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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, February 20th, 2021
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1. COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 662 New Infections, 10 Deaths
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 150,908 COVID-19 cases.
2. BioNTech/Pfizer Say Vaccine Can Stand Warmer Temperatures
Germany’s BioNTech and its US partner Pfizer on Friday said tests have shown that their coronavirus vaccine can stand warmer temperatures than initially thought, potentially simplifying the jab’s complex cold-chain logistics.
3. Production Cut: Sylva Visits 4 OPEC Countries
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has embarked on a four-day journey to some Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to discuss issues on crude oil production cut.
4. Lagos Govt. Inaugurates Youth Centre At Abesan, Alimosho LGA
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday inaugurated the newly constructed and remodeled Abesan Youth Centre in Mosan Okunola Local Council Development in Alimosho area of Lagos State.
5. Sanwo-Olu Fulfils Promise In Alimosho, Commissions Flyover And Four Road Project
With the completion of Phase II of the Lagos-Ogun Boundary Road project by the Lagos State Government, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has fulfilled yet another promise to the people of Alimosho.
6. Iponri Estate Residents Hold Special Prayers In Honour Of Late Jakande
The Iponri Housing Estate Residential Association (IHERA) on Friday held a prayer session in honour of Late Alhaji Lateef Jakande, the first civilian governor of Lagos State.
7. Jakande’s Name Synonymous With Selfless Leadership – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the legacy bequeathed by the first Civilian Governor of the State, the late Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, in public service will remain a reference point in annals of governance in the country.
8. We Need Compassionate Leadership –Fayemi
Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has mentioned the importance of compassion among political leaders in the country.
9. Why I Invited Soldiers To Orlu, Governor Uzodinma Finally Speaks
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo has lifted the lids on the presence of operatives of the Nigerian Army in Orlu community of the state.
10. Nigeria May Go From Crisis To Crisis, Says Adeyemi
Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Sam Adeyemi says Nigeria may continue in diverse crises if its current leadership does not change its culture.
11. N’Assembly Can Make State Police A Reality – El-Rufai
Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, says only the National Assembly could make state police a reality.
12. JUST IN: Imo Takes Over Okorocha’s Royal Palm Estate
On Friday, the Imo State Government recovered the Royal Palm Estate along Akachi road belonging to the immediate past Governor’s wife, Nkechi Okorocha.
13. I Need 10 Million Fulanis To Relocate To Iwo Because I Want Iwo To Produce The Next Governor – Oluwo
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba AbdulRaheed Adewale Akanbi Telu 1 said he needs at least 10 million Fulani and Hausa people to relocate to Iwoland because he wants Iwo to Produce the next Governor of Osun State.
14. Insecurity: El-Rufai Demands Decentralisation Of Police, Judiciary
Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has joined his voice with national analysts calling for devolution of power between the Federal Government and 36 states in the country.
15. Anambra 2021: NASS Caucus Pledges Support To Soludo’s Candidacy
Members of the National Assembly from Anambra State on the platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, say they will do everything possible to ensure former Central Bank Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo emerge the party’s flagbearer for the November governorship poll.
16. 2023: Saraki, PDP Leaders Meet With Ibrahim Babangida
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki and some members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) visited the former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, on Friday.
17. PDP Lifts Suspension On Elumelu, 6 Others
The Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP), has lifted the suspension on the minority leader, House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu and six other members of the House, elected on the platform of the opposition party.
18. Disabled 12-Year-Old Girl Raped By 7 Elderly Men
These men are said to be ‘side kicks’ of a renowned politician in Sokoto state. Suleiman Usman (SAN) and Commissioner for Justice in Sokoto state said the Government had put in place a stroke team of lawyers to persecute the rape case.
19. Woman Gives Birth At Expressway In Bayelsa State
Woman gives birth to a bouncy baby boy at expressway Yenegoa the capital of Bayelsa State.
20. Opinion: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Oby Ezekwesili, Aisha Yesufu: These Southern Women
Each one of them has a specific identification that augments their uniqueness, character, strength of will, decency, and determination to who they are and what they stand for.
21. Ifu Ennada Shares Nude From Her Vacation
Former housemate of Reality Show, Big Brother Naija season 3, Ifu Ennada has shared sultry photos from her vacation in Maldives.
22. Opinion: Davido’s Top 10 Hit Songs Of All Time
Since he shot to limelight in 2011, Davido has remained a prominent figure in the music industry.
23. After Almost 7 Years Of Marriage With Kanye, Kim Kardashian Finally Files For Divorce
The Reality TV star Kim Kardashian got married to rapper Kanye West about seven years ago and just recently they decided to live separately.
24. Haaland Finally Speaks About Chelsea And Real Madrid Links
Dortmund Striker, Erling Haaland impressive record has greatly attracted attention from both Real Madrid and Chelsea. He has also emerged in the sale list of Borrusia Dortmund.
25. EPL: Preview, Team News, Head-to-Head For Arsenal vs Man City’s Match
Arsenal won’t find it easy as Man City have already smashed the record for most consecutive wins across all competitions by an EPL team, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.
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