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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, July 13th, 2021
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Tuesday, July 13th, 2021
1. COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 161 New Infections, No Deaths
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 168,713 COVID-19 cases.
2. COVID-19 Third Wave: Sanwo-Olu Issues Fresh Directives On Immigration
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to rise to the occasion of a disturbing event being observed in the management of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and save the nation from the imminent third wave of the virus spread
3. Gbajabiamila Speaks On Press Gagging Bill
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has disassociated himself from any bill that seeks to gag media practitioners.
4. Nnamdi Kanu: FG Welcomes Ohanaeze To Monitor Trial Of IPOB’s Leader
Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has welcomed the formation of a legal team by Ohanaeze Ndigbo to monitor the proceedings at the trial of proscribed IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, a move which is in line with the doctrine of the right of fair hearing rooted in Section 36 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
5. ‘Equip Security Agencies’- Lagos Assembly To Sanwo-Olu
A resolution was passed at the Lagos House of Assembly urging Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to adequately equip security agencies in the state.
6. Lagos Govt Set To Launch New Identity Card For Residents
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to launch a new identity card, tagged “LAG ID”, for residents of the state, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered.
7. JUST IN: APC Announces Date For Commencement Of Congresses
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that the party’s congresses will start across the country from July 31, 2021.
8. “Dumping PDP For APC Is Laughable”– Obaseki
Godwin Obaseki, Edo State Governor has reacted to rumours that he is set to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
9. Chidinma Ojukwu Makes U-Turn Denies Killing Usifo Ataga
Chidinma Ojukwu, the 21-year-old University of Lagos (UNILAG) student that initially confessed to killing Super TV CEO, Usifo Ataga, has reversed her initial statement.
10. Abducted Emir Of Kajuru Regains Freedom
Kidnapped Emir of Kajuru, Alhassan Adamu, has regained his freedom, authorities have confirmed.
11. Man In Court For Giving Out 12-Year-Old Daughter In Marriage
A Family Court in Ilorin ordered the remand of one Oyefeso Saheed in Oke-Kura Correctional Centre, Ilorin, for allegedly giving out his 12-year-old daughter in marriage.
12. Kano Hisbah Arrests 5 Men For Allegedly Engaging In Homosexuality
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested five men suspected of engaging in homosexuality at Sheka Barde in Kumbotso local government area of Kano.
13. Jacob Zuma: Military Deployed To Quell Unrest Over Ex-president’s Jailing
South Africa has deployed military on the streets, to quell the violence that erupted in the wake of former president Jacob Zuma’s jailing, after days of riots left at least six people dead.
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15. Baba Ijesha’s Gofundme Page Deleted
EKO HOT BLOG reports that GoFundMe, a fund-raising page set up for the embattled actor, Olanrenwaju Omiyinka popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has been removed.
16. Popular Nigerian Billionaire, Mompha Reveals Why He Has Been Offline
Popular Dubai based Nigerian billionaire, Ismaila Mustapha popularly known as Mompha has disclosed that he has been off social media for a while because he tested positive for Coronavirus.
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