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NEWS HEADLINES-28 OCT 20

NATIONAL

Nigeria records 113 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 62,224. 

FG raises alarm over breast cancer cases. 

COVID-19 palliatives: I forgive my accusers - Minister. 

Lekki shootings: Lawyer sues Buhari, Buratai, Lagos for N10bn. 

Lagos Govt invited us, but soldiers didn’t shoot at protesters - Army. 

Army’s 81 Div speaks one week after Lekki shooting, says allegations of massacre false. 

FG begins distribution of N30,000 to 333,000. 

ICPC to probe sources of COVID-19 palliatives. 

FG insists on regulating social media. 

Reps caution FG over insistence on anti-social media law.  

Buhari renominates Yakubu as INEC Chairman.  

22 years after, Yakubu breaks second term jinx in INEC. 

FG declares holiday for Eid-El-Maulud celebration. 

Don’t seek tenure extension, APC chieftain warns Gov Buni. 

RCCG declares 30-day fast, prayer for Nigeria. 

Fake news: Nigeria sitting on keg of gun powder, Lai Mohammed warns. 

MBF deplores religious, ethnic profiling of protests. 

NPO, NPAN, NUJ, NGE, IBAN visit TVC, The Nation newspaper. 

South East Govs express worry over threat to nationhood amid #EndSARS protests. 

Group pushes for 2023 Igbo presidency, additional state. 

Declare your assets: Buratai orders army personnel. 

Outrage over IGP’s failure to stop looting, cops shun Adamu’s order. 

#EndSARS: 7 Customs Command attacked, one officer killed. 

BUSINESS

How social unrest impacted investors’ perception in the equities market. 

Port congestion looms as Customs agents take stock of inbound cargoes. 

Do not switch off the AIS in Nigerian waters, NNPC warns. 

#EndSARS: NPA raises suspicion, commences investigations into HQ attack. 

#EndSARS: Coronation Insurance assures clients of support.  

ACROSS THE STATES

Blackout in PH Correctional Centre over N82m electricity debt. 

Supreme Court declines jurisdiction over Bayelsa Soku oil wells suit. 

Efik community leaders condemn attack on Calabar South Council, Bassey. 

Looting: Gov Ben Ayade pleads for peace in Calabar. 

Ambrose Alli Varsity visitation panel extends submission of memos to Nov 4. 

Ugwuanyi constitutes panel, DiG says state calm. 

Diaspora Ebonyians fault Umahi’s proscription of unions in EBSU. 

Lagos Panel of Inquiry begins sitting, summons Police Commissioner. 

COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu okays full reopening of markets in Lagos. 

Lawyer demands CCTV footage of Lekki shooting from Sanwo-Olu. 

#EndSARS: 6 policemen, 4 civilians killed in Lagos. 

Fayemi presents N109bn 2021 budget to Assembly. 

#EndSARS protest politically motivated, says Gov Bello. 

Abuja: 2 killed as security agents quell attack on Kuje warehouse. 

Govt officials siphoned COVID-19 funds - Gov Yahaya Bello. 

One dies in Kaduna COVID-19 palliatives looting. 

Gov Fintiri gives looters ultimatum, defaulters risk house demolition. 

HUMAN ANGLE

You’re collection of devils, Nigerians blast police over statement on Twitter. 

Hoodlums retreat in states. 

Afenifere, NEF differ on northerners’ protection in south. 

#EndSARS: Police arraign ex-lawmaker, Fayose’s ex-aide, 3 others for alleged arson. 

People stopped thugs from burning my house. 

Solider advises crowd not to loot from Abuja NYSC Camp. 

#EndSARS: Mother of alleged Lekki Tollgate shooting victim not his mother. 

Lekki Shooting: I’m not dead! Lady cries out after seeing her alleged ‘RIP picture’ on social media. 

#EndSARS protests show real power belongs to the people - Etiaba. 

13 die in Kaduna-Kano road accident. 

Wanted cultist arrested at Ogun robbery scene.

Ex-MD suit’s documents against Tinubu, Alpha Beta burnt - Lawyer. 

Cultivate your passion, make job out of it, CEO Sophie Couture Boutique says. 

INTERNATIONAL

Gabon’s oil-dependent economy reels from COVID-19. 

Polls open in Tanzania’s general elections. 

Algeria’s president hospitalized ahead of referendum. 

Qatar to investigate ‘invasive exams’ of women.  

Biden hits New battle ground, Trump blitzes Midwest. 

SPORTS

Nigeria’s Oto ‘Joe Boy’ Joseph battles Ghanaian for CBC title. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has tested positive for COVID-19. 

Bartomeu resigns as Barcelona president as entire board steps down. 

Mourinho credits Pochettino for potent Kane-Son partnership. 

Pogba denies quitting France team over Macron comments. 

Zidane says Real deserved point after fightback at Gladbach. 

World 100m champion suspended for 2 years. 

Joshua vs Fury fight in May or June 2021, says Hearn. 

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