Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Saturday, June 27th, 2020
1. COVID-19 Update: Nigeria Records 684 Coronavirus Cases
Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 684 new Coronavirus cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Friday evening, June 26.
2. Gunmen Kidnap Nine Lagos-Bound Travellers — Demand ₦100m Ransom
At least Nine travellers were on Friday evening abducted in Ondo State by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen.
3. BEC Scheme: FBI Lists 6 Nigerians Among Most Wanted Cyber Criminals
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has listed 6 Nigerians nationals among its most-wanted cyber criminals.
4. Ten PDP Governors Set To Quit Party For APC
Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, says about 10 governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will soon defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
5. Anambra State Mandates N10,000 Fine For Violators Of Face Mask Order
As one of the measures to combat coronavirus pandemic, Anambra State has ordered that improper use of face masks in the state will attract a fine of N10,000.
6. #JungleJustice: Four Suspected Hoodlums Set Ablaze By Mob In Yola
A mob in Adamawa state capital, Yola has set four suspected hoodlum, identified as Shila Boys ablaze for theft in the state.
7. Eight Health Workers Test Positive For COVID-19 In Ogun
Eight workers of Federal Medical Centre(FMC) Abeokuta, Ogun have tested positive for coronavirus.
8. 43-Year-Old Father Defiles His 3-Year-Old Daughter, Mother Cries For Justice
Social media user, Karimot Odebode recounted how a father allegedly raped his 3-year-old daughter in Ibadan and how her mother is crying out for justice for her child.
9. Abiola Ajimobi Death: Khloe Kardashian’s BFF Pens Down Tribute To Ajimobi
Khloe Kardashian’s BFF, Malika Haqq, has penned down a tribute to former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi.
10. EndSARS: Amnesty International Reveals How SARS Toutured A Victim For 40 Days Without Food
Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) have been blamed for illicitly capturing and tormenting innocent residents.
10. Ajimobi’s Burial Arrangements Disclosed
The remains of immediate past governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi, will be interred on Sunday, media aide to the ex governor has disclosed.
11. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Reveals Why Melinda Gates ‘Dead Bodies On The Streets Of Africa’ Prophecy Has Not Been Fulfilled
Lead Pastor of Christ Embassy Church, Chris Oyakhilome has revealed why the prophecies of Melinda Gates were not fulfilled.
12. Lagos Passengers Travelling To Abuja Kidnapped In Ondo
Men of the Ondo State police Command have rescued a kidnapped victim from forest in Akoko area of the state.
13. Edo Governorship: Reps Minority Leader Congratulates Obaseki
The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki on his emergence as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming Edo state governorship election.
14. Ghana To Rebuild Demolished Embassy Building, Says Gbajabiamila
The government of Ghana will rebuild the demolished building belonging to the Nigerian embassy in Accra, Ghana, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has said.
15. Gbajabiamila Mourns Senator Abiola Ajimobi
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has described the demise of the immediate past governor of Oyo State and All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy National Chairman, South, Abiola Ajimobi, as a painful loss.
16. Nigerian Forces Reiterate Commitment To Fight Criminality In The Country
The Nigerian armed forces has reiterated commitment to work in synergy with other security agencies to stamp out all forms of criminality across the country.
17. Buhari Felicitates With Gbajabiamila @58
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Speaker, House of Representatives, Olufemi Gbajabiamila, on his 58th birthday, joining family members to celebrate years of outstanding leadership, inspired by his personal attributes of courage, humility and loyalty.
18. Resilience Forging Ahead By Bashorun J.K Randle, OFR, FCA
CNN; SKY; AL Jazeera; BBC; NBC; Netflix, and the other major global news channels have a new rival – RESILIENCE TV. Its “USP” [Unique Selling Proposition] is that it does not repeat any news item and no streaming either. If you miss an item, its gone forever. No Breaking News either for that matter.
19. COVID-19 In Nigeria: Insight Into How Lagos State Is Battling The Virulent Pandemic
The Lagos state government has disclosed the type of drugs used for COVID-19 patients in the state in order to ensure their recovery from the virulent infection.
20. Magu Spits Fire, Says Looters Hiding In Ghana Will Be Prosecuted
Acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu says many looters from Nigeria hiding in Ghana have not found an haven.
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