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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, February 19th, 2021

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Friday, February 19th, 2021

1. COVID-19: Nigeria’s Total Case Count Exceeds 150,000 As NCDC Reports 877 New Cases

The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 150,246 COVID-19 cases.

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2. COVID-19: Africa’s Death Toll Surpasses 100,000

Africa on Thursday recorded more than 100,000 deaths from COVID19, a grim milestone likely to understate the real toll, a grim milestone likely to understate the real toll, as the continent of 1.2 billion people battles a second wave of infections.

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3. FG, States, LGAs Share N640.3bn For January

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N640.310 billion to the three tiers of government for January.

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4. BREAKING: Nigeria Customs Ex-CG, Dikko Is Dead

Former Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Abdullahi Dikko, is dead.

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5. UN Decries Kagara Attack, Demands Immediate Release Of Abducted Students

Antonio Guterres, United Nations secretary-general, has described as ‘abhorrent and unacceptable’ the abduction of students and some members of staff of the Government Science College, Kagara, Niger state.

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6. Kagara Abductions: We Are Committed To The Safe Rescue Of All Captives – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has assured the nation that the Force is irrevocably committed to the safe rescue of all abductees in the recent attack on Government Science College, Kagara in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State and other related incidents.

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7. Kagara: Islamic cleric, Sheikh Gumi Meets Kidnappers Of Niger Students

Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi has reportedly met with bandits responsible for the abduction of staff and students of Government Science College Kagara, Niger State

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8. Herders/Farmers Crisis: Compensate Victims, NEC Asks Senate

National Economic Council (NEC) has called on state governments to compensate victims of farmers/herders crises, who have lost livelihoods.

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9. Ehingbeti 2021: Sanwo-Olu Vows To Achieve Resolutions For Dreams, Aspirations Of Greater Lagos

The Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed his administration’s determination to ensure that 11 resolutions reached at the Economic Summit (Ehingbeti 2021) are achieved.

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10. Oyetola Flag Off Olaiya Fly-Over Bridge In Osogbo

The Osun State Government lift a banner for the commencement of the Olaiya Fly-Over Bridge.

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11. Ogun To Medical Personnel: Shun Private Practice

The Ogun State Government has tasked medical personnel on its payroll to shun act of private practice while on duty, in order to avoid revenue leakages and justify government huge investment in the health sector.

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12. Permit Arms For Nigerians If Herders Are Licensed With AK-47 – Fani-Kayode

A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has told the Federal Government to allow all Nigerians to carry firearms since Fulani herdsmen could be licensed to carry AK-47 rifles to protect themselves and their cows.

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13. Ex CBN Gov., Soludo, To Contest Anambra Guber Election

Chukwuma Soludo, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says he will be throwing his hat in the ring for the Anambra state governorship election.

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14. Second Republic Lawmaker, Junaid Muhammed, Is Dead

Junaid Mohammed, a lawmaker in the second republic and staunch critic of the current administration, has passed away.

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15. Nothing Will Disrupt Our Academic Calendar, NIJ Assures Students

The Provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Mr Gbenga Adefaye, says its culture of running a smooth and seamless academic calendar that guarantees graduation of students when they are expected to is still very much in place.

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16. Teenager Brings Gun To School To Kill Vice Principal

A secondary school female student (names withheld) has been arrested in Ikot Ewa, Akpabuyo Local government area of Cross River State for unlawful possession of a locally made pistol.

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17. U.S. Sanctions: Cuba Seeks Interventions To Save Citizens, Economy

Ambassador of Cuba to Nigeria, Ms Clara Escandell, says Cuba is calling for international and multilateral interventions on the economic blockade imposed on it by the U.S.

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18. Opinion!!! Where Is Nigeria Really Going?

Like numberless people out there, I am worried. Sometimes, I am frightened by the frequency and fervency of news reports flooding from across Nigeria.

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19. Opinion: Emilia Asim-Ita: A Life Of Great Impact

It was my husband’s sharp cry that got my attention that evening and I curiously asked what news he had received. “Emilia is dead,” he said, shocking me to the bone. It seemed so unreal. Neither of us could sleep well throughout that night. It finally dawned on us in the morning that Emilia was indeed gone.

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20. 6 Male Celebrities Rihanna Has Dated

She certainly has a very remarkable history of dating, with top partners like Drake and Chris Brown.

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21. Singer, Omah Lay Robbed At The Airport

Nigerian Music Sensation and Young talent, Omah Lay, has been in the news a lot recently, especially for the wrong reasons.

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22. 2022 Africa Qualifiers: Gernot Rohr To Drop Super Eagles Captain And Three Others From Squad

After the disappointing back to back draw with Sierra Leone in November, Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr is expected to change the outlook of the team.

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