Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, May 13th, 2021
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 165,559 COVID-19 cases.
2. COVID-19 New Variants: Lagos Places 14 Countries On Watch List
Lagos State Government has placed 14 countries on close monitoring, as part of its measures to prevent infection and possible spread of the new variants of COVID-19 pandemic.
3. Buhari To Depart Nigeria For France Saturday
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Saturday depart Nigeria for an official trip to Paris, the France capital, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered.
4. Eid-Ul-Fitr: IGP Orders Water-tight Security
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered a nationwide deployment of police officers and other operational assets of the Force for water-tight security ahead of the 2021 Eid-Ul-Fitr celebration.
5. Eid-El-Fitr: Tinubu Urges Muslims To Pray For Buhari
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered.
6. Eid-Ul-Fitr: Saraki Urges Muslims To Continue To Pray For Nigeria
Immediate past Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fasting and the consequent Eid-El-Fitri festival.
7. Abike Dabiri Blasts Disrespectful Follower On Twitter
Former Lawmaker and Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has berated a Twitter follower who tagged her to a disrespectful comment.
8. Boost Local Vaccine Production To Reduce Reliance On Foreigners, NMA Tells FG
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the federal government to improve in its efforts to boost local vaccine production in order to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on other countries.
9. Army Arrests IPOB’s Second-In-Command
The Second-in-Command to the neutralised commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Abia State has been arrested by the Nigerian Army.
10. Why Buhari Should Not Be Impeached ― Senator
The Senator representing Taraba Central Senatorial District in the Senate, Yusuf Abubakar Yusuf, has condemned calls that President Muhammadu Buhari should resign or be impeached over rising insecurity in the country.
11. 2022 Guber: Fayemi’s Successor Must Come From Ekiti South, Says Olujimi
Ahead of the 2022 governorship election in Ekiti State, Senator Biodun Olujimi has declared that Governor Kayode Fayemi’s successor should come from the South Senatorial District of the state.
12. Insecurity: Ndume Flays Southern Govs Over Decision To Ban Open Grazing
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, has faulted the decision by the governors in the south to outrightly prohibit open grazing and movement of cattle by foot.
13. Anambra Guber: Voter Registration Commences June 28 – INEC
Ahead of the forthcoming Anambra governorship election slated for Nobemebr 6, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has slated continuation of voter’s registration to commence on June 28.
14. EndSARS: Ogun Panel Treats 58 Petitions, To Submit Report
Ogun State Judicial Panel of Investigation on Police Brutality, Human Rights Violations and Extra-judicial Killings sitting at the Magistrate Court 1, Isabo, Abeokuta, will soon submit its reports to the state government.
15. Insecurity: CAN Declares Three Days Prayers Against Killings, Banditry, Others
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared three days of prayers against insecurity and other problems in the land.
16. Afenifere Reveals What Pastor Adeboye Did When He Showed Them The Video Of Igboho Mocking Him
Mogaji Gboyega Adejumo, one of the chieftains of Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, says the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye played a video showing Sunday Igboho hurling insults at him for the group to watch.
17. Anxiety As Thunder Strike Kills Cows In Community
No fewer than twelve cows have been reported dead following a thunder strike in Urhodo-Ovu community of Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State.
18. Insecurity: Miyetti Allah Calls For Dialogue
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has called for dialogue to tackle the country’s security challenges.
19. Gunmen Storm Community, Abduct Two
The residents of Ikaram-Akoko in Akoko North West Local Government of Ondo State were thrown into pandemonium as unknown gunmen abducted two persons in the community on Wednesday.
20. Gas Explosion Kills Three In Ogun Community
A gas explosion has killed three persons in the Igbore area of Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State.
21. Fuel Scarcity Looms In Kaduna As NUPENG Directs Workers To Withdraw Service
The disagreement between the government and labour union in Kaduna State is worsening and its consequences already stare residents in the face.
22. US Asks Israel To Spare Civilians In Showdown With Palestine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that a US envoy would travel to the Middle East to seek to calm tensions as he implored Israel to avoid civilian deaths.
23. Opinion: The Virtue of Integrity and the First Bank Saga
It was a rude shock when I read in the news that the CBN dissolved the board of directors of First Bank and its holding company over the sack of the MD, Dr. Olusola Adeduntan, whose tenure was yet to be over. As I read the news, one name and face came to mind: Mrs. Ibukun Awosika.
24. Yomi Fabiyi Exposes Whatsapp Chat He Had With Iyabo Ojo After She Sued Him For Defamation
Yoruba actor Yomi Fabiyi had alleged that Iyabo Ojo and Princess “promised to kill Baba Ijesha if released on bail” after he was detained for allegedly sexually molesting Princess’ underaged foster daughter.
25. “Pass It To Kepa” – Tuchel Slams Chelsea Player After 1-0 Defeat To Arsenal
Thomas Tuchel’s home side were bereft of quality in the final third as they succumbed to only a third defeat in their 26 matches in all competitions.
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