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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today, Friday, May 22nd, 2020
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, May 22nd, 2020
1. COVID-19 :Nigeria Records 339 New Cases, Total Now 7016
339 New cases of COVID-19 was recorded across several states of Nigeria Thursday increasing the number of infected cases of the virus to 7016
2. Ekohotblog Ramadan Lecture Day 29
All praise is due to Allah. The King of kings. He alone we worship and ask for assistance, guide us to the right path. The path of those on whom you have favor, not those who have gone astray.
3. Five Dead In Soldiers Clash With Boko Haram Insurgents In Yobe
Two soldiers and three Boko Haram insurgents were killed when the two groups clash in Gujba local government area of Yobe state.
4. Buhari’s Government Speaks On Schools Reopening In 2 Weeks Time
Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has disclosed that there are plans to soon reopen schools nationwide, however, it won’t happen in two weeks as being speculated in some quarters.
5. COVID-19: If You Live In A Crowded House, Wear Mask At Home – Akin Abayomi
Akin Abayomi, commissioner for health in Lagos state, has advised those who reside in crowded places to wear masks.
6. Facebook Embraces Remote Work Post-Pandemic
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday remote work is here to stay, and that half of the social network’s staff could be doing jobs from afar within a decade.
7. Sad! Missing Hotelier Found Dead In His Car Trunk
The Owner Of Uncle J. Bee Hotel, Alhaji Jimoh Bello who was declared missing on Monday, 18th May 2020 has been found dead in his car trunk along Owode Idiroko Road, Ogun State.
8. Moon Sighting: Sultan Urges Muslims To Watch Out For New Islamic Month
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Saad III, has announced that the new moon needs to be sighted today, Friday 22 May, adding that if the new moon is sighted, tomorrow Saturday will be the first day of Shawal, the day of Eid-il-Fitr, for the Islamic 1441 After Hijrah.
9. Lagos MMPN Supports Members With Eid-il-Fitr Package
The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, Lagos has handed out Eid-il-Fitr package to Muslim journalists in the state
10. Nigeria Is Heading Towards Recession – Finance Minister
The nation’s finance minister, Zainab Ahmed, says the coronavirus pandemic and falling oil prices are set to force the economy into recession
11. COVID-19 Infections Top Five Million Worldwide
Global infections from the novel coronavirus surpassed five million on Thursday as the pandemic played out unevenly across the planet, with China eager to declare a victory, Europe tentatively emerging from its shell and deaths still rising in hotspots in Latin America.
12. COVID-19: Nigerian Government Opens Up On Approving Hydroxychloroquine
The chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has warned Nigerians against the panic buy of Hydroxychloroquine.
13. PHOTOS: Scene Of Fatal Bus Accident In Lagos
An fatal accident which occurred on the dreadful and infamous Otedola Bridge around Berger/Ikeja area of Lagos on Thursday left one person dead and many injured.
14. Lagos Deputy Gov, Hamzat Reveals When Pen Cinema Bridge Will Be Ready
Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has revealed when the Pen Cinema Bridge in Agege will be ready.
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