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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, December 9th, 2020
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Wednesday, December 9th, 2020
1. COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 550 New Cases
The Nigerian Centre for disease control (NCDC) On Tuesday disclosed that the country has recorded 550 New COVID-19 cases.
2. Buhari Cancels Scheduled Appearance Before House Of Reps
President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly cancelled his scheduled appearance before the House of Representatives.
3. Maina Hid ₦3bn ‘Illegitimate’ Income – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has revealed that Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Force Team, concealed about ₦3 billion illicit fund.
4. Obasanjo And I Can Never Be Friends – Gani Adams
Popular Yoruba Chief and Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, has revealed reason he won’t reconcile his differences with former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
5. #EndSARS: When In Danger, Open Fire – IGP Tells Police Officers
Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of police (IGP), has told officers of the force not to hesitate to use their firearms when their lives are threatened.
6. #EndSARS Protests Will Continue, Says Aisha
Aisha Yesufu, a human rights activist and staunch promoter of the #EndSARS movement, has maintained that the protests against police brutality bad governance have not come to an ended
7. #EndSARS: We Won’t Allow Fresh Protests – NYLF
The Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) has alleged that the brewing #EndSARS protest is part of attempts to invite the military by way of coup and possible breakdown of law and order in the country.
8. ASUU Strike: Lecturers Are Inconsiderate – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, criticised the lecturers for being inconsiderate regarding the lingering strike in the country.
9. Labour Union Calls Off Strike In Niger State
The labour union in Niger State have announced the suspension of the strike its embarked on over 30 percent slash of salaries of civil servants in the state.
10. LASG Urges Stakeholders To Invest On Ferry Services
The Lagos State Government has appealed to stakeholders to invest in ferry services to improve water transportation in the state.
11. Lagos-Ibadan Rail Service Gets Off To A False Start
The Lagos-Ibadan train service kicked off to a disappointing start yesterday, Monday December 7th, 2020, when only one passenger showed up to make the historic trip from Ibadan to Lagos.
12. Attack On One Of Our Officials, Very Brutal – LASTMA
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has described the attack on its official, Mr. Kosoko Razak, by a suspected commercial driver of an unpainted Suzuki Minibus with Registration number AAA 693 YC at Jakande in Lekki, Lagos State as brutal.
13. NGO Canvasses Budget Line For WASH Activities In Gombe
Gombe State chapter of the Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has called on the Gombe State House of Assembly to create a budget line for Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) activities in the state.
14. CAN, MBF Agree With US On Religious Rights Violation
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Tuesday, expressed worry over the blacklisting of Nigeria by the United States for religious freedom violations.
15. APC Bends Rule To Allow New Members Contest Election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has waived its rule of having new members wait for two years before they can contest elections on its platform for all new members of and others planning to join its fold from various political platforms.
16. Why APC Attracts New Members Despite Crisis – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, says the interim leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC), has been able to steady the ship of the party despite finding itself wading through troubled waters.
17. Zamfara: APC’s Withdrawal Is Out Of Fear Of Defeat – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State has reacted to the withdrawal of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the rerun by-election for the Bakura State House of Assembly seat, saying fear of near-certain defeat informed the APC’s decision.
18. Police Uncover Ritualist Den Operated By Siblings In Osun
Police have on Monday evening, uncovered a ritualist den allegedly operated by two siblings identified as Tajudeen Monsuru and Tajudeen Lawa in Yemoja Area in Iwo, Osun State.
19. Unbelievable Buildings That Look Like Food And Fruits
One may begin to wonder at the creativity that people have, to be able to put up buildings with these kind of designs and outlook.
20. Biden Promises 100m Vaccinations In First 100 Days
United States President-Elect, Joe Biden has set a goal of 100 million Covid vaccinations in his first 100 days in office, BBC reports.
21. Ghana: John Dumelo Loses Parliamentary Election
Popular Ghanian Movie Star, John Dumelo has lost the election to become a member of the country’s parliament.
22. Opinion: Why Scamming Will Thrive
“Auntie, sorry to bother you but have you heard of XYZ scheme?” And the gentleman proceeded to tell me about the investment opportunity where l would invest and within a week be paid back double of my initial deposit.
23. PSG Vs Istanbul Basaksehir Abandoned Following Racist Remark
The UEFA Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Turkish side, Istanbul Basaksehir was abandoned after both sets of players staged a walk out following an alleged racist remark by the fourth official.
24. Joshua To Earn Less For His Fight Against Pulev
British Boxing Star, Anthony Joshua is set to earn less than half his initial income for his fight with Kubrat Pulev after missing out on a monster £8million gate fee.
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