Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Tuesday, May 18th, 2021
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 165,778 COVID-19 cases.
2. Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops For First Time In 20 Months
Nigeria’s headline inflation has dropped for the first time in 20 consecutive months, recording 18.12 per cent decrease in April year-on-year from 18.17 per cent reported in March.
3. Attacks On Our Offices Will Hamper Conduct Of 2023 Elections – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its plans to commence early preparation for 2023 general election has been impeded by attacks on its offices.
4. 476 Online Sites Established To Fight FG, Lai Mohammed Alleges
The Federal Government has claimed that it has uncovered about 476 online publication sites dedicated to daily churning out of fake news to fight the President Muhammadu Buhari administration.
5. EFCC Arrests Former Kwara Governor
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the immediate past governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered.
6. Governors To Meet Wednesday Over Financial Autonomy For Legislature, Judiciary
Governors of the 36 states will hold a teleconference on Wednesday to discuss the executive order 10 which grants financial autonomy to the state legislature and judiciary.
7. IGP Deploys Operatives To Kaduna Over Workers Strike
Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba on Monday ordered deployment of additional police operatives and crime prevention assets to ensure public safety and strengthen security along the Kaduna – Abuja expressway.
8. Sanwo-Olu Updates Record With LASRRA
Lagos state Governor, Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu has updated his records with the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA).
9. Restructure Nigeria, Summon Meeting On Insecurity, PDP Govs Tell Buhari
Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to send an executive bill to the national assembly to amend the constitution to devolve more power to the states.
10. ‘Devolve More Powers To States,’ PDP Governors Advise Buhari On Insecurity
State governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called for the devolution of powers to states as one of the ways to tackle the disturbing trend of insecurity in the country.
11. Lagos Begins Campaign Against Noise Pollution
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has launched the 6th edition of the Noiseless Lagos campaign
12. PDP Govs Meeting ‘Political Jamboree’, Buhari Committed To Tackling Insecurity – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says, president Muhammadu Buhari is not lethargic or indifferent to the widespread insecurity in Nigeria, noting that his commitment to rid the country of all form of challenges is unrivalled.
14. Southern Governors Have Declared War On Herdsmen, Says Miyetti Allah
An umbrella body of nomadic herdsmen in Nigeria, the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, has expressed displeasure over the ban on open grazing in Southern Nigeria by the governors of the region.
15. Angry Reactions As Kanu Mocks Iheanacho, Ndidi For Displaying Nigerian Flag
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) mocked Super Eagles stars, Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, for displaying the Nigerian flag after Leicester City’s FA Cup final 1-0 victory against Chelsea.
16. Bandits Engage Themselves In Fierce Gun Battle Over Ransom
Reportedly, the leader of the group popularly called Mallam Dogogide had accused his boys of shortchanging him after their previous operation and threatened to replace them with new recruits.
17. We May Join Agitations For Yoruba Nation — Agbekoya
The Agbekoya Hunters and Farmers Society, a foremost professional group of farmers and hunters in the southwest region of Nigeria created in 1939, has given reasons why its members may join in the agitations for the creation of a Yoruba Republic.
18. Epe Ulamas Set To Hold 8th Day Fidau For Recently Deceased Islamic Clerics
The families, friends, well-wishers of Alhaji Bashorun Sikiru and Fadeelat Sheik Abdulkabir Ishola Ekemode, two eminent Islamic scholars at the First Epe Central Mosque, Oke-Balogun and Moshalashi Taosiri, who recently passed away are set to hold the 8th Day Fidau prayers for the Clerics.
19. Epe: Missing UI/MOCPED Talent Found Dead, Buried at Sea
A 400 level student of the University of Ibadan having an affiliate degree program at Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, Olude Kelvin, has been found dead.
20. Police Arrest Four Suspected Traffic Robbers In Lagos
No fewer than four suspected traffic robbers have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command
21. Opinion: The Weakness of Cramming
Cramming can be defined as the process of absorbing data in an effect to disseminate the information without really internalizing its meaning and knowledge.
22. BREAKING: Nollywood Actor, Baba Ijesha, Granted Bail
Veteran Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has been granted bail following his arrest by the Lagos State Police Command for sexually harassing a 14-year-old girl.
23. Comedian Princess Speaks After Police Grant Baba Ijesha Bail
After Olarenwaju Omiyinka popularly known as Baba Ijesha was granted bail by the police, Comedian Princess has come out to speak.
24. Baba Ijesha Still In Custody, Say Police
A police source has revealed that the popular Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James well known as Baba Ijesha, who was arrested for sexually harassing a 14-year-old girl, was still in custody, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered.
25. Nigerian Idol: BBnaija Host Ebuka Chooses His Favourite Contestant for the Week
The Big Brother Naija Reality Tv Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu was more impressed with Akunna’s performance.
26. 2021 WWE Wrestlemania: Results, Match Of The Year Contenders Emerge
Fighters, Roman Reigns and Cesaro have clashed in a major encounter staged by the WWE WrestleMania on Sunday.
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