Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Tuesday, October 6th, 2020
1. COVID-19: No New Case In Lagos, Plateau As NCDC Confirms 120 Fresh Infections
After weeks of contributing regularly to Nigeria’s count of COVID-19 infections, Lagos and Plateau recorded no new case on Monday, according to the country’s latest update on positive samples.
2. Yabatech Lecturer Accused Of Sexual Molestation By Ex-Student
A Chief Lecturer at the Department of Biological Science, Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) (name withheld) has allegedly been accused of molestation by a former female student in his office.
3. NGO Decries Deplorable State Of Roads In Epe
A non-governmental organisation, known as Club Seventies Epe, has decried the deplorable state of major roads leading to Epe town in Lagos State.
4. CNI Facelifts Oluwo Fish Market In Epe, Seeks More Collaboration
The Concerned Nation Builders Initiative, (CNI), a non-governmental organization had recently facelifted and rebranded Epe Fish Market, popularly known as Oluwo Market in Lagos State, to give it a befitting look.
5. Nigerian Girl Drinks Poison, Dies Over Missing Phone
A Nigerian Lady identified as Nora Vel has committed suicide over her missing phone.
6. COVID-19 Can Sometimes Be Spread By Airborne Transmission, CDC Says
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday updated its guidance saying COVID-19 can sometimes be spread by airborne transmission.
7. Gov. AbdulRazaq Condoles With Abioye Over Father’s Death
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has condoled with Bishop David Abioye, the Deputy General Overseer, Living Faith Church (aka Winners Chapel), over the death of his father, Pa Simeon Abioye.
8. World Habitat Day: Fashola Says Housing Is Key To Sustainable Societal Transformation
Mr Babatunde Fashola, Minister of Works and Housing, says adequate housing is key to sustainable transformation of the society and communities.
9. World Teachers Day: PDP Hails Teachers’ Sacrifices, Commitment To Nation Building
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has commeded Nigerian teachers at all levels for their sacrifices, commitment and dedication to the course of nation building and development of the Nigeria educational sector, in spite the daunting challenges.
10. Ondo Election: Onaiyekan, Jega, Utomi, Na’abba Others To Hold Rally Against Violence On Friday
Following violent attacks by supporters of political parties ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State, some prominent Nigerians would on Friday, October 9, 2020 embark on a rally against violence and vote-buying in the state.
11. Sanwo-Olu Nominated For African Award
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been nominated alongside top African leaders by Health, Environment and Safety (HSE) Professionals/Practitioners for the Africa Safety Award for Excellence (AfriSAFE) 2020 ICON of the year.
12. Ghanian Midfielder, Partey Joins Arsenal In A 5-Year Deal Worth £110m
The 27-year-old midfielder had been with Atletico since 2012, making 188 appearances, in which time he won both the Europa League and Super Cup in 2018, and was a Champions League runner-up in 2016.
13. Ondo Decides: 11 Political Parties Declare Support For Jegede
Barely five days to the Ondo State governorship election, eleven political parties on Monday declared their support for the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, SAN.
14. Robbers Invade Pastor’s House, Seek Forgiveness While Robbing
Suspected armed robbers, on Monday, invaded the residence of a Catholic priest in Makurdi, Benue State, Rev. Fr. Solomon Ukeyima, and robbed him.
15. Osun Graduate Killed On His Way To Poultry Farm
A 30-year-old poultry farmer, Afeez Kegbeyale, has been stabbed to death in Erin Osun, Osun State, following a disagreement with three men, whose identities cannot immediately be ascertained.
16. Craving A New Nigeria
In my previous article, ahead of Nigeria’s 60th Independence Day celebrations, I tried to examine the root of Nigeria’s divisive politicking. In what many saw as a sacrilegious criticism of our venerated “founding fathers”, I argued that their politics was founded on ethnic and regional sentiments and quite destructive.
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