27. Coronavirus: How Europeans Are Preparing For Christmas And New Year
For months now, coronavirus restrictions have dictated where millions of Europeans can travel to and who they can see when they get there.
28. Biden Thanksgiving speech: We’re At War With The Virus, Not Each Other
US President-elect Joe Biden has called for an end to the “grim season of division”, as the country faces a long, hard winter with Covid-19.
29. Xi Jinping Congratulates Biden On Election Victory
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to President-elect Joe Biden, more than two weeks after the Democratic candidate was projected the winner of the US presidential election.
30. Trump Pardons Ex-National Security Adviser Flynn
US President Donald Trump has pardoned his former top security adviser Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI.
31. 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].
32. 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.
33. Messi, Barcelona Stars Pay Tribute To Diego Maradona
The football word is in mourning following the terrible news earlier today that Argentina legend Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60.
34. Diego Maradona: Cristiano Ronaldo, Kanu Pay Tribute
Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo and former Arsenal striker, Nwankwo Kanu, have expressed sadness over the death of Argentine and football legend, Diego Maradona.
35. Actress, Genevieve Nnaji Pay Tribute To Maradona
Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji has joined the tall list of personalities who have reacted to the death of football legend, Diego Maradona.
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