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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today, Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020
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1. COVID-19 In Nigeria: Lagos Now Has 5277 Cases As Nigeria Records 241 New Infections
Nigeria has recorded new Coronavirus cases with the NCDC announcing 241 new cases of COVID-19 infections in the country bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 10,819
2. Subscription Hike: Reps To Probe DSTV, Want 3-Month Free Subscription As Compensation
The Federal House of Representatives has mandated it’s Ad-Hoc Committee Investigating the Dstv Operations to carry out investigation into the sudden increment of subscriptions by DSTV Multi-choice Services knowing the challenges the country and whole world at large are facing right now as a result of the pandemic.
3. Edo Police Confirm Death Of Lawyer, Arrest Alleged Killers
The police in Edo State have confirmed the death of a lawyer in the state, one Mr. Iyoha Osobase Omon after his alleged killers were said to have confessed to the killing and led a police team to the shallow grave where he was buried in Benin City the Edo State capital.
4. India Evacuates 100,000 From Homes, COVID-19 Hospital Ahead Of Cyclone
At least 100,000 people, including some coronavirus patients, were being moved to safer locations according to officials Tuesday, as India’s west coast braced for a cyclone, the first such storm to threaten Mumbai in more than 70 years
5. Anxiety Rises Over Attacks On Media Covering US Protests
A wave of attacks on journalists covering US protests is driving growing anxiety in the media, with some blaming President Donald Trump for creating an atmosphere that encourages violence.
6. Resilence ‘ Forging Ahead’ By Bashorun J.K. Randle, OFR, FCA
CNN; SKY; AL Jazeera; BBC; NBC; Netflix, and the other major global news channels have a new rival – RESILIENCE TV. Its “USP” [Unique Selling Proposition] is that it does not repeat any news item and no streaming either.
7. Northerners Will Suffer After Buhari’s Presidency
A former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, Buba Galadima has accused the President of mortgaging the future of northerners with his actions.
8. George Floyd Death: US Senator Calls Trump ‘Scum‘
Democratic Senator Ed Markey has described U.S. President Trump a scum, “fuelling” racism and hatred in America amid protests over the death of George Floyd.
9. Twitter Trend: Rape Survivors Take On #WhyIDidntReport, Reveal Why They Kept Quiet After Being Abused
A higher majority of rape survivors stay silent and do not out their rapists. Those who speak up years later are usually asked why they are just coming out or why they kept quiet for so long.
10. Heartbreaking: 2-Day-Old Baby Dies Of Coronavirus
A 2-day-old baby has died of coronavirus in South Africa.
11. At Last, Buhari Speaks On Gruesome Murder Of UNIBEN Student
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday broke silence on the death of Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, a 100-level Microbiology student at the University of Benin, UNIBEN.
12. See How Nigeria Will Look Like From Wednesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy, thundery and sunny conditions across the country from Wednesday to Friday.
13. #SayNotToRape: I Can’t Give Birth In Society Like This– Regina Daniels
Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has stated that she does not want to give birth to her child in a society filled police brutality and sexual violence.
14. AfDB Impasse: Nigeria Is Solidly Behind You, Buhari Tells Adesina
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Dr Akinwumi Adesina President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), of Nigeria unwavering support.
15. Shock: Missing Body Of 9-Yr-Old Found Dead With Eyes Plucked Out (Photos)
Men of the Nigerian Police Force stormed Suleja area of Niger State on Monday, June 1st 2020 to restore normalcy as residents were already panicking, following the death of a 9-year-old boy.
16. REVEALED: Late NDDC Director, Bassey Etang Died Of COVID-19
The management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has disclosed the cause of the death of its executive director of finance and administration, Bassey Etang.
17. NCDC Reveals Number Of Health Workers Infected With COVID-19 In Nigeria
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed the number of health personnel who have tested positive for the virulent coronavirus
18. Buhari Asked To Reduce Fuel Price To N70 Immediately
The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has told President Muhammadu Buhari to reduce the price of Premium Motto Spirit, also known as petrol, to N70 per litre.
19. COVID-19: Why Buhari Lifted Ban On Religious Gatherings -Sam Adeyemi
Pastor Sam Adeyemi of Daystar Christian Centre has given possible reason the Federal Government lifted the ban on religious gatherings
20. N6bn Intervention Fund: Reps Query NERC, Give Two Weeks To Explain Utilization Or Face Sanction
Nigerian House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Unspent Funds has queried the authorization given to the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission NERC to spend the N6 billion given to the agency by the Presidency as an Intervention Fund
21. Reps Want Afdb To Stop Investigating Adesina, Say Allegations Are Frivolous
The Lower Chamber of the Nigeria National Assembly, House of Representatives has urged the board of African Development Bank (AFDB) to halt all further investigation of the president, Akin Adesina, and let the rule of law prosper.
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22. Covid-19: Reps Urge Buhari To Order Partial Reopening Of Airports
Nigerian House of Representatives has resolved to urge President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately direct the Presidential Taskforce on COVlD-19 and Ministry of Aviation and its agencies to commence local Flights beginning with the opening of at least one Airport in each of the six Geo-Political Zones to give all zones a sense of belonging and ensure equity and fairness.
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