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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, December 19th, 2020
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1. COVID-19: 11 Dead As Nigeria Records 806 New Infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed that the country’s COVID-19 infections tally has risen to 77,013.
2. COVID-19: Lagos Carries Out 197,000 Tests, Takes Stock Of Its Response
The Lagos State Government said that it had carried out a total of 197,000 COVID-19 tests since the outbreak of the disease in the state, out of which 26,000 tested positive.
3. My Security Chiefs Are Disappointing – Buhari
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that his security chiefs are lagging behind in the aspect of protecting Lives and properties.
4. Buhari Says Kankara Abduction Meant To Embarrass His Administration
President Muhammadu Buhari said on Friday that the abduction of 344 students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara in Katsina State, was targeted at embarrassing his administration.
5. Buhari Meets With Released Katsina Students [PHOTOS]
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, met with the students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, in Katsina State, who were released by their abductors on Thursday.
6. Kankara Abduction: Garba Shehu Apologises Over Misinformation
Garba Shehu, spokesman to President Muhammadu Buhari, has tendered an apology over his remark that only 10 students were abducted from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina state.
7. Kankara: Military Dismisses Miyetti Allah’s Role In Students’ Rescue
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has dismissed claims that Fulani socio-cultural organisation, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, MACBAN, had any role to play in the release of the abducted Government Science Secondary School in Kankara, Katsina State.
8. Lagos Govt Warns Ambulance Operator Plying BRT Lane
Lagos State Police Command has warned Ambulance Operators against plying BRT lanes within the state.
9. Lassa Fever Deadlier Than COVID-19 – Ondo Health Commissioner
The acting Commissioner for Health in Ondo State, Dr Jibayo Adeyeye, has reiterated government’s commitment to eradicating Lassa fever, which he described as deadlier than COVID-19.
10. LASDRI partners NURTW, Hosts Recertification Training
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu T.H.E.M.E.S. Agenda on Traffic Management and Transportation, the Lagos State Drivers Institute (LASDRI) has partnered with the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) at Iyana Ipaja Motor Park on the need to improve traffic situations across the metropolis through training and recertification of its members.
11. American Bar Association Urges FG To Withdraw Charges Against Sowore
The American Bar Association’s Center for Human Rights says the federal government has been found wanting in corroborating its criminal charges against Omoyele Sowore, convener of the #RevolutionNow movement.
12. We Can’t Blame Them For What Happened – Abike Dabiri-Erewa on Omah Lay/Tems Uganda Ordeal
The Chairperson, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has asked that Nigerian singers, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as ‘Tems’ and Stanley Omah Didia, popularly known as ‘Omah Lay’ not be blamed for their ordeal in Uganda.
13. #EndSARS: Another Lawsuit Filed Against Femi Falana
Nigerian frontline human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has been sued in court by A Coalition for Justice group, for allegedly instigating the #EndSARS campaign that led to the death of many Nigerians.
14. APC, APGA Raise Objections Against Abia LG Poll
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Abia have expressed disappointment with the conduct of Friday’s Local Government Chairmanship and Councellorship elections in the state.
15. Katsina Abduction: APC In Bed With Bandits, Terrorists, PDP Alleges
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a party in league with bandits and terrorists ravaging the country, Eko Hot Blog has learnt.
16. Zamfara Lawmaker Wants Synergy In Fight Against Banditry
A member representing Maru constituency in Zamfara House of Assembly, Alhaji Yusuf Kanoma, has called for more synergy and understanding between the state government and security agencies in the fight against bandits.
17. Delta First Lady Hosts Christmas, End Of Year Party For Children
The First Lady of Delta, Dame Edith Okowa, on Friday prayed that the crossover into 2021 would signal the restoration of all that had been lost in 2020.
18. The Nation Wins 2020 NMMA Newspaper Of The Year
The Nation Newspapers on Friday night won the ‘Newspaper of the Year’ award at the 2020 Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA).
19. Customer Shot Dead By Gunmen In Lagos Beer Parlour
A man identified as Uche Emmanuel, who went to drink at a bar in the Igbe, Ikorodu area of Lagos State. was reportedly shot dead by cultists.
20. 10-Year-Old Throws Step Brother Inside Well To Avenge Maltreatment
A 10-year-old girl, Suliya Abubakar, said she threw her step brother, Usman Abubakar, aged 20 months, inside a well because her step mother maltreats her.
21. #EndSARS: His Colleague Killed Him, Widow Of Police Inspector Says
Olamide Erinfolami, a widow of police officer, says his husband’s colleague is responsible for his death.
22. Trump Wishes Macron Speedy Recovery From COVID-19
United States President, Donald Trump has spoken with French President Emmanuel Macron to wish him a speedy recovery from the coronavirus.
23. Moved To Tears By Bashorun J.K Randle
ADDRESS DELIVERED AT THE INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF THE LEKKI CHAPTER OF SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL ON 13TH DECEMBER 2020 By – Bashorun J.K. Randle
24. Opinion: America’s First ‘Second Gentleman’
America has always had male Vice-Presidents with their wives having official roles but the dynamics has changed. Come January 20 2021, America would be having, for the first time, a female Vice-President with a first ‘second gentleman’ in the office of the husband of the Vice-President.
25. Top 10 Most Sold Out Nollywood Movies In 2020
Nigerian Cinemas have been one of the fast growing industries considering the huge millions of naira it rakes in monthly and yearly from Nollywood Movies.
26. Mide Martins Sustain Scary Head Injury While On Set
Nigerian actress, Mide Funmi Martins has revealed how she accidentally hit her head on the tile while shooting a movie.
27. I Don’t Need My Dad Anymore – Dj Cuppy Reveals
Top African Business Tycoon, Femi Otedola and his daughter, Florence Otedola popularly known as DJ Cuppy, sparked reactions on social media after post shared on instagram.
28. FIFA Best Awards Vote: Ronaldo, Messi Votes Revealed
The breakdown of FIFA The Best Awards votes, has generated interesting facts such as Cristiano Ronaldo voting for Lionel Messi and Messi not returning the favour.
29. Did Manchester United Dodge A Bullet In Jadon Sancho?
Manchester United spent the vast majority of the last summer in an uncharacteristic window-shopping exercise, and this was largely due to a proposed move to bring young English sensation, Jadon Sancho, to Old Trafford.
30. EPL: Players Chart Topping Goals, Assist, Others
English Premier League 2020/2021 have witnessed breathtaking games after Week 13, Below is a list of Players leading the chart of goals, assist, interceptions and others
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