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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, March 15th, 2021
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1. 120 New COVID-19 Infections Take Nigeria’s Total Caseload To 160,657
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), which disclosed this on its Twitter handle, said the new COVID-19 cases were recorded in 13 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
2. Our Challenges Stepping Stones To Great Future – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured the challenges facing Nigeria are not insurmountable but stepping stones to a great future.
3. Embrace Peace For Development, Shun Vices; NPC Commandant FCT Tells Youths
Youths have been advised to shun vices capable of portraying them in bad light and use their strength and talent for humanitarian services that will impact the society positively.
4. End Of Insurgency In Sight – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, on Sunday, assured that the war against insurgency would soon come to a successful end.
5. House Of Representatives Member Sponsors Bill That Make Citizens Eligible To Carry Arms From 18 Years Of Age
Following the threat of insecurity in the country, the house of representatives have put a move towards granting citizens permit to carry arms as a means of self defence in the country.
6. Falana Reveals How Yar’Adua’s Govt Frustrated Ibori’s Trial In UK
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria and a renowned Human Rights Activist, Femi Falana, has said that the late ex-President Umaru Yar’Adua’s administration frustrated the trial of former Delta State governor, James Ibori, in the United Kingdom.
7. ASUU Threatens Federal Government Over Possible Strike Again
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has sent fresh warning to the Federal Government of Nigeria today about an inevitable strike that will happen if the Federal Government refuse to do what they agreed on.
8. Abule Ado explosion: Gani Adams Reminds Govt To Compensate Victims, Families Cry Out
Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has urged the Federal and Lagos authorities to compensate victims of the Abule Ado pipeline explosion.
9. Asari Dokunbo Dares Nigerian Govt, Declares Biafra Nation
The agitation for a Biafra State has assumed another dimension with a new proclamation by ex-militant leader, Asari Dokubo.
10. Mothers Deserve Better Treatment Than Anyone – Don
Prof. Abdulrafi Omotosho of the Department of Islamic Law, University of Ilorin, says mothers are more deserving of good treatment than anybody in the world.
11. Criminals Have Advantage Over Us, Amotekun Commander Laments
To perform effectively, the Ondo state Security outfit, codenamed Amotekun corps, needs sophsticated weapons.
12. Pastor Caught Applying Anointing Oil On Pregnant Woman’s Private Part
A Pastor identified as Jeffery Ihievu has been arrested by the police in Edo state after he allegedly molested a pregnant woman by touching her private parts.
13. Wife Arrested For Pouring Hot Water On Husband In Ogun
A 43-year-old housewife and mother of five, Bisola Awodele has been arrested in Sango Ota area of Ogun State for pouring hot water on her husband thereby causing him first-degree burns.
14. Court Jails Lecturer Over Romance Scam
Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on Friday, March 12, 2021, convicted and sentenced a 38-year-old lecturer at the Kwara State College of Health Technology (Health Tech) Offa, Adebisi Ademola, to six months imprisonment over his involvement in a love scam.
15. One Killed As Gunmen Attack Ekiti Travellers
At least one person was killed after gunmen attacked travellers in Ekiti, the state police command has said.
16. Police Kill Two In Abuja Failed Kidnap Attempt
The Abuja police command says its men foiled a Kidnap attempt in a suburb of the Federal capital territory on Sunday.
17. France To Evacuate About 100 COVID-19 Patients From Paris
France’s government said Sunday it plans to evacuate around 100 Covid-19 patients from intensive care units in the Paris region this week as hospitals struggle to keep up with a surge in cases.
18. Opinion: Women’s Day – From Her to the World
Societies are recognizing the achievements and abilities of women to contribute immensely to the development and progress of the nation if their skills, potentials, and abilities are harnessed and they are given a level playing field to showcase the talents they have.
19. Wizkid Wins First-Ever Grammy
Nigeria music star and afrobeat sensation, Wizkid, has won his first-ever Grammy.
20. Kanye West Wins His First Gospel Grammy
Popular American rapper and producer, Kanye West, has won his first gospel Grammy, and his first honor from the Recording Academy in eight years, for his “Jesus Is King” album.
21. After Wizkid, Burna Boy Wins Grammy
Nigeria music superstar and afrobeat maestro, Burna Boy has won his first-ever Grammy.
22. Video: Burna Boy Breaks Silence After Winning Grammy Award
Burna Boy got his second Grammy nomination on the 24th of November, 2020 for his ‘Twice AS Tall’ album.
23. After He Scored The 770th Goal Of His Career, Ronaldo Pays Heartwarming Tribute To Pele
Cristiano Ronaldo, as usual pulled out a spectacular performance on Sunday, during Juventus match against Cagliari.
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