Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Friday, December 25th, 2020
1. COVID-19: Nigeria Records 1,041 New Infections, Six Fatalities
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed that the country’s COVID-19 infections tally has risen to 81,963.
2. COVID-19 Second Wave: PTF Insists On 12am – 4am Curfew, Shuts Bars And Clubs
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, on Thursday, insisted that the 12am-4am curfew is still very much in effect as a second wave of the coronavirus continues to sweep across the country.
3. Sanwo-Olu Shares Experience On COVID-19
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has shared the ordeal of his battle against the dreaded virus in a briefing held at the State House, Marina.
4. COVID-19: Names Of Travellers Who Evaded Test Will Be Disclosed – FG
The presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said the identity of travellers who bypassed the mandatory COVID-19 test after returning to the country will be divulged.
5. COVID-19: FG Issues New Directives To UK, SA Passengers
As part of efforts to prevent the incursion of the new COVID-19 strain into the country, the federal government has issued fresh travel guidelines to passengers coming in from South Africa and United Kingdom.
6. Gbajabiamila Urges Christians To Pray For Nigeria
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has urged Christians to use the Christmas period to adopt the teachings of Jesus Christ and continuously pray for peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.
7. Metuh Regains Freedom After 10 Months In Jail
Olisa Metuh, former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was in Thursday released from Kuje prison after ten months behind the bars.
8. Lagos Commissioner Empathises Affected Industries
The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharmacist Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf has empathized with members of the entertainment industry, including owners of tourism institutions, whose movements have been affected by the revitalization of COVID-19 positive persons.
9. The Billionaire Philanthropist, Chief Harry Ayoade Akande Goes Home
Chief Harry Ayoade Akande, the astute international businessman and philanthropist was laid to rest in Ibadan, his hometown on the 23rd of December 2020 after a funeral service was held for him at St. David’s Anglican Church, Kudeti, Oyo State at 10am.
10. Serial R*pist Nabbed By Police After Escaping Prison
A high-profile criminal and serial rapist identified as Adeniyi Ajayi, broke out of the custody of the Lagos State Police Command during the #EndSARS protest.
11. Expect Great Tribulation Any Moment – Pastor Giwa To Nigerians
Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, called on the believers of Christ to begin to set their houses in order because the coming of Christ, Jesus is near.
12. Why We Can’t Pay Civil Servants – Benue Govt
Providing an explanation as to why the December salary was not paid to his officials, the State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mrs Ngunan Adingi, claims that the government’s accounts were seized following court orders.
13. Gunmen Attack Local Govt Chairman In Benue, Kill 3 Policemen
At least three police officers lost their lives when gunmen stormed the residence of Alfred Avalumun Atera, chairman of Katsina-Ala local government area of Benue state.
14. Flood: Ogun Distributes Another Round Of Palliatives To Victims
The Ogun State Government has distributed another round of palliatives to the victims of the last flood disaster in Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South Local Government Area of the State, in order to cushion the effect of last flood disaster in the areas.
15. CHEMOTECHNOLOGY:Technology And Chemistry
Research expositions show that technology and science are approximately connected. Technology uses science to solve problems, and science uses technology to give rise to discoveries. However, technology and science have different goals.
16. Fresh Outrage As US Police Kills Another Unarmed Blackman
The killing of an unarmed African-American man by police in the US city of Columbus, Ohio sparked a fresh wave of outrage this week against racial injustice and police brutality in the country.
17. Brexit: UK, EU Finally Reach Compromise On Trade Deal
After months of protracted negotiation and impasse, the United Kingdom (UK) and European Union (EU) have finally agree on post-brexit trade deal.
18. Resilience [Forging Ahead] Part XXXIV – By Bashorun J.K. Randle
It was with considerable glee that John Cleese and Sacha Baron Cohen announced the scoop of the century by Resilience Television.
19. Opinion: America’s First ‘Second Gentleman’
America has always had male Vice-Presidents with their wives having official roles but the dynamics has changed. Come January 20 2021, America would be having, for the first time, a female Vice-President with a first ‘second gentleman’ in the office of the husband of the Vice-President.
20. MTV Base Nigeria’s Top 20 Albums For The Year 2020.
24-hour music video channel, mtv base recently posted a list of Nigeria’s 20 hottest albums for the year 2020.
21. 2020 Record Breaking Achievements Of Cristiano Ronaldo
Seven days away from the end of the calendar year, Cristiano Ronaldo really made his mark in football this year, despite a few setbacks such as the worldwide pandemic (corona virus) which led to about 3 months of football break.
22. Pochettino Reportedly Accepts PSG Deal Following Tuchel Dismissal
Former Tottenham Head Coach, Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly near the takeover in Paris Saint-Germain after the dismissal of Thomas Tuchel.
23. Photos: Popular Footballers Celebrating Christmas With Their Families
Footballers were not left behind in getting together with their families, in order to celebrate Christmas with them. As they are seen in pictures spending quality time with their various families.
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