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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today, Thursday, May 28th, 2020
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, May 28th, 2020.
1. Coronavirus In Nigeria: Lagos Records 256 Cases As Nigeria’s Total Now 8733
Nigeria has recorded new COVID-19 cases with the NCDC announcing 389 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria
2. “They Are Trumped-up Allegations” — Adesina Breaks Silence On AfDB Crisis
Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has described as ‘trumped-up allegations” the petitions accusing him of nepotism.
3. COVID-19: Nigeria Govt Tackles WHO, Says It Can’t Dictate To Country
The federal government on Wednesday said the World Health Organisation cannot foist its guidelines on how to fight the virulent COVID-19 scourge on Nigeria.
3. Residents Escape Death As Bulldozer Falls Off Truck In Lagos
Lagos residents escaped death today after a truck carrying a bulldozer crashed.
4. Sallah Tragedy: Kano Boy Falls From Flyover While Posing For Selfies
Eid-El-Fitri celebrations seemed to have gone wrong for a yet-to-be identified Nigerian youth who somersaulted from a flyover in Kano while posing for selfies.
5. COVID-19 Lockdown: Average Fare Rose By 8.21 Per cent In April – NBS Reports
In its Transport fare Watch report for April 2020 on Wednesday, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the average fare paid by commuters for bus journey within the city increased by 8.21 per cent month-on-month and by 23.43 per cent year-on year to N223.71 in April 2020 from N206.73 in March 2020, The Nation reports
6. Ize-Iyamu: Edo Repleted With Rancour, Division, Insecurity Under Obaseki
Governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, says people of the state reserve the right to remove the state governor, Godwin Obaseki, if they feel he is not giving them what they want.
7. Naira Marley Has Surprised His Younger Brother Shuddy With A New House As Gift
Shuddy Funds has been shocked by his older brother, Naira Markey, as he bought him a new house without his acknowledgment.
8. Blessing Shine Has Commended New Ghanaian Football Association For A Good Start
Blessing Shine Agbomadzie has applauded the new council of the Ghana Football Association for its dedication to the women’s side football game.
9. Asisat Oshoala Has Teased Davido To Lend Her Jet As She Is Stranded In Spain
Nigerian female footballer, Asisat Oshoala, who plays for Spanish side FC Barcelona Femení in the Primera División as a forward, has found it difficult to return home from Spain since the cancellation of the Spanish Primera Iberdrola as a result of COVID-19.
10. Premier League Has Adhered To New Rules Due To Coronavirus -See The Rules
Premier League clubs are not expected to have to place their squads into a 14-day quarantine period if one of their players tests positive for COVID-19, according to the government’s latest guidance.
11. Oyo Group Backs Govt To Take N22.5b Loan
An Oyo State-based socio-political organisation, Oyo Kajola Group (OKG), has described the approval of N22.5 billion loan by the House of Assembly as a thoughtful and people-centred decision.
12. Coronavirus: FG Suspends Evacuation Of Stranded Nigerians
The Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the further evacuation of stranded Nigerians overseas.
13. COVID-19: CBN Okays Reliefs On Loans In OFIs Sector
As part of its continued effort to mitigate the impact of the corona virus (COVID-19) on households, businesses and regulated institutions, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has reduced interest rates on its facilities through participating Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) from 9% to 5% per annum for one year effective March 1, 2020.
14. Over 42 Suspected Cultists Nabbed During Initiation In Calabar
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory has nabbed over 42 suspected cultists while preparing for initiation in Cross River State
15. Increasing Cases Of COVID-19 May Overwhelm Our System – Health Minister
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, on Wednesday, said the increasing number of new COVID-19 cases may have an overwhelming effect on the nation’s health system.
16. Kemi Olunloyo Accuses Igbo Speaking People Of Baby-Buying
Controversial Kemi Olunloyo as accused Igbo speaking people, residents in the Southeastern part of Nigeria of baby-buying and selling.
17. We Cannot Take That Risk – PTF Reacts To Reports Of Schools Reopening Amid COVID-19
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has reacted to reports that schools across the country are going to reopen on June 8, 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic
18. Dangote Speaks On Using Company’s Truck In Transporting Almajiris To South
Aliko Dangote, richest man in Africa has rubbished claims that his company’s trucks were being used to convey Almajiris from the North to the South-east.
19. Coronavirus In Nigeria: Lady Cries Out For S3x Amid Lockdown (VIDEO)
An unidentified Nigerian lady has cried out for s3x amid ongoing lockdown due to coronavirus in Nigeria.
20. Aare Gani Adams Welcomes Set Of Twins With Wife
Well-wishers are still pouring in at the Omole Phase 2 residence of Otunba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba Land to share in his joy.
21. Federal Government Gives Palliative Care To Students On Children’s Day
It was as if the federal government read the story on the interview our reporter had with some primary schools and junior secondary students yesterday, 27 May 2020, as some of the students’ requests were taken into consideration.
22. Panic As Headless Bodies Of Mother, Baby Lie In Osun Gutter
The headless bodies of two persons believed to be a mother and her baby have been found near a primary school in Ile-Ife, Osun State.
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