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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, August 21st, 2020
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1. 235 In Lagos As NCDC Confirms 476 New COVID-19 Cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Thursday disclosed that the country has recorded 476 new COVID-19 cases.
2. Nigeria Govt Mulls Re-enactment Of Excise Duty For Soft Drink Companies
In furtherance of its drive to shore up the country’s revenue deficit, the federal government, in what will see consumers pay more for soft drinks, is proposing collection of excise duty from companies producing soft drinks.
3. El-Rufai Breaks Silence On Withdrawal Of Invitation To Speak At NBA Conference
Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, has said he does not need the platform of the Nigerian Bar Association to make his voice heard and express his position on topical issues in the country and in Kaduna state.
4. Buhari Approves N13bn For Community Policing–NEC
The National Economic Council(NEC) says President Muhmmadu Buhari has approved N13 billion for the implementation of Community Policing in the country.
5. Abiodun Advocates Dialogue For Addressing Nigeria’s Challenges
Gov. Dapo Abiodun Ogun on Thursday appealed to Nigerians to embrace dialogue instead of confrontation as a means of addressing the nation’s challenges
6. NCC’s Projects, Adding Value To Nigeria’s Digital Transformation, Says Danbatta
Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that the various projects being executed by the Commission and other agencies add significant value to Nigeria’s digital transformation journey.
7. Chinese Firm CEO Urges Foreign Investors To Tap Into Nigeria’s Potential
Mr Andy Lu, Managing Director of a Chinese firm, Inner Galaxy Steel Company, on Thursday urged international investors to take advantage of Nigeria’s potential and invest in the country.
8. 40,000 Youths To Benefit From IFAD/FGN/LIFE ND PROJECT In Ondo – Commissioner
The Ondo State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Adegboyega Adefarati, says about 40,000 youths from the state will benefit from IFAD/FGN/LIFE ND PROJECT for job creation.
9. Ex-NAN Staff Emerges Acting Registrar, Federal Polytechnic Oko
The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu has approved the appointment of a veteran journalist, Mr Obini Onuchukwu as the Acting Ex-NAN Staff Emerges Acting Registrar, Federal Polytechnic Oko of Federal Polytechnic Oko, in Orumba North Council Area of Anambra.
10. Troops Neutralise 3 Bandits, Arrest 10 Suspects In Northwest – Official
The troops of “Operation Sahel Sanity” have neutralised three bandits and arrested over 10 suspected bandits and informants during clearance operations at various bandits’ enclaves in Katsina State and Zamfara.
11. Police Recruitment: Screening To Commence August 24
The Nigeria Police Force has called on all candidates who successfully completed the online recruitment registration exercise, in the ongoing recruitment of constables, to proceed for physical and credential screening scheduled to hold between 24th August, 2020 and 6th September, 2020, across the federation.
12. Edo 2020: Election Will Put Final End To Godfatherism — Obaseki
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Thursday said that the Sept. 19 governorship election would put a final end to godfathetism in the state.
13. Gov. Blames Past Leaders For High Cost Of Food
Jigawa Gov. Mohammed Abubakar has blamed the high cost of food in the country on past leaders describing them as chronic importers.
14. Mali Crisis: Buhari Calls For Restoration Of Constitutional order, Tougher Sanctions
President Muhammadu Buhari has said the military takeover in Mali is a setback for regional diplomacy which pose a threat to the peace and security of the West African sub region.
15. BBNaija 2020: I’m Sex Starved, Vee Cries Out
Big Brother Naija, BBNaija Lockdown housemate, Vee has complained about being sex starved in the house.
16. Again, Trump Loses Bid To Protect Tax Returns
U.S. District Judge in Manhattan, Victor Marrero, on Thursday upheld a prosecutor’s subpoena for President Donald Trump’s tax returns.
17. Stamp Duties Collection Lawful –FIRS
Debates on revenue collections from Stamp Duties between Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Nigerian Postal Service ( NIPOST) was brought to a close as FIRS submitted that it was backed by law to collect stamp duties.
18. Iraqi Female Activist Shot Dead In Basra
Female Iraq Activist, Dr. Riham Yaqoob, who led local anti-government protests was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Iraqi city of Basra on Wednesday, August 19,2020.
19. I Can’t Wait To Be Ebuka’s Baby Mama – Nigerian Lady
A Nigerian lady on Facebook, identified as Lavida Muna has become a social media topic after she posted about wanting to have a child for Big brother Naija (BBNaija) host, Ebuka Obi Uchendu.
20. Opinion: The Concept Of Oneness In Interactions And In Building Productive Relationships
“Are you sure your fiancé would want you to be actively engaged in fitness routines after you get married?”
21. Nigeria To Get 2bn COVID-19 Vaccine Doses -FG
The Federal Government says it is working with Global Health and Research Organisations, that are developing COVID-19 vaccines.
22. COVID-19: Madagascar Fires Health Minister, Ahmad
Madagascar on Thursday said it had sacked its health minister as part of a government juggling, a move that came a month after he butted heads with the president for seeking outside help for coronavirus.
23. FG Approves N13bn For Take-Off Of Community Policing
The Federal Government has approved the sum of N13.3bn for the take-off of community policing initiative across the country.
24. Despite Abductions And Dead Soldiers, Military Says Troops Foil Boko Haram Attack On Borno IDP
The Nigerian Military says Boko Haram Attack on Kukawa town in Borno state on Wednesday night was “vehemently” repelled.
25. COVID-19: UK Offers Free Visa Replacement For Nigerians
The British High Commission in Nigeria, says it will replace for free, the 30-day visa of individuals that were supposed to travel to the UK before the lockdown occasioned by the COVID-19 global pandemic.
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