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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, November 26th, 2020

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, November 26th, 2020

1. 198 New COVID-19 Cases Take Nigeria’s Total To 66,805

Nigeria on Wednesday recorded 198 fresh COVID-19 cases.

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2. Gambari At 76: Buhari Showers Encomium On Chief Of Staff

President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed his Chief of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, for his contribution to the development of the country.

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3. Reps Call For Inquiry Into Alleged Illegal Payments

The House of Representatives has called for an investigation into the alleged payment of allowances to officials of the ministry of foreign affairs, even after their recall from various foreign missions.

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4. Former Head Of State, Gowon Denies Looting “Half Of CBN”

Former Nigerian Head of State Yakubu Gowon has described as “rubbish” allegation of grand larceny leveled against him by a British MP, Tom Tugendhat.

5. Reps Approve ₦148bn Refund To Five States

The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, approved the request of President Muhammadu Buhari, to refund a sum of ₦148.14 billion to five states.

6. 102 Died In Nigeria’s #EndSARS Protest – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, said on Wednesday at least 102 people died in last month’s #EndSARS protests across the country, Ekohotblog gathered.

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7. ‘O toge Lagos’ Campaign Launched To End Tinubu Reign

There are reportedly plans and plots to whittle down the influence of the national leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu

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8. Ridiculous Items In Nigerian Politicians’ Empowerment List Prompt Backlash

Donkeys in Kano and cassava stems in Anambra – items recently given to some Nigerians as economic empowerment by government representatives – show how pitiable handouts are gaining momentum in the country.

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9. Aviation Sector: Flying In Nigeria Is Not Dangerous

Nigeria’s aviation sector has again been engulfed in controversy created by the recent declaration by the Chairman, Senate Committee on aviation, Senator Adeyemi Smart, that there was danger in flying in Nigeria today and that the Nigerian airlines may start cutting corners if the federal government failed to assist them.

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10. Reps: PIB To Be Passed In March

Barely 24 hours after the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) scaled the second reading, the House of Representatives has said the bill would be passed latest by the end of March next year.

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11. Nigerian Media To Start Projecting Election Results Soon –INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed its commitment to deploying more technology and innovation to further enhance the transparency of the electoral process.

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12. Flood Of People As Kogi Gets Free Medical Services

Not Fewer Than Three Hundred people in Kogi State have receive free consultation and medical treatment from different ailments at the ongoing week-long medical outreach and surgical mission in the state.

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13. Pharmacists Task FG With Local Vaccine For COVID-19, Others

The Nigerian Association of Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists in the Americas (NAPPSA) has charged the Federal Government to prioritise indigenous production of vaccines for COVID-19 and other diseases.

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14. Senate Considers Confirmation Of Yakubu’s Reappointment As INEC Boss

The Senate has considered the request of President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm the reappointment of the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu.

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15. Interpol Arrests 3 Nigerians For Defrauding 50,000 Victims Worldwide

The international Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) says it has apprehended three Nigerians over cybercrime which saw over 50,000 persons defrauded worldwide.

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16. Oyetola’s Giant Strides In Two Years

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola assumed office two years ago, after a fiercely contested election.

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17. APC Will Shock Nigerians With Massive Defections From Other Parties – Buni

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Committee, Mai Mala Buni, said on Wednesday the ruling party would soon shock Nigerians with an unprecedented number of defections from other parties in the country.

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18. 2023: Igbo Must Negotiate With North, Says Ekweremadu

A former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Wednesday, said the South-East geo-political zone could realise its quest for producing the Nigerian President if it negotiated with northern Nigeria.

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19. Meddling Not Allowed, Ogun PDP Tells Makinde

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, on Wednesday, said the constitution of the party does not provide for the office of Governor-General in the Southwest.

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20. Buni Urges Senators To Prioritise APC Victory All The Time

Mai Mala Buni, caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has admonished senators elected on the platform of his party to always work towards the victory of the party

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21. Why Jigawa APC chairman was sacked- Dikuma

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa says its acting party Chairman Habibu Sara was sacked over his involvement in misappropriation of party funds.

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22. PDP, Governors, Others Celebrate Atiku At 74

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), governors and many prominent Nigerians have congratulated former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on his 74th birthday on Wednesday.

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23. Oba Ogunwusi Names Prince After 49th Ooni Adesoji Aderemi

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Wednesday named his newborn prince after the 49th monarch of the ancient town, Oba Adesoji Aderemi.

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24. Trigger-happy Cop Shoots Three in Bayelsa

The Bayelsa State Police Command, has confirmed the shooting of two women and a teenager by a trigger-happy policeman.

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25. Video: How ASUU Strike Has Helped Me- 21yr Old Student

21-year-old Raphael, an undergraduate of the University of Uyo, has expressed excitement over how proceeds from his farm has helped see him through his academics.

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26. Nigeria’s Gender, Sexual Violence Rate Disturbing – UK

The British High Commission in Nigeria has expressed worries over the rate of sexual and gender violence in the country, saying it is disturbing.

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27. Coronavirus: How Europeans Are Preparing For Christmas And New Year

For months now, coronavirus restrictions have dictated where millions of Europeans can travel to and who they can see when they get there.

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28. Biden Thanksgiving speech: We’re At War With The Virus, Not Each Other

US President-elect Joe Biden has called for an end to the “grim season of division”, as the country faces a long, hard winter with Covid-19.

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29. Xi Jinping Congratulates Biden On Election Victory

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to President-elect Joe Biden, more than two weeks after the Democratic candidate was projected the winner of the US presidential election.

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30. Trump Pardons Ex-National Security Adviser Flynn

US President Donald Trump has pardoned his former top security adviser Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI.

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31. Opinion: The Bullets Were Meant For Us Part 1 – Bashorun J.K. Randle

On Thursday 29th October 2020 “prominent citizens of Lagos State” assembled at Eko Club, Surulere, Lagos for what was described as a family meeting. It clashed with a public holiday [Eid El Malud].

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32. Opinion: Be Careful Who You Call a Mentor

One of the most abused words in the public space as far as this writer is concerned is mentorship and note that there is nothing absolutely wrong with seeking to have a mentor.

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33. Messi, Barcelona Stars Pay Tribute To Diego Maradona

The football word is in mourning following the terrible news earlier today that Argentina legend Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60.

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34. Diego Maradona: Cristiano Ronaldo, Kanu Pay Tribute

Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo and former Arsenal striker, Nwankwo Kanu, have expressed sadness over the death of Argentine and football legend, Diego Maradona.

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35. Actress, Genevieve Nnaji Pay Tribute To Maradona

Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji has joined the tall list of personalities who have reacted to the death of football legend, Diego Maradona.

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