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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, August 5th, 2020
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Wednesday, August 5th, 2020
1. Nigeria Records 304 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Now 44,433
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Tuesday disclosed that the country has recorded new 304 new cases of COVID-19.
2. FG Rescues Nigerian Girls Stranded In Lebanon
The 30 Nigerian girls trafficked to Lebanon have been rescued by the Nigerian Mission in Lebanon and relocated to a more conducive apartment.
3. Police Warn Private Owners Against Reopening Schools For All Students
The Police Command in Osun has warned private school owners in the state planning to reopen the school for all students, under the cover of partial reopening to exit classes for the purpose of writing examinations, to desist from such action.
4. Ogun Engineer Breaks Into Neighbour’s House, Rapes Daughter
An engineer, Adewunmi Lawal, has reportedly gone into hiding after allegedly raping a neighbour’s daughter in Itele, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State.
5. Imo SARS Arrests Fleeing Kidnap Suspects
Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Imo State Police Command have apprehended the fleeing members of a kidnap syndicate headed by the slain Chijioke Onyeze, popularly known as Bracket.
6. COVID-19 Vaccines Now In Phase 3 Clinical Trials — WHO
Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO), says a number of vaccines are now in phase three clinical trials to prevent COVID-19 pandemic.
7. MNJTF Assures Surrendered Boko Haram Terrorists Of Humane Treatment
Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Yusuf, Force Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has given assurance that the recently surrendered Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists would be given humane treatment.
8. 95% Of Students In Exit Classes Resume In FCT
About 95 per cent of students in the exit classes of the secondary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), resumed on Tuesday, in preparation for the 2020 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
9. Obaseki’s Administration Has Restored Pride, Dignity Of Edo People – Shaibu
Edo Deputy Governor, Mr Philip Shaibu, says Gov. Godwin Obaseki-led administration, has restored the pride and dignity of Edo and her people.
10. Gov. AbdulRazaq Sets Up Commission Of Inquiry On Kwara Assets
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has set up a 6-man commission of inquiry to investigate the sale and unlawful acquisition of government properties between May 29, 1999 and May 29, 2019.
11. Buhari Congratulates New NMA President, Prof. Innocent Ujah On Election
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Prof. Innocent Ujah on his election as President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).
12. UN, U.S. Commiserate With Lebanon Over Deadly Explosions
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has commiserated with the people and government of Lebanon over Tuesday’s explosions in the capital, Beirut.
13. Manchester City Sign Valencia Winger On 5-Year Deal
Manchester City announced on Tuesday they have signed Spanish winger Ferran Torres from Valencia, with the 20-year-old putting pen to paper on a five-year deal.
14. Bristow Lays Off Over 100 Pilots, Engineers Amid COVID-19 Economic Fallouts
The management of Bristow Helicopters Tuesday announced that it had sacked more than 100 pilots and engineers due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business.
15. WASSCE 2020: Students To Write Maths Aug 17, English Aug 26
The West African Examinations Council has released the examination date, time and duration for subjects to be taken in the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, The PUNCH can confirm.
16. Fire Guts Part Of ECOWAS Secretariat In Abuja
A fire outbreak has been reported at the ECOWAS Commission Secretariat in the Asokoro District of Abuja, the Nigerian capital.
17. 3 Arm Robbers Apprehended Over Bank Robbery In Okeho, Oyo State
The three gang members that robbed a bank branch in Okeho, Oyo State have been arrested, Ekohotblog report.
18. Rivers Schools Reopen Wednesday
The Rivers State Government has directed the opening of secondary schools across the state for exit classes from Wednesday.
19. 27 Dead, Thousands Injured In Beirut Blasts
The two explosions that took place in Lebanese Capital, Beirut, on Tuesday 4th of August has killed 27 people and left 2,700 injured.
20. Beginning Of New Era: Oba Folarin Ogunsanwo Emerges New Alara Of Ilara
Activities marking the about-to-be installed 55th Alara of Ilara, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, commenced weekend (Sunday, 2nd, August, 2020) with his triumphant entry into the town, amidst praises and encomium.
21. Opinion: How Spousal Support Aid Women In Making Significant Choices In Life And In Career
Not everyone believes in the institution of marriage and this by no means makes those who do not believe less human or weird than those who do.
22. For Chief Sam Amuka A Vote Of Thanks – By Bashorun J.K. Randle
When the amazing Chief Sam Amuka celebrated his 85th Birthday on 13th June, 2020 for obvious reasons matters were somewhat restrained. At the age of eighty-five the celebrant cannot be expected to succumb to reckless abandonment of the decrees imposed by COVID-19, namely wash hands with soap; followed with sanitizer (ensure it is genuine); then the mask; ventilator is optional – and then it would be time to read “The Vanguard” newspaper of which “Uncle Sam” to many and “Sad Sam” to very many more, has been the Publisher and Editor-In-Chief for four decades. Along the line, he has been adorned with the rank of “Generalissimo” by his colleagues in journalism and media mogulism as well as the “Boma Boys” of Warri, Sapele and Port Harcourt.
23. COVID-19 In Nigeria: Insight Into How Lagos State Is Battling The Virulent Pandemic
The Lagos state government has disclosed the type of drugs used for COVID-19 patients in the state in order to ensure their recovery from the virulent infection.
24. Leveraging Diaspora Resources For National Development In A COVID-19 Era
Interest in Nigerians in Diaspora is greatly driven by the quest for national development, national unity, the need for all hands to be on deck, the need to remind all Nigerians at home and abroad, regardless of their religious beliefs and ethnolinguistic background to collectively build a new Nigeria that will be completely free from self-destruction, political recklessness and deception. Rather than seek to promote policies that can engender disintegration, efforts should be made to seek to build a nation where no one is discriminated against and oppressed.
25. 4,000 Ghost Voters Engaged In NBA Election – Lawyers’ Forum
THE South-West Lawyers’ Forum, popularly known as Egbe Amofin, has rejected the result of last week’s national election of the Nigerian Bar Association, alleging manipulation.
26. Low Attendance As Students Resume Schools
Final year students of both primary and secondary schools in Benue State resumed on Tuesday in preparation for their final examinations.
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