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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, May 19th, 2021

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Wednesday, May 19th, 2021

COVID-19 Aggravates Insecurity In Nigeria – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says Boko Haram insurgents have capitalised on the coronavirus pandemic to launch attacks in Nigeria.

2. President Buhari Makes New Appointment

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mallam Fikpo as the substantive Director-General of the National Directorate Of Employment (NDE).

3. Fayemi Sets Up Committee On Review Of 1999 Constitution

Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti state, has constituted a nine-member committee to unify the contributions and views of the government and people of the state on the review of Nigeria’s 1999 constitution.

4. Bill To Impeach President After 30 Days Without Cabinet Scales Second Reading

A bill seeking to set a 30-day time frame for the president to appoint ministers upon assumption of office has passed second reading in the house of representatives.

5. Gunmen Abduct Shari’a Court Judge In Katsina

Gunmen have abducted a judge at a Shari’a Court located between Baure Zaka villages in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State.

6. Vigilantes Storm National Assembly With Guns

A mild drama ensued at the National Assembly on Tuesday as members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) stormed the Complex to seek legislative backing that will enhance their operations in the country.

7. Lagos Assembly Lifts Surulere Council Chairman Suspension

Lagos State House of Assembly has lifted the suspension of the council chairman of Surulere Local Government, Mr. Tajudeen Ajide, saying that he can resume his official duties.

8. Total Ban On Okada Takes Effect In Two Months — Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday revealed that the total ban on commercial motorcycles popularly called Okada will take effect in two months.⁣

9. ‘Give Peace A Chance’: FG Wades Into Kaduna Govt, Labour Unions Dispute

The Federal Government on Tuesday waded into the ongoing face-off between the Kaduna state government and labour unions.

10. Kaduna Strike: Northern Governors Call For Calm

The Northern Governors Forum has called for calm and dialogue between Kaduna State Government and organised labour, to resolve the ongoing warning strike by workers in the state.

11. Fuel Scarcity Looms As Oil Workers Threaten Nationwide Strike

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the Federal Government (FG) fails to caution the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who has declared the leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) wanted.

12. Fire Guts Borno Government House

The Borno State Government House in Maiduguri, the state capital, has been gutted with fire, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered.

13. Reno Omokri Breaks Silence On Scandal With Alleged UK Lover

Reno Omokri has debunked viral reports that he allegedly abandoned his wife and welcomed a child with his lover.

14. APC Appoints Ambode As Deputy Chairman Of South-West Strategy Committee

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has named Akinwunmi Ambode, former governor of Lagos state, as the deputy chairman of the south-west subcommittee of the contact and strategy committee of the party.

15. It’s Almost Late Starting Oyetola’s Re-election Campaign – Senator

The Senator representing Osun West, Adelere Oriolowo, has said it was almost too late to start Governor Adegboyega Oyetola’s 2022 re-election campaign.

16. Prophet Nabbed For Defiling A Church Member’s 14-Year-Old Daughter In Lagos

Prophet Wisdom Okoronkwo of Fountain of Liberation Church has been arrested by Police for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl in the Ikotun area of Lagos state.

17. History: The Fall Of Benin Kingdom In 1897

On 9 February 1897, the invasion of the Kingdom of Benin began. The British invasion force of about 1,200 Royal Marines, sailors and Niger Coast Protectorate Forces was organised into three columns: the ‘Sapoba’, ‘Gwato’ and ‘Main’ columns.

18. Fatal Shooting Of Black Man By US Officers ‘Justified’ – Prosecutor

The fatal shooting last month of a Black man by law enforcement officers in the US state of North Carolina was “justified” and no one will face charges, the prosecutor in charge of the case, which has drawn scrutiny, said on Tuesday.

19. Opinion: The Weakness of Cramming

Cramming can be defined as the process of absorbing data in an effect to disseminate the information without really internalizing its meaning and knowledge.

20. ‘We Contributed To Your Growth’ – Nigerians Slam Burna Boy For Disclaiming Nigeria

Grammy award-winning singer, Burna Boy has insisted on not being a Nigerian artiste noting that he does not make money from the country.

21. Two Man United Legends Inducted Into EPL’s Hall Of Fame

Two Manchester United legends, Eric Cantona and Roy Keane, have become the latest players to be inducted into the English Premier League, EPL, Hall of Fame.

22. Heavyweight Chaos: Judge Orders Fury vs Wilder Trilogy Fight

Tyson Fury has been told he must honour a trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder, jeopardising the giant Brit’s heavyweight unification fight with countryman Anthony Joshua.

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