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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, May 29th, 2021
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Saturday, May 29th, 2021
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 166,254 COVID-19 cases.
2. Obasanjo, Abdusalami, Ooni, Sultan, Others To Hold Meeting
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, traditional leaders, and elder statesmen are set to hold a meeting over the current security challenged bewildering the country.
3. CDS Charges New COAS To Build On Legacy Of His Predecessor
EkoHotBlog reports that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has urged the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Faruk Yahaya to build on the legacy of his predecessor, particularly in the fight against insurgency and banditry.
4. Nigerians Will Praise Buhari After His Tenure In 2023 —Adesina
Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has said that the president has recorded achievements that will make Nigerians proud of him after leaving office in 2023.
5. I Didn’t Call Arinola Oloko Thug — Remi Tinubu
EkoHotBlog reports that the Mrs. Remi Tinubu, wife of All Progressives Congress chieftain, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said she didn’t call an educationist, Arinola Oloko, a thug at the venue of a public hearing on constitutional review on Wednesday.
6. Governor Umahi Dissolves State Executive Council
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect.
7. Ortom, IGP Disagree Over Investigative Team Report
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Friday said the submission of the acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali, contradicted the report of the investigative team on the assassination attempt on the governor.
8. Saraki, CSOs Urge Government To Make Insurance Of Markets Mandatory
EkoHotBlog reports that A former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has said that the Senate on resumption of plenary will further probe the NNPC on diversion of dividends from the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG).
9. Anambra Govt Bans Use Of Tricycles, Shuttle Buses
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Anambra State Government has banned the use of tricycles and shuttle buses after 7pm across the state.
10. Gombe Government Uncovers 431 Ghost Workers
The Gombe State Government says it has uncovered 431 ghost workers and suspended them from its payroll system for the month of May.
11. Shoot Anyone That Attacks You, Gov. Umahi Tells Security Operatives
David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi, has asked security operatives to do everything they can to fend off attacks from assailants who want to kill them.
12. Nigeria Problems Did Not Start With Our Party, Says APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the problems ravaging the country did not start when the party came to power.
13. Certificate Forgery: PDP hails Governor Obaseki’s Supreme Court victory
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, lauded the judgement of the Supreme Court which upheld the election of Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, describing it as the inevitable triumph of the will of the people over anti-democratic forces.
14. Kebbi Boat Mishap: Death Toll Rises To 81
Eighty-one bodies have so far been recovered, following the boat accident that occurred in Wara, Ngaski LGA of Kebbi state, The Sokoto office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has disclosed.
15. Police Arrest Another Four Suspects Involved In Attack On Owerri Command HQ
The police have arrested four more suspects involved in an attack on the Owerri Command Headquarters and the Correction Centre in Imo State.
16. Joint Security Team Kill 7, Arrest 5 IPOB Members In Agbochia Forest
Troops of 6 Division, Nigeria Army, in a joint security operation have killed seven IPOB militants after raiding their camp in Agbochia Forest in Eleme and Oyigbo LGA of Rivers state, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.
17. JUST IN: Gunmen Strike Again, Kill Five Soldiers
EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than five soldiers have been reportedly killed by unknown gunmen.
It was a world-wide celebration when Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala took over as the Director-General of the World Trade Organizations (WTO) and her appointment signified different things to different people.
19. Reactions As Rotimi Amaechi Releases Gospel Song
In commemoration of his 56th birthday, Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, has put out a gospel song produced by Obliblo Music.
20. Ronaldo Tells Juventus Teammates He Wants To Leave
Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing to leave Juventus this summer, with a return to Manchester United still a possibility for the Portuguese superstar, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.
21. Barack Obama Discusses With Marcus Rashford
EkoHotBlog reports that the former U.S. President Barack Obama had a virtual discussion with the Manchester United striker, Marcus Rashford on the power and influence of young people.
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