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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, June 26th, 2020
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1. #COVID19Nigeria: COVID-19 Cases In Nigeria Escalates To 22,614
Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 594 new Coronavirus cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Thursday evening, June 25.
2. APC Crisis: Oshiomhole’s NWC Reacts To Its Dissolution — Mulls Legal Action
The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, led by Hilliard Eta, has said the acting National chairman of the party, Victor Giadom, does not have the prerogative to convene a National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting.
3. Buhari, Governors, Mourn Former Oyo gov, Ajimobi
The president, Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, sent his condolence to the family and people of Oyo State over the death of a former governor of the state, Abiola Ajimobi.
4. COVID-19 In Nigeria: Some States May Face Another Total Lockdown Next Month
As the number of COVID-19 cases rises again in Nigeria, it has sparked concerns about whether another lockdown is imminent.
5. 40-Year-Old Man Arrested For Killing Wife, Dumping Corpse In Well In Katsina
A 40-year-old man, identified as Abdulrahaman Abdulkarim, has been arrested by the Katsina state police command for allegedly killing his wife and dumping her corpse inside a well.
6. Nigeria Troops Rout Bandits In Zamfara, Kill Leaders, Others
The Defence Headquarters says an offensive by the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji, has destroyed out two bandits’ camps and killed bandit top leaders in Zamfara State.
7. N-Power 2020 Recruitment: N-Power Batch C Registration To Commence June 26
N-Power, a social investment program of the Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari has fixed Friday, June 26, 2020, to commence enrolment for the new batch of N-Power beneficiaries.
8. Daddy Freeze Gets ‘Knocked’ For Promoting Alleged Fraudster, Hushpuppi
Nigerians controversial broadcaster, Daddy Freeze, receives serious criticism for promoting alleged fraudster, Ramon Abass, otherwise Hushpuppi.
9. Presidency Orders Reopening Of Airports Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Zambia’s President Edgar Lungu on Thursday announced the immediate reopening of all three of the landlocked country’s international airports to help revitalize the tourism sector hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
10. Armed Robber Kills Colleague During Operation In Ondo
A suspected armed robber was, on Thursday shot dead by a member of his gang while trying to escape from the scene of their operation in Okitipupa in Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state.
11. ‘A Huge Loss To The Nation’ — Says PDP On Ajimobi’s Death
The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed shock and sadness over the death of former Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
12. Hushpuppi Dents The Country’s Image-Abike Dabiri-Erewa Reacts To Arrest
Abike Dabiri-Erewa has reacted to the viral video released by Dubai police on Hushpuppi’s arrest.
13. Liverpool Break 30-Year Jinx, Win First EPL Title
The wait is over for Liverpool as the Merseyside club sealed the premier league title following Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City, ending the 30-year drought without winning the league.
14. Gambian Actress, Shyngle Warns Married Men Against Sending Her Love Proposal
Popular Gambian actress, Princess Shyngle on her instagram sent a note of warning to married men sliding into her DM with horrific request.
15. Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Omo-Agege Sacking Over US Conviction
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a suit seeking an order directing Senator Ovie Omo-Agege to vacate his seat as a senator and Deputy Senate President.
16. Top Nigerian Pastor In Trouble As Police Recover AK47 Rifles
Pastor of the Christ Holy Church, Asaba, Mr Fidelis Nwansa has been arrested over possession of six rifles.
17. Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Omo-Agege’s Sacking Over US Conviction
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a suit seeking an order directing Senator Ovie Omo-Agege to vacate his seat as a senator and Deputy Senate President.
18. FG Stops Funding of Non-Viable Dam Projects, Concessions Kashimbilla Hydropower Dam
The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, says the Federal Government has begun modalities to fully concession the 40 megawatts Kashimbilla Hydropower Dam in Taraba State.
19. Reps Probe Non-Implementation Of Pay-As-You-Go Tariff By Satellite Providers, Meet NBC
An ad hoc committee of the House of Representatives has commenced investigation into reasons why Multi Choice (DSTV) and other satellite service providers are not implementing pay-per-view package in Nigeria.
20. NGF, NCDC Sign MoU On World Bank N3.7b COVID-19 Assisted Fund To States, FCT
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and the National Centre for Diseases Control (NCDC) on Wednesday in Abuja, signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the World Bank N3.7 billion COVID-19 response suport to states and the FCT.
21. Reps To Probe Ministry Of Water Resources Over ₦343m Expenditure Without Approval
The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to carry out a comprehensive investigation into how the sum of N343 million spent by the Ministry of Water Resources and for what projects as well as why the Ministry refused to give the vouchers covering the amount to the Auditor General for audit.
22. COVID-19 In Nigeria: Insight Into How Lagos State Is Battling The Virulent Pandemic
The Lagos state government has disclosed the type of drugs used for COVID-19 patients in the state in order to ensure their recovery from the virulent infection.
23. I Won’t Stop My Daughter If She Wants To Be A Prostitute, Popular Singer Says
Bulldog, a Ghanaian artiste manager, has revealed what he will do if his 18-year-old daughter opens up to him that she wants to be a prostitute.
24. Armed Robber Cries For Mercy As He Bleeds To Death
A yet-to-be identified young man is crying out to residents and security operatives for mercy as he has bled to death due to degree of injuries sustained from bullets fired by the police.
25. COVID-19: TB Joshua’s Prophecy Comes To Pass
The Director of the United States Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Robert Redfield, yesterday admitted that the outbreak of COVID-19 has brought the country to its knees.
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