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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, February 8th, 2021
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Monday, February 8th, 2021
1. NCDC Records 20 Deaths, 506 New COVID-19 Cases
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 139,748 COVID-19 cases.
2. AstraZeneca COVID-19 Jab ‘Less Effective Against S/African Strain’
The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine fails to prevent mild and moderate cases of the South African coronavirus strain, according to research reported in the Financial Times.
3. Why We Banned Cryptocurrency In Nigeria – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reacted to condemnations trailing the directive to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to desist from transacting in cryptocurrencies.
4. $500m Worth Of Bitcoin Traded In Nigeria In Last Five Years – Moghalu
Former presidential candidate, Kingsley Moghalu, has said that $500 million worth of Bitcoin has been traded in Nigeria within the last five years.
5. Gov. Obaseki Decries Corruption In State Healthcare System
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has decried the level of corruption in the state’s healthcare system, describing it as a deliberate act to run down the system
6. Eredo Traditional Rulers Move To Check Herders Criminal Activities
The Traditional Rulers in Eredo LCDA, Epe Division, Lagos State, have begun to hold round table discussion with the Hausa/Fulani community resident in the LCDA to fashion out ways to forestall crimes of any sort from their members as being experienced in the other Southwest States.
7. Lagos Police Burst Criminal Hideouts, Arrest 27 Suspects
In a planned raid carried out on blackspots within some state axis on the 4th and 5th February, the Lagos state police arrested 27 suspects for various crimes.
8. Ogun Govt Bans NURTW Members From Motor Parks, Garages
The Ogun State Government has warned the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and their operatives to stay away from all parks and garages in the state to avoid incurring the full wrath of the law.
9. Ekiti Govt Drags IGP To Court For Dismissing Unmarried Pregnant Policewoman
Olawale Fapohunda, Ekiti state attorney-general and commissioner for justice, has sued Adamu Mohammed, inspector-general of police, over the dismissal of a pregnant policewoman.
10. INEC Declares APGA Winner Of Niger By–Election
Shehu Sale of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has emerged winner of by-election for the House of Representatives seat of the Magama/Rijau Federal Constituency of Niger.
11. Kogi CPS: Social Media, Effective Platform For Credible Information Dissemination
The Chief Press Secretary to the Kogi State Government, Mr Muhammed Onogwu has urged all citizens of the state to ensure that the Social Media space was used to consistently promote the good antecedents of the state and its people
12. Senator La’ah Assures Constituents Of Equal Representation As He Flags Off Projects
The Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Dr. Danjuma Tella La’ah, has assured his constituents that no area would be left behind in the provision of basic infrastructure as part of his mandate.
13. Ganduje Inaugurates APC Registration, Revalidation Exercise
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano on Sunday, inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) membership registration and revalidation exercise in the state.
14. Zamfara APC Resolves Crisis, Picks Ex-Gov. Yari As New Leader
The two factions of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State have reconciled their differences and agreed to form a formidable force ahead of future elections.
15. Breaking: APC Chairman Murdered
Benue state All Progressive Congress Chairman in Gboko South ward, Tersooo Ahu, has been murdered.
16. Kidnapped Taraba NLC Chairman Regains Freedom
Several hours after being abducted, the Nigeria Labour Congress Chairman, Taraba State, Peter Jediel, has now regained his freedom.
17. Gunmen Murder Ex-NBA Boss, Nwankwo In Imo
Unidentified assassins have murdered a former Imo state chairman of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), N.H Nwankwo Esq. amid fear and panic.
18. 68-Year-Old Man Rapes 7-Year-Old Girl
A 68-year man, Linus Onuzulike, has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 7-year-old girl in Abagana in Njikoka Local Government of Anambra state.
19. Woman Accused Of Hitting Her 7-Year-Old Maid With Pestle And Pouring Hot Water On Her
In an alleged case of child molestation, a woman, Uchenna is being accused of hitting her 7-year-old housemaid with Pestle and as well pouring hot water on the child after she fainted.
20. Mairo Daura Is Dead, Buhari Mourns
The wife of Emir, Daura’s late older brother, Hajiya Mairo Sa’idu Daura, is dead.
21. Egypt Releases Aljazeera Journalist After Years In Illegal Detention
Mahmoud Hussein, a journalist with Al Jazeera, has regained his freedom from the Egyptian government, after being unjustly incarcerated for four years in prison without trial.
22. Opinion: Jennifer Lopez, Omawumi, and Kamala Harris: What they All Have in Common
Omawumi was the first runner-up in the 2007 West African idols reality TV show and has since rose to prominence in her music career with several nominations and awards to her credit.
23. Fan Calls Out Burna Boy For Damaging His Car And Refusing To Help Him
A fan of Burna Boy in Lagos is rethinking his love for the singer after an accident involving his car and the singer’s convoy on Saturday night.
24. Destiny Etiko In Tears As She Lay Curses On Trolls Who Accused Her Of Dating A Married Man
A famous Nollywood Actress, Destiny Etiko has denied the allegations making rounds online that she got her latest SUV car from a married man. The actress made this known In a video she uploaded on her Instagram page tonight. Click on this LINK to watch the video.
25. European Club Offer Lionel Messi £800,000 A Week Contract
According to reports, one of the top European club have offered Barcelona’s legend Lionel Messi, a massively massive contract worth £800,000 a week wages.
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