Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
1. NCDC Reports 574 New COVID-19 Cases, 9 Deaths
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 146,928 COVID-19 cases.
2. COVID-19: 109m Nigerians To Be Vaccinated In 2 Years, Says NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has said that it planned to vaccinate approximately 109 million Nigerians that will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination over the course of 2 years.
3. MTN Donates 1.4m AstraZeneca Vaccine To Nigeria
Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, says the Africa Vaccine Acquisition Task Team (AVATT) has informed his ministry of the free allocation of 1.4 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccines to Nigeria.
4. COVID-19: NAFDAC Receives Dossiers For Chinese Vaccine, Others For Evaluation – Minister
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has received dossiers for Chinese vaccine and three others for evaluation amid the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
5. COVID-19 Vaccines Carry A Certain Amount Of Risk – FG
Osagie Ehanire, minister of health, says the government will not be liable for use of vaccine that’s not approved by the ministry through its agencies.
6. COVID-19: Edo Records 103 Cases, 3 Deaths In 72 Hours
Edo Government has in the last 72 hours, recorded 103 new cases and three more deaths from the COVID-19 in the second wave of the pandemic.
7. WTO: OPEC Congratulates Okonjo-Iweala On Appointment
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her appointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
8. Onyeama Congratulates Okonjo-Iweala On Appointment As WTO D-G
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her appointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
9. Africa Accounts For Only 6℅ Global Energy, Says AfDB
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says Africa accounted for only six per cent of global energy demand, a little more than three per cent of electricity demand.
10. FG To Construct 10,000 Housing Units In Kano – FHA MD
The Federal Government, on Monday, said it had concluded arrangements to construct 10,000 low cost houses in Kano State, to enhance access to decent homes for Nigerians.
11. Akeredolu Condemns Bala Mohammed For Defending Herdsmen To Carry AK-47
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has condemned the statement credited to his counterpart from Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed that herdsmen have no option but to carry AK-47 for self-defence.
12. 4 Northern Govs Visit Makinde Over Ibadan Shasha Market Crisis
Governors from four Northern states, on Monday, evening, visited Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, in Ibadan, over the recent clash between Yoruba and Hausa traders at Shasha market in Ibadan.
13. Hours After Fulani Gives 3Months Ultimatum To FG, Afenifere Sends Strong Message
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has issued a 3month ultimatum to the Nigerian government to end the worsening security challenges in the country or risk mass protests.
14. 2023: Run For Presidency, We Are Tired Of Recycled Bandwagons- AYF To Gov. Bello
The Arewa Youth Forum (AYF) has called on Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State to submit himself for national service and to contest for the number one seat of the country in 2023, adding that the group alongside many other young Nigerians were tired of recycled bandwagons ruling the country.
15. #OccupyLekki: Govt Guaranteed Dissidents’ Privileges Were Secured, Says Lagos Principal Legal Office
Moyosore Onigbanjo, principal legal officer and magistrate for equity in Lagos, says the state government guaranteed that the privileges of the #OccupyLekkiTollGate dissidents were not penetrated.
16. Lagos Speaker, Obasa Reshuffles Cabinet, Advises Lawmakers On Ethics
The Speaker urged the new chairmen to act according to the House rules and carry out their oversight functions in the interests of the people.
17. Killer Of Jumia Agent In Port Harcourt To Die By Hanging – Court
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced to death by hanging one Sodienye Mbatumekeke for the murder of the Jumia delivery agent, Chukwuman Eleji.
18. “Where Is James Nwafor?”- Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Asks Police & Gov Obianno
During the 2020 #EndSARS protest, the youths of Anambra State reported James Nwafor to many legal platforms saying that he has been the one masterminding the killings of innocent people of Anambra State in the state.
19. Gunmen Storm Ughelli Church, Kill Policemen
Unknown gunmen on Sunday killed a police officer in a church in Ughelli, Delta.
20. 3 Killed, Villages Razed As Bandits Wreak Havoc In Plateau
No fewer than three persons were killed on Sunday when rampaging bandits unleashed terror on residents of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau.
21. Opinion: Emilia Asim-Ita: A Life Of Great Impact
It was my husband’s sharp cry that got my attention that evening and I curiously asked what news he had received. “Emilia is dead,” he said, shocking me to the bone. It seemed so unreal. Neither of us could sleep well throughout that night. It finally dawned on us in the morning that Emilia was indeed gone.
22. Naira Marley Breaks Silence After Cameroon Artistes Sent Thugs To Ruin His Concert
Afeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley is a Nigerian Singer, Songwriter and Rapper who rose to prominence after his Olamide and Lil Kesh assisted single “Issagoal” became a hit song in Nigeria.
23. Another Player In England Shares Death Threat Sent To Him
The 31-year-old Irish winger has shared some death threat messages he received on Instagram, in statements.
24. Team News As Clubs Prepare For The First Leg Of The Champions League Round Of 16
The 8 teams are Barcelona, Paris Saint German, Liverpool, Juventus, Sevilla, FC Porto, Borrusia Dortmind and RasenBallsport Leipzig.
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