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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, August 11th, 2020
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Tuesday, August 11th, 2020
1. COVID-19: Nigeria Records 290 New Positive Cases, 5 Deaths
On the 10th of August 2020, 290 new confirmed cases and 5 deaths were recorded in Nigeria, Ekohotblog learned.
2. COVID-19: FG Warns As Recorded Deaths Approach 1,000
The Federal Government has warned that the 945 deaths recorded in COVID-19 pandemic cases is a wake up call for citizens to take appropriate measures to avoid being infected.
3. COVID-19: ‘We Should All Go Back To God’, Says Buhari On Pandemic
President Muhammadu Buhari has bemoaned the effects of COVID-19 on the economy, saying the finances of the country took a serious hit from the pandemic.
4. Collection of forms for 774,000 Special Public Works Commences In Rivers
The Selection Committee of the Federal Government Extended Special Public Works Programme to engage 774,000 itinerant and unskilled workers across Nigeria, has commenced distribution of forms in Rivers.
5. Epileptic Boy Chained For Two Years By His Family, Rescued In Kebbi
Kebbi state police command has arrested one Jibrin Aliyu, and his three wives for allegedly chaining their 11-year-old son for two years in their house, Ekohotblog reports
6. Lawmaker Commends Buhari, Diri Over Oloibiri Museum, Appeals For Befitting Access Road
Rep. Fred Obua ( PDP- Bayelsa), has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the construction of Oloibiri Oil and Gas Museum and Research Centre.
7. Shooting Prompts Trump’s Evacuation From White House Briefing Room
A shooting outside the White House fence on Monday evening prompted security agents to suddenly usher U.S. President Donald Trump out of the briefing room.
8. COVID-19: FG Approves Last Evacuation Flight From U.S.
The Federal Government has approved the ninth and last evacuation flight for Nigerians stranded in the United States due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
9. Gunmen Attack On Benue Village Leaves 13 Dead
No fewer than 13 persons were killed when gunmen invaded Edikwu district, Apa local government area (LGA) in Benue state.
10. Trump Denies Being Probed For `Broader’ Financial Fraud
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed claims by Manhattan District Attorney, Cyrus Vance, that he was being investigated for ‘ broader’ financial and insurance fraud.
11. Alao-Akala Qualified To Lead Reconciliation Efforts In Oyo APC–Adigun-Hammed
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Mr Murphy Adigun-Hammed, has expressed confidence in the ability of former Gov. Adebayo Alao-Akala to deliver on his assignment as the party’s reconciliation committee chairman in the state.
12. Parties Deregistration: Appeal Court Delivers Judgement On Suit Challenging INEC Decision
The court of appeal in Abuja has reversed the deregistration of 22 political parties by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
13. 2019 Election: We Could’ve Won Some States Using Military – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the All Progressives Congress (APC) allowed the law to run it full course during the 2019 general election despite having the power to subvert it.
14. Nigerian Sex Toy Senator, Ishaku Abbo Declares Support For BBNaija Housemate, Laycon
Adamawa Senator, Ishaku Abbo who was captured on CCTV assaulting a female attendant in a sex toy shop in Abuja, pledges to support one of the BBNaija season 5 housemates, Laycon.
15. Wike Seeks Assembly’s Approval For N18bn Loan
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has requested for consent of the State House of Assembly to borrow N18bn from Access Bank for the construction of a flyover and two major internal roads in Port Harcourt, the state capital
16. OPSH Nab Hoodlums Involved In S/Kaduna Mayhem
The joint Military Task Force otherwise known as Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), saddled with the responsibility to restore peace in Plateau, some parts of Bauchi State and Southern Kaduna, has said it has nabbed about eight suspects involved in the recent killings in southern Kaduna
17. Kano Govt Establishes 3 More Schools For Almajiri Children
Kano State Government says it has established three additional Tsangaya Model Schools, to facilitate enrollment of 976 Almajiri (Qur’anic school pupils) evacuated from other states.
18. #BBNaija: Erica Becomes HOH, Picks Kiddwaya As Deputy
Big Brother Season 5 Housemate, Erica has won the Head of House challenge for the fourth week, Ekohotblog reports.
19. Lagos State Petroleum Tankers Suspend Strike
The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers NUPENG has suspended its strike in Lagos State.
20. COVID-19 Positive Cases Gradually Reduces, Revolves Around 400– PTF Coordinator
The Coordinator, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, has announced the gradual reduction in the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the country.
21. 1 Dead, Others Injured As Fire Guts Bus In Lagos
A yet-to-be-identified passenger was Monday, roasted to death while many other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries, when a commercial bus with number plate LSD-715XV, suddenly went up in flames on the Ogun State axis of Lagos/Ibadan Expressway.
22. Katsina Warns Public Servants On Leakage Of Official Information
The Katsina State Government Monday warned public servants in the state on handling of state government official matters and wanton disclosure of activities of government through social media platforms
23. Man Cries For Help Over Employee Who Has Been Kidnapped In Port Harcourt
An employer identified as Folu Okupe on Twitter has decried help for his technician who was abducted today in Port Harcourt.
24. FG Directs Civil Servants On Levels 12, 13 To Resume
The Federal Government of Nigeria has ordered civil servants on Grade Levels 12 and 13 as well as those on essential duties to resume full duties.
25. Opinion: After The Sweat Comes The Glow
Glow by J.Lo is a perfume made by that popular American entrepreneur, actress and performer, Jennifer Lopez. Last year, she played a supporting role in a film titled ‘Hustlers’ where she acted as a stripper/pole dancer named Ramona. Her role in the film won her numerous nominations and awards.
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