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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, October 19th, 2020
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Monday, October 19th, 2020
1. COVID-19: Two Deaths Recorded As NCDC Confirms 133 New Cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday disclosed that 133 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the country.
2. #EndSARS: Triky Tee Breaks Silence On ”N500K Appearance Fee” Allegation
BBNaija TrikyTee has refuted claims that he demanded the sum of N500k as an appearance fee to join the Bayelsa EndSARS protest.
3. #EndSARS: Abuja Protester Attacked By ‘Hoodlums’ Dies In Hospital
One of the #EndSARS protesters who was heavily stabbed by suspected thugs in Abuja is dead.
4. #EndSARS Protesters Block CBN Head Office In Abuja
Protesters demanding an end to police brutality have blocked the two entrances of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) head office in Abuja.
5. #EndSARS: A White Nigerian Offers Disabled Lady Who Was Seen Protesting A Job
Mohammed Jammal popularly called White Nigerian has promised to give Jane, the disabled lady who was seen protesting a job and the sum of N200,000.
6. #EndSARS: Fuji Star, Pasuma Chased Out Of Alausa Protest Venue [VIDEO]
Angry protesters chased popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Alabi Odetola, fondly addressed as Pasuma Wonder out of protest venue in Alausa, Ikeja-Lagos.
7. #EndSARS: Man With An Amputated Leg Recounts How Police Allegedly Shot His Leg Two Months After Wedding (Video)
A Nigerian man simply identified as Kingsley shares heartbreaking story of how he was shot on his leg by a police man.
8. Meet Mother Of Man Allegedly Killed And Quickly Buried By Police DPO, Read What She Said
In an interview with Vanguard which has resurfaced on the internet, the mother of a 500 level student who was killed and buried by a DPO speaks up on her sons death.
9. Lady Shares Sad Story Of How Ibadan SARS Officer Allegedly Killed Her Brother(Video)
A Nigerian lady, Lawal Halimat, revealed a painful story of how her brother was allegedly murdered by SARS officers in Ibadan, Oyo state four years ago.
10. #EndSARS Protesters Arrested In Egypt
Some Nigerians protesting against police brutality in their home country were arrested in Cairo, Egypt on Sunday.
11. Lagos-Ibadan Speed Train Will Be Ready January — Amaechi
From the Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi came assurances on Saturday that the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge will be President Muhammadu Buhari’s new year gift to Nigerians.
12. SUV Crushes 4 #EndSARS Protesters To Death In Edo
No fewer than four #EndSARS protesters in Benin City, Edo State lost their lives on Saturday to a reckless driver who rammed into protesters by Sakponba junction, of the state.
13. NiDCOM Boss Meets Diaspora Youth Group, Urges Them To Be Strategic In Their Demands
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa has played host to some members of the Diaspora Youth Group where she commended and asked them to be reasonable in their demands.
14. #EndSARS: Oyo Govt Sets Up Platform For Reporting Police Brutality
As part of the effort to address the agitation of EndSARS protesters, the Oyo state government on Sunday disclosed that it has created a designated email account and dedicated a section of the state’s website for residents to report cases of police brutality.
15. Pastor Adeboye’s Wife, Foluke, Shares Snacks To #EndSARS Protesters
Pastor Foluke Adeboye , who is the wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye,shared snacks to #EndSARS protesters on Sunday, 18th October.
16. Rivers University Suspends Three Students Over Alleged Gang Rape
The Management of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education has suspended three male students for allegedly raping their female colleagues in a hostel.
17. JUST IN: ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’ Not Against #EndSARS Protesters, Army Assures Nigerians
The Nigerian Army Sunday revealed that the “Operation Crocodile Smile” has nothing to do with #EndSARS protest.
18. Segun Awosanya ‘Segalink’ Pulls Out Of #EndSARS, Says Agitation An Insurrection Against Nigeria
Segun ‘Sega’ Awosanya, a social activist who mainstreamed the campaign against police brutality in 2017, has pulled out of the ongoing #EndSARS agitation, declaring the movement fueling it as gunning for insurrection.
19. Trump Secures Permission To Build Another Golf Course In Scotland
United States President Donald Trump has been given permission to build another golf course in Scotland after authorities there decided in his favour on Sunday in spite of local opposition.
20. Kwara Police Debunks Reports Of Attack On EndSARS Protesters
The Kwara State police command has denied attacking End SARS protesters in Ilorin on Sunday.
21. #EndSARS: NAPPS Announces Temporary Closure Of Schools
Following the ongoing EndSARS protest in different parts of the country, the Nigeria Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has announced that all private schools shall remain closed today Monday 19th October 2020.
22. Opinion: ‘How To Stay In A Long Lasting Loving Relationship’- Advices By An Old-Timer.
One of the hardest but most rewarding relationships is a committed marital bond between two people which has stood the test of time.
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