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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, May 31st, 2021
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Monday, May 31st, 2021
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 166,315 COVID-19 cases.
2. West African Leaders Suspend Mali From ECOWAS
EKO HOT BLOG reports that West African leaders decided at an extraordinary summit on Sunday to suspend Mali from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) bodies after a second coup in nine months by the poor Sahel country’s military, but stopped short of reimposing sanctions.
3. Reps Suspend Constitution Review Hearing In Imo Over Unrest
The house of representatives has postponed the zonal public hearing on constitution review scheduled to hold in Owerri, Imo state capital, indefinitely.
4. Those Who Killed Ahmed Gulak Will Not Go Free – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says his government will do everything possible to avenge the death of Ahmed Gulak, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
5. Jonathan Reacts To Death Of Former Aide, Ahmed Gulak
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has expressed shock over the murder of his former Political Adviser, Ahmed Gulak.
6. Funeral Prayer Holds For Gulak
EkoHotBlog reports that funeral Prayers is being offered on the body of the late Adviser to former president Goodluck Jonathan, Ahmed Gulak at the National mosque Abuja.
7. The Boko Haram We Knew Disappeared And Merged Into Bigger Threat – Garba Shehu
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has lamented over the spate of attacks by Boko Haram, saying the terrorists have disappeared and merged into a bigger threat.
8. Gulak’s Killing Unacceptable, Says Akeredolu
Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has described the killing of former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Goodluck Jonathan, Ahmed Gulak, as very shocking, disturbing and unacceptable.
9. Ibom Deep Sea Project Blessing To Lagos, Says Akwa Ibom Gov., Emmanuel
Udom Emmanuel, Akwa Ibom state governor, says the Ibom Deep Sea Project (IDSP) will boast Nigeria’s maritime industry and reduce load of seaport activities on Lagos.
10. Stop Running Around, Abuja Can’t Make you Rivers Gov – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to resist any cabal within and outside the state contemplating to foist his successor on residents come 2023.
11. APC May Cancel Gbajabiamila’s LG’s Primary Over Violence
EkoHotBlog reports that there are indications that the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress may cancel the results of the Surulere Local Government Area primary election, as well as those of Ikorodu and Badagry LGAs held on Saturday, over reports of violence in the areas.
12. El-Rufai Disengages 19 Political Appointees
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has approved the disengagement of 19 political appointees, in the first phase of public servants who will depart the public service, in continuation of rightsizing the workforce.
13. Gunmen Kidnap U.S Returnee In Kwara
EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a United States of America (USA) returnee in Kwara State.
14. Police Kill Murderers Of Ahmed Gulak, Recover Ammunition And Vehicles
The Imo State Police Command has neutralised the killers of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ahmed Gulak, and recovered ammunition and vehicles from them.
15. Abike Dabiri Strikes Partnership With Lagos Poly, Unveils New Civic Centre
Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has struck a youth developmental accord with the Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu Campus, in a ceremony which featured the donation of a state of the arts civic centre to the institution by the former lawmaker.
16. Police On The Brink Of War With IPOB Members, Warns With Stiff Penalties
Delta state police PRO, Bright Edafe made the statement on Sunday, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. He added that every attempt by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB to cause any disunity in the state will be heavily resisted.
17. Bandits Kidnap Over 200 Students In Niger
EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 200 students of an Islamiyya school located at Tegina in the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State have been abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits.
18. Bandits Free 11 Abducted Niger School Children
Eleven of the over 200 students reportedly abducted by bandits in Tegina, Rafi local government area of Niger state have been released.
19. Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Kill 12 In Benue Fresh Attack
EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 12 residents have been reported dead following an attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen on some communities in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State.
It was a world-wide celebration when Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala took over as the Director-General of the World Trade Organizations (WTO) and her appointment signified different things to different people.
21. Chelsea Stars Celebrate UCL Final Win With Olamide’s ‘Infinity’
Multiple award-winning singer and songwriter, Olamide has not just melt the hearts of Nigerians with his hits music but also that of players of Chelsea Football club, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.
22. 2020/2021: UCL Prize Money Breakdown And Distribution
Following Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Manchester City in the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League final (UCL), the two clubs’ earnings from the tournament have been revealed, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.
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