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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, October 17th, 2021
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija news today, October 17th, 2021 can be accessed below.
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Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
1. NCDC Reports 35 COVID-19 Deaths, 376 Fresh Cases
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 209,173 COVID-19 cases.
2. BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Former Governor Kwankwaso
EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Saturday, grilled the former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over allegations of abuse of office, diversion of public funds and fraudulent allocation of government properties to cronies.
3. Customs Officers Kill Two In Ogun
EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than two persons have been confirmed dead following the clash between operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and some suspected smugglers at the Kobape axis of the Abeokuta-Sagamu highway, Ogun State.
4. Alara Of Ilara, Oba Ogunsanwo Bags Prestigious Leadership Award At London Political Summit
On Thursday, October 14, 2021, Alara of Ilara Kingdom, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode joined an exclusive list of change-makers to receive a leadership award from the London Political Summit, in recognition of his exceptional strides since assuming the reins of power as the Alara of Ilara Kingdom.
5. ‘We Did Not Issue Any Sit-At-Home On Monday, Tuesday’ – IPOB
Ekohotblog reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has distanced itself from a statement alleged that it had issued a sit-at-home order on October 18, 19 and 21 for its leader, and one year anniversary of #EndSARS protest.
6. Abducted Emir Of Bungudu Regains Freedom After 32 Days In Captivity
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the abducted Emir of Bungudu, Alhaji Hassan Attahiru, has regained his freedom.
7. Explosions And Gunshots Rock Maiduguri
EKOHOTBLOG reports that the residents of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital were on Saturday night thrown into panic as explosions and heavy exchange of gunshots were recorded behind 777 housing estate, an outskirts of Maiduguri metropolis.
8. Congress: Former State Secretary Emerges Rivers APC Chairman
Ekohotblog reports that Chief Emeka Beke, former Rivers State secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has been elected party chairman.
9. Akwa Ibom APC Holds Factional Congresses
Ekohotblog reports that on Saturday, the Akwa Ibom State branch of the All Progressives Congress, APC, held a parallel congress.
10. Ogun Govt. Pledges Support For Youths
The Ogun State Government is ready to promote and assist youths that are creative in their different areas of endeavour, for rapid economic growth of the State, Commissioner for Rural Development, Engr. Taiwo Oludotun has said.
11. Education Only Weapon To Tackle Insecurity, Restiveness – Sen Adeola
The Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola has said that education is the only weapon that could be used to tackle insecurity, restiveness, crimes and other social vices that is affecting the society negatively.
12. PDP Accuses APC Of Disrupting Congress In Lagos
EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of disrupting its Congress in the state.
13. 2023: ‘Tunde Bakare Is Mismanaging Grace Of God Upon His Life And Ministry’ – Primate Ayodele
Ekohotblog reports that the Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Saturday said that Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Citadel Global Community Church is not making good use of the grace of God upon his life and ministry.
14. Russia Records Over 1,000 COVID-19 Deaths In A Day
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia, on Saturday, recorded 1,000 COVID-19 deaths in a single day for the first time since the pandemic began.
15. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Visits Scene Where MP Was Fatally Killed
Ekohotblog reports that the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer paid a visit to the church where MP David Amess was tragically stabbed while meeting with constituents on Saturday, only hours after his death was deemed a terrorist act.
16. I Can Never Regret Campaigning For Buhari – Jide Kosoko Says This Govt Not Totally Bad
EKohotblog reports that Nollywood veteran actor, Jide Kosoko, has said he has no regret campaigning for President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015.
17. Annie Lies For Relevance – 2face Babymama Pero, Speaks
Ekohotblog reports that 2face Babymama, Pero Adeniyi has finally spoken up after weeks of drama involving the father of her kids, Innocent Idibia also known as 2face and his wife Annie Idibia.
18. US Reopening: Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
Ekohotblog reports that the new foreign travel restrictions of the United States are only a few weeks away from taking effect.
19. Man Utd Take Decision on Sacking Solskjaer After Shocking Defeat
Ekohotblog reports that following Saturday’s humiliating 4-2 loss to Leicester City, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under increasing pressure.
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