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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, December 31st, 2021
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija news today, December 31st, 2021 can be accessed below.
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Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. [COVID-19] NCDC Records 1,139 New Cases, One Death
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 241,513 COVID-19 cases.
2. Omicron: UK Pledges £105m Aid To Nigeria, Other African Countries
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the UK Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss, has pledged up to £105 million of UK emergency aid to help vulnerable countries tackle the Omicron Covid-19 variant, with a particular focus on Africa.
3. Buhari Makes New Appointment
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed DCG Karebo Samson as the new Acting Controller General of the Federal Fire Service.
4. Oyetola Reconstructs 33 Years Neglected Road Project
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Osun State governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday inaugurated the newly reconstructed Ada-Igbajo road after 33 years of neglect.
5. Governor Okowa Sacks Aide Over Alleged Recklessness, Insubordination
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Delta State Governor, Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa has sacked his Executive Assistant on Communication, Fred Latimore, over alleged recklessness and “insubordination.
6. Abia Govt Discloses Reason For Ikpeazu’s Visit To President Buhari
EKO HOT BLOG reports that contrary to speculations that the governor went to discuss likely defection to the President’s party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), the state government said the meeting between the President and the governor was purely on economy and Ikpeazu’s plan to further industrialise Abia State.
7. Emir Of Lere: El-Rufai Presents Staff Of Office To Emir Umaru
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Emir succeeded his uncle, the late Sarki Abubakar II.
EKO NEWS
8. Six Lagos LGA Chairmen Promise To Support Tourism
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chairmen of Ikorodu, Epe, Badagry, Surulere, Eti-Osa and Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Areas, have have pledged their support towards the community-based tourism initiative being championed by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.
EPE NEWS
9. Governor Sanwo-Olu To Commission Thani-Oladunjoye Old People Care Centre
The governor of Lagos State, governor Babajide Sanwo -Olu, is set to commission Thani-Oladunjoye Old People Care Centre, in epe, come January.
METRO
10. Ooni’s Palace Gives Fresh Update, Clears Air On Returning Of Olori Naomi To Ile Oodua
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Palace of Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has cleared air on returning of Olori Naomi to Ile Oodua (Ooni’s palace)
11. Reconciliation Moves Continue As Deji Of Akure Meets Ooni, Olori Naomi, Reveals Next Action
EKO HOT BLOG reports that reconciliation moves have continued as the Deji of Akure Kingdom and Chairman, Ondo State Council of Obas, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, has intervened in the crisis between the Ooni of lfe, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; and his estranged wife, Olori Naomi.
12. Police Thwart Kidnap Attempt, Arrest Suspect While Awaiting Ransom From Victim
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police in Katsina State have succeeded in foiling an attempt to kidnap one Shafi’u Mohammed of Kililin Quarters in Malumfashi LGA by one Saifullahi Usman of Unguwar Amare Quarters in the same community.
13. Deeper Life Pastor Emerges As Traditional Ruler
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Deeper Life Pastor, John Elaigwu Odogbo, has emerged as the paramount ruler elect of Idomaland.
ENTERTAINMENT
14. Tonto Dikeh: Celebrity Who Trended For Six Months Non-stop In 2021
EKO HOT BLOG reports that In the year 2021 there was not a more trending celebrity than our very own self acclaimed king Tonto Dikeh.
15. Teniola & Afolabi 2021: Cheers To a Nimble Journey Forever
The date was December 18, 2021, on a beautiful, crisp afternoon, and all roads led to the prestigious Grandeur event centre Oregun, Lagos, where two love birds, Teniola Jackson and Afolabi Duduyemi, having promised each other forever and a day, moved to tie the nuptial cord in resplendent fashion.
16. Ex-BBNaija Housemate Says “I Can’t Be Satisfied By A Man”
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former BBNaija Season 4 Housemate, Cindy Okafor, stated that no man can satisfy her.
SPORTS
17. 2021: Deaths That Shook Nigerian Sport Industry
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the year 2021 came with lots of unexpected surprises, in sport Nigeria experienced the passing on to glory of sports men which affected sports in Nigeria.
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