Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, November 19th, 2020
1. Buhari Reacts To Ebonyi Gov., Umahi Defection To APC
President Muhammadu Buhari has heaped praises on David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi state, over his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
2. You’re A Dictator… PDP Govs Not Happy With You, Umahi Replies Wike
David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi state, has berated Nyesom Wike, his Rivers counterpart, over the management of the affairs of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
3. Reps Cttee Chair Bags Harvard Doctorate Degree
Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, (APC-Adamawa), Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the Harvard Business School, in recognition of his service to humanity.
4. 26 Okada Riders Under Detention After Attacking Lagos Taskforce
No fewer than 26 commercial motorcycle operators popularly called Okada riders were said to be under detention after attacking officials of Lagos State Taskforce on environmental and special offenses Unit enforcing road traffic law on Lagos-Abeokuta expressway.
5. Clampdown On Traffic Law Violators
The Lagos State Government will continue to enforce its traffic laws to maintain sanity on roads and save lives.
6. Lagos State Water Corporation Boss Bags Coveted NSE Fellowship
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), has conferred its most prestigious honour, the fellowship of the society, on Engineer Muminu Adekunle Badmus.
7. Department of Petroleum Resources: We Have Shut Down 85 Illegal Gas Plants In Lagos- Controller
The Zonal Operations Controller, Lagos, DPR, Mr Ayorinde Cardoso, disclosed this during a sensitisation campaign on safe handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, also known as cooking gas, by the agency’s officials led by him.
8. Nigerian Army Operates Within Confines Of The Constitution, Says Buratai
Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff, says his men operations are carried out within the ambit of the constitution.
9. End SARS: Sanwo-Olu Must Say The Truth, Buhari, A Dictator With Democratic Face – DJ Switch
Obianuju Catherine Udeh, popularly known as DJ Switch, has described President Muhammadu Buhari government as “a dictatorship with a democratic face”.
10. Adamu Garba Reacts To CNN’s Investigation On Lekki Shooting
The former presidential aide, Adamu Garba said he almost filed a lawsuit against CNN following an investigative report that confirms the Army’s attack during Lekki tollgate shooting.
11. APC Dissolves Ebonyi Exco, Appoints 15-member Committee
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) has dissolved the party’s Ebonyi State Working Committee.
12. LUTH Honours COVID-19 Response Team
The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) on Wednesday celebrated its COVID-19 response team in appreciation of the efforts put in to manage COVID-19 and patients.
13. Gombe Govt. Approves N250 Million For Implementation Of PEWASH Programme
The Gombe state Government on Wednesday approved N250 million for the implementation of the Partnership for Expanded Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (PEWASH) programme in the state.
14. Oyo Govt. Drills 58 Boreholes In 5 Communities
The Oyo State government has commenced its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by drilling about 58 boreholes in five communities in the State.
15. NSE Members Approve Listing By Introduction
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday received members approval for listing by introduction at the 59th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos.
16. Ogun Court Sentences Man To Death By Hanging For Killing Lover
Barring reversal of the judgement by an higher court, Musiliu Owolabi, a mechanic, will meet his ending at hangman nozzle after court found him guilty of killing his lover, Miss Afusat Idowu.
17. Audio: Cloth Vendor Curses Customer’s First To Sixth Generation Over Payment Issue
According to Jummy Kosch with username @thejummykosch, her sister had paid an online vendor for a bodysuit followed by a screenshot of the bank transaction to the vendor.
18. ASUU strike: ‘Shame on you’ – Simi Blasts Nigerian Leaders
Singer, Simi has blasted Nigerian leaders over the continued strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU.
19. Pelosi Nominated Speaker Of The House For 117th Congress
US Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday chose House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 80, to lead the party into the Joe Biden era and preside over their narrow House majority as the most powerful person in Congress.
20. The Story Of Eva Braun – Adolf Hitler’s Loyal Lover
One of the persons in the life of Adolf Hitler that we do not get to hear a lot about is Eva Braun. Some call her, timid and naive. Others call her brave, daring and intentional.
21. Opinion: Thou Shall Not Shoot – By Bashorun J.K. Randle
Dealing with Lagosians (and other Nigerians) in the diaspora after the shooting of unarmed peaceful protesters on 20th October 2020 has been a traumatic experience.
22. Opinion: Kamala Harris: It Was All for Her and Many Others
Hillary Clinton became the first woman nominated for President of the United States of America when she won her Democratic Party ticket in 2016 but lost to the current out-going President, Donald Trump.
23. Checkout The Celebrities Planning To Go For Big Brother Naija Next Year
Some Nigerian celebrities have shown interest in taking part of the Big Brother Naija reality show next year, 2021
24. AFCON 2022 Qualifier: Minister for Youth And Sport, Dare Hints At Rohr Sack
Minister for Youth and Sport, Sunday Dare has hinted that Gernot Rohr could be relieved of his position as Super Eagles head coach.
25. Lionel Messi Voices His Frustrations With Barcelona in Scathing Airport Interview
Lionel Messi has voiced his frustrations at the current turbulent situation at Barcelona, stating he is ‘tired’ of constantly being labelled as the ‘problem’ at the club.
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