Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Sunday, March 14th, 2021
1. COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 4 More Deaths, 205 New Infections
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 160,537 COVID-19 cases.
2. Buhari Breaks Silence After Bandits Release Videos Of Abducted Kaduna Students
President Buhari has reacted to the recent abduction of Kaduna students through his Spokesman Garba Shehu on Twitter.
3. Defence Chief Charges Troops To End Insurgency In Northeast
The Chief of Defense Staff, General Lucky Irabor on Saturday conveyed the mandate of President Muhammadu Buhari to Operation Lafiya Dole Troops to rid the Nigerian territory of insurgency.
4. Benue: No More Amnesty For Criminals – Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, on Saturday, said his administration will no longer grant amnesty to criminals in the state.
5. Gunmen Attack Interstate Bus, Abduct Women, Free Men
An unspecified number female travelers were abducted by unknown gunmen along the Ijebu-Ode-Ibadan Road on Tuesday.
6. Abia/Akwa Ibom Boundary Conflict Leaves 28 Dead
No fewer than 28 persons were killed and properties worth millions of naira destroyed in a deadly boundary clash between people of Ariam Usaka Ukwu community and the neighboring Ini Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State over a boundary dispute.
7. Nigerians Treat Insecurity With Scant Regard, Ndume Laments
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south district, says Nigeria is teetering on the verge of collapse amid perennial and pervasive insecurity.
8. Bandits Release Videos Of Abducted Kaduna Students, Demand N500m Ransom
Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have released three videos showing 39 students abducted from the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation in Afaka, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna state.
9. Follow Your Dreams, Support One Another – El-rufai Urges Women
Wife of governor of Kaduna State Asia Ahmed El-rufai has urged Nigerian women to follow their dreams and support one another to be successful in life.
10. Gov. Sule Reassures Commitment To Good Governance
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa, has assured the youth and people of the state of his administration’s commitment to good governance to improve their living standards.
11. Gunmen Assasinate Ex Police DIG Wife In Benue
Unknown gunmen in Benue state have killed Eunice, wife of Ibe Aghanya, a retired deputy inspector-general of police, the state police command has disclosed.
12. Coalition Urges Public To Disregard Nnamdi Kanu’s Self-Serving Platform, Ipob
Concerned Igbo Professionals have urged the public to disregard Kanu’s Self-serving platform, Ipob , saying that leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who recently changed the registration status of the proscribed group in the United Kingdom (UK), had vindicated their consistent position that the fugitive was using the platform to achieve personal and selfish desires.
13. Petrol Should Not Sell Above ₦70 Per Litre – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday, said an honest and transparent administration of Nigeria’s national production capacity and potentials, the domestic price of petrol should not exceed ₦70 per litre.
14. S/South Speakers Congratulate Elected PDP Zonal Officers
The South South Speakers’ Forum has congratulated all Officers elected to pilot affairs of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at the Zonal level.
15. Osun 2022: Secondus Asked To Resign Over Adeleke’s Endorsement
Osun PDP Legacy Group, a group within Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, had demanded the immediate resignation of the national chairman of the party, Uche Secondus, for endorsing Senator Ademola Adeleke as the PDP candidate for the 2022 Osun governorship election.
16. Italy Prepares For Another Lockdown As COVID-19 Cases Soars
Italy is facing another lockdown, as the government attempts to contain a recent surge of coronavirus cases, marred by the presence of new variants.
17. Opinion: Women’s Day – From Her to the World
Societies are recognizing the achievements and abilities of women to contribute immensely to the development and progress of the nation if their skills, potentials, and abilities are harnessed and they are given a level playing field to showcase the talents they have.
18. Erica’s 27th Birthday: Gifts, BBNaija Stars In Attendance & Her New Celebrity Neighbors (Photos)
As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG , See a list of the gifts Erica received on her birthday, below:
19. After All Saturday Matches, See The EPL Table, Top Goalscorers, Top Clean Sheets And Assist Ranking
The first EPL game was between Chelsea and Leeds united, the game finished goal less draw after a brilliant performance from both the two goalkeepers, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.
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