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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, July 19th, 2020
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Sunday, July 19th, 2020
1. Nigeria Records 653 New COVID-19 Cases — Total Now 36107
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday disclosed that the country has confirmed six hundred fifty three new cases.
2. COVID-19: 50 Nightclubbers Arrested In Kwara
The Kwara state government on Saturday said it arrested 50 persons who were present at a nightclub.
3. Edo 2020: LG Vice Chairman Alleges Threat To Life Over Refusal To Join PDP
Mr Fred Aimienwanwu, Vice Chairman, Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo, has raised the alarm on threat to his life and family over his refusal to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
4. Ex -Senate Chief Whip Roland Owie Defects To PDP
Former Chief Whip of the Senate and National Leader of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Mr Roland Owie, on Saturday, defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
5. Again, Boko Haram Storms Chibok, Kills Two, Abducts Five
Two persons reportedly lost their lives on Saturday after suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Boftari, Kuburmbula ward of Chibok local government area of Borno state.
6. Store Manager Steals Employer’s 40 Bags Of Cement
The Police at the Ikoyi Division, Ikoyi, Lagos have arrested the a Store Manager with the Droyers Construction Company, Oluwaseyi Ogunbiyi, 35, and charged him before a Lagos Magistrates’ for allegedly stealing his employer’s 40 bags of cements valued N85,000.
7. Abducted Wife Of Former Edo Speaker Released
Hassana, the wife of former Edo Speaker, Zakawanu Garuba, who was abducted along the Lokoja-Abuja highway on Saturday, has been released.
8. 2 Traders, Driver Sentenced To Community Service In Edo
A Mobile Court in Uselu, Egor Local Government Area of Edo, on Saturday sentenced two traders and a driver to community service for displaying wares and parking vehicle in unauthorised places.
9, Arotile’s Ex-Classmate Had No Driver’s License – Report
Following investigations over the death of Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, fresh facts have emerged that the ex-classmate who knocked down Tolulope had no valid driving license.
10. New Rules To Guide The Resumption Of Abuja-Kaduna Rail Track — FG
The Federal Government has given the criterion for the resumption of the Abuja-Kaduna train service operation.
11. Top Nigerian Pastor, Chris Involved In Ghastly Road Crash
Popular Nigerian Pastor, founder of Zionwealth Church, Lekki, Chris Omashola, was on Saturday involved in a car accident in Warri, Delta State.
12. Police Arrests Idumuje Prince, Chukwunonso Over Alleged Murder In Delta
The Prince of Idumuje-Ugboko in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, Prince Chukwunonso Nwoko, was arrested for alleged murder.
13. Confusion in Edo as APC, Edo Govt Disagree Over Dislodging Of Ize-Iyamu’s Campaign Posters
The Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the destruction of its billboards and campaign posters by the members of the opposition party.
14. Choosing Ajayi As My Deputy Was A Wrong Choice – Gov Akeredolu
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has declared that he made a wrong choice in picking his Deputy, Agboola Ajayi, who has now defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
15. Fani Kayode Blasts NAF, Alleges Tolulope was Murdered
Former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, alleged that he suspects the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile who died on July 14, 2020, was murdered.
16. APC Breaks Silence, Names Buhari Likely Successors
As politicians continue to outplay one another ahead of the 2023 general elections, a founding member of All Progressive Congress (APC), Buba Galadima, has said the leadership crisis presently rocking the party is as a result of the politics of 2023 presidency.
17. Updated: Buhari Names Railway Complex After Former President Jonathan
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the naming of the Railway Complex in Agbor, Delta state, the operational hub of the Itakpe-Warri line, after former President Goodluck Jonathan.
18. The Need To Promote Women Empowerment For National Development
A lot of people do not have adequate understand of the idea behind female empowerment that has become the focus of individuals, families, governments and nations so while some do not yet comprehend its deeper meaning, many are simply afraid of its interpretations as it may upset the norm or pre-existing ways of livingand reasoning especially in a paternalistic society as ours.
19. Resilience [Forging Ahead] Part III – By Bashorun J.K. Randle
It is simply amazing how the list of those who are keen to appear on Resilience TV has gown longer and longer despite the channel’s declared policy of no mention of the Corona Virus [Covid-19] pandemic.
20. 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.
21. Aubameyang Fires Arsenal Past Man City Into FA Cup Final
Arsenal ambushed holders Manchester City as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice in a 2-0 victory in the FA Cup semi-final at an empty Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
22. COVID-19: India Donates Essential Medicines Worth $50m To Africa
India has donated essential medicines worth 50 million dollars to African countries as part of the country’s collaboration with Africa to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
23. Tokyo 2020: Nigeria Teams To Play In Saitama
Nigeria’s men and women national basketball teams to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have been designated to campaign for medals at the Saitama Arena.
24. Buhari mourns United States Civil Rights activists, John Lewis, Rev. Cordy Vivian
President Muhammadu Buhari joins the United States Government and citizens, and other world leaders in mourning the passing of two iconic civil rights activists, John Lewis, 80 and Rev. Cordy Tindell “C.T.’’ Vivian, 95.
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