Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Friday, April 23rd, 2021
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 164,588 COVID-19 cases.
2. No ₦60bn Was Printed To Shore Up March Allocation – NEC
The National Economic Council (NEC) has affirmed that there was no printing of ₦60 billion or any other amount whatsoever to shore up allocation for the month of March.
3. Nigeria, Others Not Safe If Chad Insecurity Escalates – Magashi
Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd) has warned that there will be a lot of trouble for Nigeria and all other countries sharing borders with Chad if the security in the West African country escalates.
4. Presidency Justifies Pantami Pro-Terrorism Remarks, Says ICT Firms Plotting His Removal
The presidency has finally reacted to controversy surrounding the embattled Isa Pantami, minister of communications and digital economy, especially as it regards the latter’s extreme and pugnacious views on religion.
5. I’d Have Resigned If I Was In Pantami’s Shoes – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has faulted the continued stay of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, as a member of the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
6. JAMB Announces New Feature In UTME Registration
A new feature has been announced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in the ongoing registration for the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a five-day strike in both public and private organisations in Kaduna State to protest the mass sack of workers by the state government.
8. 2021 UTME: JAMB Introduces New Feature To Aid Registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Thursday announced a new feature that would enhance ongoing registration for the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
9. Security Operatives Forestall Another Jailbreak In Kano
Security operatives on Thursday evening thwarted yet another jailbreak by inmates of Kurmawa prison in Kano state.
10. Gunmen Abduct Local Government Official In Ekiti
Unknown gunmen have abducted the Ekiti West Local Government Supervisor for Agriculture, Mr Ebenezer Busuyi.
11. Long Time Arch-Rival, Talo Skibo, Finally Submits To MC Oluomo’s Superiority In Lagos NURTW
Talo Skibo did not only surrender to MC Oluomo, he also recorded a video of himself speaking to that effect.
12. Opinion: Ibukun Awosika: Blazing the Trail for Women All Over
“What will you be doing on Saturday?” Came the voice over the phone.
13. EDITORIAL: Tales Of A Government Which Never Takes Responsibility
Every day, political dispensations around the world are saddled with the responsibility of meeting the unending expectations of the diverse communities of people which constitute a single, holistic, and organic geographical entity.
14. Police Arrest Nollywood Actor, Baba Ijesha
Popular Nollywood actor, Olarenwaju James well known as Baba Ijesha, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command.
15. BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Instagram Comedian, Pankeeroy
Popular Instagram comedian and social media Influencer, Nwagbo Oliver Chidera, well known as Pankeeroy, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
16. ‘The Seed Cannot Be Killed’ – Actress Rita Edochie Says As People Bash Her For Ada Jesus’ Death
The death of a popular Nigerian Comedienne Ada Jesus has continued to generate heated arguments at the moment as every Nigerian seems to have an opinion.
17. Harrison Reveals Ada Jesus’ Last Moments And What She Wished To Do Before She Died
Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu was the leader of the team that was taking care of the popular Nigerian comedienne Ada Jesus before she died.
18. BREAKING!!! Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury Mega Fight Date And Venue Revealed
According to reports, the heavyweight fight between Nigeria born-America fighter Anthony Joshua, and Tyson Fury have been scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia during the Summer.
19. Nigeria Star, Kelechi Iheancho, To Join Top EPL Club
Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, is set to join Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea this summer.
20. UEFA May Punish Real Madrid, Chelsea By Calling Off Champions League Semi Final
Ceferin had requested that they be outrightly banned from taking part in UEFA sponsored European competitions.
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