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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, June 17th, 2021
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, June 17th, 2021
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 167,103 COVID-19 cases.
2. Controversy As Aregbesola Retires 7 Prison ACGs
There is controversy over the retirement of senior officers at the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), formerly known as Nigerian Prison Service (NPS).
3. Fani-Kayode Discloses Identity Of People Who Killed Abacha, Abiola
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister, on Wednesday named those behind the murder of former Nigerian Head of State, Gen Sani Abacha and businessman, MKO Abiola, EKO HOT BLOG gathered
4. Buhari’s Aide To Governors: Insecurity High Because Youths Don’t Know What You’re Doing
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Ita Enang, has said that insecurity is high in the country because the youths cannot feel the impact of state governors.
5. Sanwo-Olu Pledges Continuous Support For Children And Youths In Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said his administration will continue to support initiatives that will empower and provide opportunities for children and youth in the State.
6. Nigeria On Life Support, No One Knows What Will Happen Next- Governor Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said Nigeria is now on life support.
7. Anambra State Government Reacts To Return Of The Dreaded Bakassi Boys
The Anambra state has debunked rumours that the dreaded Bakassi Boys Vigilante group has returned to the state to help tackle the rising insecurity in the South-East region, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.
8. PDP Governors’ Forum Communique Ignores Real Solutions – Presidency
The Presidency has said that the latest Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum communiqué is a spectacular demonstration to Nigerians as to why the opposition party and its representatives should not be entrusted with the national leadership of the country at any time soon.
9. Gani Adams Writes US, UN Over Killings In South-West
Aare Ona kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has called on the international community to intervene in the protracted killings across the South-West region of Nigeria, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered.
10. Sunday Igboho Issues Fresh Eviction Notice To Killer-Herdsmen In South-West
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo well known as Sunday Igboho, has given a fresh eviction notice to killer-herdsmen in the South-West region of the country.
11. Appeal Court Upholds Akeredolu’s Election, Strikes Out Jegede’s Petition
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State capital has upheld the election of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his Deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the October 10, 2020 election.
12. APC Suspends House Of Reps Member
A House of Representatives member, Hon Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada, has been suspended by the All Progressives Congress (APC).
13. EFCC Arrest Three For Alleged Currency Counterfeiting
The Lagos Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigations into the alleged case of conspiracy and currency counterfeiting levelled against three suspects.
14. Assailants Behead APC Chieftain, Raze Lawmaker, Ex-Commissioner’s House
EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck in Imo State on Wednesday after assailants beheaded two persons in the Orsu Local Government Area of the state.
15. The Controversy Surrounding The Ban On Commercial Motorcycles By Sanwo-Olu
The ban on commercial motorcyclists by the Lagos State Government under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is actually an affirmation of earlier restrictions placed on the motorcycles and tricycles called keke last year, in a move to implement the State’s Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018.
16. Opinion: When People Speak From the Place of Pride and Ignorance
“What are you people waiting for? Haven’t you been married for over a year?” A colleague asked a lady who had been married but wasn’t seen with a protruding stomach several months after her wedding.
17. Alleged Sexual Assault: Baba Ijesha Pleads Not Guilty As Court Denies Him Bail
Hopes of freedom for popular Nollywood actor, James Olanrewaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha was dashed on Wednesday following the ruling by a Chief Magistrate court sitting in the Yaba area of Lagos.
18. Gospel Artiste, Alaseyori, Breaks Silence On Tope Alabi’s Criticism Of Her
Gospel minister, Adeyinka Alaseyori, has called for calm over criticism that followed Tope Alabi’s condemnation of her song, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.
19. Rudiger Responds To Alleged Biting Of Pogba’s Back During Euro 2020 Clash
Chelsea defender, Antonio Rudiger, has spoken about the alleged biting of Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, following France’s Euro 2020 1-0 victory over Germany on Tuesday night.
20. Official: Real Madrid Confirms Exit Of Sergio Ramos After 16yrs At The Club
Real Madrid have officially confirmed that superstar defender Sergio Ramos is set to end his 16-year stay in the Spanish capital, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.
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