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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, September 9th, 2020
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Wednesday, September 9th, 2020
1. COVID-19: Nigeria Records 296 New Cases, 6 Deaths
On the 8th of September 2020, 296 new confirmed cases and 6 deaths were recorded in Nigeria, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reports.
2. Wanted Militia Leader, Terwase Akwaza (Gana) Killed
Wanted militia leader, Terwase Akwaza a.k.a Gana was reportedly killed in the evening of Tuesday September 8.
3. Don’t Let PDP Deceive You… Petrol Sold At ₦600 Under Them – Presidency
The presidency says Nigerians should not be swayed by the rhetorics of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the wake of the increment in petrol price
4. Court Sentences 5 to Death by Hanging for Kidnap, Murder of Shell Staff in Rivers
Five persons have been sentenced to death by hanging by a Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt on conviction of kidnapping and murder of a Shell staff, Anthony Okoro.
5. Nigerian Footballer Slumps, Dies On Pitch
A football player in Osun State, identified only as Damilola, has passed on after he slumped during a football match in the Ido area of the state.
6. Big Brethren Ghana: Nigerians Reacts To Ghana’s Version Of BBNaija
Nigeria reacts to Big Brethren Ghana, a version of Nigeria’s reality TV show, Big Brother Naija which is currently airing in Ghana
7. Ronaldo Scores 100th Goal For Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 100th goal for Portugal in their Nations League clash away to Sweden on Tuesday.
8. We Are Addressing Class Inequality To Bring Joy To Nigerians – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration has embarked on the implementation of policies, programmes, and projects aimed at closing the gap between the different classes to bring joy to a greater number of the citizens.
9. How I’ll Convince Nnamdi Kanu To End Biafra -Orji Uzor Kalu
A Former Governor of Abia state, Orji Uzor Kalu has said that he can convince the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu to come back to Nigeria and end the agitation for Biafra.
10. Lagos Electricity Board Trains 1,500 Students In 6 Years
The Lagos State Electricity Board (LSEB) says it has trained over 1,500 students since the inception of the Lagos Energy Academy in 2014.
11. Activist Demands Justice For Woman Assaulted In Akure Market
Activist, Oluyemi Fasipe, is demanding for justice for a married woman who was physically assaulted by a man at the Olukayode shopping complex in Akure, Ondo state on Monday, September 7.
12. Athletics: Warholm Comes Up Short Again In World Record Attempt
Norway’s Karsten Warholm came up just short again in his latest bid to claim Kevin Young’s 28-year-old world record in the 400 metres hurdles.
13. I’ve Achieved More With Lean Resources – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration has done so much for so many with so little.
14. What Buhari Said When Trump Accused Him Of Killing Christians
President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed his response to President Donald Trump over the American leader’s allegation that is administration sanctioned the killing of Christians.
15. Little Girl Slaughtered By Unknown Woman While Hawking In Jos
A 7- year-old girl identified as Juwairiya Auwal was slaughtered by a suspected female ritualist inside a hut in Jos Museum, Plateau State.
16. Adeboye, Wife Celebrate 53rd Wedding Anniversary
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG and his wife, Foluke on Tuesday celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary.
17. Four Nigerian Students Allegedly Hacked Into Philippines’ Bank
Four Nigerian students in Muntinlupa City, Philippine have been arrested for alleged involvement in an international syndicate that hacks and siphons funds from banks.
18. NIDCOM Boss Plays Host To Islamic Development Bank Manager
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon Dabiri-Erewa on Tuesday 8 September, 2020 received the delegation of Islamic Development Bank led by the Country Manager, Dr Mahmoud Kamara together with the delegation from International Organization for Migration led by Dr Aden Guliye.
19. Medical Workers Hazard Allowances Gulp ₦20b In 3 Months – FG
The federal government says despite the economic fallout occassioned by the emergence of COVID-19, N20 billion has been expended on Special Hazard and Inducement Allowances for Medical and Health Workers for April, May and June of 2020.
20. Denmark Hold England To A Goalless Draw
Denmark held England to a 0-0 draw in an uninspiring UEFA Nations League match at the Parken Stadium on Tuesday.
21. Major Norman John Miners (1931– 2020) – A Tribute by Bashorun J.K. Randle
I was 13 years old in 1957, in the first form [Form 1] at King’s College, Lagos when twenty-six-year-old Major Norman John Miners arrived along with Mr. Tim Doust. Not only was Mr. Miners twice my age, his reputation had preceded him. He was introduced as a ‘scholar’ – which he undoubtedly was, having bagged a First-Class Honours degree in Classics from Corpus Christi College, Oxford University. He looked very intense, stern and foreboding.
22. COVID-19: MOCPED Develops An Urbane 3-In-1 Hygiene Initiative
As a requisite and timely measure to curtail the spread of coronavirus disease, Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED) has built up a sophisticated COVID-19 three-in-one hygiene initiative that is deployed for use in the Institution.
23. Bola Ahmed Tinubu (B. A. T), Kerosene And The Creature Called Bat
Kerosene is a transparent, combustible hydrocarbon liquid derived from petroleum. It is used to power jets in aircrafts or as a cooking and lighting fuel.
24. Opinion: Pride, Economic Viability And Women Empowerment
These stories were shared at a women’s conference a few years ago. This particular woman had a thriving textile business and was advised not to buy and drive a personal car because it may chase men from asking for her hand in marriage. She was also advised not to expand her business for the same reason.
25. Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu Task The New Oniru of Iru To Work For Peace And Unity
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu have called on the newly installed Oniru of Iru Kingdom, Oba AbdulWasiu Omogbolahan Lawal to work for peace and unity in the Kingdom.
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