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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, January 7th, 2021
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, January 7th, 2021
1. NCDC Confirms Highest Daily Count Of 1,664 New COVID-19 Infections
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 94,369 COVID-19 infections.
2. How The Second Wave Of COVID-19 Kills Faster – LUTH Explains
Lagos University Teaching Hospital LUTH cautioned Nigerians that the second wave of COVID-19 is worse than the former as it is easily transmissible and more lethal.
3. PTF Warns VIPs, Govt Officials Against Flouting COVID-19 Travel Protocols
The Federal Government has said there will be consequences for Very Important Personalities (VIPs) and government officials who go against COVID-19 travel protocols.
4. NUC Directs Universities To Reopen Amidst Second Wave Of COVID-19
The National Universities Commission (NUC), on Wednesday, directed all Vice-chancellors of universities to reopen the tertiary institutions from January 18, 2021 as earlier approved by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19.
5. House: Hold Executive Responsible For Tariffs Hike
The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged Nigerians to hold the Executive responsible for the non-implementation of the House resolution seeking a halt of any increase on electricity tariff.
6. Ishaq Bello Appointed Acting Chief Judge Of FCT High Court
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Salisu Garba as the acting Chief Judge, The federal capital territory (FCT),
7. Primate Ayodele Reveals Why God Rejected Trump
Primate Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church on Wednesday evening says God has rejected United States President, Donald Trump.
8. Court Remands Suspects Who Gang-Raped A 19-Year-Old Girl
Two friends who apparently raped and videotaped a teenager were placed in pre-trial detention by a court in Ota., Ogun State on Wednesday, January 6.
9. Unusual Deaths Recorded At Rivers State
Two individuals died last Wednesday under bizarre circumstances at Rivers State, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.
10. British PM Condemns Scenes Of Violence In U.S.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday joined other leaders in condemning the scenes of violence in the United States.
11. “Assault On Our Democracy” – Biden Decries Invasion Of US Congress
President-elect Joe Biden says the invasion of capitol hill, a building housing the United States parliament, is against everything the country stands for.
12. US Election: Police Order Evacuation As Protesters Disrupt Electoral Votes Count
Police have ordered the evacuation of several office buildings for the US Congress as supporters of President Donald Trump broke down security barricades in Capitol.
13. Trump Suspended From Twitter And Facebook
United States President, Donald Trump has been suspended from Twitter and Facebook after tweeting in support of mob who attacked the US Capitol.
14. US Election: Woman Shot During Invasion Of Congress Dies
An unidentified woman who was shot during the siège on of the US congress on Wednesday has passed on.
15. US Senate Reconvenes To Certify Biden Win After Capitol Attack
The US Senate reconvened late Wednesday and resumed the process of certifying Joe Biden’s presidential election victory, after a mob protesting Donald Trump’s defeat violently invaded the Capitol building.
16. Trump To Supporters: You Have To Go Home Now
U.S. President Donald Trump told his supporters “to go home now” hours after they stormed the U.S. Capitol.
17. Pence, Biden Say Violence At U.S. Capitol ‘Must Stop Now’
Vice President Mike Pence says the violence must end after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol.
18. U.S. National Guard Being Deployed To Washington Amidst Protests
The United States (U.S.) National Guard has been deployed to the capital, Washington after pro-Trump protesters stormed the Capitol Building to protest the results of the country’s November presidential election, according to the White House press secretary.
19. Protesters Replace US Flag With Trump’s As Chaos Erupts In Congress
Thousands of protesters believed to be loyalists of President Donald Trump attacked the the capitol hill, a building housing the United States Parliament, on Wednesday.
20. Trump In Damage Control After Supporters Breach Capitol Hill
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken to Twitter, his megaphone, to execute damage control after his supporters invaded the Capitol Hill on Wednesday.
21. Opinion: 2020! What a Year
It was 4:24am that morning when I saw the news, the 33 year-old techpreneur of Gokada, Fahim Salem, had been murdered in a manner that, I am sure, left tightness in many people’s throats.
22. Kanye West And Kim Kardashian Are At The Verge Of Divorce
Kanye West and his reality TV star wife Kim Kardashian West are living apart and undergoing marriage counselling.
23. A Sneak Peek Of Chimamanda Adichie’s Interview With Ebuka Obi-Uchendu
Popular Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has talked about her literary works.
24. Bella Smhurda Denies Being Under The Influence Of Drugs
Fast rising Nigerian singer, Bella Shmurda, has rubbished the reports that claimed he was under the influence of drugs during a recent stage performance.
25. Davido Takes Over As Director Of His Father’s Company
Nigerian Singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido was appointed director of one of her father’s corporations called Pacific Holdings Limited, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.
26. Pele’s Childish Reaction After Cristiano Ronaldo Beats His Record
Pele has been known as the greatest footballer ever during his days, he won 3 world cups and scored a total of 757 officially recognised goal.
27. Thursday Transfer News: Ozil’s Exit, Ramos’ Interest, Haaland, Costa, And More
Europe are working on bringing new players that can help them archive purpose in thier various leagues.
28. Top 10 Players With Most Assists In Football History
Here is the list of top 10 players with most assists.
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