Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Friday, January 8th, 2021
1. NCDC Confirms Six COVID-19 Fatalities, 1,565 New Infections
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 95,934 cases of COVID-19.
2. Buhari, Osinbajo, SGF, Others Sets To Take Covid-19 Vaccines On Live TV
The Federal Government has said PMB, VP Yemi Osinbajo, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha and other prominent Nigerians will be among the first set of Nigerians to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on live television.
3. FG Urges Nigerians Not Be Hesitant To Take COVID-19 Vaccine
The Federal Government has appealed to Nigerians not to be hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine when it gets to Nigeria.
4. COVID-19: More Patients Require Oxygen, Says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu says more COVID-19 patients need oxygen in the state.
5. Presentation Of Fake COVID-19 Test Results Embarrassing – PTF
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 on Thursday expressed worry that presentation of fake COVID-19 test results by Nigerians travelling abroad tarnished the country’s image.
6. FG Orders Reversal Of Revised Tarrifs For Electricity
Nigeria’s Electricity Regulatory Commission received an order to suspend the latest adjusted electricity tariff in the wake of a public outcry.
7. Sanwo-Olu Seeks FG’s Support To Rebuild Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, Seeks federal government support and collaboration to rebuild Lagos.
8. Nigeria’s Power Generation Hits Record 5,552.8MW – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), on Thursday, announced an all-time power generation peak of 5,552.8 megawatts.
9. Former Dept Sen President Urges Nigerian Govt To Seek Foreign Aide Amidst security Challenges
Ike Ekweremadu, former dept Senate President has urged the federal government not to be ashamed of approaching countries that have the capacity to help Nigeria secure her sovereignty, the citizenry as well as protect its nascent democracy.
10. Borno Allocates ₦352m To Hunters In Fight Against Boko Haram
As part of its concerted and assidious efforts to tackle the scourge of insurgency in the state, the Borno government has approved N352 million for the operations of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and hunters.
11. Sex Party: Kaduna Govt Arraigns PDP Chieftain Over Attempted Adultery
Abraham Alberah, the publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna state, has been arraigned by the state government for allegedly attempting to commit adultery.
12. American Lady Claims She Has Been Sleeping With Governor El-Rufai
Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai has been called out by a woman from America who said she has been sleeping with him.
13. Ex Senator, APC Chieftain, Adebayo Salami, Dies At 67
Former Senator in Osun State, Adebayo Salami, has passed away.
14. Weirdest Story Of Female Pastor Who Dumped Church To Become A Stripper
A pastor who left her position in the church to become a stripper has finally revealed what life outside the church is like after amassing thousands of fans who pay to see her x-rated photos and videos.
15. My Husband Stole My Panties For Money Ritual – Weeping Wife
A court terminated a fifteen year marriage after a wife claimed her husband wants to use her for money ritual.
16. Buhari Commiserates With Ohaa Family Over Loss Of Matriarch
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed condolences to the Ohaa family of Amangwu Autonomous Community of Enugu State on the passing of its matriarch, Mrs Ezinne Janet Ohaa.
17. Kalu Receives Defecting Abia PDP Faithful Into APC
Thousands of the Peoples Democratic Party faithful in Abia on Thursday formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
18. Poorest Countries Can Expect COVID-19 Vaccines Within Weeks – WHO
The world’s poorest countries can expect to start receiving their first Covid-19 vaccine doses between the end of January and mid-February, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
19. Capitol Riot: Police Would Have Treated Black Protesters ‘Very Differently’ – Biden
President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday accused US authorities of treating pro-Trump protesters more leniently than anti-racism demonstrators who were forcibly dispersed by police in Washington last year.
20. Trump Moves To Pardon Himself Before Leaving Office
In other to shield himself from future consequences of his actions while in office, there are plans by President Donald Trump to pardon himself as the end of his tenure draws near.
21. Trump Denounces Capitol Violence, As Calls For His Removal Grow
Outgoing U.S President Donald Trump said he was “outraged by the violence, lawlessness and mayhem” after a group of his supporters stormed the Capitol and forced a halt to a Congressional joint sitting.
22. US Capitol: China Reacts To Invasion By Trump supporters
China’s internet erupted in mirth at America’s troubled democracy after supporters of President Donald Trump broke into the US Capitol, comparing the chaos to the Hong Kong anti-government protests of 2019.
23. Meet Nigeria’s Youngest First Lady From The South East
Chioma Uzodinma is the first lady of Imo State. She became a first lady at the age of 30 years, which validates reports that she is the youngest first lady in the entire South East.
24. Opinion: 2020! What a Year
It was 4:24am that morning when I saw the news, the 33 year-old techpreneur of Gokada, Fahim Salem, had been murdered in a manner that, I am sure, left tightness in many people’s throats.
25. Photos: Top Nigerian Celebrities Who Are Best Friends
Here are 15 Nigerian celebrity best friends we have grown to love and admire.
26. Friday Transfer News: DONE DEALS, Messi, Grealish, Ramos, Rice
Aston Villa ‘to turn down any January bids for Jack Grealish
27. Arsenal Officially Confirm Their First January Signing
Arsenal has completed their first signing of the January transfer window.
28. Karim Benzema To Stand Trial For What He Did In 2015
According to reports by French Prosecutors on Thursday, January 7,2021, Karim Benzema will stand trial for his involvement in a scandal with Compatriot, Mathieu Valbuena.
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