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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020
1. COVID-19: NCDC Reports Four Deaths, 999 New Infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed that the country’s COVID-19 infections tally has reached 79,789.
2. COVID-19: Why We’ve Not Imposed Travel Ban On UK – FG
The federal government has disclosed why it still allows flight from the United Kingdom to come into the country.
3. Only God Can Keep Watch On Nigeria Borders With Niger Republic – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the supervision of over 1,400 kilometres of border between Nigeria and Niger can only be done by God.
4. “Criminals Planning Suicide Bombing” — DSS Tells Nigerians To Be Vigilant
Department of State Services (DSS) has raised the alarm over plans by “some criminal elements” to carry out violent attacks on public places during the yuletide season.
5. Reps To Probe Award Of N19.2b Railway Contract To Phony Firm
The House of Representatives says it will commence investigation into the award of N19.2 billion railway rehabilitation contract to a non-existent company.
6. Smugglers: Hoodlums Attack, Injure Customs Officers At FOU Zone “A”
Some Customs officers serving at the Federal Operations Unit Zone “A’’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have been attacked by hoodlums working with smugglers.
7. Lagos Arrest Hoodlums For Attacking Taskforce Officers
Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Enforcement Agency (Taskforce) during enforcement of the State’s traffic laws on Tuesday has arrested hoodlums for attacking officers as cars were impounded.
8. Lagos First lady Launches Advocacy Against SGBV
First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, after meetings with inter-ministerial stakeholders, has been successfully inferred with positive feedback on its influence among youths. The First Lady has launched the 14-day social media advocacy against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
9. Lagos Special Correctional Center Gets Facelift
Lagos Special Correctional Centre for Boys in Oregun, Ikeja, owned by the Lagos State Government, as part of its contributions to give a face-lift to the facility, support the oppressed and improve their standard of living in society. Esther Ajayi Foundation, a non-governmental organization has upgraded the foundation.
10. Makinde Inaugurates Oyo’s Anti-corruption Agency
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday inaugurated the state’s anti-corruption commission, declaring that his administration’s zero tolerance for corruption remains unshakable.
11. Boarding Principal Suspended Over Abuse Of Student
The National Management of Deeper Life High School have reacted in a statement on twitter to molestation and abuse scandal against its School principal.
12. Why The Northerners Are Always In Power – Fani-Kayode
Nigerian Politician, Femi Fani-Kayode has explained why Northerners have remained consistent in power over the years.
13. Emir Urges Zamfara Govt To Reduce Housing Deficit
The Emir of Talata-Mafara, Alhaji Bello Muhammad-Barmo has urged the Zamfara government to reduce the housing deficit facing Talata-Mafara town.
14. Banditry May Affect Food Production – Gov. Bello
Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Bello, has expressed worry over the activities of bandits in the north-central region, saying it will affect food production.
15. 2023: Give Delta, River Igbos A Chance – Shehu To Anyim
Nigerian Politician, Shehu Sani has advised former senate president, Anyim Pius not to exempt the Igbos of Rivers and Delta state from the 2023 race because “blood is thicker than boundaries ”
16. Ikpeazu Swears In Newly Elected 17 LGA Chairmen
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia on Tuesday inaugurated the newly elected 17 Local Government Area (LGA) chairmen and their deputies with a charge to prioritise economic development in their various areas.
17. Gov Umahi Signs 2021 Budget, Lauds Buhari’s Support
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Tuesday signed the 2021 budget of N123 billion into law ascribing the infrastructural transformation of the state to the support from President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.
18. Ondo PDP Suspends Five Members Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ondo State chapter has suspended five of its members over alleged anti-Party activities and gross misconduct.
19. Kogi Road Mishap Leaves 17 Dead
At least seventeen persons have been killed in an automobile accident that happened in Kogi.
20. Gov Makinde Ushers GSM Tennis Championship In Style
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde officially launched GSM Tennis Championship 2020 by taking part in a lawn tennis exhibition match.
21. UN Rights Expert Writes Trump, Seeks Pardon For Wikileaks Founder.
A United Nations human rights expert, Nils Melzer, has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to pardon Julian Assange, Founder of Whistleblower site, Wikileaks.
22. EU Asks Member States To Suspend UK Travel Restriction
The European Commission on Tuesday urged EU nations to lift travel bans imposed on Britain to halt the spread of a coronavirus variant that has swept the UK and spurred global panic just as vaccines are being rolled out.
23. Tunisia Extends Curfew To Curb Spread Of COVID-19
The Tunisian government announced on Tuesday that the nationwide curfew in the country had been extended to Jan. 15, 2021 to curb the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
24. Story Of The Braviest Boko Haram Female Hunter
Aisha and her group of local hunters fight against Boko Haram ,They help the Nigerian military track and capture Boko Haram fighters.
25. Resilience [Forging Ahead] Part XXXIV – By Bashorun J.K. Randle
It was with considerable glee that John Cleese and Sacha Baron Cohen announced the scoop of the century by Resilience Television.
26. Opinion: America’s First ‘Second Gentleman’
America has always had male Vice-Presidents with their wives having official roles but the dynamics has changed. Come January 20 2021, America would be having, for the first time, a female Vice-President with a first ‘second gentleman’ in the office of the husband of the Vice-President.
27. Top Blockbuster Movies In History
- Avengers: Endgame – 2019
28. Mr Eazi Recounts Robbery Experience In Accra
Talented Songwriter and Singer, Mr Eazi has recounted how he was robbed during his holiday Accra few days to Christmas day.
29. Nigeria Pitch Awards: Ndidi, Oshoala Win Big (Full List)
The major highlights from the 7th Edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards was the King and Queen Pitch Award, which Wilfred Ndidi and Asisat Oshoala won respectively.
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