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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, January 1st, 2021
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Friday, January 1st, 2021
1. NCDC Confirms 1,031 New COVID-19 Infections, 11 More Deaths
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 87,510 cases of COVID-19 infections.
2. 2020: Recap Of What happened That Year
2020 was a time like no other, it seemed like an unending year with events ranging from COVID-19, #EndSARS protests, and other issues dominated the news
3. WHO Grants Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine “Emergency” Validation
The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted emergency approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, signalling to countries worldwide the greenlight to swiftly facilitate its import and distribution.
4. FG Lifts Ban On Sim Replacement
The federal government lifted the previous suspended order on replacement and activation of old Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card.
5. NIMC Warns Against Extorting NIN Enrollees
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), on Thursday, warned that the ongoing enrollment for the National Identification Number (NIN) is free of charge and any form of extortion can attract prison sentence.
6. 2021 Budget: NASS Will Ensure Prudent Use of Loans – Lawan
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has assured Nigerians that the National Assembly would see to the prudent utilisation of loans taken.
7. Nigeria Will Exit Recession Early In 2021, Says Lawan
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has assured Nigerians that adequate measures had been put in place by the legislative and executive arms of government to ensure the country’s early exit from economic recession in the New Year.
8. Nigeria’s Debt Profile Rises To N32.2tn
Nigeria’s public debt hit a total of N32.2tn at the end of September 2020, the Debt Management Office announced on Thursday.
9. Saraki Charges Nigerians To Find Solutions In 2021
Ex-Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has called on Nigerians to be faithful to the new in sourcing for solutions to the multifarious problems confronting the nation.
10. UAE Envoy Hails Nigeria’s Achievements Despite COVID-19
The Consul General of the United Arab Emirates, Dr Abdulla Al Mandoos, has commended the efforts of Nigerians in 2020 despite the challenges and expressed the hope for a better 2021.
11. 2021: APC Reassures That Nigerian Will Come Out Of All Its Challenges
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reassured that the country will come out of its challenges under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari with the cooperation of all stakeholders.
12. Ikpeazu Promises Rapid Development In Abia Communities
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has expressed commitment to infrastructural development in the rural areas to boost the socioeconomic growth at the grassroots.
13. Alleged Forgery: Obaseki Presents Original UI Certificate In Court
The original Bachelor of Arts Degree Certificate awarded to Edo governor, Godwin Obaseki, in 1979 by University of Ibadan (UI), surfaced in court on Thursday.
14. Sowore, Other Activists Re-Arrested In Abuja
The Publisher of the Sahara reporters who masquerades as the rallying member of the RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore, was arrested in Abuja.
15. Crossover: I didn’t Order Closure of Churches -Odumosu
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, on Thursday, says he did not authorize the closure of churches in the state.
16. Police Allegedly Kills 27-Year-Old Nigerian In Ireland
A Irish Police Officer have reportedly killed a twenty-seven-year-old Nigerian, George Nkencho, Eko Hot Blog reports.
17. Ondo: Suspected Cultist Gunned Down By Rival Cult Group
The presumed cult was murdered by members of a rival cult group in Akungba Akoko commnuity, Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State.
18. Apple Removes 39,000 Apps On China’s Store
Apple has removed 39,000 game apps on its China store, the biggest removal ever in a single day, as it set year-end as a deadline for all game publishers to obtain a license.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. Actress, Dima-Okojie Fights To Stay Alive Against Fibroid
Nollywood actress, Ini Dima-Okojie is on the path of healing as she recently opened up to her long battle against fibroid.
22. Top 10 Most Followed Nigerian Musicians On Twitter
When citing social media that allow for such easy connection between Nigerian musicians and their fans, Twitter is one that quickly comes to mind.
23. Man Utd Striker, Cavani Slammed With Three Match Ban
Edinson Cavani will miss the next three Manchester United matches after agreeing to the ban for his «negrito» comment on Instagram.
24. Ex Manchester United, Chelsea Coach Dies Aged 72
Thomas Henderson Mcdotherty was born on April 24,1928 and was reported dead in the afternoon of 31st December 2020 after a long illness according to a statement released by his Family Members.
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