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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, August 9th, 2020
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1. Nigeria Records 453 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Now 46,140
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Saturday disclosed that the country has recorded 453 new COVID cases.
2. COVID-19: Lagos Discharges 27 Nigerians, 5 Foreigners
The Lagos State Government has announced the recovery and discharge of 32 COVID-19 patients, consisting of 27 Nigerians and five foreigners.
3. Ex Senator, Buruji Kashamu Dies Of COVID-19
A former senator from Ogun state, Buruji Kashamu, has died of complications from COVID-19.
4. Schools Face Big Virus Test As Students Return To Classroom
As educators prepare to welcome students back to class for the first time in months, schools’ ability to quickly identify and contain coronavirus outbreaks before they get out of hand will be put to the test in thousands of districts around the country.
5. Even In Death, Obasanjo Takes Swipe At Kashamu
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the death of a former senator from Ogun state, Buruji Kashamu, should serve as a vital life lesson for all and sundry.
6. Osinbajo Bemoans Lack Of Fairness In Appointing Judges In Nigeria
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the elite determines who get what when it comes to appointment of judges in Nigeria.
7. 2023: We Can’t Be Distracted, Political Gladiators Must Exercise Restraint -Okowa
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has maintained that his administration will not be distracted by political gladiators who push for 2023 elections.
8. Amosun Pays Tributes To Late Kashamu
A former governor of Ogun, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun, has expressed sadness over the death of Sen. Buruji Kashamu who died in Lagos on Saturday from complications arising from COVID-19.
9. #mummycalmdown Internet Sensation Finally Meets With Sanwo-Olu (Photos)
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has finally kept his promise to meet with Oreofeoluwa Lawal-Babalola, the “Mummy calm down” internet sensation.
10. Kwara Govt Receives N100m To Fight COVID-19
As part effort to strengthen and improve further logistics in Kwara State, the World Bank has issued a grant of N100m to Government of the State.
11. Man Crushed For Attacking Truck Driver Over Car Scratch
A young man was on Saturday seriously injured after being knocked down by a tipper driver along Onitsha-Awka expressway, Onitsha, Anambra state.
12. Lewandowski Dazzles As Bayern Crush Chelsea To Reach Last Eight
Robert Lewandowski struck twice and set up two more goals as Bayern Munich cruised past Chelsea 4-1 on Saturday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 7-1 aggregate victory and remain on course for a treble of titles.
13. Messi Helps Barcelona Sink Napoli To Reach Last 8
A fired-up Lionel Messi led Barcelona to a 3-1 win at home to Napoli on Saturday for a 4-2 aggregate victory which took the club into the Champions League quarter-finals.
14. Gov. Fayemi Hails Ooni Of Ife For Role In Tackling Human Trafficking Menace
Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi, has showered encomium on his Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, for the part played by the monarch in ensuring the evacuation trafficked women who were languishing in foreign countries.
15. 13 Cart Pushers Arrested In Lagos
Mr Ibrahim Odumboni, Acting Managing Director, Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), said the authority arrested 13 cart pushers and seized 29 carts for violating environmental laws of the state.
16. APC Will Take Back Edo Without Violence, Says Buni
Chairman of the APC Interim Management Committee and Governor of Yobe State, Mallam Mai Bala Buni on Saturday charged supporters of the party in Edo State to shun violence during campaigns and during the September 19 governorship election.
17. Former P-Square Manager, Howie-T Dies Of Stroke
Former manager to defunct music duo, P-Square, Bayo Odusami popularly known as Howie-T is dead.
18. Gbenga Daniel Grieves, Expresses Shock Over Senator Kashamu’s Death
Former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has expressed shock over the passage of Senator Buruji Kashamu.
19. Several People Killed, Bodies Taken Away By Unknown Gunmen In Rivers Community
Unknown gunmen have killed yet unspecified number of persons and carting away their bodies to unknown destination in Bunu community in Tai Local Government Area, Rivers state.
20. President Kenyatta Says Kenya Ready Again For Visitors
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday encouraged tourists to return to Kenya, saying the country was safe and open for business even with coronavirus cases having tripled in the past month.
21. Juventus Appoint Andrea Pirlo As New Coach
Juventus has named former Italy and its star Andrea Pirlo as the Italian champions’ new coach.
22. Edo 2020: APC Admonishes Supporters Against Violence
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday admonished its supporters in Edo against violence before, during and after the Sept. 19 state governorship election.
23. PDP Postpones Cross River Congress By One Week
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reportedly postponed the State Congress in Cross River State earlier scheduled for today by one week.
24. How I prophesied explosion in Lebanon, RevolutionNow protest – Primate Ayodele
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the founder and general overseer of INRI Evangelical spiritual church, has revealed that he prophesied about the explosion in Beirut, the capital city of Lebanon.
25. Opinion: After The Sweat Comes The Glow
Glow by J.Lo is a perfume made by that popular American entrepreneur, actress and performer, Jennifer Lopez. Last year, she played a supporting role in a film titled ‘Hustlers’ where she acted as a stripper/pole dancer named Ramona. Her role in the film won her numerous nominations and awards.
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