AllNews Wrap-Up: Latest Nigeria News Headlines For Today, Friday, August 7th, 2020

AllNews Nigeria brings you the latest Nigeria news headlines compilations and roundup of the top Nigerian newspaper stories online for today, Friday, August 7th, 2020.

1. Shehu Sani Describes NMA Violent Elections In Enugu As Unfortunate

A former Kaduna Senator, Shehu Sani, has reacted to Thursday's attempt by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Enugu Chapter, to elect a new State Executive Committee (SEC) which turned violent and bloody.

2. Bala: Soyinka Pens Message Of Solidarity For Activist In Detention

Nobel Laureate, playwright, poet, and essayist, Wole Soyinka, has written a letter to detained human rights activist and fellow humanist, Mubarak Bala, on his one-hundredth day in detention, conveying a message of hope, solidarity, and courage.

3. Hoodlums Invade NMA Election, Beat Doctors

The Nigerian Medical Association, Enugu State branch election on Thursday turned bloody as thugs numbering over 30 stormed the venue (Michael Okpara square) with dangerous weapons.

4. COVID-19: FG Asks Level 12 Workers To Resume Immediately

The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 Sani Aliyu has announced that civil and public servants from the grade level 12 and above are to resume work immediately. 

5. Man Battling For Life After Attack By Bribe-Seeking Policeman

A 20-year-old, Fashion designer, Taiwo Ayomide who was on Tuesday attacked by a yet to be identified bribe-seeking policeman, is currently battling for his life at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Osogbo.

6. Ogun Monarch 'Caught' Having Sex With Own Daughter

(Baale) Rasheed Sholabi, of Oose Agbedu Ajibawo in Owode-Yewa area of Ogun State, has been arrested by the State Police for having unlawful carnal knowledge of his 15-year-old biological daughter.

7. Abuja Concert: Naira Marley To Pay N200, 000 Fine For Flouting COVID-19 Guideline

An Abuja court has slammed controversial singer Naira Marley with a sum of N200, 000 for flouting COVID-19 guidelines by traveling to Abuja for a concert.

8. Access Bank is closer to taking over Zambian bank, Cavmont Bank Limited, after its Zambian subsidiary, Access Bank

Zambia (ABZ), and the parent company of Cavmont Bank, Cavmont Capital Holdings Zambia (CCHZ), finalized their merger and acquisition agreement. Full Details: Access Bank Make Final Agreement To Takeover Zambian Bank

9. See Photos Of Big Brother Cameroon That Has Tongues Wagging On Social Media

Some Nigerians on social media have mocked the organizers of Biggy237, a Cameroonian reality TV show after photos of the house surfaced on social media.

10. NBBF Reacts To Death Of Nigerian-American Basketball Player, Ojo

Tributes have been flowing in from members of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) after receiving the sad news of the sudden demise of Michael Olalekan Ojo. According to an official release by his club, FK Crvena Zvezda of Serbia, Ojo slumped after training and died shortly afterward.

These are the latest  Nigerian newspaper headlines this evening. Visit our website www.allnews.ng for more latest news in Nigeria and around the world.