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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, August 29th, 2020
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1. Nigeria Records 160 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Now 53,477
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on on Friday disclosed that the country has recorded 160 new COVID-19 cases.
2. ‘Creation Of New NBA A Threat To Nigeria Unity’
Mike Ozekhome, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), says the plan by some aggrieved members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to form a splinter group that is parallel to association will be vehemently resisted.
3. Blasphemy: Banky W Reacts To Signing Of Sharif’s Death Warrant By Ganduje
Nigerian artist and Politician, Wellington Bankole, popularly known as Banky W, has reacted to an announcement by Governor Umar Ganduje that he will sign the death warrant against Yahaya Sharif after 30 days.
4. LG polls: Police Vow To Clampdown On Election Riggers, Thugs
The Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, CP Philip Sule Maku, on Friday, ahead of the local government election holding in the thirteen LGAs of state, vowed to clampdown on election riggers, thugs and other related criminals that would cause mayhem in the elections.
5. “I Hope He Forgives Me” – Fani-Kayode Apologies To Daily Trust Reporter
Former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has sought the forgiveness of Eyo Charles, a Daily Trust reporter, he denigrated at a press conference.
6. Transportation Ministry Gets New Permanent Secretary
President Muhammadu Buhari, Friday, redeployed Dr. Ajani, Magdalene Nwanwuche, as the new Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Transportation.
7. Helicopter Crash: How People Pretending To Rescue Victims Stole Their Phones, Money
A resident of Opebi Street in Lagos, who witnessed a helicopter crash in the area on Friday, has decried the lack of empathy by some Lagosians towards accident victims.
8. Nigeria Will No Longer Condone The Harassment Of Citizens In Ghana, Declares FG
Federal Government of Nigeria on Friday broke silence on the incessant harassment of Nigerians resident and doing businesses in the neighbouring Ghana.
9. I Will Poison PDP, Business Mogul Jimoh Ibrahim Says As He Defects To APC
BUSINESS mogul Jimoh Ibrahim has formally defected to the All Progressive Congress in Ondo state boasting that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state is dead without him.
10. Shinzo Abe: A Political Survivor Dogged By Health Issues
Shinzo Abe has smashed records as Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, championing ambitious economic reform while weathering scandals. But he has once again been undone by his health.
11. Osimhen Scores Hat-Trick On Napoli Debut
Victor Osimhen scored a hat-trick on his first appearance in a Napoli shirt as the Partenopei recorded an 11-0 friendly win over L’Aquila on Friday.
12. BBNaija 2020: Housemates Win Sixth Wager Task Under Ozo’s Leadership
The Housemates have again won their Thursday night wager task under Ozo’s leadership.
13. BBNaija 2020: Why I’ll Pick Ozo As Strategic Partner – Vee
Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, housemate, Vee, has given reason she would pick male housemate, Ozo, as her strategic partner in the house.
14. Peter Okoye Adopts ‘The prodigal’ Title after P-Square split
One of the defunct P-Square duo and Dancer, Peter Okoye popularly known as Mr. P, has hinted plans to release a new album soon.
15. Roma Postpone Training After Four Players Test Positive For COVID-19
Following the result of four players who tested positive for COVID-19, Serie A club Roma has postponed the club’s return to training for the new season on Friday, August 28.
16. NBA Playoff Games Resume Today
NBA playoff games will resume on Today, Saturday, August 29 after the league and players agreed Friday on plans for greater social justice and racial equality measures following the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
17. Black Panther Star, Boseman Dies Of Colon Cancer
Chadwick Boseman, the lead actor in the popular movie” Black Panther” is dead.
18. BBNaija 2020: I Bathed Once In Four Days – Vee
Big Brother season 5 housemate, Vee has revealed Biggie left her in a situation where she had her bath just once in four days.
19. Keep Your word, Mali Opposition Leader Dicko Warns Junta
Mali’s influential imam Mahmoud Dicko, a key player in mass opposition protests this year, on Friday warned the country’s new military rulers they do not have “carte blanche” after ousting the president.
20. Opinion: Equality Of Contributions In A Committed Relationship: An Illusion Or A Reality?
I use the term ‘relationship’ loosely to encompass people in a committed legalized union, those who did the traditional dowry payment/acceptance or those who have no legal backing but are in a defined union of recognized partnership.
21. Resilience [Forging Ahead] Part XXXII – By Bashorun J.K. Randle
In commemoration of the first one hundred days of the appointment of Professor (Ambassador) Ibrahim Agboola Gambari as Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Commander-In-Chief, Armed Forces of Nigeria, Resilience Television will on Friday August 21st 2020 devote prime time to a documentary on the President’s Chief adviser and ally.
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