Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, December 31st, 2020
1. Again, Nigeria Records 1,016 New COVID-19 Infections, 11 More Deaths
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 86,576 cases of COVID-19 infections.
2. COVID-19: NCDC Makes Bleak Projection For 2021
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, has made a dismal forecast for 2021 concerning COVID-19 in the country.
3. COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu Approves Free Test For Physically Challenged
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved free COVID-19 test for Persons with disabilities (PWDs), in registered clusters.
4. NiMet Predicts 3-Day Sunny, Hazy Conditions From Dec. 31
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Thursday to Saturday across the country.
5. Buhari, Zulum Meet In Aso Villa
President Muhammadu Buhari has met with Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.
6. Alleged Forgery: APC Presents More Evidence Against Obaseki
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday admitted two more exhibits from the the All Progressives Congress (APC) in suits instituted against Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki.
7. Crossover Service: LASG Discourages Large Gatherings
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has continued to discourage residents of the state from gathering in large numbers, especially as it concerns the conduct of this year’s crossover service by Christian worship centres.
8. MFM, RCCG, Winners, Others Changes Time Of Cross-Over Services
Crossovers are important events that mark the beginning of a new year. It often draws enormous worshippers into which pastors proclaim or prophesy in the New Year.
9. Remains Of Nigeria’s Ambassador To US, Sylvanus Nsofor To Arrive Thursday
The remains of late Justice Sylvanus Nsofor, Nigeria’s immediate past ambassador to the US, has departed the country of his duty post for the final journey back home.
10. Buhari’s Govt Inherited Problems From PDP, Says APC Chieftain
President Muhammadu Buhari inherited the country’s current problems from the former government of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
11. Gov. Sule Signs Nasarawa State N115.7bn 2021 Budget Into Law
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Wednesday signed the state N115.7 billion 2021 budget into law.
12. Don’t Allow Arewa Community In Lagos To Split, AYCF Urges Sanwo-Olu
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) on Wednesday cautioned against the gang up to split the Arewa community in Lagos State over chieftaincy matters.
13. Organisers Of Kaduna Sex Party Arrested
Kaduna State Police Command says it has apprehended persons behind a planned sex party in the state.
14. Police Arrest Suspect Linked To Kidnap Of German National 3 Years After
The Police in Kano State has confirmed the arrest of an armourer of a syndicate alleged to have kidnapped a German national and killed one police officer in the state three years later.
15. Runsewe Advocates Strategic Survival Plan For 2021 Amid COVID-19
Segun Runsewe, the Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), has said that deep measures on COVID-19 testing and certification process were needed to support the tourism sector in 2021.
16. State Of The Nation: Kukah Spoke For Many Nigerians – PFN
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) says many concerned Nigerians share the sentiment of Matthew Kukah, bishop of Sokoto Catholic diocese, on the state of the nation.
17. 15 Presumed Robbers, Cultists Nabbed By Police In Lagos
The suspects were taken into custody by the police because they terrorized the communities.
18. Abdulsalam: Lagos LP Eulogises Late National Leader
The Labour Party (LP) says the death of Alhaji Abdulkadir Abdulsalam, the National Chairman of the party, has created a huge hole in the ranks of courageous fighters for a just society.
20. Unusual Story Of A King Of England Who Sacrificed His Throne For His Lover
So many stories have been told about the crazy and unbelievable things humans do for love. One of such incredible stories is that of King Edward, who abdicated his throne and prestige to marry the woman he loved.
21. Ugandan Presidential Candidate, Bobi Wine Re-arrested
One of the opposition candidates for Uganda’s presidency, Bobi Wine has been re-arrested with his campaign team in Kalangala, the country’s central region.
22. DCI Arrest Nigerian For Cyberfraud
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kenya has arrested a wanted Nigerian Cyber Crime suspect upon the attempt to flee the country.
23. Nurse Removes PPE To Have Sex With COVID-19 Patient
The Indonesian Nurses Association has confirmed the suspension of a male nurse after he stripped off his Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to have sex in a toilet with a man infected with COVID-19, according to reports.
24. US Senate Rejects Trump’s Call For Increased $2,000 Aid
The US Senate’s Republican leader has rejected calls from an unlikely alliance of President Donald Trump, congressional Democrats and some Republicans to boost coronavirus aid.
26. COVID-19: UK Approves Oxford-AstraZeneca Vaccine
United Kingdom (UK) has emerged as the first country in the world to approve AstraZeneca and Oxford University’s low-cost Covid vaccine.
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27. Resilience [Forging Ahead] Part XXXIV – By Bashorun J.K. Randle
It was with considerable glee that John Cleese and Sacha Baron Cohen announced the scoop of the century by Resilience Television.
28. Opinion: America’s First ‘Second Gentleman’
America has always had male Vice-Presidents with their wives having official roles but the dynamics has changed. Come January 20 2021, America would be having, for the first time, a female Vice-President with a first ‘second gentleman’ in the office of the husband of the Vice-President.
29. Burna Boy Tells Club Dj To Stop Playing Davido’s Song
Burnaboy got upset about Davido’s song and asked the DJ to change the song because it bothered him.
30. Zubby Michael Storm Native Town In An All White Motorcycle Entourage
Popular Nollywood Actor, Zubby Michael reunited great fans and friends in his native town known as “Ozobulu” which is located in Anambra State Nigeria.
31. 2020: Top 10 Super Center-Backs
The great urge to play from the back, that passing ability and composure under pressure seem to be two of the key requirements for Centre-Backs
32. Ronaldo Vow Not To Retire Until He Achieves One More Goal
Juventus and Portugal Forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, made a commitment not to retire before winning the FIFA World Cup with Portugal.
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