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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today, Wednesday, May 27th, 2020
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1. Coronavirus In Nigeria: NCDC Confirms 276 New COVID-19 Cases In Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC has recorded 276 new Coronavirus cases in Nigeria.
2. COVID-19: LIRS Extends Deadline For Taxpayers To File Annual Returns
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing of Annual Tax Returns to June 30, 2020
3. Man Kills Daughter, Buries Her Secretly
Police in Kagadi, Uganda have arrested a father on allegations of killing his eight-year-old daughter and burying her secretly.
4. Delta Polytechnic Mourns As ASUP Chairman Dies In Fatal Auto Crash
Chairman of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic, ASUP, Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro Chapter, Akpituren Mogbeyi was killed in a ghastly motor accident.
5. Missing Brother To Nigerian Lawmaker Found Dead In Car Trunk
The younger brother of member representing Ebonyi North-west in the state house of assembly, Victor Aleke, was found dead in his car boot along the Abakaliki/Afikpo expressway.
6. Tragedy: See Why Angry Mob Stoned Poor Father Of 7 To Death
A father of seven in Kamurojjo-Muro village, Serere district, Teso sub region, Uganda has been stoned to death for allegedly stealing food.
7. Watch Out For My New Album, Juju Artist Tope Indomie Informs Fans
Temitope Olajide popularly known as Tope Indomie has taken to his Instagram page this morning, 27th May by 1 am to inform his fans about his coming album after he shared with his fans yesterday, 26 May 2020, that a big concert is coming up soon in Lagos after the eradication of COVID-19.
8. ‘No Social Gathering For 2020 Children’s Day’ -Primary, JSS Students React
Nigeria students, especially those ones between the age of 7 and 12 have acknowledged negatively this year’s children’s day as it will be celebrated at home.
9. Kebbi Receives 83 Almajiri Kids Repatriated From Kano
The Kebbi state government on Tuesday said it was now in custody of 83 almajiri children sent from Kano state
10. Heartbroken Man Cries Out After Lover Returned Engagement Ring
A heartbroken Nigerian man identified as Benjamin Amos has cried out on social media after his fiancee of 6 years returned his engagement ring.
11. The Fuji Living Legend, Pasuma Wonder, Will Always Be At The Top -See Reasons
Many Nigerians, especially those from Western part Nigeria, have reacted to the fame of the living Fuji music legend, Alhaji Wasiu Alabi popularly known as Ogalan Fuji that he will always remain at the peak of prosperity.
12. COVID-19: Kaduna Adds Two More Weeks To Its 60 Days Lockdown
The Kaduna state government on Tuesday announced the extension of its 60 days lockdown by two weeks.
13. I Have Never Regretted Joining The River Angels, Says Vivian Ikechukwu
Vivian Ikechukwu has unlocked her long time anticipatory move to the Port Harcourt based side as she had three good preferences before she chose River Angels over others.
14. NDDC 2019 Budget Was Padded With Atleast 500 Ghost Projects- MD Reports
Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) 2019 budget was padded with atleast 500 Ghost Projects, Professor Kemebradikumo Pondei, Acting Managing Director reports.
15. ‘I Have Learnt Much From You’, Says Marta As Tribute To Late Former Brazilian Coach
Marta Vieira da Silver has paid a glaring tribute to the former Brazilian national team coach, Oswaldo Alvarez, who died at the age of 63 after he had been recently battling with liver cancer.
16. Dapchi Residents Bemoan Troops Absence Amid Boko Haram Attack Scare
Residents of Dapchi, Yobe state, said soldiers have abandoned them after Boko Haram insurgents attacked and razed their camp.
17. Algeria Backs Hydroxychloroquine Despite WHO Dropping Trials
Algeria will continue to use the drug hydroxychloroquine against the novel coronavirus, a member of its scientific committee said, despite the World Health Organization suspending clinical trials of such treatments.
18. May 27: We Will Stop At Nothing To Give Children Quality Education, Says Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that the House will stop at nothing to ensure the provision of quality education to Nigerian children.
19. COVID-19: Nigeria To Continue Chloroquine Trial — Undeterred By WHO Stance
Director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Adeleye on Tuesday said the agency will continue chloroquine clinical trials for COVID-19 treatment.
20. Kaduna PDP Suspends Former Senator, Six Others For Six Months
The Kaduna state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has slammed a six month suspension on a former Senator who represented Kaduna North, Suleiman Hunkuyi and a former Deputy Speaker in the state House of Assembly.
21. 12-Year-Old Boy Trafficked Into Anambra From Benue Escapes
A 12-year-old boy identified as Gabriel Tehrile, suspected to have been trafficked from Benue State, has been found in Anambra State.
22. See How Italians Celebrate End Of Lockdown
Strawberry and chocolate or fig and hazelnut? Italians have been celebrating the end of the coronavirus lockdown with one of their favourite treats: artisanal gelatos
23. Dutch PM Didn’t Visit Dying Mother Due To Covid-19 Lockdown
Dutch Prime Minister (PM) Mark Rutte did not visit his 96-year-old mother for more than eight weeks until hours before her death this month due to lockdown measures in the Netherlands.
24. Read Gov. Okowa’s Pledge To Traders Of Burnt Asaba Market
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has commiserated with victims of the fire that gutted a section of the popular Ogbeogonogo Market in Asaba on Tuesday.
25. WHO Sends Warning Message About Coronavirus
World Health Organization, WHO has warned that many countries could begin to see the ”second peak” of the Coronavirus pandemic if the lockdown restrictions are lifted too soon.
26. ‘Popular’ OAP Reveals Why She ‘Likes Divorced Men’
Popular Kenyan On-Air Personality (OAP) Betty Kyallo has revealed that she prefers loving a divorced man and birthing a baby for one.
27. Nigerians Should Be Thankful For Having Buhari As President -Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina says Nigerians are really lucky to have Buhari as president.
28. Presidency Debunk Alleged Cancellation Of Appointments Signed By Lt. Chief Of Staff, Abba Kyari
Presidency has denied report circulating the media space stating that President Muhammadu Buhari canceled all appointments and 150 memos signed by Late Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari.
29. Disquiet In NASRDA Over Substantive DG Appointment
There is currently a scramble for leadership at the National Space Research and Development Agency (NARSDA) over the leadership of the parastatal as the former acting director-general, Mr Jonathan Angulu retired from the agency on the 15th of this month.
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