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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, December 21st, 2020

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Monday, December 21st, 2020

1. COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 501 New Cases, Three Fatalities

The latest figures provided by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria has recorded a total of 78,434 COVID-19 cases.

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2. How Some Abductors Of Kankara Schoolboys Were Killed – FG

The federal government has revealed how the 344 abducted students of Government Science Secondary School Kankara, Katsina state were rescued by the military.

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3. EU Hails Buhari For “Swiftness” In Release Of Abducted Katsina Students

The European Union (EU) Human Rights Forum has commended President Muhammadu Buhari over the “swiftness” deployed in the safe return of the 344 students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State.

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4. Dabiri-Erewa Mourns As Police Find Nigerian Doctor, Wife Dead In US Home

Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has mourned a Nigerian medical doctor based in Houston, United States, Dr Ben Okigbo, and his wife, Theresa, who was a nurse.

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5. CBN Revokes 42 Microfinance Banks’ Operating Licences

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has seized the operating licences of 42 microfinance banks across the country.

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6. PSC Sacks Four Senior Police Officers For Misconduct

The Police Service Commission (PSC) said it has terminated the appointment of four senior police officers for engaging in gross misconduct and acts unfit for public officers.

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7. Troops Deployed To Flash Points As Gunmen Kill Another Four Persons In Kaduna

No fewer than four persons have been confirmed dead in another reprisal attack in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

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8. Buhari Mourns NIPSS DG, Prof. Galadima

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru has lost its Director-General, Professor Habu Galadima.

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9. Lagos Partners Creative Firms, Trains practitioners

The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has entered into a partnership with two creative firms – EbonyLife Creative Academy and Del-York Creative Academy – to enhance the skills and exposure of about 1,500 practitioners in the State’s creative industry through the Lagos State Creative Industry Initiative (LACI), .

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10. Lagos Island Recieves Recognition In COVID-19 Response

Lagos Island Maternity Hospital (LIMH), the largest maternity unit in Lagos State, has been recognised by an international Non-Governmental Organisation, International Hospital Federation (IHF) as one of the hospitals and health service providers that delivered exceptional service amid the outbreak of Coronavirus pandemic earlier in the year.

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11. Sanwo-Olu flags-off Hajj Savings Scheme

Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, flagged off the Hajj Savings Scheme for South-West states of the country, designed to encourage intending pilgrims to save towards actualising their dreams of performing the Holy pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as enshrined in the Holy Quran within a specified period of time.

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12. Lagos Commend farmers for Contributing to Food Security

Lagos State government has commended farmers for their contributions, hard work and vigour in ensuring that the food supply chain was not broken especially during the COVID-19 lockdown, saying that their contributions were greatly recognised and appreciated.

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13. Zulum Disburses N154m To 704 SMEs In Borno

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has disbursed N32 million cash to 704 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), bringing to N154 million the amount given by the governor in the last one week, to boost small businesses, stimulate the local economy and fight poverty.

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14. Enugu Carnival Begins, Covid-19 Precautions Unlocked

On Sunday, Deputy Governor, Hon. Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo and the Governor’s Task Force on COVID-19 Containment urges participants to abide by the Covid-19 safety guideline during the commencement of Enugu State Carnival 2020.

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15. Edo Head Of Service Kidnapped, Driver Killed

Anthony Okungbowa, Edo state head of service (HoS), on Saturday was kidnapped by gunmen.

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16. APC Calls For Obaseki Resignation Over Insecurity

The All Progressive Congress, APC,  has asked Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki to immediately step down over security challenges in the state.

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17. Enugu: Missing Young Woman Found Dead

In Enugu state, A young woman, Egbe Ogocukwu Rita, a, has been found dead in an Enugu and this has generated lots of reactions.

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18. Public Relations Practitioner Emerges Winner, Bags Award

The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Olusina Thorpe has been voted as the Outstanding Public Affairs Practitioner (Public Sector) at the year 2020 Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA) organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).

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19. Religious Group Harps On Thanksgiving As Panacea For Divine Intervention

Nigerians have again been Advised to develop the habit of continues Thanksgiving to God to achieve total greatness in the country.

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20. Pastor Giwa Warns Buhari Against Another Lockdown

Pastor Adewale Giwa of Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, has warned President Muhammadu Buhari against declaring  another possible lockdown on Nigerians.

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21. Epe CAN Extols Christian Leaders For Dead Set Commitment

General coordinator of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Epe branch, Pastor Taiwo Faith on Saturday hailed Christian leaders and other Epe community stakeholders for their dogged commitment to the faith despite a challenging 2020.

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22. APC Must Rise Above Propaganda To Deliver On Promises – PGF DG

Director-General of the Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF), Dr. Salihu Lukman, says elected and appointed members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) must avoid baseless propaganda.

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23. 2023: Igbo Shouldn’t See Presidency As Their Right – Yaguda

Isa Yuguda, former governor of Bauchi, says Igbo should be allowed to manage the affairs of the country.

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24. Opinion: America’s First ‘Second Gentleman’

America has always had male Vice-Presidents with their wives having official roles but the dynamics has changed. Come January 20 2021, America would be having, for the first time, a female Vice-President with a first ‘second gentleman’ in the office of the husband of the Vice-President.

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25. Nollywood Stars Who Are Also University Lecturers

Some Nollywood Celebrities are not just movie actors, directors and producers but also Top University lecturers in Nigeria.

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26. Photos: Funke Akindele ‘Omo Ghetto’ Movie Premiere

Award winning Talented Nigerian Actress, Funke Akindele-Bello premiered her most anticipated move ‘Omo Ghetto’ (The Saga) on Sunday night, December 20th

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27. Nigerian Celebrity Scandals In 2020

Year 2020 has not been favourable for some Nigerian Celebrities due to image-tarnishing controversies and scandals against them.

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28. Golden Foot Award: Cristiano Ronaldo Win Big

Juventus and Portuguese Superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the Golden Foot Award, for his outstanding goal scoring record over the years in his career.

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29. Top Six Boxers That Retired Without A Single Loss

Boxing is arguably the most popular combat sport in the world. Some Legendary Boxers fought, conquered and retired as undefeated champions.

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30. 5 Football Players Who Died On The Field Of Play

Football, with all of the excitement it brings to billions around the world, has shown demonstrated proclivity to dish out equal amount of pain.

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