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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, January 21st, 2021
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, January 21st, 2021
1. COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 18 Fatalities, 1,386 New Cases
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 114.691 COVID-19 cases.
2. UK COVID-19 Strain Now Found In 60 Countries – WHO
The United Kingdom coronavirus strain has spread to at least 60 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Wednesday, after US President-elect Joe Biden led a moving tribute to American victims.
3. Lagos Coronavirus Sample Tests Near 264,000 – Official
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said on Wednesday the state government had conducted 263, 358 valid COVID-19 sample tests since inception of the pandemic.
4. No light, Drugs At Isolation Centre As NYSC Members Battle COVID-19 In Taraba
Four members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Batch “B” Stream II in Taraba state have tested positive to COVID-19.
5. We Look Forward To Biden’s Presidency With Great Hope – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the new United States of America, President, Joe Biden and the Vice President, Senator Kamala Harris as they took the oath of office on Wednesday.
5. BREAKING: Jaafaru Finally Exits NCoS After Tenure Extensions, Mrabure, Acting CG
Deputy Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service John Mrabure, has been appointed as Acting Comptroller-General.
6. Renewal, Registration Of New Facilities Strictly Online – HEFAMAA
The Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, HEFAMAA, hasstated that registration of health facilities and renewal of certificates shall be done strictly online.
7. IGP Rates Nigerian Police High On Performance
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu has said that the Nigeria Police Force performed very well in 2019/2020.
8. Nigeria Will Not Make Progress Until We Jettison 1999 Constitution, Calls For Restructuring As A Way Out
Ex-governor of Plateau State, Senator Jonah Jang, has said the country would not make any meaningful progress using the 1999 constitution.
9. Former NNPC Chief Festus Marinho Passes On
Festus Marinho, the first group managing director (GMD) of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), died at age 87 on Tuesday.
10. Air Peace Resumes Dubai Flights February 5, Increases Flights To Enugu
Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, has announced the resumption of flights into Dubai via Sharjah commencing from Feb. 5
11. FG, States And LGs Share N619.3bn For Dec. 2020
Mr Hassan Dodo, Director of Information, Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning announced this on Wednesday in Abuja.
12. APC Assures Ekiti People Of More Dividends Of Democracy
This is contained in a statement by Mr Sam Oluwalana, the state APC Director of Media and Publicity on Wednesday, in Ado-Ekiti.
13. APC Accuses PDP For Plotting Against Gov. Lalong
The stalwart, Dr. Saleh Zazzaga alleged that the PDP and some religious bodies are major sponsors of protests in the state, aimed at putting undue pressure on the Governor, an attempt which he said has failed.
14. Breaking: TB Joshua Becomes First Nigerian Pastor To Endorse COVID-19 Vaccine
Amid the controversies trailing the importation of COVID-19 vaccine, the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, TB Joshua has endorse the production of vaccines against the novel virus.
15. Vice Principal Impregnates 12-Year-Old Student In Katsina
Ibrahim Tukur, a Vice Principal of a secondary school in Rimi Local Government Area of Katsina State, has been apprehended
16. Breaking: Troops Kill Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists After Attack On Civilians In Borno
Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole on Wednesday engaged members of Boko Haram and Islamic State for West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists .
17. Anchor University Establishes Contact With Abducted Deputy Vice-Chancellor
The management of Anchor University, Ipaja, Lagos, has confirmed the abduction of its Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof Johnson Fatokun, disclosing that the institution has made contact with him.
18. Malami vs Sowore: Absence of Trial Judge Foiled Hearing of Libel Suit
The legal battle between the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore could not hold on the fixed date Tuesday due to the absence of trial judge Justice Taiwo Taiwo.
19. Evacuation: Ignore Akeredolu’s Directive, Northern Elders Tell Herdsmen
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has described as provocative and helpful the Ondo state government order asking Fulani herdsmen to leave the state forest reserve.
20. Bandits sent 4 Zamfara Villages Packing After Declaring War With Them
Not less than three thousand residents of four villages in Zamfara state have willingly fled their villages following a declaration of war on them by unknown bandits.
21. LASDRI Trains 81,821 Professional Drivers
The General Manager, Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI), Mrs. Afusat Tiamiyu has revealed that the Institute trained 81,821 professional drivers since inception of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration.
22. Opinion: Police State/State Police [And The State Of The Police]
The United Nations has been overwhelmed with complaints that Nigeria is fast becoming a police state which is somehow incongruous with the self-evident and glaring insecurity all over our beloved nation.
23. Opinion: The Maddening, Disheartening, and Prevalent Rape Cases in Nigeria
It’s still a thing of bewilderment whenever I hear of babies, girls, and women been subjected to the cruelty of rape by those who are meant to protect them, people in positions of trust and influence in their lives.
24. See Pictures Of The Criminals Who Killed The Reggae Icon, Lucky Dube
African Raggae Star, Lucky Dube who hailed from South Africa was a singer and songwriter. He singlehandedly brought South African reggae to international hearing.
25. Group Plans ‘Entertainment City’ For FCT
Mr Chucks Akamadu, Director General of NEER, told journalists in Abuja on Wednesday that the new Entertainment City being proposed for the FCT would be a 24-hour hub that would attract visitors from across the world all year round.
26. Photos: Nigerian Player Shed Tears as Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano Honour Her Step-mother
Super Falcons captain Asisat Oshoala was part of the highlights of the match as FC Barcelona Femeni defeated Rayo Vallecano by 7-0 in a Primers Iberdrola match.
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