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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today, Saturday, June 6th, 2020
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1. Nigeria Records 328 COVID-19 Cases, Total Now 11844
Nigeria has recorded new COVID-19 cases with the NCDC announcing 328 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria.
2. Popular Anambra Pastor ‘Prophet Odumeje Arrested’, Moved To State CID Awka, See Why
Popular Anambra pastor, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanemere aka Prophet Odumeje has been arrested by the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Awka, Anambra State in a BMW X6.
3. Drama As Thief Falls Asleep During Robbery Operation At A Tv Presenter’s House
A thief fell asleep in the middle of his operation after breaking into a TV presenter’s house in Tanzania
4. Gunmen Kidnap 5 Boys Of Same Parents, One Other Person In Kaduna
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted six people including five boys of the same parents in Gonin Gora area of Chikun local government area of Kaduna state.
5. Police Service Commission Chairman, Musiliu Smith Loses Wife
The Chairman, Nigeria Police Service Commission, Alhaji Musiliu Smith, has lost his wife
6. Buhari Approves Reappointment Of Professor Danbatta As NCC’s Boss
In an effort to consolidate what has been achieved in the telecommunications sector in line with the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy, President Muhammadu Buhari approved the reappointment of Professor Umar Garba Danbattaas the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission.
7. Fayemi Signs Bill On Children Sexual Violence
Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has signed into law a bill making treatment and care compulsory for child victims of sexual abuse.
8. South Africa’s President Condemns Local Police Brutality At Anti-Racism Rallies
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday said he “deeply regretted” the unjustified use of force by security forces enforcing lockdown rules during anti-racism rallies, drawing parallels to the killing of George Floyd in the United States last week
9. Trump Threatens To Impose Tariffs Against EU, China
President Donald Trump threatened Friday to impose tariffs against the European Union and China in retaliation for duties imposed on imports of US lobster.
10. Oyo Speaker’s Mother Becomes Iya’loja General Of Ibarapa-Land
Mother, (Mrs. Justina Ogundoyin), to the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly has been installed as the Iya-Oloja-General of Ibarapaland.
11. Dangote, BUA Drag Down Nigerian Stock Exchange By N155bn
Profit taking was persistent on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday with investors net worth dropping further by N155 billion.
12. Lagos To Commence Smart Meter production To Aid Electricity Supply
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to start local production of affordable smart meters to enhance electricity supply in the state.
13. Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Raping Teenager For Two Years
A high court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital, has sentenced One Lekan Felix to life imprisonment for the abduction and rape of a 15-year-old girl (name withheld) in 2013.
14. Wave Of Defection Hits APC As 10,000 Members Quit Party For PDP
A gale of defection has swept through the ruling All Progressives Congress after plethora of its members resigned their membership
15. Lagos Govt Reveals What Will Happen If State Keeps Recording High COVID-19 Cases
The Lagos state government on Friday said the state would run out of bed spaces at isolation centres if it the number of COVID-19 cases remain on the High side.
16. Edo 2020: Obaseki In Litigation Mess Over Certificate Forgery
Edo state governor Godwin Obaseki has been sued over allegations of certificate forgery.
17. My Church Will Not Re-open Until COVID-19 Is Crushed -Chris Okotie
Leader of the Household of God Church, Chris Okotie, has said his church will not reopen until COVID-19 is defeated
18. Oyo: Pregnant Woman Murdered In Cold Blood 2 Months To Delivery Time
Spokesperson of the Oyo State Police Command, SP Fadeyi Olugbenga has confirmed the death of a 29-year-old pregnant woman identified as Azeezat Dhikirulahi.
19. Fear As Nigerian Woman Slumps On Bridge, Vomits Blood
An unidentified middle-aged woman on Friday slumped at Banex Bridge in Abuja and started vomiting blood
20. Nigerian Troops Neutralize 392 Bandit Within 21 Days
The Military high command says its Operation KATSINA, a subsidiary Operation under Operation Kadarin Daji has neutralized 392 bandits since its commencement on the 14th of May, 2020 through Land and Air Offensives.
21. Reps To Engage State Legislatures On Domestication Of Child Rights Act
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila says the House would engage the 36 states Houses of Assemblies on the need for the domestication of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act and the Child Rights Act.
22. Security Challenges: Reps Blame Service Chiefs, Want Overhauling Of Security Apparatus
The Lower Chamber of the National Assembly, House of Representatives has Blamed the spate increase in killings, kidnapping and armed banditry attacks across Nigeria
23. Reps To Dress In Black During Next Plenary For Sexual Violence Victims, Others
Nigerian House of Representatives has resolved to dress in black at the next plenary sitting, in solidarity with the women and girls who have been victims of sexual violence, and all other forms of violence against humanity worldwide.
24. Reps Move To Protect Right Of Women, Girls
The Members of the Nigerian House of Representatives have called for legislative framework that will enshrine safety, inclusion, protection, and assurance of the right of women and girls.
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