Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Saturday, May 22nd, 2021
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 165,944 COVID-19 cases.
2. Chief Of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru, Dies In Military Plane Crash
Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, is dead.
3. Wife Of COAS Not Involved In The Plane Crash
EkoHotBlog reports that the Wife of the late Chief of Army Staff, Attahiru Ibrahim, Mrs Fati Attahiru has been confirmed to not be involved in the crash as widely reported.
4. Why NAF Plane Carrying Chief Of Army Staff Crashed ― Defence Headquarters
The Defence Headquarters has explained the cause of the crash of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Beachcraft 350 aircraft at the Kaduna International Airport on Friday.
5. Attahiru Paid Ultimate Price For Peace, Security – Buhari Mourns Late COAS, Others
President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant Ibrahim Attahiru and other victims of the military plane crash in Kaduna, saying they paid the ultimate price for peace and security in Nigeria.
6. Names Of Officers, 4 Crew Members Who Died Along With Lt Gen Attahiru In Plane Crash
Seven officers including the Chief of the Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru, along with four crew members died in Friday’s military plane crash.
7. Gbajabiamila Mourns Army Chief Attahiru
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has described as shocking and sad the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lit.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, and 10 others in a plane crash on Friday evening in Kaduna.
8. Atiku Condoles Buhari Over COAS’ Death
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the loss of Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru and others as a dark day for the nation.
9. Gunmen Abduct TASUED Staff In Ogun
Unknown gunmen have reportedly abducted the Deputy Director at the Information and Communication Technology Department, Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun in Ogun State, Mrs. I.B Abimbola.
10. Highway Robbers Arrested After Victim Spotted Them In Bank Hours Later
Hours after the successful operation that saw them dispossess hapless travellers of their valuables, two highway robbers in Osun state have been arrested after they were identified by one of the victims they robbed earlier in the day.
11. Buhari Constitutes NYSC Board
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointments into the National Governing Board of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
12. Lagos To Upgrade Polytechnics, Colleges Of Education To Universities
Lagos State Government Friday said the two state colleges of education, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Ijanikin and Sir Micheal Otedola College of Primary Education, Epe, will be upgraded to universities of education just as the Lagos State Polytechnic would be upgraded to a university of science and technology.
13. Sanwo-Olu Executes 377 Projects In 377 Wards
Lagos State government on Thursday revealed that it is executing 377 different capital projects in the 377 wards across the State while also making an assurance of continuous delivery of developmental projects at the local level.
14. Atiku’s Hometown Gets Electricity After 25 Years Outage
The residents of Toungo, the hometown of the former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, were thrown into excitement over the commissioning of an electricity project by the Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on Friday
15. Progressives Governors Laud Ayade’s PDP Exit
The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) representing governors elected under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade for joining their fold.
16. APC Harrasing Opposition, Nigeria Could Become One party State – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says Nigeria could descend into a one-party state, if the All Progressives Congress (APC) if intimidation and gagging of the opposition persist.
17. Gunmen Rob Expatriate, Kill Policeman, Driver
Some unknown armed men on Friday attacked an expatriate in Umuahia, Abia State and killed his police orderly and driver.
18. Opinion: The Frightening Incidences of Kidnapping in the Country
It was not only frightening but also very scary to watch the video and I’m sure a lot of people would be surprised at the level of confidence and audacity at which the apprehended kidnapper planned his notorious act.
19. Naira Marley Hits Back At Critics Over Comment On Sleeping With Mother, Daughter
Popular Nigerian singer, Naira Marley has reacted to backlash after saying he will have sex with mother and daughter together one day.
20. The Only EPL Player I Want To Partner With – Kane Hints On Next Club
Tottenham Hotspur striker, Harry Kane, has admitted he would love to play alongside Manchester City playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne.
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