Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Tuesday, December 15th, 2020
1. NCDC Reports 201 New Cases Of COVID-19
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 201 new confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in Nigeria bringing the total number of reported cases to 73,374.
2. Gbajabiamila lauds Ongoing Repair Of 18.3km Epe-Ketu-Itoikin Road
Speaker Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, has commended the level of work done so far on the ongoing reconstruction of 18.3km Epe-Ketu-Itoikin road as part of his Federal Constituency projects.
43. N’Assembly Kicks As NCC Raises Wage Bill By N12bn
The National Assembly has queried the Nigerian Communications Commission over a sharp increase in its proposed wage bill between for 2021.
4. IPMAN Orders Sale Of Petrol At N162.44 Per Litre
In compliance with the federal government directives, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in Kano State on Monday directed its members to sell fuel at N162. 44 per litre, beginning from Tuesday.
5. Fikpo Replaces Argungu As Director-General Of NDE
Abubakar Nuhu Fikpo has been appointed as the new Director-General for the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in an acting capacity.
6. NBS Extends Business Census By 2 Weeks
Mr Yemi Kale, Statistician-General of the Federation, says the ongoing 2020 National Business Sample Census (NBSC) in Nigeria has been extended by two weeks.
7. WAEC Modifies Exam Malpractice Penalties
The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has announced that students caught in examination malpractices would be barred from taking the examination henceforth.
8. LASWA Trains 150 Residents On Water Hyacinth Recycling
The General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Mr Damilola Emmanuel, on Monday said the Authority has trained 150 people on how to create wealth by recycling water hyacinth
9. Lagos State Government Lists 300 Buildings For Possible Demolition
The Lagos State Building Control Agency(LABSCA) has listed about 300 buildings for possible demolition.
10. Kastina Abduction: Military Warned To Stop Surveillance Of Kidnappers Hideouts Or Else..
The gunmen who attacked Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina state, have reported warned the military to desist from the surveillance of their hideouts or risk having the abducted children safely returned to their parents.
11. Sultan Decries Kastina Abduction, Calls For Service Chiefs Removal
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III led Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), says the abduction of hundreds of Government Science Secondary School (GSSS), Kankara’s students, is one tragedy too many.
12. Katsina School Attack: One Student Escaped From Abductors – DHQ
One of the students kidnapped when armed bandits stormed a Government Science Secondary School in Kankara, Katsina State has escaped from the abductors.
13. Police Apprehends Suspected Owner Of Baby Factory In Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 51-year-old woman from Abia State for allegedly running an illegal baby factory home in Mowe, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state.
14. Police Confirm Rescue Of Kidnapped Foreigner In Ibadan
The Police in Oyo State say they have rescued a foreigner, Hassan Mills, who was kidnapped on Saturday.
15. Suspected Assassins Kill Popular Hotelier, One Other In Delta
Chief Onojerame popularly known as Prince Kasuwa, and owner of Widisag Hotel, along Orhuwhorun Road in Udu council area of Delta state was assassinated along Udu road on Sunday alongside his friend.
16. Abia: Child Abductors, Buyers Arrested By Police
The Abia State Police Command has arrested a syndicate that specializes in abducting children between ages 2 and 3, using biscuits and sweets as baits.
17. Soldier, Civilian Killed In Operation To Rescue Foreigner Kidnapped In Oyo
At least two persons involved in the mission to rescue a kidnapped Lebanese and his aide in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, has been found dead.
18. Nigeria Among Top 5 Countries With Highest Casualties Of Landmine Explosion – Report
The residents of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa have found themselves being decimated and endangered by strategem of terrorism war deployed to neutralising the very despicable insurgents who have become a spectre of horror to their existence, Ekohotblog understands
19. ‘Tinubu For President’ Loyalists Seek Olubadan’s Support
EKO HOT BLOG gathered that they paid a courtesy visit the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji to seek for the Olubadan’s support for Tinubu’s emergence as President in 2023.
‘The Solomon Of Africa’ With 56 Wives And 300 Children
A brief story of Simon Odo, popularly known as the Solomon of Africa, he was given the nick name ‘Solomon Of Africa’ because he has married more than fifty wives.
21. New Strain Of Coronavirus Found In England
A new variant of the Coronavirus disease has been found growing faster in some parts of England.
22. US Electoral College Confirms Biden’s Victory
Joe Biden was confirmed as the next US president on Monday as the Electoral College formalized his victory over Trump, all but closing the door on the incumbent’s efforts to overturn the result of the 2020 election
23. Clinton Renews Call For Abolition Of U.S. Electoral College
Former U.S. First Lady and Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, on Monday renewed her call for the abolition of the country’s Electoral College.
24. Opinion: The Channels News Reporter, His Abused Wife and the Reconciling Father
Elders and their opinions have always been essential and valued in our culture as they are seen as the custodian and preserver of the tradition and value system.
25. #FreeOmahLay: Runtown, Rema, Others Demand Release
Nigerian celebrities have shown their displeasure in the detention of Omah Lay, Tems and her manager by the Ugandan law enforcement agencies.
26. FG Hints On Release Of Omah Lay, Tems From Uganda
Chairman/CEO Of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will facilitate the release of Nigerian Singers, Omaha Lay and Tems from Ugandan Prison.
27. Actress, Mercy Aigbe Blasts Husband On Social Media
Popular Nollywood Actress, Mercy Aigbe blasted her husband on Instagram for allegedly going into hiding because he wants to avoid paying school fees.
28. Arteta Vow To Fire Players Behind Dressing Room Leaks
Former Player and Arsenal Manager, Mikel Arteta, has vowed to expose and deal with players behind leaks from his dressing room.
29. Messi Told To Take Pay Cut Or Exit Barcelona
Barcelona Presidential Aspirant, Emili Rousaud has revealed that Argentine and Barcelona Legend, Lionel Messi must agree to a salary cut or exit the club.
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