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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, June 18th, 2021
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The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 167,142 COVID-19 cases.
2. Nigeria Ranked 17th Least Peaceful Country In 2021
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Global Peace Index (GPI) has ranked Nigeria 146th least peaceful of 163 countries for 2021.
3. I Remain Indebted To Nigerians For Their Love To Me – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said he owes Nigerians for the love they’ve extended to him.
4. Security Operatives Intercept Bags Of Foreign Currencies At Kano Airport
EKO HOT BLOG reports that security operatives have intercepted bags filled with different foreign currencies at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano State.
5. LASG Deepens Discussions To Attract Local, Foreign Tourists
The Lagos State Government has engaged various stakeholders in the tourism sector comprising tour operators, hoteliers, tourism promoters and ambassadors, among others, on workable strategies and synergy that would sell the State’s tourism potentials to local and international tourists through its domestic initiative.
6. 18-Year-Old EndSARS Protester Gives Birth In Prison
One of the youths arrested in Ondo State by security operatives during the EndSARS protest has given birth in prison custody.
7. APC Governors Lauds Sanwo-olu On Security
The Progressive Governors’ Forum has commended Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for providing patrol vehicles and various security equipment to boost the morale of security agencies to enhance security of the State.
8. Buhari’s Spokespersons Are ‘His Greatest Undoing’ – PDP Governors
State Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday said the current crop of presidential spokespersons “do not represent or position” the President in a proper manner.
9. LASG Set To Prosecute Employer Who Allegedly Assaulted Her Sales Lady
The Lagos State Government has announced its readiness to prosecute a 50-year old store owner, Mrs. Rashidat Adeleke, for allegedly endangering the life of her 29-year old sales lady by pouring hot water on her face at Ikotun Area of the State.
10. Court Jails Three For N65m Fraud In Lagos
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Joseph Adele, Richie Ojeba, and John Ogo for a fraud of N65m from the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja and presided over by Justice Mojisola Dada.
11. War Looms As Northern Group Declares Nnamdi Kanu Wanted
A northern group known as the Northern Consensus Movement(NCM) has declared the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu wanted.
12. Tension In Imo As Gunmen Take Over Communities
The residents of Imo State have continued to live in panic following the influx of unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in Nwangele Local Government Area of the state.
13. Zambian Founding Father And Former President Kenneth Kaunda Is Dead
Zambia’s former president and one of Africa’s liberation giants, Kenneth Kaunda has died on Thursday following a struggle with pneumonia.
On the 15th of June, 2021 at 5pm, the book, “Reflections: An Anthology of thoughts on Nigerian Movie Industry – Pioneers, Creativity & Tenacity” by the veteran journalist, Femi Akintunde-Johnson, fondly called F.A.J. was formally presented to the public.
15. 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.
16. Iyabo Ojo Reacts After Ex-Employee Called Her Out Over Allegations Of Theft
Iyabo Ojo, Nollywood actress, and Gbeminiyi Adegbola, her former employee, have engaged in a heated war of words on social media over allegations of theft, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.
17. Roman Reigns Warns John Cena & The Rock To Stay Away From WWE
WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns has advised John Cena and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to focus on their movie careers instead of returning to WWE, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.
18. Ramos Names Two Clubs He Won’t Join
Sergio Ramos has officially bid farewell to Real Madrid. The LaLiga club announced that he would leave once his contract expires on June 30, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.
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