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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today, Monday, June 8th, 2020
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1. COVID-19 In Nigeria: Lagos Daily Infection Drops To 38, See Results For Each State
Nigeria has recorded new COVID-19 cases as Lagos daily infection drops to 38.
2. Rape Crisis: Ekiti First Lady Bisi Fayemi Narrates Her Ordeal
Ekiti First Lady Mrs. Bisi Fayemi has narrated how she was almost a victim of sexual assault in the hands of her mother’s relative
3. Troops Dislodge Bandits In Kaduna, Kastina, Recover Phones, Rifle
The Nigeria army has called residents of the areas affected by banditry to notify it of nefarious activities in order to help ramp up it war against insecurity in the country.
4.Jeffrey Epstein Investigation: UK’s Prince Andrew Faces Criminal Probe Over Sex With Minors
Prince Andrew, the Duke of York is now facing a criminal probe over his links to billionaire paedophile pal Jeffrey Epstein.
5. IPOB: Nnamdi Kanu Reveals How Biafra Movement Can Be Eliminated
IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu has revealed the only way Biafra movement can be eliminated.
6. NCDC Apologises Again For Another 7 Cases Reported In Jigawa
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has apologised for making new errors while confirming new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria in its previous report.
7. Ondo Varsity Lecturer Slumps, Dies
A 58 year old man who was lecturer at the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State, Dr Gilbert Ibitola, has reportedly slumped and died shortly on Friday at his residence
8. Why We Are Yet To Prosecute Ajimobi, Aides
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said the need to follow proper processes has been the major reason his administration is yet to drag key leaders in the administration of former governor Abiola Ajimobi before the state anti-corruption agency.
9. Rape: We Are Dying, We Can’t Wait For Men To Catch Up -Kiki Mordi
Popular Nigerian journalist and media personality Kiki Mordi has said men in Nigeria are slow to catch-up on what she described as a rape pandemic in the country.
10. Ighalo: How I was Racially Abused In China
Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo has narrated his ordeal in the hand of a racist player while he was plying his trade in China
11. Senate President, Lawan Reveals Why Nigeria Finds It Difficult To End Insecurity
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan says the failure of the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration to make significant inroad in its fight against insecurity is due to intrigues of international politics.
12. ‘His Friends Are Fronting As Investigators’ — Group Rubbishes Probe Of Obasa
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has described as a smokescreen the investigation of the Lagos state house of assembly speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, by members of the assembly.
13. Oshiomhole Kicked Against Removal Of Fuel Subsidy Under Obasanjo – Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has recalled how the decision to remove fuel subsidy and increase fuel price was opposed by former governor of Edo State, Comrade Oshiomhole when he was President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
14. Tragedy: Chief Superintendent Of Police Electrocuted On Tree In Abuja
Tragedy struck on Sunday in Abuja when a Chief Superintendent of Police CSP, Lasaka Habila, was electrocuted while cutting leaves from a tree opposite the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) in Abuja.
15. Omo-Agege Denies Asking EFCC To Probe Akpabio
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has denied asking the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio.
16. Presidency Accuses IPOB Of Discrediting Nigeria Internationally
The Presidency has accused the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of working to discredit the Nigerian government internationally
17. Ooni Of Ife Loses Grandmother
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has lost his grandmother, Madam Comfort Faramobi Ajoke Olasoji Soji-Opa
18. Lagos COVID-19 Recovery Toll Exceeds 1,000
Lagos state government says More than 1,000 COVID-19 patients have now recovered in the state.
19. Simi, Adekunle Gold Welcome Baby Girl, Adejare
Nigerian celebrity couple Adekunle Gold and Simi have welcome their first child together, baby Adejare
20. Recruit Additional 100,000 Soldiers to Fight Insurgents, Reps Tell FG
The Nigerian House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to as a matter of national emergency, empower the Nigerian Army to recruit additional one hundred thousand (100,000) soldiers to make up for the shortfall in manpower–the same way it did during the civil war.
21. Edo APC Gov’s Primary: INEC Backs Oshiomole
As controversy rocking the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress continued over the mode of primary to be used in the conduct of its June 22 governorship primary, the Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will only honour the mode of primary submitted to it by the national chairman of the party.
22. NASC Insists Omolori Proceed On Retirement
The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) is insisting on getting the Clerk to the National Assembly, Mohammed Ataba Sani-Omolori, to proceed on retirement in line with the existing length of service and retirement age conditions in the public service.
23. Obaseki Insists Direct Primary Won’t Work In Edo
Amidst the controversy rocking the forthcoming June 22 governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has insisted that there would be no direct primary in the state, stressing that only indirect primary could hold in the state in accordance with the rule gazetted in newspapers on Friday.
24. Gbajabiamila Congratulates New Oniru Of Iru, Oba Gbolahan Lawal
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated the Oniru of the Iru Kingdom, Victoria Island of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdul Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal (Abisogun II), on the occasion of his presentation of the staff of office by the Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Sanwo-Olu on Sunday.
25. Edo Election: I Am Not Afraid Of Ize-Iyamu – Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki said he is confident of winning the primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the governorship election in the state.
26. Diezani Maduke Escapes Nigeria, Appointed Commissioner For Trade And Investment In Dominican Republic
Ex- Petroleum Minister, Mrs. Diezani Allison Madueke has been appointed Commissioner for Trade and Investment by Roosevelt Skerrit, the Prime Minister of Commonwealth of Dominican Republic.
27. Lagos Begins Rehabilitation Works On Ikorodo Road — Issues Traffic Advisory
As part of its effort to ensure smooth vehicular activities and enhance productivity among residents, The Lagos State Government has released a traffic advisory that will enhance movement of motorists along Ikorodu Road.
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