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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, November 12th, 2020
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1. COVID-19: NCDC, UNICEF Collaborate On Accurate Messaging
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) with support from UNICEF, through the UReport platform, has launched an SMS-based interactive chat bot to provide Nigerians with timely and accurate information on the Coronavirus pandemic, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General of NCDC, has said.
2. US Will Do Everything It Can To End Terrorism In Nigeria – Mike Pompeo
US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, says his country will do everything humanly possible to counter terrorism in Nigeria and other parts of the world.
3. Human Traffickers Increasingly Using Social Media — UN panel
A United Nations women’s rights panel has warned that the social media is increasingly being used by human traffickers to recruit victims during the COVID-19 pandemic
4. 2021 Budget: Senate Seeks Increased Funding For Nigerian Army
The N27 billion earmarked for capital projects for the Nigerian Army from the N13 trillion 2021 National Budget estimates is grossly inadequate, says the Senate Committee on Army.
5. Obaseki To Take Second-Term Oath As He Dissolves Excos
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has dissolved the state executive council.
6. Lalong Submits N133.4bn 2021 Budget To Assembly
Plateau state Governor, Simon Lalong, on Wednesday presented a budget of N133.4bn to the state Assembly for 2021.
7. #EndSARS: Army Place Bounty On Sowore’s Head Within 24 Hours
The Defence Intelligence Agency in Nigeria has reportedly placed a bounty on the head of RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore.
8. Nigerian Army Releases 86 Names Of Wanted Terrorists
The Nigerian Army, on Wednesday, released a list of 86 people wanted in connection with the act of terrorism.
9. EndSARS: PDP Worries Over Freezing Of Bank Accounts
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed concern about the on-going clampdown and freezing of bank accounts of some Nigerians for allegedly participating in the #EndSARS protests.
10. Sanwo-Olu Approves Olusanya As Agric Commissioner
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has confirmed the appointment of Ms. Abisola Olusanya as the substantive Commissioner for Agriculture.
11. Lawyer Drags Falana To ICC Over ‘Criminal’ Role In #EndSARS Protest
Joseph Nwaegbu, a Nigerian lawyer, has instituted a legal action at International Criminal Court (ICC) in Hague against human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, over his role during the nationwide #EndSARS protests.
12. Yellow Fever: Enugu State Govt Embarks On Mass Vaccination, Fumigation Of Communities
Enugu State Government on Wednesday embarked on vaccination and fumigation of Ette and Umuopu communities in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area where yellow fever killed scores of residents.
13. Kidnapped Edo Deputy Gov’s Brother Freed
Frederick Shaibu, the kidnapped younger brother of Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has been freed.
14. Abia Gov Visits Lagos, Commiserates With Gov. Sanwo-Olu Over EndSARS Destruction
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State on Wednesday paid visit to his Lagos State counterpart, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to commiserate with him on the destruction in the aftermath of the EndSARS protest in the state.
15. Lagos State Govt To Support Families Of Policemen Killed In #EndSARS Protests
The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, gave the assurance on Wednesday in Alausa when the executives of the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) visited him
16. Benue State Health Commissioner Is Dead
The Benue State Commissioner for Health and Human Resources, Dr Emmanuel Ikwulono is dead.
17. Christmas: Government Announces Free Transportation For Residents
ENUGU State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has approved free transportation for indigenes who intend to return home for the yuletide.
18. ASUU Strike: NANS Threaten Nationwide Protest
University students under the umbrella of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), have given the Federal Government and ASUU a 14-day ultimatum to reopen universities or risk a mass protest.
19. VIDEO: Repentant Boko Haram Terrorist Gave Out The Information On The Movement Of Soldiers Before The Recent Attack In Damboa- Senator Ali Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume has alleged that a repentant Boko Haram terrorist gave out information on the movement of the Army to Boko Haram members who carried out an attack in Damboa recently.
20. Funny Reactions As Kano Pillars Reportedly Sign An American Footballer To Their Under-15 Academy
Nigerians on social media, especially Instagram have reacted in a rather hilarious and unbelievable manner after Nigerian Professional Football Club, Kano Pillars reportedly announced the signing of an American male Footballer into their under 15 academy.
21. Angry Mob Set Motorcycle Thief Ablaze In Benue
The Benue Police Command, on Wednesday, said that a middle-aged man was burnt to death by some angry youths, while attempting to snatch a motorcycle in Makurdi.
22. Biden Names Ron Klain As His White House Chief Of Staff
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Ron Klain to be his incoming chief of staff, the Biden transition office said in a news release Wednesday, elevating his longtime aide to one of the most powerful positions in the White House.
23. Opinion: Sinach: A Woman Out of Africa
The world discovered the worship song, “Way Maker” during the quarantine pandemic and it became a global hit because it brought succor to people and hope in a time of uncertainty and fear with several renown gospel artists singing different renditions amongst which is Michael W. Smith whose version made the song popular and known in the US.
24. VIDEO: I Am The Biggest Artiste In Nigeria In Terms Of ‘Everything’ – Davido Brags
Nigerian music sensation, Davido has dubbed himself as the biggest artiste in the country “in terms of everything”
25. Photos Of Super Eagles Stars Training Ahead Of AFCON Qualifier Clash Against Sierra Leone
Nigeria’s international football team, the Super Eagles have started training to get ready for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier clash against Sierra Leone in Benin, Edo State.
26. Neymar In Big Trouble As Barcelona Sue Him For Massive £9m
Spanish giants, Barcelona are reportedly suing Neymar for £9m after overpaying the Brazilian forward during his first two years at the Nou Camp in a tax miscalculation.
27. Maradona Leaves Hospital After Surgery
Argentine football legend Diego Maradona left hospital on Wednesday, eight days after undergoing surgery to remove a blood clot on his brain.
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