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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, October 23rd, 2020

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Oct 23, 2020.

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Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Friday, October 23rd, 2020

1. NCDC Confirms 138 New COVID-19 Infections, 2 Deaths

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 138 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), with two deaths recorded in 12 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the last 24 hours in the country.

2. PDP Describes Buhari State Of The Nation Address As ‘Depressing’

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has berated President Muhammadu Buhari’s for his address to the nation on Thursday evening.

3. Ogun State Government Files Cases Against Killer Police Officers, List Them For Public

The Ogun state government has filed criminal cases against police officers accused of committing murder across the state.

4. Former President Jonathan Breaks Silence On #EndSARS Violence, Tells Youths What To Do

Former President Jonathan breaks silence over the #EndSARS Protests and violence, advising youths to embrace dialogue.

5. Rivers Massacre: Mayhem Erupts In Port Harcourt, Many Killed, Properties Razed

There’s a loud cry for help by residents of Oyigbo area of Port Harcourt in Rivers as violence and mayhem erupts in the area.

6. Fake News: Father Mbaka’s Church Was Not Set On Fire

The Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria (AMEN), which was founded by Revered Father Ejike Mbaka, was not set ablaze.

7. Return Oba Of Lagos’ Staff Of Office Or Face The Consequences – Akinshemoyin Ruling House Warns

The Akinshemoyin ruling house stated that though they are in total support with the peaceful #EndSARS protesters, they condemn the protest being hijacked by hoodlums.

8. Iheanacho Shines As Leicester City Beat Zorya Luhansk 3-0 In Europa League Opener

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho was among the scorers on Thursday as Leicester made the perfect start to their Europa League campaign after a comfortable 3-0 win over Zorya Luhansk.

9. Northern Govs Condemn Attack On #EndSARS Protesters, Demand Probe

An emergency meeting on Thursday in Kaduna State, governors of the 19 states in the North condemned the destruction of lives and property

10. #EndSARS: Obaseki Promises 60 Per Cent Of Youths Representation In New Cabinet

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has assured youths in the state of 60 per cent representation in his new cabinet as part of his administration’s efforts to redress their grievances.

11. Declare State Of Emergency On National Security Now –PDP

Peoples Democratic Party, call on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency

12. “Stop Killing Of Police, We Say No To Hoodlum Brutality”- Police Officers Protests (Video)

Police officers in Ughelli police station were spotted on Thursday staging a protest to speak against the attacks on police officers and police stations.

13. US Gives Full Approval To Antiviral Remdesivir To Treat COVID-19

The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday granted full approval to the antiviral drug remdesivir as a treatment for patients hospitalized with Covid-19, after conditional authorization was given in May.

14. End SARS: ‘Your Speech Was Useless, Insensitive’ – Apostle Johnson Suleman Attacks Buhari

Apostle Johnson Suleman, the leader and general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, has rubbished Nigeria President Mr Muhammadu Buhari’s nationwide address over End SARS protest.

15. Police Set To Enforce Compliance With 24-Hour Curfew In Imo

Police Command in Imo says it will, from Thursday, embark on strict enforcement of compliance with the 24-hour curfew

16. Unrest In Nigeria: Top US Officials Meet Osinbajo, Make Demand

The United States Government officials met with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo over the unrest in the country.

17. #ENDSARS: Diasporas Urge FG To Employ Strategic Measures

The African Diaspora Congress (ADC) on Thursday urged the Federal Government to employ strategic measures aimed at protecting unarmed protesters to ensure safety of lives youths.

18. Court Dismisses Odinkalu’s Case Against Kaduna Govt

The Federal High Court has dismissed the fundamental human rights case instituted by Chidi Odinkalu against the Kaduna State Government and ordered the applicant to pay N500,000 to each of the four respondents.

19. #EndSARS: Police Clear Barricades In Lagos

The police have commenced removal of road barricades across Lagos State as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in charge of Research and Planning Leye Oyebade inspected extent of damages from violent attacks.