Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Tuesday, August 4th, 2020
1. Nigeria Records 288 New COVID-19 Cases
On the 3rd of August 2020, 288 new confirmed cases and eight deaths were recorded in Nigeria, Ekohotblog reports.
2. Buhari Congratulates Retired AVM Shekari At 80
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated a prominent citizen of Kaduna State and one-time Military Administrator of the old Kano State, retired Air Vice Marshal Ishaya Shekari, on his attainment of 80th birthday.
3. Federal High Court Orders NDDC Contractors To Forfeit N827.6m
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the forfeiture of the sum of N827.6m recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission from two firms described as contractors to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NCDC).
4. School Feeding During Lockdown Cost N523.3m- Sadiya Farouq
The Nigerian Government spent about N523.3 million on school feeding programme during the lockdown against the coronavirus pandemic.
5. Man Convicted For Raping Minor, Says It Was A Frame Up
A 38-year-old man, Mark Amos, standing trial at the Plateau State High Court for allegedly raping an eight-year-old, has told the court that he was framed up.
6. Husband Dies After Fake Spiritualist Allegedly Dupes Couple N5m
Operatives of the Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police have arrested a 37-year-old Beninoise, Gbese Peter, for defrauding a couple, Mr & Mrs Bamigboye Alao, of N5 million.
7. No Silver Bullet Vaccine Yet For COVID-19, WHO Warns
The World Health Organization warned on Monday that there might never be a “silver bullet” for COVID-19 in the form of a perfect vaccine and that the road to normality would be long, with some countries requiring a reset of strategy.
8. 28-Yr-Old Woman Becomes First COVID-19 Survivor To Receive Double Lung Transplant
A 28 year old woman, known as Mayra Ramirez has become the very first Coronavirus survivor to receive a double lung transplant in the United States.
9. Joshua Fights Pulev In December, Fury To Wait
Boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will defend his titles against contender Kubrat Pulev the first week of December.
10. Asaba Film Village, Leisure Park Will Boost Economy, Create Jobs – Okowa
The Governor of Delta, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, says Asaba Film Village and Leisure Park when completed, will boost the state’s economy and create jobs for unemployed youths.
11. New York Prosecutor Investigating Trump For Fraud In Fight Over Tax Records
A New York prosecutor on Monday suggested he was investigating President Trump and his company for possible insurance and bank fraud – a much broader probe than previously known in an attempt to obtain Trump’s financial records.
12. Sri Lankan Police Probe Use Of Cat To Smuggle Drugs To Prison
Sri Lankan police are probing an incident in which a cat was allegedly used to smuggle drugs and contraband into a high-security prison, officials said on Monday.
13. Man Recounts How A POS Attendant Almost Swindled Him
A Twitter user identified as Kelly Ovie has narrated how an attendant at a Point Of Service Shop, almost swindled him of his hard earned morning.
14. Police On The Run After Allegedly Killing Boy In Delta State
A Twitter user calls well-meaning Nigerians and security authorities to look into the case of a young boy who was allegedly shot dead by policemen in Ozoro area of Delta state.
15. My Convoy Was Attacked By Soldiers, Not Boko Haram – Zulum
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, says Nigerian soldiers are being the attack on his convoy last Wednesday in Baga, a town in Kukawa Local Government Area of the state.
16. Two Drown As Bridge Collapses In Adamawa
Two people are said to have drowned as a result of flood, which destroyed two major bridges in the northern part of Adamawa State.
17. Imo Police Parade Traditional Ruler Over Alleged Kidnapping
A traditional ruler in Awara, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo, was on Monday paraded by the police for alleged involvement in kidnapping.
18. Cross River Commissioner Escapes Death While Distributing Palliatives
The Cross River State Commissioner for Humanity and Social Welfare, Mrs. Blessing Egbara, on Sunday, narrowly escaped death in Boki Local Government Area of the state during the distribution of palliatives.
19. BBNaija Ozo Emerges New Head Of House, Picks Dorathy As Deputy
BBNaija Ozo becomes new Head of House of the reality Tv show, Big Brother Nigeria season 5 Lockdown Edition.
20. Buhari Writes Funtua’s Family, Says He’s Pillar Of Support To His Govt.
President Muhammadu Buhari has written a personal letter to the family of the late publisher and businessman, Isma’ila Isa Funtua, describing his demise as major national loss.
21. COVID-19: Buhari Govt To Announce Details For Fresh Phase Of Lockdown On Thursday
The federal government Of Nigeria will release new protocols for the next phase of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country on Thursday 6th of August, 2020.
22. Sympathising With Bandits Makes You One Of Them Says Shehu Sani to Kajuru clerics
Shehu Sani, former senator representing Kaduna central, says sympathising with bandits and insurgents makes one an accomplice.
23. Simi Apologises To LGBTQ Community For Homophobic Comment
Popular Nigerian singer, Simi apologies to the LGBTQ community in Nigeria for the homophobic comments she made earlier this year.
24. Soldier Arrested Over Bullion Van Robbery
Seven suspects, including a soldier, have been arrested over the attack on a bullion van in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state capital.
25. Opinion: How Spousal Support Aid Women In Making Significant Choices In Life And In Career
Not everyone believes in the institution of marriage and this by no means makes those who do not believe less human or weird than those who do.
26. For Chief Sam Amuka A Vote Of Thanks – By Bashorun J.K. Randle
When the amazing Chief Sam Amuka celebrated his 85th Birthday on 13th June, 2020 for obvious reasons matters were somewhat restrained. At the age of eighty-five the celebrant cannot be expected to succumb to reckless abandonment of the decrees imposed by COVID-19, namely wash hands with soap; followed with sanitizer (ensure it is genuine); then the mask; ventilator is optional – and then it would be time to read “The Vanguard” newspaper of which “Uncle Sam” to many and “Sad Sam” to very many more, has been the Publisher and Editor-In-Chief for four decades. Along the line, he has been adorned with the rank of “Generalissimo” by his colleagues in journalism and media mogulism as well as the “Boma Boys” of Warri, Sapele and Port Harcourt.
27. COVID-19 In Nigeria: Insight Into How Lagos State Is Battling The Virulent Pandemic
The Lagos state government has disclosed the type of drugs used for COVID-19 patients in the state in order to ensure their recovery from the virulent infection.
28. Leveraging Diaspora Resources For National Development In A COVID-19 Era
Interest in Nigerians in Diaspora is greatly driven by the quest for national development, national unity, the need for all hands to be on deck, the need to remind all Nigerians at home and abroad, regardless of their religious beliefs and ethnolinguistic background to collectively build a new Nigeria that will be completely free from self-destruction, political recklessness and deception. Rather than seek to promote policies that can engender disintegration, efforts should be made to seek to build a nation where no one is discriminated against and oppressed.
29. USA Election: Why Donald Trump May Win November Election
Democrats are excited, but we should beware of snatching defeat out of the jaws of victory. It was not a mistake that Joe Biden promised to pick a female vice-president, but the choice of a black female for cosmetic effect as some prominent Democrats are pushing may turn that wise promise into a foolish mistake.
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