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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, January 6th, 2021
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Wednesday, January 6th, 2021
1. Nigeria Records Highest Daily Count Of 1,354 New COVID-19 Cases
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 92,705 cases of COVID-19.
2. We’re In Talks With China For COVID-19 Vaccine – FG
The federal government says talks are underway with China for procurement of COVID-19 vaccines for Nigeria.
3. 731 Batch B NYSC Members Contracts COVID-19 – PTF
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has revealed that 731 members of the National Youth Service Corps Batch B have tested positive for COVID-19.
4. Sanwo-Olu Loses Sleep Over Covid-19 Spike In Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday evening expresses concern over the recent Spike of coronavirus infection in the state.
5. Buhari Approves Construction Of One Oxygen Plant In Every State
President Muhammadu Buhari has given approval for the establishment of at least one oxygen plant in each of the 36 states of the federation.
6. Electricity Hike: The System Is Rigged With Deceit And Laziness – TUC
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria, on Tuesday, expressed disappointment at the recent hike in electricity tariffs approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
7. PDP To Buhari: Account For Stolen N15 trillion
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Tuesday, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari and his retinues of the ruling class, APC, to clear the air on the alleged stealing of over N15 trillion public funds in the last few years.
8. Insecurity: Sanwo-Olu Recruits 1,250 Special Constabulary Police Officers
The Nigerian police, on Tuesday, deployed 1,250 special police officers, to reinforce the community police in the state of Lagos.
9. Desperate Politicians Aligning With Bandits To Destabilise Nigeria – Southeast Govs Forum
The Southeast Governors Forum have accused desperate politicians of aligning with bandits to stabilise Nigeria.
10. COVID-19: We must Pray and Fast, Clergyman Says
As the world battles the Covid-19 2nd Wave Pandemic; General over-seer, Christ Evangelical and life Intervention Ministry, Sabon Tasha-kaduna, Pastor Yohanna Buru has called on both Traditional and religious leaders across the African Continent to embark on ceaseless prayers and fasting to save the universe from the ravaging COVID-19.
11. Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident Kills Six Persons, Leaves Nine Others Injured
Six persons have been confirmed dead while nine others sustained various degrees of injuries in an accident involving an articulated vehicle and a Toyota bus around car park C on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
12. 2023: There’s Agreement That Power Will Return To South After Buhari – Osoba
Olusegun Osoba, former governor of Ogun state, says there was a consensus among the political parties that merged to form the All Progressives Congress (APC) that the presidency will return to the south after president Muhammadu Buhari’s Tenure. .
13. US Election: Pence Can Reject Dubiously Selected Electors – Trump
US President Donald Trump says Mike Pence, the vice president, has the power to decline electors whose selection process is questionable.
14. Legendary Legacy Of The First And Only Female Ooni of Ife, ‘Ooni Luwoo’
According to transcribed Oral tradition, Queen Luwoo was the 21st ruler of Ife — a pioneer way ahead of her time.
15. Nigerian Woman Nabbed By UK Police For Allegedly Killing Her Son
A 36-year-old woman in Nigeria whose son is four years old and found killed was charged with murder in the United Kingdom.
16. Ex-AGF, Adoke, Tests Positive For COVID-19
Mohammed Bello Adoke, former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, says he has contracted COVID-19.
17. Pence Defies Trump, Says He Cannot Block Biden’s Win
Vice President, Mike Pence on Tuesday told President Donald Trump that he does not have the authority to block certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s win when Congress meets to count electoral votes, CNN reports.
18. Opinion: 2020! What a Year
It was 4:24am that morning when I saw the news, the 33 year-old techpreneur of Gokada, Fahim Salem, had been murdered in a manner that, I am sure, left tightness in many people’s throats.
19. Adekunle Gold Frowns At High Price of COVID-19 Test In Nigeria
Nigerian songwriter and Afro-pop star, Adekunle Gold has questioned the N50K charged for the COVID-19 test in the country.
20. Nollywood Actress Allegedly Chased Her Husband With A Knife After Beating Her
There is always a moment of disagreement in every marriage, an upcoming Nollywood actress has reportedly gotten into a fight with her husband.
21. Top 10 Nigerian Songs Trending This Week
This week’s top 10 trending songs is out, with Omah Lay’s Godly still on top of the charts for the fifth week.
22. Monday Night Raw: Goldberg Vs Drew McIntyre WWE Match Fixed
Recently there has been many happenings in WWE that has made fans turn against Goldberg. First of all, Goldberg returned to WWE in 2016 and feuded with Brock Lesnar.
23. Latest Transfer News: Vinicius Jr To Arsenal, Pogba To Juventus, Many More
Paul Pogba departure saga has really caused a lot of waves, from talking to people around the player and around his agent, Mino Raiola the feeling is that it’s really difficult for a transfer to happen in January.
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