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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, September 18th 2021
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The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 201,294 COVID-19 cases.
2. Sanwo-Olu Sets Deadline For Commissioning Of Sangotedo Housing Project (Photos)
EKOHOTBLOG reports that the contractors engaged by the Lagos State Government to handle the construction of 1,188-unit LagosHOMS in the Sangotedo area of Eti Osa now have a final completion date to deliver the project.
3. IBILE Eko Summit Group To Host 2021 Parley In October
A civic group, the Ibile Eko Summit Group is set to host its 2021 colloquium next month as part of efforts to sensitize the indigenous Lagosian society on strategies towards the socio-cultural advancement of the state.
4. LASEPA Visits Lekki Port Construction Site
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has visited the construction site of the Lekki Deep Sea Port, located within the Lekki Free Trade Zone at Ibeju Lekki, to ensure that environmental guidelines are followed and mitigative measures are incorporated to avoid degradation of the environment.
5. Lagos Launches Womb To School Initiative
As part of its plans to further enhance the access of Lagosians, especially mothers and children to quality Medicare, the Lagos State Government is set to launch the Mother, Infant, and Child (MICH) program.
6. NARD Appeals Court Ruling Directing Doctors To Resume
The leadership of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has faulted the ruling of the National Industrial Court (NIC) directing its members to return to work.
7. Three Judges To Appear Before NJC Panel Over Conflicting Ex-parte Orders
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has set up a probe panel to investigate three High Court judges who issued conflicting ex-parte orders.
8. Union Bank In Distress As EFCC Battles Former CEO Emuwa, Others Over Alleged N1.9bn Fraud
Union Bank is in distress as EFCC indicts Former CEO Emuwa, others over alleged N1.9bn fraud.
9. Move To Amend VAT Law To Favour FG Will Fail – Akeredolu
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Friday described the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) by state governments as a settled deal.
10. UNIBEN: Students To Resume As University Cancels ₦20,000 Registration Fee
The Senate of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has approved the removal of ₦20,000 late registration fee.
11. Army Major Abducted By Bandits At NDA Rescued As Troops Overwhelm Bandits Camp
Troops of the Nigerian Army, Airforce and other security agencies have rescued Maj. Christopher Datong, the officer abducted at the permanent site of Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) Kaduna, on Aug. 24.
11. JUST IN: Miyetti Allah Chairman Shot Dead By Gunmen
EKOHOTBLOG reports that the chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association of Nigeria in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Abubakar Abdullahi, has been killed by unknown gunmen.
12. LAUTECH Professor Slumps, Dies In Oyo (Photo)
EKOHOTBLOG reports that a professor at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Abass Olajire, has slumped and died.
13. BREAKING: Former Algerian President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Is Dead
A former Algerian President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, has been confirmed dead.
14. I Cheated on My Boyfriend Because He Was Uncircumcised –BBNaija Queen
Big Brother Naija season six housemate, Queen, got ribs cracking Thursday as she narrated how she cheated on her boyfriend because she didn’t like his private parts.
15. ‘Covid-19 Destroyed 80% Of My Lungs’ — Pete Edochie’s Son
Uche Edochie, son of veteran actor Pete Edochie has recounted his struggle with covid-19 and his recovery.
16. American Rapper Meek Mill Says African Herb Treated His Stomach Disorder
American rapper, Meek Mill, has testified to the efficacy of African herbs after using it to treat a stomach disorder.
17. Pelé Back in Intensive Care Unit 3 Days After Leaving Hospital
Football legend Pelé has re-entered an intensive care unit at São Paulo’s Albert Einstein Hospital, ESPN Brasil reported, in an apparent deterioration of the three-time World Cup winner’s health after he left the unit earlier this week.
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