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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, July 24th, 2020
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1. Lagos COVID-19 Toll Hits 14,009 As Nigeria Records 604 New Cases
The COVID-19 toll of Lagos state, epicentre of the pandemic in Nigeria, has now hit 14,009, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has disclosed.
2. Lagos Govt Reveals Amount It Spends On COVID-19 Patients Daily
The Lagos state government on Thursday said between N500,000 and N1 million is spent daily to treat a COVID-19 patient in critical condition.
3. U.S. Condemns Execution Of Humanitarian Workers By Boko Haram Terrorists
The U.S. Government has condemned the killings of five humanitarian aid workers by Boko Haram terrorist group in Nigeria’s North-East.
4. COVID-19: Lagos Cases likely To Escalate In August, Says Abayomi, Commissioner For Health
Lagos state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has disclosed that COVID-19 cases are likely to peak in the month of August.
5. 774,000 Jobs: Iyaloja, MC Oluomo, Others Inaugurated As Lagos Selection Committee
A 20-man selection committee has been inaugurated in Lagos state to select 20,000 persons expected to be engaged by the Federal Government across the 20 local government areas of the state for the extended social public works programme.
6. Sultan Declare Friday As Sallah Day, Urges Muslims To Observe Prayer In Mosques
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Friday July 31 as Eid-el-Kabir Sallah day and urged Muslims to observe prayers in mosques.
7. Maryam Abacha University Awards N1m, Scholarship To Best Graduating Student
The management of Maryam Abacha American University of Niger (MAUUN), Maradi, has awarded N1 million to a First Class graduating student of Law from the university, Maryam Abdullahi.
8. Union urges Amaechi To Resolve Railway Staff Quarter Monitisation
The Nigeria Union of Railway Workers (NUR) has appealed to the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to find lasting solution to the staff quarter monetisation issue.
9. Stakeholders Call For Stricter Regulation Of Blood Products
Stakeholders in the health sector on Thursday urged Federal Government to establish a commission that would enhance regulation of blood products.
10. COVID-19: FG Mulls Alternatives On WAEC, Schools Re-Opening
The Federal Government on Thursday says final year secondary school students may have to sit for the General Certificate of Education (GCE) in November if there is no shift in the timetable of the West African Examination Council (WAEC).
11. Gov Lalong Congratulates Ari On Reappointment As ITF DG
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has congratulated the Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Mr. Joseph Ari, on his reappointment.
12. UPDATED: Police Arrest Officers Connected To Sexual Harassment Video Of NYSC Member
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspects in connection to the sexual harassment video of an Ibadan graduate who was arrested in the home of an alleged kidnapper.
13. 44-Year-Old Man Arrested For Raping Underage Special Needs Girl In Adamawa
A 44-year-old man identified as Ezekiel Mahai has been arrested for allegedly raping an underage girl with special needs in Adamawa.
14. We’re Told To Reuse PPEs – Lagos Nurses
The Lagos chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), has bemoaned the dearth of personal protective equipment (PPE) for health workers in the state.
15. Man, 35, Sentenced To 3-Year In Prison Over Threat To Bomb NNPC, NASS
A 35 year old man, identified as Godwin Adeoye has bags three year Imprisonment over threat to attack and destroy public properties and government institutions.
16. WASSCE 2020: SS3 Students May Sit For GCE If WAEC Doesn’t Shift Exam Date – Nwajiuba
The Federal Government has said that if there is no shift in the timetable of the West African Examination Council (WAEC), Nigerian final year secondary school students may have to sit for the General Certificate Examinations (GCE) in November.
17. Tiwa Savage Reportedly Dating Davido’s Staff, Obama DMW
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage is allegedly involved in a romantic relationship with Davido’s staff, Obama DMW . You will recall that she was also linked with Wizkid.
18. Corper Dies After Allegedly Being Poisoned By Man She Refused Dating
A graduate of Nnamdi University Awka, Anambra state, Chizuroke Egodi Onuorah has passed on.
19. COVID-19: Oniru Celebrates 50th Birthday Quietly
The Oniru of Iru land, HRM Oba AbdulWasiu Omogbolahan Lawal will tomorrow July 24th turns 50 years old.
20. Buhari Mourns The Death Of Ex-NYSC DG Akpan.
President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with the family of a former Director-General of the National Youths Service Corps, Major General Edet Akpan, who died recently.
21. Madagascar Herbal Remedy Can’t Cure Coronavirus -FG Declares
The Federal Government has disclosed that Madagascar herbal remedy, can cure cough but not COVID-19.
22. Man Writes Warning Letter To Abuja Witches And Wizard After Killing Cat
A Nigerian man who goes by the name ”Last Battalion” on Facebook, has written a letter to the Witchcraft Association in Nigeria, Kubwa-Abuja chapter, warning them to desist from sending their ”recruits/apprentice” to his room.
23. NIDCOM To Hold 15th National Diaspora Day July 25
The Nigeria diaspora commission (NIDCOM) has fixed Saturday, July 25 for the 2020 edition of national diaspora day
24. A Quintessence of Grace: Yetunde Teriba
Yetunde Teriba, a gender expert, a seasoned administrator, and an accomplished scholar hails from the popular Lagos-island area of Lagos state.
25. Lives Of Southern Kaduna People Matter, Barr. Sunday Marshall Denounces Garba Shehu’s Misguided Statement
My attention has been drawn to the Presidency’s Press Statement dated 21 July 2020 on the spate of attacks and killings in Southern Kaduna, which was signed by Mallam Garba Shehu, a Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity.
26. The Need To Promote Women Empowerment For National Development
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.
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. National Assembly Not A Rubber Stamp, Says Sen. Bamidele
Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District, says the National Assembly (NASS) is not a rubber stamp contrary to insinuations by most Nigerians.
30. FG Sets To Give N100 Million To Each Nigerian States To Boost COVID19 Response
The Federal Government on Thursday disclosed that all states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) would receive N100 million each to boost their response against Coronavirus.
31. Onazi Terminates His Contract At Denizlispor To Join Mikel Obi As A Free Agent
Super Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi, has terminated his contract with Turkish Super Lig side, Denizlispor, with a game to the end of the season.
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