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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, July 17th, 2020

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Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Friday, July 17th, 2020

1. Lagos COVID-19 Toll Exceeds 13,000 As Nigeria Records 595 New Cases

Lagos state, the epicenter of COVID-19 in Nigeria, has now recorded 13097 confirmed cases, this is as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced that 595 new cases have been recorded in the country.

2. NCDC Collaborates On COVID-19 Research

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is collaborating with relevant agencies to develop research evidence that would inform the prevention and control of the COVID-19 outbreak.

3. Police Mount Search For Mother Of Abandoned Day-Old Baby In Bauchi

The police in Bauchi on Thursday said it had commenced investigations to uncover the mother of an abandoned baby whose remains were found in the suburbs of the metropolis.

4. COVID-19: Osinbajo Lists Support Schemes For MSME Survival

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government, through the National Economic Sustainability Plan (NESP), is set to implement a number of schemes to keep Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) afloat.

5. APC Asks Rep To Retract Comment On Buhari Or Face Recall

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Mashi Council of Katsina State has asked House of Representatives member, Mansur Mashi, to retract comments made against President Muhammadu Buhari or risk recall.

6. NGF Mourns Air Officer, Tolulope Arotile

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) mourns the tragic death of Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot, Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile, who died as a result of head injuries she sustained from an accident in the Nigeria Air force Base, Kaduna on Tuesday.

7. Sokoto Govt Approves N1.65bn For Construction Of Sports Arena, Hall

The Sokoto State Executive Council has approved the sum of N1.65 billion for the construction of a new sports arena and indoor sports hall in the state capital city.

8. Lagos HOS Charges Perm. Secs, CEOs On Proactiveness In Policy Formulation

The Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri- Okunola, has charged newly appointed Permanent Secretaries and Chief Executive Officers of agencies in the State Public Service to see their positions as trust and responsibilities that comes with high expectations.

9. N3.4bn NSITF Scam: Panel To Probe Somefun, Kemi Nelson, Others Inaugurated

The Federal Government has set up a Presidential Joint Board Audit Investigation Panel to probe alleged N3.4 billion financial infractions levelled against the suspended Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, Adebayo Somefun and three other directors.

10. Tolulope Arotile Death: Sister Speaks Out, Demands Investigation

Damilola Adegboye, the elder sister of Tolulope Arotile, has demanded an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of her sister.

11. Brazil Overshoots 2 Million COVID-19 Cases

Brazil on Thursday passed the 2 million mark in confirmed COVID-19 cases, with little sign that the rate of increase is slowing.

12. Hydroxychloroquine Found Ineffective Against Even Mild COVID-19

Hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malaria drug touted by U.S. President Donald Trump as a COVID-19 treatment was ineffective for patients with a mild version of the disease, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota.

13. Zidane: La Liga Title Sweeter Than UEFA Champions League Cup

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said his side’s La Liga title win on Thursday, their 34th, tasted sweeter than any of the three Champions League crowns won under his watch.

14. You Won’t Get Hazard Allowance In The UK, Ehanire Tells Doctors Going Abroad

The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has told Nigerian doctors willing to go to foreign that there is no such thing as ‘hazard allowance’ aside from their salary in the UK.

15. 63% Of Hand Sanitisers In Abuja Not Registered With NAFDAC – PTF

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has condemned the activities of those taking advantage of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to flood the market with substandard products of Hand sanitisers.

16. Buhari Orders Speedy Investigation Into NDDC Corruption Scandal

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a speedy and coordinated investigation into the corruption scandal in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

17. Convener Of Arewa Lives Matter Arrested By DSS

Ahead of its planned peaceful protest on Thursday tagged, “Stop the Killings and Attacks, Arewa Lives Matter“, leader of the northern-based group, Bilal Adamu Halilu, has been arrested by the Department of State Services, DSS.

18. Man Brutalizes Wife In Anambra, Plans To Kill Her

A man has been accused of attempting to kill his wife and stepdaughters in Anambra after he allegedly inflict serious bodily harm on them.

19. Court Orders EFCC To Return Houses Siezed From Saraki

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) decision to seek the final forfeiture of two houses in Ilorin belonging to former Senate President, Bukola Saraki to the federal government, was struck out by a Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday July 16.

20. Nigerian Girl Who Was Arrested In Saudi Arabia For Drugs, Completes NYSC

Zainab Aliyu, the Nigerian lady who was wrongly jailed in Saudi Arabia for carrying drugs she had no knowledge of, and rescued with the intervention of President Muhammadu Buhari, has completed the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC.

21. I Almost Fainted, Says Scavenger Who Found Rotting Baby In Bauchi Dumpsite

Residents of Gwallameji, a suburb of Bauchi metropolis, woke up on Thursday to discover a dead baby, discovered by a scavenger in a dumpsite.

22. Betway Unveils Ebuka, Don Jazzy As BBNAIJA Ambassadors

Leading online entertainment and gaming brand, Betway has unveiled superstar producer, Don Jazzy, and media personality and long-time BBNaija host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu as its BBNaija ambassadors.

23. Fayemi Says Only Churches With COVID-19 Prevention Facilities Will Reopen

The Ekiti State Government, has said that it will only allow churches and mosques with Coronavirus prevention facilities to resume activities in the state, while certificates of compliance must be received from the Ministry to authenticate their readiness to reopen.

24. Adamawa Approves 18bn For Roads, Flyover

The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved N18.6 billion for the construction of two flyover bridges in the capital, Yola, and township roads in some other major towns.

25. Flood Washes Away Fish Farm Worth N100m In Niger

Fish farmers in Niger State have lamented the loss of goods allegedly worth over N100 million after heavy rainfall in Lapai Gwari in Bosso local government area of Niger state washed away their farms.

26. Executive/Legislature: Buhari Meets NASS Leadership For More Support

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja met with the leadership of the National Assembly to address some issues affecting the executive and legislative arms of government.

27. Ogun Govt. Empowers 1,165 Rice Farmers With Farm Inputs

No fewer than 1,165 rice farmers have been empowered with farm inputs by the Ogun Government under its Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP).

28. What Female Empowerment Mean

A lot of people do not have adequate understand of the idea behind female empowerment that has become the focus of individuals, families, governments and nations so while some do not yet comprehend its deeper meaning, many are simply afraid of its interpretations as it may upset the norm or pre-existing ways of livingand reasoning especially in a paternalistic society as ours.

29. Resilience [Forging Ahead] Part III – By Bashorun J.K. Randle

It is simply amazing how the list of those who are keen to appear on Resilience TV has gown longer and longer despite the channel’s declared policy of no mention of the Corona Virus [Covid-19] pandemic.

30. COVID-19 In Nigeria: Insight Into How Lagos State Is Battling The Virulent Pandemic

The Lagos state government has disclosed the type of drugs used for COVID-19 patients in the state in order to ensure their recovery from the virulent infection.

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