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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, December 3rd, 2020
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, December 3rd, 2020
1. 122 Fresh COVID-19 Cases Take Nigeria’s Total To 67,960
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), which disclosed this on its Twitter handle, said the new cases were recorded in 11 states of the federation.
2. FEC Okays N120.7bn For Roads, Other Projects
Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved a total sum of N120.7bn for various projects that cut across states of the federation.
3. Nigeria Resumes Importation Of Petrol From China
Africa’s biggest oil producer and exporter, Nigeria, has resumed importation of petrol from the world’s top crude oil importer, China.
4. Present Your Budgets To N’Assembly, Reps Tell CBN, FIRS, Others
The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and other statutory bodies of the Federal Government to emulate the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, by making their finances open to the National Assembly for scrutiny and approval.
5. Two Million Jobs Coming As Fed Govt Rolls Out NGEP
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has said the National Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP) of the Federal Government will create two million jobs annually.
6. COVID-19 Has Dragged Down Wages Globally – ILO Report
As well as rendering global economic activity vulnerable, the Coronavirus pandemic has also dragged down wages, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) disclosed on Wednesday in a report.
7. Under Buhari, Nigeria Has Become More Unsafe – NEF
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called for the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari over the security challenges in the country.
8. You’re Not Doing Enough To Protect The People – JNI Tackles FG
The Jamatu Nasir Islam (JNI), an umbrella body for Muslims, says bandits are having a field day and operate unhindered under the present administration.
9. Judiciary Tops Corruption Index With N9.4b Bribes
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Tuesday said the Judiciary is on top of the Nigeria Corruption Index between 2018 and 2020.
10. Govt To Recruit 50 Medical Doctors
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, on Wednesday, approved the employment of 50 medical doctors to be deployed across the 44 local government areas of the state.
11. FG To Sanction DisCos Selling Meters
Federal Government says it will sanction any electricity distribution company selling meters or asking Nigerians to pay money to get the item.
12. Nigeria’s Survival More Important Than Individual Ambition –Saraki
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said that the survival of the country is more important than individual ambitions.
13. Ogun APC Urges Support For Abiru
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Comrade Tunde Oladunjoye, has urged Lagos East Senatorial District voters to choose wisely by voting for party’s candidate, Tokunbo Abiru, in the by-election slated for Saturday.
14. Akeredolu Visits Ndoma-Egba Over Wife’s Demise
Rotimi Akeredolu, pays condolence visit to Victor Ndoma-Egba, over the death of his wife, Amaka
15. Zamfara Ex-Deputy Governor, Wakkala Decamps To PDP
A former deputy governor of Zamfara State, Ibrahim Wakkala, has defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
16. Suspected Bandits Behead Court Staff In His Farm
There was tension as the beheaded body of a court staff was found on his farm in Bagana in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State.
17. Insurgency: Ganduje Visits Zulum, To Adopt More Orphans
The Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Wednesday, visited his Borno counterpart, Babagana Zulum over the recent killing of 43 farmers by Boko Haram terrorists in the state.
18. Insecurity: Labour Union To Organise Special Prayers
Labour unions in Niger state say they will hold a special prayer session over perennial insecurity that’s ravaging the state and northern part of the country..
19. Senator Egwu, Anyim Made You Governor – PDP tells Umahi
Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ohaukwu Local Government of Ebonyi State, have described allegations by Governor Dave Umahi against Senator Sam Egwu as unfounded.
20. 2023 Presidency: Kogi Lawmakers Ask Yahaya Bello To Contest
The Kogi house of assembly has endorsed Yahaya Bello, the governor, as their candidate for the country’s 2023 presidential election.
21. Biden Unveils Yellen, Adeyemo, Others As Economic Team Members
President-elect Joe Biden formally introduced on Tuesday the officials who will lead his economic team, which is poised to take the helm of the federal government as the nation grapples with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
222. Mexico To Procure 34.4 Million Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines
Mexico has announced it signed an agreement on Wednesday with US pharmaceutical giant, Pfizer to buy 34.4 million vaccines against the coronavirus.
23. UK PM ‘Optimistic’ Of EU Deal But Ready To Cope Without
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is “optimistic” about striking a post-Brexit deal with the European Union but ready for Britain to trade on new terms without one, aides said on Wednesday.
24. Opinion: What Do You See When You Close Your Eyes?
The environment greatly impacts the way an individual sees, interprets and defines the world and ultimately her roles in it.
25. Maradona: Barcelona Told To Retire Messi’s Nos 10 shirt
Diego Sinagra, the eldest son of late Diego Maradona, has called on Barcelona to retire captain, Lionel Messi’s no.10 shirt in honour of his father.
26. “#OleOut”, Fans Call For Sack Of Manchester United Gaffer
Ole Gunnar Solksjaer’s two-year stint as Manchester United gaffer has taken yet another hammer blow following perceived tactical blunders that cost Manchester United valuable points against Ligue 1 outfit, PSG, on Wednesday night.
27. “I Want To Play With Messi Next Season”- Neymar
Brazilian ace, Neymar, has expressed his desire to play alongside former team-mate, Lionel Messi next season.
28. Bbnaija: Fans Drag Erica After She Made A Wish On Twitter
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Erica Nlewedim has been dragged on Twitter after she made a wish on the platform.
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