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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, January 22nd, 2021

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Friday, January 22nd, 2021

1. COVID-19: NCDC Reports 1,964 New Infections, Highest Single-Day Tally

The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 116,655 COVID-19 cases.

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2. COVID-19: FG Releases ₦6.45bn For New Oxygen Plants Nationwide

The Federal Government has approved ₦6.45 billion for the setting up of gas plants in 38 locations nationwide as part of efforts to enhance the treatment of COVID-19 patients who need oxygen.

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3. Twelve Health Workers Test Positive For COVID-19 In Taraba

Twelve health workers including three doctors and nine nurses have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Federal Medical centre, Jalingo, Taraba.

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4. El-Zakzaky’s Wife Contracts COVID-19 In Prison

Zeenah, wife of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, has tested positive for COVID-19.

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5. FCTA Alerts Public On Activities Of Fake COVID-19 Inspectors

Mr Ikharo Attah, Head, Media and Enlightenment of FCT COVID-19 Protocols Enforcement Taskforce, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja.

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6. Governors’ Forum Faults Gov. Bello On COVID-19 Vaccines

Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and Chairman, NGF said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja after the forum first virtual meeting for 2021.

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7. LIRS Urges Employers Of Labour To File Annual Tax Returns On Or Before January 31 Deadline

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) urges all employers of labour in Lagos State to file their Company’s Annual Tax Returns on or before the statutory deadline of January 31, 2021 to avoid penalties In line with the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) Cap P8 LFN 2011 (as amended).

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8. Asset Declaration: INEC Chairman Dragged To Court

One Emmanuel Agonsi has instituted a legal action at a federal high court in Abuja against Mahmood Yakubu, chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

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9. Army Signal Corps Gets New Commander

Major General Abiodun Owolabi, on Thursday, assumed duty as the Corps Commander, Nigerian Army Signal Corps, Apapa, Lagos, Eko hot blog gathered.

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10. Insecurity: Buhari Orders Security Agencies To Shift Attention To Zamfara

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered security agencies to make Zamfara state their priority in the drive to rid the country of insecurity and other criminal elements.

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11. “I Am Gay” – Bolu Okupe, Son Of Ex-President Jonathan’s Aide Reveals

Bolu, the son to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s aide, Doyin Okupe, recently revealed he is gay.

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12. Breaking: Former Nigeria Police IG Gambo Jimeta, Is Dead, Buhari Mourns

A former Inspector General of the Nigeria Police Gambo Jimeta, is dead.

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13. 2023: Group Charges Yorubas To Champion Common Cause

The group gave the charge on Thursday during the 2021 Pan Yoruba Summit held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.

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14. Blasphemy: Court Vacates Death Sentence Imposed On Kano Singer

A Kano state high court (appeal division) on Wednesday ruled that an upper Sharia court in the state erred in its trial of Yahya Sharif Aminu who was convicted for blasphemy.

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15. Policeman, Soldier Arrested For Armed robbery In Ondo

The Ondo state police command have arrested a newly-recruited policeman, David Friday, for allegedly involving in armed robbery.

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16. Four Suspected Rapists Nabbed By Katsina Police For Raping 5 Boys Aged 6 To10

Four suspected rapists were taken into custody by the Katsina State Police for defiling five boys between the ages of 6 and 10.

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17. Opinion: Police State/State Police [And The State Of The Police]

The United Nations has been overwhelmed with complaints that Nigeria is fast becoming a police state which is somehow incongruous with the self-evident and glaring insecurity all over our beloved nation.

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18. Opinion: The Maddening, Disheartening, and Prevalent Rape Cases in Nigeria

It’s still a thing of bewilderment whenever I hear of babies, girls, and women been subjected to the cruelty of rape by those who are meant to protect them, people in positions of trust and influence in their lives.

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19. BBnaija: Between Laycon And Nasty C, Who Is A Better Rapper? A Trending Question On Twitter

Trending on Twitter since yesterday is the winner of Big Brother Naija lockdown reality television show, Laycon, and the South African most valuable rapper, Nasty C.

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20. FRIDAY TRANSFER : Chelsea Set To Complete Defender’s Deal, Mbappe To Madrid, Lampard Situation, Haaland & More

These are the hot done deals, gossips and rumors that are currently making waves in the transfer market. Check them out below.

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