Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Tuesday, October 27th, 2020
1. COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 119 New Cases In 6 States, Total Now 62,111
At least two persons died from COVID-19 complications on Monday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has disclosed.
2. Panic As Police, LASTMA Abandon Lagos Roads
Lagosians are living in palpable fear as policemen, officials of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) have deserted Lagos roads and neighbourhoods.
3. #EndSARS: Freedom Park’s 10th Anniversary Postponed To Honour Victims
Koffi Idowu-Nuel, otherwise known as Koffi Tha Guru, a Comedian, Actor and Singer, said on Monday in Lagos that the Freedom Park’s 10th Year Anniversary Comedy Night has been postponed to honour those who died in #EndSARS protests.
4. EndSARS: Irate Youths Vandalise Taraba Radio, Loot Property
Hundreds of irate youths on Monday defied the 24-hour curfew imposed on Jalingo, invaded and vandalised the State Radio station.
5. #EndSARS Protests: Nigeria Risks Resurgence Of COVID-19 – FG
The Federal Government says the risk of resurgence of COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria is high due to the large gatherings of the #EndSARS protesters and the mayhem that followed.
6. FG Feeding About 300,000 Pupils In Zamfara – Minister
A total of 282,529 pupils are currently being fed under the Home Grown School Feeding Programme in Zamfara, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya-Umar Faruk, has said.
7. I Forgive My Accusers – Minister
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar-Faruk, says she has forgiven those who accused her of hiding COVID-19 palliatives meant for the poor.
8. Lekki Toll Gate Shooting: There Are No BloodStains At The Scene Of The Incident- Gov Sanwo-Olu tells CNN (Video)
The gunfire incident that rocked the #EndSARS protest at the Lekki tollgate on October 20, has generated reactions across the world. Recently, Sanwo-Olu had an interview with CNN journalist, Becky Anderson regarding the Lekki Toll Gate shooting.
9. Sanwo-Olu Dishonest For Claiming Lagos Needs N1trn To Restore Destroyed Properties —PDP
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is dishonest in his claim that the state needs N1 trillion to restore properties and facilities destroyed in the violence that ensued in the aftermath of the shooting of peaceful #ENDSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza.
10. Kaduna State Government Relaxes Curfew In 21 LGAs
The Kaduna State Government has relaxed curfew in 21 local government areas (LGA’S), but said Chikun and Kaduna South Local Government Areas will remain on a 24-hour lockdown.
11. Queues: No Need For Panic Buying Of PMS — NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum corporation (NNPC) has cautioned motorists not to engage in panic buying of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol, assuring of normalcy in the supply of petroleum products.
12. 3rd Mainland Bridge: FRSC Warns Motorists Flouting Traffic Rules On Diversion
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Lagos has warned motorists against flouting traffic rules on diversion at Adeniji inward Iyana Oworo on the Third Mainland bridge.
13. Two Women Die In A stampede While Struggling For COVID-19 Palliatives (Video)
Reports from Abuja states that the women, like many others, ran to a warehouse located on Secretariat Road in Gwagwalada area council in Abuja after receiving information that some COVID19 palliatives were stored there.
14. Lekki Massacre: Nigerian Army Ordered Shooting Of Protesters, Says Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday said Nigerian Army are behind the killing of End SARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate.
15. 80 Arrested For Allegedly Looting, Damaging Public And Private Properties In Calabar
The men of the Nigeria Police Force, Cross River state command has confirmed the arrest of 80 people allegedly involved in the looting of some government and private property in the state.
16. Unrest: Angry Mob Disgrace, Chase Osun Monarch From Palace
Mob reportedly attacked and chased away Oba Olatunde Falabi, the Akire of Ikire on Monday, following the Supreme Court’s ruling.
17. 2023 Election: Why We’ve Not Started Voters’ Registration – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday gave reason for delay in commencement of continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise ahead of 2023 general election.
18. NUJ Reacts To NBC Sanction On Channels, Arise, AIT
The Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ), says the decision of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to sanction media firms on their style of coverage towards the #EndSARS protest has revealed the country’s anti-democratic tendencies.
19. Palliatives: Govt officials Came To My Office To Find Buyers – Galadima [VIDEO]
An elder statesman, Mr Buba Galadima, has made an explosive revelation about COVID-19 palliatives, Ekohotblog learnt.
20. Lagos Unrest Forces Kano Court To Adjourn Blasphemy Case
A Kano state high court has postponed the hearing of a case involving one Yahaya Sharif-Aminu who was sentenced to death by a shariah Court for insulting prophet Muhammad (S. A.W)
21. Unrest: Apostle Johnson Suleman Releases Fresh Prophecy
The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries (OFM), Apostle Johnson Suleman, has released a powerful prophecy for the week.
22. Hoodlums Hijack Sharing Of Palliatives, Cart Away Items In Ogun
Thugs have reportedly hijacked the sharing of palliatives at the Itoro Headquarters of Ijebu Ode Local Government Area of Ogun.
23. Fani-Kayode’s Ex-Wife, Precious Chikwendu Reacts As Man Says He Can’t Wait To Date Her
Precious Chikwendu, estranged wife of former Aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted after an Instagram follower expressed his love for the former beauty queen, saying he cannot wait to date her.
24. Opinion: #ENDSARS Protest, Women Economic Empowerment And What Shouldn’t Be The Price For Freedom
Barbara Anne Castle, the Secretary Of State for Employment and Productivity in England in 1968 negotiated in a settlement for equal pay which hastened the Equal Pay Act in 1970 when a group of protesting women machinists staged a high profiled walkout on the 7th of June 1968 after discovering that men with whom they were doing the same work were being paid more than they were.
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