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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

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Oct 14, 2020.

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Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

1. 165 In Lagos As NCDC Confirms 225 New Cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Tuesday disclosed that 225 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in the country.

2. Why I Prayed For Pervasive Killings, Kidnapping In Nigeria – Wike

Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, says no one has been vocal about state of the nation on issues regarding insecurity and other crimes ravaging the country like him.

3. EFCC Arraigns Former JAMB Employee For N10m Fraud

The Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former employee of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Olayiwola Oguntade, for allegedly defrauding the Polytechnic Ibadan Microfinance Bank of N10m.

4. #EndSARS: Why I Can’t Increase Police Salaries ~Buhari

Festus Keyamo, SAN, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, has opined that the continuous #EndSARS protest rocking the country is becoming a mob action.

5. #EndSARS: Pastor Sam Adeyemi Reacts As Adekunle Gold Offers Him Bottle Of Beer

The senior pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Pastor Sam Adeyemi has reacted to a kind gesture from musician, Adekunle Gold who offered to buy him a bottle of beer.

6. Restructure Nigeria Or We Break Up, Adeboye Blows Hot Over #EndSARS Campaign

Pastor Enoch Adeboye has lent his voice to the #Endpolicebrutality campaign and has also called for the restructuring of Nigeria.

7. DJ Cuppy Opens Up On Her Inability To Partake In The Ongoing #EndSARS Protest

Popular disc jockey, DJ Cuppy has opened up on why she has not been able to join other youths protest against police brutality.

8. SARS: Hold Ogun State Govt Accountable If Anything Happens To Me, Actress Adunni Ade Raises Alarm

Nollywood actress, Adunni Ade, has raised an alarm over threats to her life.

9. FG Sets Up New Unit To Replace SARS

Inspector-general of police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered all former operatives of the disbanded special anti-robbery squad (SARS) to report at the force headquarters in Abuja.

10. Kizz Daniel Finally Joins #EndSARS Protest, Shares Water To Protesters In Lagos (Video)

Hours after popular Nigerian singer, Kizz Daniel was called out over his silence on #EndSARS campaign, the ‘Fly Boy’ has finally hit the road to protest.

11. Aisha Kicks Against Lauretta Onochie’s Nomination As INEC Chairman

The co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) movement, Aisha Yesufu, has kicked against the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

12. Heartbroken Boyfriend Calls Out Girlfriend, After She Slept With Four Guys, Reported Herself To Him

Twitter user, Kayode Damali has shared his pain on Twitter, after his girlfriend allegedly had a fivesome and reported her action to him afterwards.

13. End SARS: Kenny Black Leads Protest On Ejigbo, Lagos

Ejigbo LCDA chairman, Hon. Monsuru Bello Obe, appealed to the youths protesting against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the police, assuring that federal and state governments are working together to address their demands.

14. Margaret Ariba Dies At 83, Family Announces Burial Plans

The matriarch of Ariba family was born on the 21st January 1937, transitioned to the world beyond peacefully on the 26th September 2020

15. Lagos Mediation Centre Resolves 801 Cases, Recovers N5.39 Million

The Lagos State Citizens’ Mediation Centre (CMC), in the month of September 2020, successfully resolved 801 cases spanning a wide range of issues such as landlord/tenancy, land disputes and monetary claims, among others.

16. LASG Procures New Outboard Engines For Optimum Boat Performance

In a bid to accommodate the increasing number of passengers on its waterways, the Lagos State Government has procured and installed new outboard engines on some of its boats to improve speed and ensure optimal service delivery.

17. End SARS: Details Of Sanwo-Olu’s Meeting With Buhari Revealed

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed details of his meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday.

18. #EndSARS: Makinde Visits Ogbomoso, Condoles With Isiaq’s Family, Approves ₦100m For Palace Repair

Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday visited Ogbomoso to commiserate with families of those who lost their loved ones during the EndSARS protest in the town.

19. Opinion: Big Brother Naija: To Be Or Not To Be?

The big brother reality show had always generated controversies, especially during every season. Largely, there are two main sides in the open discussion on whether this reality entertainment show should be banned or not.

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