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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today, Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020
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1. COVID-19 In Nigeria: NCDC Records 416 Coronavirus Cases, See Breakdown
Nigeria has recorded new Coronavirus cases with the NCDC announcing 416 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria.
2. COVID-19: CAN Reacts To Reopening Of Worship Centres
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the Federal Government approval of resumption of religious activities in the country following weeks of inactivity.
3. Sad! Teenager Caught Defiling 6-Year-Old Girl In An Uncompleted Building
A teenager(name withheld) has been arrested after he was caught defiling a 6-year-old girl in an uncompleted building, today, June 1st.
4. George Floyd Death: Gov. Cuomo Imposes Curfew On New York
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday imposed a curfew for New York City as protesters of the death of George Floyd prepare for another night of demonstration.
5. #JusticeForTina: Police Indicts Two Officers, Commence Disciplinary Procedures
Lagos Police Command has commenced disciplinary procedures against two officers indicted for partaking in the killing of Miss Tina Ezekwe within the Iyana-Oworo area of the metropolis.
6. Nigeria Heading For Possible Recession Says Finance Minister
Nigeria’s economy is heading on a steep downward slide into recession says Minister of Finance
7. Infectious Disease Bill: Court Fixes June 15 For Definite Hearing
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed June 15, 2020, for definite hearing of the suit filed by Senator Dino Melaye challenging the passage of the Infectious Diseases Control Bill 2020
8.Increased Use Of Antibiotics To Fight COVID-19 Will Lead To More Deaths – WHO
Increased antibiotics use in combating the COVID-19 pandemic will strengthen bacterial resistance and ultimately lead to more deaths during the crisis and beyond, the World Health Organization said Monday.
9. DR Congo Reports Fresh Ebola Outbreak
DR Congo reported a fresh Ebola outbreak in its northwest on Monday, the latest health emergency for a country already fighting an epidemic of the deadly fever in the east as well as a surging number of coronavirus infections.
10. Private Autopsy Shows George Floyd Suffocated To Death, Says Lawyer
An autopsy arranged by the family of George Floyd shows he was suffocated by a US policeman, rather than dying from pre-existing heart problems as claimed by the official ruling, their lawyer announced Monday.
11. Uwa’s Death: N1m For Anyone With Useful Information On Rapists -Apostle Suleiman
After condemning the gruesome killing of Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, 100-level Microbiology student of UNIBEN, Apostle Johnson Suleiman of Omega Fire Ministries has pledged the sum of N1million to anyone with useful information on the rapists.
12. Court Sentences Man To 15 Years In Prison For Raping His Tenant’s Niece
A 42-year-old man Identified as James Onuoha has bagged 15-year jail for having carnal knowledge of his tenant’s 14-year-old niece.
13. Renowned Reggae Artiste, Majek Fashek Is Dead
Nigerian music icon and reggae maestro Majekodunmi Fasheke,Fashek, better known as Majek Fashek, is dead
14. Kano Govt Eases Lockdown, Releases Protocol On Managing Economic Locations
The Kano State Government has eased the lockdown which was imposed on the state in a bid curb the spread of the coronavirus
15. Hotels, Banks, Others To Reopen As Phase Two Of Eased Lockdown Begins
The federal government on Monday asked some businesses to begin commercial operations following the commencement of the phase two of the ease of lockdown by gradually reopening the economy.
16. COVID-19: FG Lifts Ban On Religious Gathering — Curfew Now Starts By 10pm
The Federal Government has approved the reopening of worship centres and resumption of religious activities in the country.
17. Lagos Free Trade Zone Attracts $250M Investment — LASG
The Lagos State Free Trade Zone has exported goods worth $30million
18. COVID-19 Is A Leveller, You’re Not As Big As You Think — Adeboye Tackles Rich Nigerians
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has derided flamboyant leaders and individuals who flaunt their wealth in the midst of pervasive poverty.
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