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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, January 13th, 2021
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Wednesday, January 13th, 2021
1. NCDC Confirms 12 More Deaths, 1,270 New COVID-19 Infections
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 102,601 COVID-19 infections.
2. PTF Debunks Postponement Of School Resumption
National Coordinator, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, says that the date for resumption of schools remains Monday, January 18.
3. NGO Donates COVID-19 Testing Facility To Ekiti State
Ekiti State Government has taken delivery of a COVID- 19 facility donated by a Non- Governmental Organization, (NGO), Global Life Bank, to facilitate COVID-19 tests on state health workers at the Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe General Hospital, Ado- Ekiti.
4. TESCOM Debunks Ongoing Teacher’s Recruitment In Lagos
Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Lagos State, has asked the public to disregard information about the ongoing recruitment of teachers in the state.
5. Nigeria To Get More Oil Revenue With PIB -Lawan
President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan says Nigeria will generate more revenue with the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB).
6. Why I Lost Senate Presidency To Saraki – Lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has revealed why he lost the green chamber presidency to Bukola Saraki in 2015.
7. Buhari Approves Posting Of 95 Ambassadors-Designate To Missions Abroad
The Federal Government has said it is ready to post ninety-five career ambassadors and non-career ambassadors-designate to various Nigerian missions abroad.
8. NIN Generated With BVN, USSD Codes Must Be Validated At Enrolment Centres – NIMC
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has stressed the need for Nigerians to visit the enrolment centres to complete their National Identification Number (NIN) registration.
9. NIN: Large Crowd Storm Lagos NIMC Office As Deadline Draws Closer
Thousands of Nigerians have stormed the National Identity Management Commission in Lagos to register for the National Identification Number.
10. Lagos Assembly Speaker, Obasa Sacks Chief Of Staff, CPS, Others
Lagos State Government has sacked Saka Fafunmi, as the Chief of Staff to the state House of Assembly speaker, Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa.
11. APC Will Become Africa’s Biggest Political Party – Yahaya Bello
Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi, says political actors in developed countries will one day consult with the All Progressives Congress (APC) on how to run a strong and efficient political party.
12. Sen. Adeola Felicitates Lawan At 62
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Solomon Adeola (APC, Lagos -West) has felicitated President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, on the occasion of his 62nd birthday.
13. Why I Didn’t Attend My Daughter’s Wedding – T. B Joshua
General overseer of synagogue church of all nation, Prophet T. B Joshua, has disclosed the reason for his absence at his daughter’s wedding.
14. INEC To Review, Introduce New Technologies In 2023 General Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said it was reviewing its adopted technologies for elections, with the view of introducing new ones to improve conduct of the polls ahead of 2023.
15. Sen. Olujimi Tells Supporters To Prioritise Party’s Interest
Sen. Biodun Olujimi, (PDP-Ekiti South) has charged her supporters to remain committed to upholding the party’s interest and ideals.
16. Father Rapes, Impregnates 17-year-old Daughter
A 36-year-old man has confessed after impregnating his daughter.
17. One Injured As Truck Crushes Couple To Death In Ogun Accident
A couple has been killed in an accident along the Sagamu-Ogijo Road in Ogun State.
18. APC To Triple Membership Ahead Of 2023 Poll
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi says the All Progressives Congress (APC) will triple its membership ahead of the 2023 general elections.
19. US Military Chiefs Condemn Capitol Attack, Say Extremism Not Allowed
US military chiefs have condemned the attack on the Capitol, reminding its officers of their obligation to defend the Constitution and reject extremism.
20. Ugandan Govt Shut Down Social Media — 2 Days To Election
Ahead of its January 14 presidential poll, The Ugandan government has ordered that social networking apps be shut down in the East Africa country.
21. Global Researchers Pilot Innovations To Boost Cesarean Births In Africa
Maternal health in Africa received a boost on Tuesday as a team of international researchers announced the piloting of innovations to boost cesarean births in the continent.
22. Opinion: Police State/State Police [And The State Of The Police]
The United Nations has been overwhelmed with complaints that Nigeria is fast becoming a police state which is somehow incongruous with the self-evident and glaring insecurity all over our beloved nation.
23. Opinion: Women and Our Weight Loss Resolution
People make resolutions at the beginning of the New Year, a definitive start to the achievement of a desired result. For most women, it is the time to begin a weight loss and diet program.
24. Photos: Mr Latin Unveils New Year Gift Received From Mike Adenuga
A popular Nigerian Filmmaker, Bolaji Amusan popularly known as Mr Latin, has unveiled the New Year present he got from Nigerian billionaire, Mike Adenuga.
25. Grass To Grace: Throwback Photos Of 20 Popular Nollywood Actors
The Nigerian movie industry is a home to many talented actors, Here are throwback pictures of 20 Nollywood actors before fame.
26. Wednesday Transfers: 8 DONE DEALS, Top Defender Quits Chelsea, Draxler To Arsenal, More
According to DemarkeSports, Mesut Ozil’s manager Erkut Sogut says that “the transfer process of Mesut Ozil to Fenerbahce is currently underway as people have understood what Mesut wants to do with the tweets he posted yesterday”.
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