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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, December 18th, 2020

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Friday, December 18th, 2020

1. NCDC Reports 1,145 New COVID-19 Cases, One Death

The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), on Wednesday, disclosed that it recorded 1,145 new COVID-19 cases.

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2. COVID-19: FG Seeks Measures To Avoid Another Lockdown

The federal government on Thursday expressed worry over the sharp increase in new COVID-19 infections and is seeking additional measures to manage the situation.

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3. Abducted Kankara Schoolboys Regain Freedom

The abducted students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina, have released.

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4. FG Approves Establishment Of 10 National Parks

The Federal Government (FG), on Thursday, approved the establishment of 10 additional national parks.

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5. Buhari An Exemplary Statesman – BMO

As Nigerians celebrate President Muhammadu Buhari’s 78th birthday, the Buhari Media Organisation (BMO), has described him as “an exemplary statesman” with an unflinching commitment to Nigeria’s growth.

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6. Polytechnic Workers Set For Nationwide Strike, Jan. 4

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP) has scheduled a 14-day warning strike, to commence nationwide on Jan. 4, Eko hot blog gathered.

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7. ASUU Strike: FG, Lecturers Meet Again In Abuja

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and a federal government team on Thursday met again in Abuja to dialogue over the lingering strike embarked upon by the academics.

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8. Insecurity: PDP Reps To Invoke Impeachment Clause Against Buhari

In the face of worsening insecurity, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives has announced plans to initiate impeachment proceedings against of President Muhammadu Buhari.

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9. 2023: Why Nigerians Will Give PDP A Chance – Lamido

Past Governor of Kogi State , Alhaji Sule Lamido has disclosed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are capable of solving the challenges currently facing Nigeria.

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10. Bad road: Council Seeks Suspension Of Demurrage For Shippers

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) on Thursday said it would seek the suspension of demurrage for shippers due to the bad access road to the Apapa port.

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11. DJ Switch Appears Before ICC Over Lekki Shooting

DJ Switch, a disc jockey, has lambasted president Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerian authorities over how they manage affairs of the country.

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12. Hold Kidnappers Of Kankara Schoolboys Accountable, U.S. Urges Nigeria

The United States (U.S.) on Thursday condemned the abduction of hundreds of children by gunmen from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State, on Dec. 11 and urged the government to hold those responsible accountable ” to the full extent of the law”.

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13. Parents Of Abducted Schoolboys Say Boko Haram Video Is Fake

Some parents of the abducted students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, have disproved the authenticity of video the Boko Haram sect released on their children.

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14. Former Lawmaker, Abike Dabiri, Disowns Contentious Tweet

A former member of Nigeria’s Federal House of Representatives, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has disowned a recent tweet credited to her verified Twitter handle which claimed the release of the abducted school boys from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State.

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15. Boko Haram Releases Video Of Abducted Katsina Students

A video clip reportedly released by the Boko Haram terrorist group has shown some of the more than 300 students abducted last week from a Government Science Secondary School in Kankara, Katsina State.

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16. Buhari Welcomes Release Of Abducted Katsina Students

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed delight at the release of abducted students of the Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State.

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17. Fire Accident Caused By Electrical Fault Kills 3 Persons

A tragic Fire Accident caused by an electrical fault claimed the lives of Nigerian doctor and her two children in an undisclosed area in Lagos.

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18. Lagos Traffic Radio Commended For Prompt Navigation

Lagos Traffic Radio has been commended for prompt and timely dissemination of traffic advisory and information which enables residents to navigate smoothly across the metropolis daily. Lagos Traffic Radio has been applauded for doing a good job.

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19. LAGOS Support Genotype Foundation’s Campaign

The Lagos State Government has expressed its readiness to support the Genotype Foundation campaign against gender-based violence in the State.

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20. Lagos Lottery Board Seek Operators Support

Lagos State Lotteries Board (LSLB) has called for full support and commitment of lottery operators in the State towards achieving its set plans to make Lagos gaming sector the best in Africa.

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21. What I Expect From Student Union Leaders – UNIOSUN VC

Osun State University’s Vice-Chancellor , Professor Labode Popoola, has urged the students’ unionist to embrace peace and be law abiding.

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22. Police Promotes 4,134 Traffic Wardens To Next Ranks

Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has approved the promotion of 4,134 traffic warden officers to their next ranks, Eko Hot Blog has learnt.

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23. Epe Youth Indifference To Education Could Hamper Town’s Growth

Chairman of Eredo local council development area, Hon. Adeniyi Saliu, has expressed concern over the state of education and unemployment rate in Epe division.

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24. Eredo LCDA Chairman, Adeniyi Bemoans Youth Exclusion From Governance

Chairman of Eredo local council development area (LCDA) in Epe, Hon. Adeniyi Saliu, says the current political atmosphere is not favourable to youth.

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25. Conversion Of Araga Farm Settlement To Tourist Centre Will Boost Epe Economy – Eredo LCDA Chairman

Hon. Adeniyi Saliu, the Eredo Local Council Development Area Chairman has called on the Ministry of Agriculture, Lagos State Government and other stakeholders in agriculture sector to consider conversion of the Araga Farm Settlement, Poka Epe, to an Agri-Tourism centre.

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26. FDA Panel Endorses Second COVID-19 Vaccine For U.S.

An advisory panel of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday endorsed a COVID-19 vaccine developed by American biotechnology company, Moderna.

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27. Moved To Tears By Bashorun J.K Randle

ADDRESS DELIVERED AT THE INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF THE LEKKI CHAPTER OF SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL ON 13TH DECEMBER 2020 By – Bashorun J.K. Randle

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28. Opinion: The Channels News Reporter, His Abused Wife and the Reconciling Father

Elders and their opinions have always been essential and valued in our culture as they are seen as the custodian and preserver of the tradition and value system.

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29. Family Is Everything For These Nigerian Celebrities

These celebrities and their lovely families will make you disagree with some misconceptions that celebs easily suffer a broken relationship.

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30. Omah Lay Pens Down Gratitude Message To Fans, FG

Fast-rising Nigerian Singer, Stanley Omah a.k.a Omah Lay has narrated his ordeal in Uganda and appreciated his fans for their supports.

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31. Suicide Scenes Shouldn’t Be In Movies – Actor, Jigan

Award-winning Nigerian Actor and Producer, Jigan Baba Ojo has revealed that people have learnt methods on how to commit suicide as a result of the movies they watch.

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32. 3 Nigerians You Didn’t Know Were Flying The Green Flag In Combat Sports

Being a Nigerian is a reality often laced with certain negative stereotypes. The institutional corruption which has insidiously pervaded every aspect of our national life, has somewhat echoed as a national identity.

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33. 2020 FIFA Best Awards: Full List Of Winners

2020 Best FIFA football awards have been concluded with the full list of winners below. Below is the full list of winners;

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34. La Liga’s Top 5 Outstanding Players In 2020

La Liga have experienced strikers and defenders in different teams.

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