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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, March 18th, 2021

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, March 18th, 2021

1. COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 11 Deaths, 187 New Infections

The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 161,261 COVID-19 cases.

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2. WHO Reacts To Suspension By Some EU Countries Of COVID-19 Vaccine, Says It’s Safe To Use

The World Health Organization (WHO) said in Geneva on Wednesday that some countries in the European Union (EU) temporarily suspended the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine as a precautionary measure.

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3. Reps To Investigate Alleged Sabotage Of Warri Refinery

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate alleged sabotage responsible for frequent shutdown of Warri Refinery, towards addressing the problem.

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4. AfCFTA: 11 Countries Validate Agreement

Eleven African countries have validated the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement implementation strategies, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).

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5. Electricity Subsidy Fraudulent, Says Labour

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has described the position of the federal government that it is voting huge sums of money to subsidise electricity in the country as indefensible.

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6. DPR Seals 11 Filling Stations In Abuja

No fewer than 11 filling stations have been sealed by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for under dispensing and overpricing of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol.

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7. Lagos Aiming to Become a Global Top Three Tourist Destination

Lagos State is making an ambitious plan of becoming one of the top three tourist destinations in the world.

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8. Yakasai, Ganduje Ex-Aide Whom DSS Tortured For Criticising Buhari, Leaves Nigeria

Salihu Tanko Yakasai, former media aide to Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano, has left the country.

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9. Nigeria Has Become Economically Attractive To Kidnappers, Says Governor Masari

Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State says Nigeria has become economically attractive to kidnappers and bandits within the Sahel region of the continent.

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10. 3 People Injured After Christians Blocked Muslim Students From Entering Government Schools In Ilorin

At least three people were wounded in a clash this morning in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, when Christians prevented Muslim students wearing hijab from entering a government-funded school.

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11. Kwara Hijab: CAN Asks FG, Police To Hold Gov Abdulrasak Accountable

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government and the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed to intervene in the ongoing violence over the hijab policy which according to the association has led to violence and bloodletting in Kwara State.

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12. Many Feared Dead As Bandits Attack Zamfara Village

Recently, bandits have been found dominating and threatening the country’s stability. The Bandits are notorious for murdering, kidnapping, rapping, and damaging property in many parts of the country, especially in the north.

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13. Yoruba, Not Fulani, Behind Insecurity In South West – Gani Adams

Gani Adams, Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, has exonerated the Fulanis from the crimes being perpetrated in the South West, saying Fulanis play no role in the unrest and Insecurity that ravage the region.

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14. 10 Persons Kidnapped At Kaduna Airport Quarters Rescued

The Kaduna State Government has disclosed that troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued the 10 victims who were kidnapped from the Kaduna Airport Staff Quarters, Ifira, Igabi local government area.

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15. 2023 Presidency A Misplaced Priority For South West – Gov. Makinde

Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, says the priority of the south-west at the moment should not be the 2023 Presidency as there are more important issues to attend to.

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16. PDP Panel Throws Presidential Tickets Open

Amidst thinking from many stakeholders that North-East and South-East geo-political zones that have had the shortest stints at the Presidency, should be given special consideration, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) panel has thrown open the 2023 presidential ticket.

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17. Tanzanian President John Magufuli Dies

Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has died at a hospital in Dar es Salaam, the country’s vice president announced in a televised address on Wednesday. He was 61.

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18. Female Warden Caught Sleeping With A Male Prisoner Right Inside Prison

A female Warden has landed in trouble after her sex video with one of the Inmates inside the prison was leaked and circulated all over the internet.

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19. Opinion: Women’s Day – From Her to the World

Societies are recognizing the achievements and abilities of women to contribute immensely to the development and progress of the nation if their skills, potentials, and abilities are harnessed and they are given a level playing field to showcase the talents they have.

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20. Grammy Awards: Lagos Govt Congratulates Burna Boy, Wizkid

The Lagos State Government has congratulated the two Nigerian singers who won Grammy Awards at the just concluded 63rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony.

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21. Late Veteran Actors Set To Be Buried, See Burial Arrangements

These are Actors who have contributed immensely in making us happy in our respective homes and in the entertainment industry.

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22. Political Activist, Candace Owens Vows To Teach Cardi B A Lesson Of Morality

Popular American Conservative Author and Political Commentator Candace Amber Owens has threatened to teach famous rapper Cardi B a lesson of morality.

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23. Cavani Unfit For Manchester United Trip To AC Milan After Originally Making Squad List

Manchester United have suffered a setback in their bid to progress in the Europa League after Edinson Cavani failed to travel with the team heading to the San Siro for their second leg round of 16 tie against AC Milan.

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24. Champions League Quarter Finals Teams: A Closer Look At The Last 8

All fixtures in the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen have been played

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