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NEWS HEADLINES-27 OCT 20

NATIONAL

Nigeria records 119 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 62,111. 

COVID-19: Expect protests’ consequences in 2 weeks, NCDC warns. 

FG gets committee to address EndSARS protests fall-out.  

#EndSARS: Osinbajo leads C’ttee to tackle issues behind protests. 

NNPC blames return of fuel queues on #EndSARS protests. 

HND/Degree Dichotomy: Interior removes disparity in NSCDC, immigration. 

Why we haven’t called off strike - ASUU. 

Many questions as NASS begins constitution review. 

We’ve identified Barracks where soldiers who shot protesters came from - Falana. 

Lekki Toll Gate should be permanently dismantled - Bode George. 

Palliatives kept in anticipation of COVID-19 second wave- Govs. 

Falana, Utomi, others flay ethnic twist to Lekki Mayhem. 

Kalu hails Ukiwe, ex-CGS at 80. 

#EndSARS: Citizens with disabilities demand inclusion in Panel of Inquiry. 

#EndSARS: Protests persist, because of FG’s failure to adopt our report, IPCR tells Reps. 

Looting: Some want to blame you, don’t buy the narrative, Sam Adeyemi tells youths. 

Why Jonathan’s 2014 Confab Report was dumped - Akume. 

#EndSARS: PFN sympathizes with families over death of relatives. 

#EndSARS: Ijaw, Igbo youths list demands. 

NAFDAC blacklists Indian drug manufacturer, Mars Remedies over falsification. 

Alleged N7.3bn contract fraud: Don’t set the masses against us, JAMB begs media. 

Labor seeks immediate release of warehoused COVID-19 palliatives. 

#EndSARS: NBC fines Arise TV, AIT, Channels Television for unprofessional coverage. 

#EndSARS: PDP flays NBC clampdown on AIT, Channels, others. 

SERAP asks NBC to withdraw ‘illegal fines on Channels TV, AIT, Arise TV or face legal action’. 

Military alleges destabilization plot, vows decisive action. 

Protesters, lawyers tackle Buratai as Army Chief dismisses ICC threat. 

Looting: Buratai orders military commanders to clamp down on hoodlums. 

Police arrest 622 in Kwara, Adamawa, FCT, Plateau. 

BUSINESS

Nigerian economy at risk over lingering crisis. 

PIB: FG plans single regulator for midstream, downstream sectors. 

Naira steady amid #EndSARS mayhem. 

Organized Private Sector counts losses, asks Govt, banks to support victims. 

CBN to promote zero balance account opening.  

MTN Nigeria appoints Karl Toriola CEO designate. 

Experts seek interest free loans for businesses. 

#EndSARS: Shippers’ Council pushes for demurrage waivers at ports. 

DisCos collected N114bn revenues in Q1 of 2020 - NERC. 

ACROSS THE STATES

Panic as police, LASTMA abandon Lagos roads. 

Lagos panel receives 15 petitions, begins proceedings. 

Flights grounded in Akure Airport as hoodlums dig crater on runway. 

Makinde sets up N500m fund for EndSARS protest victims. 

NDLEA arrests 37 suspected drug peddlers in Oyo. 

#EndSARS: Stop destruction, we’re addressing your grievances, Ikpeazu appeals to youths. 

Blasphemy: Kano High Court adjourns hearing of Appeal till November 26.  

Police arrest 17 suspects for looting in Taraba. 

HUMAN ANGLE

Couple arrested for allegedly torturing girl over N10 sweet. 

Wanted Rivers  IPOB Leader cries out, 21 members arrested, beg Wike. 

SARS officials threatened to shoot and label me armed robber because I didn’t give N200,000 bribe - Ondo entrepreneur. 

Police go after Osun Mechanic for beheading 5-year-old daughter. 

Irate youths invade Akire palace in Osun, attempt to chase out Monarch. 

Why we didn’t stop palliative looters - Police Officer. 

Wife cuts husband’s manhood for impregnating another lady in Taraba. 

It makes no sense, please stop - Davido condemns looting, destruction of property. 

Comedian AY condemns blaming of celebrities for loss of lives during protest. 

INTERNATIONAL

Why pop stars are hailing Tanzania’s President. 

Militants ‘raise more cash than Somali Govt’. 

Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court. 

Dutch police arrest Rwanda genocide suspect. 

Belgian doctors with COVID asked to keep working. 

Protests erupt across Italy over COVID measures. 

SPORTS

Eguavoen’s appointment as NFF Technical Adviser thrills coaches. 

Mass resignation looms in CAF, Ahmad may not seek re-election. 

Aguero out for up to a month says Guardiola. 

Injured Liverpool trio to miss Champions League clash against Midtjylland.  

Miller-Uibo attacks WADA over Naser’s acquittal in doping case. 

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

GOOD MORNING

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