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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, December 8th, 2020

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Tuesday, December 8th, 2020

1. COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 390 New Cases, One Death

The latest statistics provided by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria now has 69,645 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus.

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2. Covid-19: Blood Test Can Predict Patient Survival Chances

According to some scientists, a blood test has been developed that can predict whether Covid patients will need intensive care  or are even likely to survive , shortly after they develop symptoms.

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3. Buhari To Address NASS Joint Session Dec. 10

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to address a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday December, 10.Buhari To Address NASS Joint Session Dec. 10

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4. FG, Labour Reconvene Over Hike In Petrol, Electricity Tarrif

The Federal Government has resumed the meeting with the organised labour to continue talks on the recent increase in the pump price of petrol and electricity tariff.

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5. Encourage, Not Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines – WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO), on Monday, said that persuading people on the merits of a COVID-19 vaccine would go a long way rather than trying to make it mandatory.

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6. Airports Concession, Others Will Go Ahead Despite Opposition –FG

Moves to concession Nigeria’s four major airports and the establishment of a national carrier are still on course and the results will materialise soon, the Federal Government said on Monday.

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7. FG Reviews Investment Policy, Offers MSMEs Free Registration

The Federal Government has commenced the review of Nigeria’s investment policy to promote investments that meet the country’s economic development objectives within the pillars of the Responsible, Inclusive, Balanced and Sustainable Policy framework.

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8. Asset Declaration: At Last, Magu Appears Before CCB

Ibrahim Magu, embattled acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has appeared before the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in Abuja.

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9. Kuru, Uneze, Ismail Re-Nominated As AMCON MD, EDs

President Muhammadu Buhari has re-nominated Ahmed Kuru as Managing Director and Eberechukwu Uneze as well as Aminu Ismail as Executive Directors of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) for a final term of five years.

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10. Lagos Unveils Anti-Oneway Taskforce, Arrests Offenders

The Lagos State government has launched a special taskforce to curb the activities of one-way drivers and other traffic violators in the state.

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11. Bye-Election: Missing INEC Staff In Zamfara Found

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it has found the two ad hoc staff who were said to be missing during Saturday’s bye-election in Bakura constituency of Zamfara State.

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12. Defection Row: Umahi Begs Anyim, Egwu, Ebonyi NASS Caucus

The Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Dave Umahi, has decided to sheath his sword and put an end to the rift between him and some major players and political gladiators in the state.

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13. Tinubu Hosts Emir Of Kano At His Ikoyi Residence

The National Leader Of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu hosted The Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, at his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos State.

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14. I Will Pass Up Any Chance To Return As APC Chairman – Oshiomole

Adams Oshiomhole, former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says he has directed his lawyers to withdraw the suit challenging his suspension as the party’s chairman.

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15. Ekiti Factional PDP Suspends Member Over Appointment

The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended a member, Badejo Anifowose, over alleged involvement in anti-party activities and gross misconduct.

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16. Labour Gives Niger Fresh Conditions

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Niger State have made a-three-point demand to enable them suspend the ongoing seven-day strike.

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17. Bus Drivers, Okada Riders Clash Over Death of Colleague

Mile 2 District in Lagos was thrown in chaos on Monday as many people ran for their lives during a free-for-all fight between commercial motorcyclists aka Okada riders and Danfo drivers.

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18. Security Situation In The North Depressing – Arewa Forum

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) says the neglect of human capital development and other activities that facilitate growth in the north has contributed to the woes and pathetic situation of things in the region.

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19. Many Killed, Camp Destroyed As Military Routs Bandits In Kaduna

Many were killed when the Air Component of Operation Thunder Strike launched an offensive on the hideouts of bandits in Kaduna State.

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20. US Blacklists Nigeria For Religious Freedom Violations

The United States has added Nigeria to a blacklist on religious freedom, exposing the West African country to potential sanctions if it does not improve its record.

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21. ASUU Strike: ASUU’s Defiance; Fair Or Foul?

On March 23, 2020, the Academic Staff Union Of Universities (ASUU), announced that it was embarking on a nationwide industrial action following a number of irreconcilable differences it had with the federal government.

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22. Opinion: Why Scamming Will Thrive

“Auntie, sorry to bother you but have you heard of XYZ scheme?” And the gentleman proceeded to tell me about the investment opportunity where l would invest and within a week be paid back double of my initial deposit.

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23. Messi Desperate To Face Ronaldo

Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi is reportedly desperate to line up against Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo when the two clubs do battle in the Champions League tonight.

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24. Unhappy Arsenal Star, Ozil Close To Leaving The Gunners

Unhappy Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil, is close to joining Fenerbahce according to one of the Turkish club’s chiefs.

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25. Temmie Ovwasa Squashes Beef With Rapper, Olamide

Temmie Ovwasa who was formerly signed to YBNL, has reconciled with her former boss Olamide Adedeji hours after calling him out on Twitter.

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