Skip to main content

NEWS HEADLINES-26 OCT 20

NATIONAL

Nigeria records 62 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 61,992. 

Buhari to speak on Lekki Tollgate shooting after investigation. 

Palliatives Distribution: FG never asked Govs to wait for approval - Officials.  

It’s time for state police - Tinubu. 

Lekki: Use of strong force against peaceful protesters indefensible - Tinubu. 

Lekki Tollgate killings have complicated matters for me - Tinubu. 

#EndSARS protest struggle for new Nigeria - Ohuabunwa. 

Renegotiate Nigeria, imbalance producing sorrow, poverty - Danjuma, others. 

Buhari upbeat about justice in Lekki Mayhem as South West Gov Belie video. 

The Lekki shooting and attack on media houses. 

Lekki shooting casualties have questions to answer - Tinubu. 

#EndSARS: Pope Francis calls for prayers for Nigeria. 

#EndSARS: Afenifere denies sending quit notice to Igbo in Yoruba land. 

#EndSARS: We must play our part to make Nigeria great - Otedola. 

3 days after Buhari’s broadcast, #EndSARS protesters begin process to elect leaders. 

#EndSARS: Fashola discovered mystery camera at Lekki Toll Gate. 

Military arrests 123 hoodlums for vandalizing, looting public property in Jos. 

Police go after looters, 483 arrested in Lagos, Plateau, Anambra others. 

Looting of palliative warehouses continues in Abuja, Adamawa, Kogi, deaths recorded in stampede. 

BUSINESS

EEDC migrates customers to improve electricity service from Nov 1. 

NCC grants MTN, 9mobile right to National roaming. 

FRC set to Issue audit regulation to enhance transparency. 

Equities market remains resilient despite #EndSARS protests. 

PIB: FG to add strategic reserves’ financing cost to fuel price. 

EndSARS losses may send economy into tailspin - Experts warn. 

Economic losses put at N1.5trn: It May take 8 years to recover from Mayhem - Economists. 

ACROSS THE STATES

Lagos will come out stronger, says Gov Sanwo-Olu. 

#EndSARS: South-West Govs, Ministers, visit Lagos to commiserate with Sanwo-Olu over attacks.  

Oyo, Ogun ask schools to reopen after protest. 

Enugu Govt adjusts 24-hr curfew to 13hours from Oct 25. 

We’ve no problem with Mbaka - Enugu youths. 

Rivers community deserted for fear of reprisal. 

Obaseki deplores role of fake news in spreading violence amid #EndSARS protests. 

Calabar looters: Vandals seek to discredit peaceful #EndSARS protests - UN. 

Ayade charges security agents to halt spate of violence in Calabar. 

Ilorin: Kwara assures residents of adequate protection. 

Ganduje woos Kano indigenes in diaspora back home with free land.  

9 die in Katsina, Yobe attacks. 

Police kill 6 suspected terrorists in Yobe. 

HUMAN ANGLE

Army colonel kidnapped along Abuja-Kaduna Expressway reportedly killed after payment of N10m ransom. 

Police officer kills colleague, self in Abuja over #EndSARS. 

Friends prevented soldiers from going away with my son’s body in Lekki - Grieving mother. 

Family seeks justice for 67-year-old widow burnt to death. 

Lekki: Soldiers who shot unarmed protesters must be prosecuted - Bakare.  

Nigerian state has blood on its hand - Bakare. 

Kalu serenades wife on birthday.  

Hoodlums attempt to loot ATM for quick cash. 

Generator mechanic arrested for stealing N7m car in Ogun. 

My dogs were caged as hoodlums looted my house. 

Zahra Buhari to Nigerians: My dad is not the problem. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger feeling fantastic after heart surgery. 

Jennifer Aniston warns against voting for Kanye West. 

Ariana Grande shares Tracklist and Favorite songs from upcoming Album “positions”. 

INTERNATIONAL

US VP’s Chief of Staff tests positive for COVID-19. 

Spain imposes national curfew to curb COVID spread. 

Seychelles opposition wins power after 43 years. 

Jubilation as Chile votes to rewrite constitution. 

France urges Arab nations to prevent boycotts. 

SPORTS

NFF finally decides on Benin for Nigeria, Sierra Leone AFCON qualifier. 

GUO partners Aspire FC on grassroots development. 

Ronaldinho tests positive for COVID-19. 

Koeman blames VAR for Barcelona’s El Clasico loss to Real Madrid. 

Formula 1 Great, Lewis Hamilton lends voice to #EndSARS campaign. 

Djokovic eyes ‘amazing’ Sampras year-end world number one record in Vienna. 

Visit https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/ for up to date information on COVID-19.

GOOD MORNING

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

NEWS HEADLINES - 16 JUL 23

NATIONAL Respect democracy, ensure political stability, Tinubu admonishes Africa leaders.  Osoba at 84: His life worthy of emulation – Tinubu.  Atiku, Shettima Meet In Abuja.  Only tribunal’ll determine true winners of 2023 elections –Bafarawa, ex-Sokoto governor.  Tinubu VS Atiku, Obi: Ambassador breaks down EU report.  Nigeria Fulfills 2023 Financial Obligations To AU.  FG pays $19.5m annual contribution to AU.  Ministerial list: Security reports, graft allegations may knock out heavyweights.  Obi Denies 2027 Presidential Contest, Comments On Tinubu Cabinet.  I look forward to Nigeria where leader knows classmates, have school certificate — Obi.  20 million out-of-school children rate unacceptable — Peter Obi.  Clear our forests of bandits, northern leaders task Tinubu.  Cost of Governance: How states squander billions on overhead costs — Study.  Saving PDP from perpetual state of crisis.  Govs Versus Godfathers: All Eyes On Kano, Rivers, Delta, Sokoto.  Emefiele: Respect rule of law

NEWS HEADLINES - 22 NOV 23

NATIONAL Tinubu’s govt attracting huge investments to Nigeria – Foreign Affairs Minister.  Nigerians Too Hard To Govern - Buhari.  Credible polls impossible without constitutional amendment — Falana.  Obi to Jonathan @66: They’re eroding your sacrifice for democracy.  NNPP welcomes Atiku’s call for merger of opposition parties.  States spend N1.7tn on trips, meals, others, borrow N988bn.  '3 Judges Shouldn't Upturn Millions Of Voters' - Obasanjo Rejects Sack Of Govs.  Senate Confirms Tinubu’s Nominees for FERMA Board.  Akpabio Reshuffles Senate Committees, Names Jimoh Ibrahim, Natasha, Ubah Chairmen.  We’ll Make It Mandatory For INEC To Upload Results — Senate.  Ministry of Steel Development crucial to Tinubu's infrastructure revolution plan – Umahi.  FG: We Need $35bn To Begin Concrete Roads.  Nigeria still has significant gap in its health security capabilities – NCDC.  Make conscious efforts to exercise regularly, NMA tells Nigerians.  Defence Minister: Caverton can

NEWS HEADLINES - 11 JUL 23

NATIONAL Corruption’s ugliest phase was under Buhari, says Kukah.  Tinubu should lead anti-corruption crusade — Falana.  Be Prepared For Presidential Rerun, Labour Party Tells Members.  APC Crisis: Adamu moves to douse tension, engages State Chairmen.  Step on toes, don’t allow cabals in your govt, Borokini tells Tinubu.  State Of The Nation: PDP Governors To Hold Crucial Meeting In Abuja.  Tinubu can’t appoint everybody minister, Adamu tells APC chairmen.  Subsidy: Give Tinubu Benefit Of Doubt — Lawmaker.  Court orders AGF, INEC to halt prosecution of suspended Adamawa REC.  CSO condemns Abuja court’s stoppage of INEC from prosecuting Adamawa REC.  2023 elections: Why presidency’s attack on EU report is faulty, by group.  Stakeholders hinge democracy on vibrant media.  Tony Elumelu to join King Charles, Biden at climate forum.  EFCC drags Oduah to court over document fabrication, felony, others.  Why Nigeria remains country of concern in obnoxious wildlife trade.  FG orders destructio