Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Saturday, August 8th, 2020 1. Coronavirus: Plateau Topples Lagos, FCT, As NCDC Announces Increased Cases Plateau State on Friday stormed to the top of daily Coronavirus infection, toppling Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, as the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, … Read more
The Nigeria police has said the attack was part of the unlawful act of the group in marking “8/8”. The Ogun State security officers have raised the alarm of a plot by cult gangs to attack the state on Saturday 8th Of August. The DSP, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, spokesperson for the police in the state, … Read more
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has assured that States COVID-19 Task Forces would work closely with their Palliatives Implementation Committees on the distribution of palliatives to Nigerians. This was disclosed in a communique by the Chairman and Ekiti Governor, Kayode Fayemi, after NGF 14th teleconference meeting. The Governor said the forum received updates on palliatives … Read more
A monarch in Oyo State, the Aseyin of Iseyin has announced the suspension of two of his chiefs, Ekohotblog reports. The Aseyin, Oba Abd-Ganiy Adekunle Salau, suspended the Basorun of Iseyin, Chief Raheem Adelodun. Adelodun was suspended over allegations ranging from gross insubordination, flagrant disrespect to the stool and authority of the Aseyin of Iseyin. … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Friday, August 7th, 2020 1. Nigeria Records 354 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Now 45,244 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Thursday disclosed that the country has confirmed three hundred and fifty four new COVID-19 cases. READ MORE 2. Buhari Orders Compulsory Use … Read more
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has appointed unmarried woman, Balaraba Ibrahim, as his Special Assistant on Women Affairs. Mohammed Sabi’u Baba, Secretary to the State Government, made this known in a letter to Ibrahim on 4th Of August, 2020. The letter reads in part, “I am pleased to convey the approval of His Excellency, … Read more
The Independent Petroleum Marketers’ Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) members have been ordered to sell a litre of petrol at N150, Ekohotblog report. The directive followed Federal Government’s approval of N138.62 as the ex-depot price for a litre. But, The Nation learnt that despite the ceiling, Private Depot Owners (PDO) sell the product to dealers for … Read more
Pastor TB Joshua, the founder and general overseer of Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) in Lagos said he won’t resume for the Sunday service yet until it hears from God. The clergyman revealed this during an interview in SCOAN’s Emmanuel TV. Tb Joshua said: “Good morning and win today! Following the announcement that church … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, August 6th, 2020 1. Over 12,000 Discharged In 48 hours As NCDC Confirms 457 New COVID-19 Cases Nigeria on Wednesday discharged over 1,000 COVID-19 patients after 11,000 were discharge a day before. READ MORE 2. Salami Panel Declines Magu’s Request To Record … Read more
Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, who went into self-isolation about two weeks ago, have tested negative to the deadly coronavirus disease. Ekohotblog had reported that Tsoho had gone on self-isolation after one of his close assistant tested positive to coronavirus (COVID-19). According to a statement released on Tuesday 4th … Read more
The National Secretary of CUPP, Peter Ameh, has pointed out that Nigeria was a democratic country and must ensure citizens are afforded the constitutional right to engage in peaceful protests. The Coalition of United Political Parties has condemned the attacks on the #RevolutionNow protesters across the country by security operatives. Peter Ameh, while expressing disapproval … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) has elected Fatai Adams as the new Chairman in Ondo State, Ekohotblog report. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP (PDP) is now ready to battle with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in governorship election which is scheduled October, 2020. The new chairman, who was said to be the immediate PDP … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 1. Nigeria Records 304 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Now 44,433 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Tuesday disclosed that the country has recorded new 304 new cases of COVID-19. READ MORE 2. FG Rescues Nigerian Girls Stranded In … Read more
The three gang members that robbed a bank branch in Okeho, Oyo State have been arrested, Ekohotblog report. Mr Olugbenga Fadeyi, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state told Ekohotblog that the three were arrested with the cooperation of local hunters, vigilante and the entire members of the Okeho town. According to the … Read more
Kebbi Concerned Citizens (KCC) urged President Buhari to direct an investigation into all allegations against Malami to prove to Nigerians and the international community that the administration’s anti-corruption posture was real. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, Revealed that a group, Kebbi Concerned Citizens, has petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend … Read more
The Edo State Government has said graduating pupils would resume effective 10th of August, a week before the commencement date of the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination. The Federal Ministry of Education had said pupils in exit classes would resume on August 4 about five months after schools were shut due to lockdown … Read more
The Custodian Investment has announced to acquire a 51% stake in Upstream Professional Development Center (UPDC), a real estate company owned by UAC of Nigeria PLC (UAC), Ekohotblog report. Also Read: Fire Gut A Bus In Third Mainland Bridge This report was confirmed in the press release posted on the website of the Nigerian Stock … Read more
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. READ MORE 2. Buhari Congratulates Retired AVM Shekari At 80 President Muhammadu Buhari has … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Monday, August 3rd, 2020 1. NCDC Records 304 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Hits 43,841 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that 304 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in the country on Sunday, August 2, 2020, Ekohotblog reports. READ … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 1. COVID-19: Nigeria Discharge Toll Exceeds 20,000 As NCDC Confirms 386 New Cases 20,087 has now recovered from COVID-19 in Nigeria, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has disclosed. READ MORE 2. Nasarawa Govt Paid July Salary Despite Garnishee … Read more