Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Monday, April 26th, 2021
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 164,719 COVID-19 cases.
2. Nigeria Destined For Greatness, No Group Can Hinder God’s Work – Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says God’s promise for Nigeria is for the country to become an eviable enclave of economic prosperity and scientific excellence.
3. Sanwo-Olu To Unveil Projects For Second Anniversary
As part of activities to mark the second-year anniversary as governor, the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will from Tuesday inaugurate some projects in the state
4. Attack On Uzodinma’s House: This Is Taking Criminality To Reckless Heights – NGF
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has condemned the attack on the country home of Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma.
5. BREAKING: IPOB Dares Army, Appoints New Commander For ESN
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said that the Eastern Security Network (ESNhas got a new commander.
6. South-East Governors Set Up Committee Over Igbo Marginalisation
Governors of the south-east region have directed Ohanaeze Ndigbo, apex Igbo socio-cultural group, to set up a committee to look into “unfair treatment” of Igbo people.
7. “After We Saw Ikonso’s Dead Body, We Were Afraid”- Onochie Shares Chat With Former IPOB Member
Media aide to President Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has shared chats of a former member of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) confessing that he has changed.
8. Orji Kalu: I Don’t Want To Be President, But I Can Take The Offer
Senator Orji Kalu says he is not interested in the country’s presidential post but will not hesitate if given the chance to lead the West African nation.
9. Illicit Drug Worth ₦10bn Siezed At Lagos, Kano Airport – NDLEA
As the nationwide crackdown on drug peddling continues, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have intercepted and confiscated a consignments of heroin and khat, worth N10 billion at Lagos and Kano international airports.
10. Residents Flee Yobe Community Over Boko Haram Invasion
Geidam, a community in Yobe State, have begun witnessing a mass exodus of its residents following an attack by Boko Haram insurgents last week.
11. Unknown Gunmen Kill Motorists In Robbery Attack
No fewer than four motorists were reportedly shot dead by unknown gunmen in a robbery attack in Owerri, the Imo State capital on Sunday night.
12. Rivers: Gunmen Attack Military Checkpoint, Kill ‘Eight’ Security Operatives
No fewer than eight security operatives were reportedly killed when rampaging gunmen attacked checkpoints along the Port Harcourt-Owerri road, Ikwerre LGA of Rivers state.
13. Extra-Judicial Killing: Police Dismiss Killer Cop For Alleged Murder
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed one Inspector Jonathan Kampani (AP No 278055), attached to Mounted Troop of the Nigeria Police Force, over alleged murder.
14. Pantami: Buhari’s Terrorising Minister
Like its ruthless boa cousin, the viper gives birth to its young ones live – no eggs, no hatching. But there’s no love lost between the viper and its brood.
15. Opinion: The Place of Tenacity in Building an Empire
I read on Mo Abudu’s instagram page a while ago on how she crossed over from the field of Human Resources to Media after clocking forty and how she pitched her unique idea of creativity in the entertainment industry to every government in power since 2006 and none gave her any serious consideration until the administration of the incumbent governor of Lagos State, led by Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
16. Actress Iyabo Ojo Warns Fellow Yoruba Actors Concerning Baba Ijesha’s Case
Comedian actor, Baba Ijesha who goes by the real name, Olarenwaju James has been on the spotlight recently after a CCTV footage of an allegation labelled against him was made public.
17. MTN Partners Audiomack On Music Streaming
Telecommunication company, MTN Nigeria, has partnered Audiomack Africa to unveil the Audiomack+MTN Data Bundle programme, which provides MTN subscribers personalized data bundles for streaming unlimited music and accessing content on Audiomack at zero data cost.
18. UCL: The Referee In Charge Of Real Madrid Vs Chelsea Have Some History With Both Clubs
Chelsea will travel to Spain on Tuesday to take on Spanish club Real Madrid in the first leg of their champions league semi final game at the Stefano stadium.
19. EPL: Man United Captain Harry Maguire Calls Teammate ‘Idiot’ During Leeds Clash
Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire had a burst up with Brazilian midfielder Fred during the club’s premier league clash against Leeds United at Elland road on Sunday afternoon.
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