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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, June 16th, 2020
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1. COVID-19 Update: Lagos Tops Again As NCDC Announces 573 New Infections In Nigeria
Lagos state is back as the COVID-19 capital of Nigeria with 216 cases of the 573 announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
2. See Why President Buhari Sacked Electricity Company MD
President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the Managing Director and Chief Executive of Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company, PLC, NBET, Dr. Marilyn Amobi of her duties.
3. Sad! 3-Month-Old Baby Allegedly Raped By Unknown Person
A 3-month-old baby has allegedly been raped by a yet-to-be-identified person in Agodi community in Nasarawa state
4. Stop Mass Killings Of Innocent People In The North
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State chapter, is sad and upset with the mass killings and the increasing insecurity in the north, especially in Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, and Borno states, and indeed the country at large.
5. USAID Begin Training For Rice Farmers In Delta
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has commenced a training programme for rice farmers in Delta state.
6. Obaseki Disqualification: Wike Blasts Governors, Calls Them Toothless Dogs
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has described the Nigeria governors forum as toothless bulldog that’s been undermined by political expediency.
7. Another Medical Doctor Burnt To Death In Zamfara
Another medical doctor identified as Mr Enoch Okpara has been murdered and burnt beyond recognition in Zamfara state.
8. Boko Haram Leader Killed In Military Offensive
Nigerian Troops have killed a Boko Haram commander, Abu Imrana, during a deadly onslaught against the insurgents in Borno state.
9. See Why Republic Of Benin Withdrew It’s WTO Candidate For Okonjo-Iweala
The Republic of Benin has revealed why it dropped it’s World Trade Organisation (WTO) candidate for Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
10. ‘His Death Hurts’ — Tinubu Mourns Senator Osinowo
A national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has commiserated with the family of late senator Bayo Osinowo over his death.
11. COVID-19: US Ends Emergency Authorization Of Hydroxychloroquine
The United States has on Monday withdrawn emergency use authorizations for two Covid-19 treatments favored by President Donald Trump, citing their lack of efficacy and safety concerns.
12. COVID-19: Enforce Ban On Interstate Travels – PTF To Security Agencies
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has asked security agencies to enforce the ban on interstate travels in the country.
13. Oyo NAPPS, NUT Disagree Over Schools Reopening
Some stakeholders have expressed divergent views as Oyo State Government on Monday released its plans to reopen some arms of schools.
14. Insecurity: It Is Wrong To Say Buhari Has Failed, Says Adesina
The presidency has cautioned Nigerians against criticising President Muhammadu Buhari of failing to address the security challenges in the country.
15. COVID-19: Brazil Education Minister Fined For Going Maskless
Brazil’s education minister has been fined for failing to wear a face mask at a rally for President Jair Bolsonaro, who has himself repeatedly flouted Brasilia’s masks-in-public rule amid the coronavirus pandemic.
16. School Feeding Programme: Humanitarian Ministry Commends NYSC For Partnership
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has commended the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who participated in the Modified School Feeding Programme under the COVID-19 Response in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
17. Gbajabiamila Saddened Over Sen. Osinowo’s Death
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has described as shocking and saddening the passing of Sen. Bayo Osinowo.
18. NASS Votes 4bn For Payment Of Your Salary In Revised 2020 Budget, Gbajabiamila Tells Resident Doctors
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has expressed surprise over the news that members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) are embarking on a nationwide strike today despite committed efforts to meet their demands.
19. Return NAFDAC, SON To Ports, Reps Urge F.G
Members of the House of Representatives have called on the Federal Government to reconsider its earlier decision barring the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) from operating at the nation’s seaports.
20. Gbajabiamila Mourns Pastor Ighodalo’s Wife
21. Villa Security Incident: Buhari Not In Danger – Presidency
The Presidency has assured everyone that the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammadu Buhari, is not, and was not at any time in any form of danger arising, either from deadly infections or the reported incident by security personnel which is currently under investigation.
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