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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, October 26th, 2020

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Oct 26, 2020.

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Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Monday, October 26th, 2020

1. COVID-19: 180 Discharged As NCDC Confirms 62 New Case

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 62 new coronavirus infections in 11 states and the federal capital territory.

2. Buhari Finally Speaks On Lekki Massacre, Calls For Calm, Harmony

President Muhammadu Buhari has finally broken his silence on the killing of, at least, nine unarmed protesters in Lekki, Lagos by soldiers.

3. Sanwo-Olu Orders Reopening Of Private Schools

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday gave the nod to private schools across the state to resume normal academic activities.

4. Fashola Stumbles On Mystery Camera At Lekki Toll Gate(Video)

Babatunde Fashola who led a Federal Government delegation on the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari to commiserate with the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu over the loss of lives and destruction of properties in the violence that rocked the state last week has discovered a hidden camera at the Lekki Toll Gate in Admiralty Circle.

4. This is Not The Nation We Wish To Bequeath To Our Children – Tunde Bakare

Following the horrific and unpleasant incident that characterised the aftermath of the EndSARS protest, the Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has encouraged the youths not to despair.

5. #EndSARS Movement Isn’t Just About Corrupt Policemen But The Entirety Of Our Failed Governance – Pastor Tunde Bakare (video)

Pastor Tunde Bakare has commented on the #EndSARS movement which has caught global attention in the last few days.

6. Oyetola Gives Looters 72-Hour Ultimate To Return Stolen Goods

Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, has given those who invaded public and private edifice to cart away goods ultimatum to return what they stole.

7. EndSARS: How Do You Take Things Forward And Scale Up – Pastor Sam Adeyemi Advises The Youth

Pastor Sam Adeyemi has addressed Nigerian youths on the outcome of the #EndSARS protest which has taken several turns in the last few days.

8. #EndSARS As Fundamental Lesson In Democratic Governance, By Bola Tinubu

I heavily grieve for those who have lost their lives or been injured during the period of these protests. My deepest sympathies go to their families and loved ones for none should have been made to pay such a dear price.

9. Lekki Shooting: Int’l Rights Group Vows To Drag DJ Switch, Others To ICC Over ‘Fake News’

The International Human Rights Protection Forum (IHRPF) has threatened to drag disc jockey, Obianuju Udeh, popularly known as DJ Switch to the International Criminal Court (ICC) over misleading reports on the #EndSARS protests in Lekki toll gate on Tuesday.

10. End SARS: Tinubu Clears Air On Ordering Soldiers To Shoot At Protesters

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Mr Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has again denied the responsibility for the shooting of peaceful End SARS protesters on Tuesday, October 20.

11. Singer Wizkid Signs Multi-Million Dollar Deal With Puma

Ibrahim Balogun, a popular Nigeria singer, better known by his stage name; Wizkid, has signed a multi-million dollar deal with popular brand, Puma.

12. Zakzaky Is Not Dead – Shi’ites

The Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky led Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as Shi’ite has dispelled rumour making the round its leader is dead.

13. Seychelles Opposition Wins Presidency For First Time In 43 Years

Seychelles elected an opposition candidate as president for the first time since 1977, authorities announced on Sunday.

14. Actress Iyabo Ojo Vows To Never Campaign Or Vote For PDP, APC Member

Actress Iyabo Ojo has vowed never to campaign or vote for a member of the PDP or the ruling APC.

15. SARS Was “State-Aided Robbery Squad” – Pastor Tunde Bakare

The Founder and General Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has defined the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) as ‘State-Aided Robbery Squad’.

16. IPOB To Youths: Time To Clean Up Streets

Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has urged youths across Biafraland to commence the process of cleaning up and securing their towns

17. Over 100 Suspected Looters Arrested In Plateau (Photos)

Following the breaking in and looting of government owned facilities in the city of Jos by hoodlums, security operatives have arrested and paraded over 100 suspected looters in the state.

18. Obiano Orders Markets In Anambra To Open, As Police Deploy Operatives Around State

Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano has ordered the reopening of markets in the state.

19. #EndSARS: United Nation Decries Attack On Assets In Calabar

The United Nations on Sunday disclosed that its property in Calabar, Cross River capital, have been vandalised.

20.Opinion: #ENDSARS Protest, Women Economic Empowerment And What Shouldn’t Be The Price For Freedom

Barbara Anne Castle, the Secretary Of State for Employment and Productivity in England in 1968 negotiated in a settlement for equal pay which hastened the Equal Pay Act in 1970 when a group of protesting women machinists staged a high profiled walkout on the 7^th of June 1968 after discovering that men with whom they were doing the same work were being paid more than they were.

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