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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, January 5th, 2021
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Tuesday, January 5th, 2021
1. NCDC Reports 1,204 New COVID-19 Infections As Daily Count Hits Record High
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 91,351 cases of COVID-19.
2. COVID-19 Patients Share Their Experiences From Isolation Centre
While Nigeria is fighting against the second wave of the coronavirus, a number of patients who tested positive for the virus at Thisday Dome treatment and solitary confinement center in Abuja spoke about their horrific experiences.
3. ICC, Amnesty, Others Behind Insecurity In Nigeria – Lai Mohammed
Lai Mohammed, minister of information, says some human right organisations and international court of justice (ICC) are conspiring to worsen the security challenges in the country.
4. Sexual Harassment: Commissioner Must Be Investigated, Police Insist
Ogun State Police Command has chosen to continue with the investigation into the allegations against the Commissioner for Environment, Abiodun Abudu-Balogun.
5. Sanwo-Olu Mourns Ex-UNILAG VC, Ibidapo-Obe
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has condoled with the family, friends, and associates of Prof. Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, over the death of the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of First Technical University, Ibadan and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos.
6. Makinde Hails Baptist Convention New President
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has congratulated the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) on the appointment of Oyo State-born Revd. Israel Akanji, as the new president of the convention, Eko hot blog gathered.
7. Sowore: Buhari Govt More Intolerant Of Opposition – CNG
The Coalition of Northern of Group (CNG) has fingered the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government of stifling oppositions, describing the arrest of the Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore as uncalled for.
8. Speaking On Buhari Govt Bad For My Health – Wole Soyinka
Wole Soyinka, Nobel lauréate, has expressed hopelessness and despondency concerning president Muhammadu Buhari administration.
9. Enugu Schools Resume Jan.18 – Commissioner
The Enugu State Ministry of Education says all schools in the state will resume on Jan. 18, 2021.
10. Gov. Fayemi Commends Ekiti State’s Workers Dedication To Duty
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State on Monday commended the state’s civil servants for their dedication and commitment towards achieving the goals of his administration.
11. Kwara Reviews Upwards 2021 Appropriation Bill By N11 Billion
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq of Kwara, has presented an upward review of 2021 Appropriation bill from an initial N123 billion to N134.6 billion.
12. Kwara Residents Decry Slow Pace Of NIN Registration –NAN Check
Scores of prospective registrants for the National Identity Number (NIN) in Kwara, on Monday, expressed their frustration over the difficulty in registering at the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) offices in Ilorin.
13. I’ve Cordial Relationship With Kwankwaso, Ganduje – Shekarau
Former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has described his relationship with his predecessor and successors Governors Rabi’u Kwankwaso and Abdullahi Ganduje as cordial.
14. 2021: PDP Brainstorms On Victory Strategy For Anambra Guber
Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South East stormed Awka, yesterday, to brainstorm on strategies for winning the 2021 governorship election in Anambra State.
15. Anambra 2021: Okonkwo Calls For Unity In PDP
Ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), primary to elect a candidate for the November 2021 Anambra State governorship election, Dr.Obiora Okonkwo, has said that the only way the party will defeat the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance(APGA), was if it forged a united front.
16. Bauchi Gov Lauds Wike Over 10.3km Rivers Road
The Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed on Monday commended the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, for the quality of road he inaugurated.
17. Gov Emmanuel Swears In 4 New Commissioners
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has sworn in four new commissioners into the State Executive Council and charged them to be diligent and contribute to the development of the state.
18. Calm Finally Restored To Peremabiri As Bayelsa Govt. Intervenes
Calm has finally been restored to Peremabiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa, following the intervention of the government after a period of violence in the past week.
19. Delta: Teenage Girl Killed In Hotel By Suspected Fraudsters
The police had an 18-year-old girl this weekend discovered murdered in a hotel in Delta State.
20. Police Arrest 3 Brothers For Murder In Ogun
Three brothers have been arrested by men of the Ogun State Police Command for killing a security guard.
21. Meet The Youngest Serving Lawmaker in Nigeria Who is 27years-old
Born on the 11th of September, 1993 in the Ancient City of Ibadan Oyo State Capital. Hon.Yusuf Oladeni Adebisi , 27 is undoubtedly the Youngest Serving Lawmaker in Nigeria.
22. Mexico Offers WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Political Asylum
Mexico has offered political asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange after a British judge blocked his extradition to the United States to face espionage charges.
23. COVID-19: UK PM Announces Full Lockdown Throughout England
Nearly 56 million people in England will return to a full COVID-19 lockdown, possibly until mid-February, to try to cut spiralling infection rates, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday.
24. Opinion: 2020! What a Year
It was 4:24am that morning when I saw the news, the 33 year-old techpreneur of Gokada, Fahim Salem, had been murdered in a manner that, I am sure, left tightness in many people’s throats.
25. Tarkwa Bay Beach: Most Underated Island In Africa
Located on an island adjacent to the port of Lagos, Tarkwa Bay is a sheltered beach which greets visitors in its peaceful environment.
26. Covid-19: My Scary Experience In Isolation Centre – Alibaba Narrates
Legendary Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Akpobome , popularly known as Alibaba, warned the Nigerian public that COVID-19 exists.
27. Six Nigerians Who Are Grammy Award Winners
The Nigeria music industry is rapidly growing and it’s receiving international recognition. Different Nigerian artists have promised to bring home a Grammy award, but failed to deliver a Grammy to Nigerians.
28. Barcelona To Sell Three Players In January
While Barcelona prepares for a presidential election and with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has drastically affected the club’s finances, there is a need to sell before they can buy players.
29. Latest Team News: Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea, Man City, Others
Top European Clubs explores ways of shopping for players in order to strengthen the squad of their clubs.
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