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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, May 21st, 2021
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Friday, May 21st, 2021
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 165,901 COVID-19 cases.
2. We Are Monitoring COVID-19 Funds – Senate
The Senate says it is monitoring all funds donated and allocated for the fight against COVID-19 and urged Nigerians not to shun the vaccine.
3. Reps Urge FG To Stop NERC From Increasing Electricity Tariff
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to stop the proposed increase of electricity tariff for June.
4. How EFCC Recovered Over N1billion From A Civil Servant In One Week — Bawa
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has recovered over N1 billion cash from a civil servant within a week.
5. ‘You’re Rubbishing Buhari’s Govt’ — Senate Spokesman Asks Malami To Resign
Ajibola Basiru, spokesman of the senate, says Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), is “rubbishing” the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
6. Open Grazing Ban: Malami’s ‘Spare Parts’ Comment Undermines Nigeria Unity – Abaribe
Enyinnaya Abaribe, senate minority leader, says Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), comparison of legitimate spare parts trade with destructive nomadic cattle business that has worsened insecurity in the country will further deepen the schism in the country.
7. FG Meets With Kaduna Govt, NLC To Resolve Labour Dispute
The Federal Government on Thursday convened a conciliatory meeting with the Kaduna State government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to resolve the impasse that has grounded labour activities in the state.
8. LG Poll: Makinde Calls For Peaceful Polls, Massive Turnout
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, called for peaceful and coordinated polls during the local government election holding on Saturday.
9. Momodu And Tinubu’s Assumed Presidential Aspiration
Although he cannot be quoted anywhere as saying that he is aspiring to contest Nigeria’s presidential election come 2023, the name of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), continues to feature in most media analyses as a likely contestant in the election.
10. Gbajabiamila Welcomes Governor Ayade’s Defection To APC
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed joy over the defection of the Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the party is opened to all.
11. Gov Wike Forced Ayade Out Of PDP – BNL
The Biafra Nations League, BNL, has claimed that the Cross Rivers State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade was forced out of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, by his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike.
12. Deputy Speaker Bassey Says PDP Dead In Cross River
Deputy Speaker of Cross River House of Assembly, Joseph Bassey, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the defection of Gov. Ben Ayade.
13. Okorocha Didn’t Register As APC Member In Imo – Uzodinma
Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo, says Rochas Okorocha, his predecessor, refused to be registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
14. Remain United, PDP Tells Party Members In Cross Rivers
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally reacted to the defection of the Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade, from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday, urging its members in the State to remain calm and united despite the development.
15. Miyetti Allah Declares Support For Southern Governors’ Ban On Open Grazing
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has thrown its weight behind the decision made by Southern Governors to ban open grazing in the Southern part of the country, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered.
16. Fulani Group Warns Of A Conspiracy To Carry Out Terror Attacks In Oyo
A nameless Fulani group said to be a faction of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria in the Oke-Ogun area of Oyo state on Thursday alleged planned terror attacks in the state.
17. Police Clears Air On ‘Kidnapping’ Incident In Lagos
Police in Lagos has debunked claims that gunmen have infiltrated the state and are Kidnapping residents for ransom.
18. Unknown Gunmen Kill Popular Emir’s Son
The son of the Emir of Kotangora, Alhaji Bashar Saidu Namaska, has been reportedly killed by unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits in Niger State.
19. Biden Signs Hate Crimes Law Protecting Asian Americans
President Joe Biden signed a hate crimes law Thursday aimed at protecting Asian Americans who have suffered a surge in attacks during the Covid-19 pandemic.
20. Opinion: The Frightening Incidences of Kidnapping in the Country
It was not only frightening but also very scary to watch the video and I’m sure a lot of people would be surprised at the level of confidence and audacity at which the apprehended kidnapper planned his notorious act.
21. Opinion: The Weakness of Cramming
Cramming can be defined as the process of absorbing data in an effect to disseminate the information without really internalizing its meaning and knowledge.
22. Singer MC Galaxy Explodes After Skales Threatened To Beat Him
Nigerian singers, MC Galaxy and Skales on Thursday took to social media to verbally assault and threaten each other.
23. You Are A Fraud – Joshua Blasts Fury As They Trade Words On Twitter
Anthony Joshua has called Tyson Fury “a fraud” after he was given a 48-hour ultimatum before being ordered to face Oleksandr Usyk.
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