Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Friday, Saturday, February 5th, 2022 can be accessed below.
EKOHOTBLOG has compiled top Naija news headlines from Nigerian newspapers today, this means the latest Naija news and happenings in Nigeria can be accessed on this page.
Below are the Major Nigeria Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. [COVID-19] NCDC Records 35 Fresh Infections
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 253,540 COVID-19 cases.
2. Buhari Creates New Agency, Appoints CEO
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a new government agency, the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB).
3. Navy Destroys 175 Illegal Refining Sites, Arrests 27 Vessels
The Eastern Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy on Friday said that the command had deactivated 175 illegal refining sites and arrested 27 vessels within 11 months.
4. Air Peace To Resume Direct Flights To Dubai, March 1
Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace has announced its readiness to resume direct scheduled flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates on March 1.
5. Pandemonium As Prison Official Found Dead Along Abuja-Kaduna Highway
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lifeless body of a man, identified simply as O.O Bawa, was on Friday found near a military checkpoint along Abuja-Kaduna Expressway.
6. 2023: Tinubu Speaks On Alleged Rift With Osinbajo
EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the 2023 presidnetial election, the Nations leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed reports of cold war or rift between him and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
7. 2023: Tinubu Does Not Threaten My Presidential Ambition – Orji Kalu
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a presidential aspirant, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, says former Lagos State governor, Bola Tinubu, will not be a hindrance to him in his bid to become the next president.
8. Amosun Breaks Silence On Crisis Rocking Ogun APC
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Governor of Ogun state, Ibikunle Amosun says victory is certain and that he remain in the All Progressives Congress (APC).
9. GOV. AUF Breaks Ground On A World-Class Public Health Laboratory
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Friday laid the groundwork for a world-class public health laboratory at the State Specialist Hospital in Yola.
10. Governor Zulum Participation Meeting With Seattle Based CEO And Dangote Foundation
Borno Governor His Excellency Prof Babagana Umara Zulum ably represented by Comr. Juliana Bitrus, Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Health at the meeting with some State Governors with the President of Seattle-Based, Dr. Chris Elisa, and the Chair of Dangote Foundation, Alhaji AliKo Dangote.
11. Tight Security As APC Inaugurates 34 State Excos
The Mai Mala Buni-led All Progressives Congress (APC) caretaker/extraordinary convention planning committee, on Thursday, issued certificates of return to 34 state chairmen who emerged at the state congresses it accorded recognition
EKO NEWS
12. Sanwo-Olu, Osinbajo, Others Attend Shonekan’s Funeral
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, ex-Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and Godwin Obaseki (Edo) and other eminent Nigerians on Friday attended the funeral service of former Head of Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan.
13. Lagos Mobile Court Warns Motorists Against Flouting Traffic Laws
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Special Offences Mobile Court has warned recalcitrant motorists fond of violating the traffic laws of the State to desist or be ready to face the consequences of their actions under the Law.
14. Lagos Drivers’ Institute To Recertify Motorists
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI) says it will expand the institute’s training centres to ensure safe motoring in Lagos.
EPE NEWS
15. Editorial: MOCPED Transmutation Saga: Why LASG Will Be Consolidating Bad Precedent With LAHA Bill Of LASUED Main Campus
On 29th December 2021, the Lagos State House of Assembly passed a bill wherein it unanimously proposed for the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Otto-Ijanikin, at (AOCOED), to play host to the newly formed Lagos State University of Education, LASUED.
METRO
16. ‘I Confessed Under Duress’, Alleged Kidnap Kingpin Evans Denies Allegations
EKO HOT BLOG reports that alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, said on Friday that he was innocent of the charges slammed against him before the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja.
17. 150 Suspected Terrorists, Kidnappers, Robbers Arrested In Imo – Police
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a total of 150 suspects have been arrested in connection with terrorism, kidnapping, and armed robbery in Imo State, the police have said.
INTERNATIONAL
18. ‘President Trump is Wrong’: Defiant Mike Pence Says He had ‘No Right to Overturn the Election’
During a speech delivered at the Federalist Society, Pence hit back at Trump for claiming that Pence should have overturned the election last January 6th.
19. US Saw Surprisingly Robust Hiring in January Despite COVID Surge
The US economy brushed off a spike in Covid-19 infections to add 467,000 jobs in January, far better than expected and a potential sign that the pandemic’s days of disrupting businesses are numbered.
ENTERTAINMENT
20. Video: Couple Spotted Kissing On A Moving Motorcycle
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a couple has been spotted in a viral video kissing while on a moving motorcycle.
SPORTS
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22. Nigeria Vs Ghana: Super Eagles Star Makes Strong Vow
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Super Eagles defender, Jamilu Collins believes that the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) disappointment will fire up the Super Eagles to shoot down Black Stars when they meet on March 23 and 29, respectively, for the final round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
23. Man Utd Knocked Out Of FA Cup
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United suffered a shock FA Cup fourth round exit as Middlesbrough won 8-7 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Friday night.
24. Man United Vs Middlesbrough: Why My Team Lost – Rangnick
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United interim manager, Ralf Rangnick says wasteful Manchester United only have themselves to blame after making an embarrassing early FA Cup exit at home to Middlesbrough.
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