Welcome to the GoldenNewsNg roundup of the Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Today , September 20th, 2020.
This post shares the Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines and Sport New for Today.
Here are the Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Today
1. Lagos Reopen Gyms, Cinemas others
The Lagos State Government has approved the Reopening of Gyms and Cinemas in the state.
Governor Sanwo-Olu made this known during the COVID-19 update at the state house, Marina.
They are, however, expected to reopen with a capacity of just 33 per cent.
“Henceforth, cinemas and gyms are permitted to reopen as soon as possible, with a maximum of 33% occupancy, which means that there must be a minimum of two empty seats between occupied seats; and in the case of gyms, there must be constant disinfection of machines and equipment throughout the course of the day,” Governor Sanwo-Olu said. Read More Here
2. NCDC Confirms 189 New Cases of Coronavirus
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed one-hundred and eighty-nine (189) new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19). The agency made this known in a post on its Twitter page on Saturday night.
3. Lagos Okays Churches, Mosques To Resume Full Services
The Lagos state government led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has permitted churches and mosques in the southwest state to resume full services.
GoldenNewsNg reports that the Lagos Governor said mosques can hold their prayers five times daily while churches can also commence weekly services.
4. Five Bauchi Govt Officials Arrested For Pension Scam, Forgery, Fraud
Fiver local government Pension Board officials have been apprehended in Bauchi State for allegedly involved in condemnable acts which include criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, misappropriation, forgery and fraud. The development was confirmed in a statement on Saturday, September 19 by the spokesman of the State Police Command, DSP Ahmed Wakili.
5. Hushpuppi Stole Unemployment Benefits Of United States Citizens – FBI Reveal
Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi has been dragged into fresh troubles as new evidence has revealed how he was involved in laundering unemployment benefits meant for citizens of the United States. The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)made this known on Thursday 17th of September.
6. Lagos Govt Releases Academic Calendar For 2020/2021 Session
According to a statement by the Office of Education Quality Assurance, the Ministry of Education said that schools below tertiary level will resume First Term academic activities on the 21st of September, while the term will end on the 18th of December.
The Director-General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Mrs Abiola Seriki-Ayeni, said the resumption date for the second term is January 4, 2021, adding that it will end on April 6 while that of the third term runs from May 4 through August 6.
Following the approval of the Academic Calendar for 2020/2021 , The DG of Education further appealed to stakeholders to have a qualitative health and safety plan that will help protect students, teachers and workers as schools reopen in the state. Read More Here
7. Edo 2020 Election : Edo Election Results From Different LGAs Announced By INEC
Edo Election Results from different LGAs have been announced by INEC with PDP leading.
GoldenNewsNg had reported earlier that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC has announced the Edo election results of three Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Edo State, south-south Nigeria.
The Edo Election Results of the 3 LGAs show that the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Governor Godwin Obaseki, is leading Osagie Ize-Iyamu, his rival in the Edo governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party. Read More here
8. Obaseki Drags INEC Over Electoral Process
Godwin Obaseki ‘ has expressed his displeasure over the electoral conduct of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) in the ongoing Edo gubernatorial election.
GoldenNewsNg reports that after casting his vote at polling unit 19, ward 4, Oredo local government area of the state, Obaseki , who is also the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, complained about the delay experienced in the voting exercise.
The governor said he expected better planning by the electoral commission. Read More Here
9. EPL: You’ll Keep Trailing For 600 Years – Fan Blasts Manchester United After 1-3 Loss
English Premier League club, Manchester United, has been blasted and at the same time advised by a fan identified as Efam O [@efamxx] on the microblogging site, Twitter, to sign quality players if they yearn for good results this season.
Efam’s advice was coming after Manchester United during a half-time break against Crystal Palace on Saturday evening, September 19 tweeted ‘We trail at the break.’
10. 2020 Police Bill: British High Commissioner Commends Buhari
The British high commission to Nigeria, Catriona Laing has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing into law the 2020 Police Bill.
Catriona Laing via her official Twitter handle disclosed that the 2020 Police Bill is a step towards modernization of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF).
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