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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, April 6th, 2021
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Tuesday, April 6th, 2021
1. COVID-19: NCDC Records 135 New Cases, No Death For Fourth Consecutive Day
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 163,330 COVID-19 cases.
2. FG Invites ASUU To Emergency Meeting
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been invited to an emergency meeting by the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, over the threat to embark on another round of strike.
3. Disregard Unverified News On Missing Jet- NAF
The Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Headquarters, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, has advised the public to disregard unverified publication on its missing Alpha-Jet (475) aircraft.
4. Imo Attack: Buhari Orders Police To Go After ‘Terrorists’, Rearrest Jail Escapees
President Muhammadu Buhari says those who carried out the attack on the police command headquarters and correctional facility in Owerri, Imo state capital, are terrorists.
5. Number Of Escapees During Owerri Jailbreak Disclosed
1,844 inmates escaped during an attack on federal prison in Owerri, Imo state capital, by unknown gunmen on Monday, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) has disclosed.
6. Identity Of Man Who Led Rally In Support Of Buhari In London Revealed By Reno Omokri
In the past few days, Nigerians have assembled in the United Kingdom., as they were conveyed by Reno Omokri while they seek to harass President Buhari out of London.
7. FCT Workers To Embark On Indefinite Strike
Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) have concluded arrangement to embark on indefinite strike.
8. WAEC Announces Date For Release Of 2021 WASSCE Result
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a date for the release of the result of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private candidates 2021-First Series.
9. Afenifere Cancels Monthly Meeting For Odumakin
The Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, has cancelled its monthly meeting slated for Tuesday in Akure, Ondo State, in honour of its late National Publicity Secretary, Yinka Odumakin.
10. Imo Attacks: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Finally Speaks, Hammers Hope Uzodinma
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide group has characterized the recent uprisings, waves of terror, and banditry in Imo state as a “revengeful mission and well-coordinated reprisal attacks” against the state government in response to the governor’s recent use of military action and airstrikes against the Eastern security network and IPOB members in Orlu.
11. 2021: Anambara Should Go South
In Nigerian politics, expediency always takes precedence over morality. Honour is also in short supply.
12. First Lady Of Kogi State, Rashida Bello Reportedly Moves Out Of Govt. House
Rashida Bello, wife of the Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, has reportedly moved out of their official residence.
13. Police Nab ‘Buhari Must Go’ Protesters In Kogi
Police in Kogi have arrested two anti Buhari dissents over calls and campaigns for the president resignation.
14. APC Chieftain Writes On 21 Political Lies In Nigeria
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara, Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, says his book on “21 political lies in Nigeria” is to educate the electorate on the antics of politicians during elections.
15. 3 APC Governors Visit Zamfara
Three All Progressives Congress (APC) governors on Monday visited Zamfara to inaugurate some projects.
16. National Sports Festival: Governor Yahaya Bello Provides Financial Support
Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has provided financial support to the tune of N40 million for the 2020 National Sports Festival tagged Edo 2020 in tandem with his commitment to the uplift the youth and support for their development.
17. Bandits Release Five Of 39 Abducted Kaduna Students
Five abducted students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Mando in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have regained freedom from captivity.
18. Police Neutralise Bandit’s Kingpin In Zamfara
The Police Command in Zamfara says it has neutralized a notorious bandit’s kingpin who was terrorising communities in parts of the state.
19. NSCDC Nabs 4 Over Rape
Kwara state command of the Nigeria Security Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has laid hold on four suspects in Esie and Ijan towns of Irepodun local government area for alleged rape and killing of a middle-aged woman.
20. Police Rescue Twin Babies Locked Up For 3 Days In Ekiti
The Police command in Ekiti on Monday rescued two-year old twin babies after they were locked up in a room by their mother for three days.
21. Body ‘Found In Pond’ In Search For Missing Nigerian Student
A body has been found in the search for a 19-year-old Nigerian student, Richard Okorogheye, the UK’s Metropolitan police said on Monday.
22. Opinion: A Leap of Faith in a Time of Crisis
“Hello Ma’am, this is Busayo and I would like to know the location of your new store. I am right in front of the old one and was told you have relocated.”
23. Opinion: Resilience [Forging Ahead] Part XXXIII – By Bashorun J.K. Randle
The day commenced with the flashing of the television station’s mission statement over and over again. It was in English (with American translation !!):
24. How I Never Signed Davido, Others – Don Jazzy
Mavin Records founder and CEO, Don Jazzy, has revealed his relationship with some Nigerian artiste and his record label, stating why and how they didn’t get into the music label.
25. PHOTOS: Wizkid Spotted In Ghana With The President’s Daughter
Star Boy also popularly called, Wizkid, was seen last night at the 41st birthday party of Ghanian president’s daughter, Valeria Obaze.
26. Meet Anthony Joshua’s Sister, A Pretty Evangelist With Thousands Of Followers
Janet Joshua, the Elder Sister to one of the most respected and well-known professional boxers in the world, Anthony Joshua, is an evangelist.
27. I Regret Fighting With Olamide At The Headies 2015, Says Don Jazzy
Don jazzy had a feud with his fellow celebrity Olamide at the headies, back in 2015, where he gave an abusive speech after receiving an award
28. After Iheanacho Signed A New contract, See His Rank In Top 10 Highest Paid Nigerians In Europe
Kelechi Iheanacho’s new contract makes him the highest paid Nigerian in Europe with €100,000 weekly.
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