10 top stories from Nigerian newspapers, Monday morning, October 5, 2020

58 new cases of COVID-19 take Nigeria’s total to 59,345. Death toll now 1,113

Nigeria on Sunday recorded 58 fresh COVID-19 cases. Read more

2. Ondo deputy governor absent at governorship debate

The Ondo State Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi, was absent at the state’s governorship debate held on Sunday in Akure.  Read more

3. SARS activities unacceptable —Osinbajo

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday expressed disappointment at the actions of some policemen, especially those attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Read more

4. APC still committed to restructuring of Nigeria —FayemiThe Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, on Sunday dismissed insinuations that the All Progressives Congress (APC) had reneged on its promise to restructure Nigeria. Read more5. Lagos police commissioner threatens to arrest, dismiss erring SARS operatives

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has threatened to arrest, dismiss and prosecute any policeman attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other tactical squads for violating the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu’s restriction of their operations in the state. Read more

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has given former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, seven days to retract a statement against Chief Bode George. Read more

7. Over 27,000 passengers have arrived Nigeria from abroad since flights resumed —PTF

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 said on Sunday over 27,000 passengers had arrived in the country from abroad since the resumption of international flight operations on September 5. Read more

8. NUPENG, PENGASSAN direct members in Chevron to shut down operations

Labour unions in the oil and gas sector on Sunday directed their members in Chevron Nigeria Limited to commence a total shutdown of the company’s operations following the sack of 600 Nigerian employees, and other anti-labour practices by the management of the company. Read more

9. Foreign reserves grew only marginally in September –CBN data

Nigeria’s foreign reserves advanced just at the marginal rate of 0.16% or $58.464 million in the one month period between 29th August and 29th September, data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) website on Sunday showed. Read more

10. COVID-19: Osimhen, Napoli teammates fail to turn up for Juventus clash

Nigeria forward, Victor Osimhen and his Napoli teammates failed to show up for their Serie A clash against Juventus on Sunday. Read more