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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020
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1. 281 Fresh COVID-19 Infections Take Nigeria’s Caseload To 67,838
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), which disclosed this on its Twitter handle, said the new COVID-19 cases were recorded in 12 states of the federation and Abuja.
2. President Buhari Thanks Nigerians For Patience
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, appreciated Nigerians for their patience as the nation continues to witness economic and other challenges.
3. Okonjo-Iweala Emerges Forbes Africa Person Of The Year
Nigeria’s former minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been named Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2020.
4. Gowon: Reps To Summon British High Commissioner
The House of Representatives has moved to invite the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing over a recent allegation of looting levelled against against a former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon by a British lawmaker.
5. FIRS To Begin Recovery Of Outstanding Debt From Dec. 31
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says some taxpayers have failed to capitalise on the measures introduced to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses and economy.
6. Osinbajo States Strategy To Curb Insecurity
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government needs more local intelligence to make the supply of information faster in the fight against insecurity.
7. Insecurity: Northeast Govs Support Engaging Mercenaries
Governors in the Northeast have backed the call on the Federal Government by the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, to engage mercenaries in the fight against insurgents in the region.
8. Don’t Lose Hope In Military – FG Urge Nigerians
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the capability of the military in tackling terrorists following Saturday’s killing of some farmers by suspected Boko Haram Terrorists in Borno.
9. Army Neutralises Bandits, Rescue Nine Victims In Kaduna
The Nigerian Army have killed five bandits during a military operation around Anaba community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
10. House Of Representatives To Probe Alleged Fraud In IPPIS
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts, yesterday set up an enquiry into allegations that the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System, (IPPIS) was riddled with fraud and irregularities, which had led to the none payment of salaries and allowances of Federal Civil Servants.
11. Christmas Carol: CAN Says PTF, Church Must Discuss
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday faulted the warning by the Presidential Task Force on COVID – 19 against Christmas Carol to check the spike in Coronavirus.
12. JAMB Conducts NIS, NSCDC Recruitment Dec 7
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will on December 7 and 8, 2020, conduct a Computer-Based Aptitude Test for recruitment into the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
13. APC Sweeps Borno Local Council Election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all the chairmanship and councillorship seats in Saturday local government elections held in 27 local government areas of Borno State.
14. Reno Omokri Replies Lady Who Wants To Sleep With Him
Popular writer and lawyer, Reno Omokri has replied a lady who asked him to give her a chance to sleep with him.
15. Five Kids Missing From Stella Obasanjo Children’s Home
Five children have been declared missing from the Stella Obasanjo Motherless Children’s Home in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
16. Lagos To Prioritise Youth-Based Programmes – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritising programmes that give youths more opportunities to thrive.
17. Cooperative Society Promoter Convicted For N5m Scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, secured the conviction of Edidiong Udokpoh.
18. 7 Health Benefits Of Zobo Drink (Hibiscus tea)
Hibiscus tea also known as Zobo drink in Nigeria is ruby red in colour and has a sour taste.
19. US Attorney-General Says No Evidence of Fraud Claims
The United States Justice Department hasn’t found evidence to support allegations of widespread fraud that could have changed the result of last month’s presidential , Attorney General William Barr told Associated Press in an interview published Tuesday.
20. Opinion: What Do You See When You Close Your Eyes?
The environment greatly impacts the way an individual sees, interprets and defines the world and ultimately her roles in it.
21. Solskjaer Sheds More Light On Cavani’s Three-Match Ban
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has backed both Edinson Cavani and the Football Association, as the governing body looks into an Instagram post that was sent from the striker’s account.
22. Goalkeeper Alisson Adds To Liverpool Injury Woes
Goalkeeper Alisson Becker added to Liverpool’s long injury list as Caoimhin Kelleher was handed his Champions League debut for Ajax’s visit to Anfield on Tuesday.
23. Covid-19: Premier League Match Set To Be Postponed
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United on Friday is looking likely to be postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak at the club, according to reports.
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