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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, November 6th, 2020
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1. COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 180 New Cases, Total Hits 63, 508
Nigeria COVID-19 cases have now hit 63, 508 as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms 180 new cases
2. Alleged $9.8m Fraud: Court Dismisses EFCC’s Application To Cross-Examine Ex-NNPC GMD
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to cross-examine former Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu.
3. We Can Restrict Movement If Need Arises –Immigration Service
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has the powers to restrict movement as a border management agency if there is need for that.
4. Govt Warns Residents As Oil Spill Messes Rivers Community
Residents of Umuchem in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area have called the state government to the attention of an oil spill from a pipeline belonging to the Shell Petroleum Development Company.
5. Governor Ayade Proposes N277bn Budget For 2021
The Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, on Thursday, presented a budget of N277.7 bn for 2021 fiscal year, before the state House of Assembly for approval.
6. UI VC: Staff Unions Attack Varsity Senate Over Disciplinary Threat
Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of the University (NASU), University of Ibadan branch have expressed displeasure on the varsity’s Senate over for threatening to sanction them.
7. “Don’t Loan To Buhari”- Reno Omokri Sends Strong Warning To Brazilian Government
Nigerian Politician and Lawyer, Reno Omokri delivers a strong warning to Brazil government in his Twitter post today, with the hash tag “Don’t loan to Buhari.”
8. Why I Haven’t Bought Any Official Car Since I Became Governor -Sanwo-Olu
Armed with the belief that the cost of governance can be reduced if frivolities are cut, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has revealed that neither he nor anyone in his cabinet had purchase personal or official vehicles with taxpayers’ money since they assumed office.
9. Ministry To Reopen Abuja, Lagos, Stadiums On Monday
Ministry of Youth and Sports Development said Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja and the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, will partially reopen on Monday.
10. Lagos NUJ Constitutes Caretaker Committee Following Botched Elections
A special State Executive Council (SEC) meeting comprising all Chairmen and Secretaries of various Chapels of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos State Council has constituted a Caretaker Committee to pilot the affairs of the union, including conducting a new election.
11. Ex-High Court Registrar Sentenced To Four Years imprisonment Over N80m Fraud
An ex High Court Registrar, Mr. Joseph Etefia Udoh has been sentenced to four years imprisonment by the Federal High Court in Kaduna for embezzling N80 million deposited in the court by a litigant.
12. Council Chairman, Workers Clash Over Non-Payment Of Salaries
Members of staff of the Oshimili South Council Area of Delta State, have barricaded the entrance of the council, locked out the Chairman, Uche Osadebe, and others over non-payment of salaries.
13. #EndSARS: Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja Lauds Eredo Youths, Vows Support
Aladeshoyin Of Noforija Kingdom, in Eredo Local Government of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, says he appreciates the youths of his local government for their peaceful practice during the #EndSARS protest.
14. MOCPED Final Year Students, External Candidates Engage In TRCN Exam
Final year students of Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, in Noforija area of Epe, has participated in the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) examination.
15. Fear As Cultists Plan Bloody Weekend Clash In Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have begun a manhunt for suspected cultists in the state following reports that they are planning to unleash terror over the weekend, The Eagle Online is reporting
16. Transport Company Deploys 50 Buses, Opens Kaduna-Lagos Route
Kaduna-based transport company, Kaduna Line, has deployed 50 buses to ease transportation problems for commuters from Kaduna to other parts of the country.
17. Abuja Judicial Panel: Lady Narrates How Police Killed Her Sister A Day Before Her NYSC POP
A lady, Chinenye Igweti, shared the sad story of how her sister, Linda, was shot dead by a trigger-happy police officer just a day to her NYSC passing out parade on July 3, 2018.
18. Obasanjo, Fayemi, Others Celebrate Akala At 70
Some dignitaries in the Nigerian political class have eulogized the virtues of Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala at 70, describing ‘Amazing Grace’, his official biography as a worthy addition to the literary world.
19. Angry Youths Kill Driver, Assistant After Water Truck Crushed Five School Children To Death(Photos)
An angry mob has lynched the driver and conductor of a water truck after their vehicle crushed five children to death in Ebonyi.
20. Fresh Updates On 2020 United States Election
1. US election: Report claims Trump is considering running for president in 2024
21. Trump Repeats False Claims That “Legal” Votes Will Show Him Winning
President Donald Trump entrenched in false claims that a count of legally cast ballots would show him winning the presidential election, using the White House briefing room to espouse claims that he is being deprived the presidency by fraud.
22. Opinion: Risk Assessment/Risk Management And Systemic Audit Failure By Bashorun J.K. Randle
Considering that virtually all those listed to speak qualified as Chartered Accountants over fifty years ago, we deserve the introduction which tagged us as the “Old Brigade”. We should be thankful that we have not been labelled as the “ancient Brigade” who should be stripped of their claim to being digital rather than analogue.
23. Opinion: Tyler Perry: The Man Created To Help People Cross
Tyler Perry, an African-American once referred to as “A One Man Media empire” because he created his own media empire in a poor black neighborhood in Atlanta, is a media mogul who has shattered barriers, shifted boundaries and made what seem impossible, especially for a black man in the movie producing world, possible.
24. I Was Assaulted By Bolt Drivers– Taaooma Recounts Experience
Popular comedienne, Apaokagi Maryam popularly known as Taaooma, has recounted her experience with Bolt drivers in Lagos.
25. Popular Nollywood Actress Announces The Death Of Her Father
Eniola Badmus is a popular award winning actress, film maker, producer, entrepreneur, brand ambassador and brand influencer, with 2.5 million Instagram followers.
26. Uefa Champions League Team Of The Week
UEFA releases 11 outstanding players in the just concluded week of champions league football
Nadal Charges Into Paris Masters Quarter-Finals
Top seed Rafa Nadal was forced to save a set-point before overcoming Australian Jordan Thompson 6-1 7-6(3) on Thursday to reach the Paris Masters quarter-finals.
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