Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Wednesday, August 7th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, August 7th, 2019

1. FG Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holidays To Celebrate Eid-el-kabir

The Federal Government has declared Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th August as Public Holidays to celebrate the 2019 Eid-Al-Kabir.

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2. EFCC Freezes Accounts Linked To Former Lagos Governor, Ambode, over N9.9bn Alleged Fraud

Justice Chuka Obiozor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, ordered the freezing of the sum of N9.9bn belonging to the Lagos State government but linked to former Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.

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3. Court’s Decision On Sowore’s Case

An Abuja Federal High Court will, on Thursday, rule in the application filed by the Department of State Services (DSS), seeking an order to detain Mr Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC)’s presidential candidate in the 2019 elections, for 90 days pending the conclusion of its investigation.

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4. 2023 Presidency: Ohaneze Ndigbo Wants South-East Politicians To Start Pitching Now

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has advised Ndigbo who have what it takes to preside over the country, to start early in reaching out to other political blocs and groups in the country ahead of the 2023 presidency.

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5. Gubi Bridge Collapse: Buhari Commiserates With Families Of ATBU Students

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the families of the students of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi State, who lost their lives following the collapse of a bridge at its Gubi Campus after a downpour on Monday night.

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6. APC Governors Reacts To Sowore’s Arrest

Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, otherwise known as the Progressives Governors’ Forum has reacted to the arrest and detention of Omoyele Sowore.

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7. FG Commences Rehabilitation Of Lagos-Badagry Expressway

The federal government has begun palliative works on the Agbara-Seme Border section of Lagos-Badagry Expressway to reduce the hardship being experienced by motorists, passengers and residents of the area.

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8. NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Against Use Of Pesticides In Homes

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the use of pesticides and other agrochemicals in homes for domestic purposes.

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9. Lagos SUBEB Debunks Job Vacancy Claim

The Chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Dr. Oluremi Sopeyin has debunked a job vacancy credited to the Board as untrue, warning members of the public to be mindful of the activities of dubious individuals.

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10. Residents of Epe Elated for the Healthy Bee Project

The Lagos state government has organised a free medical intervention for children between the ages of 0-12 in various primary health centres across the state from Thursday 1st August to 31st August 2019.

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11. CBN Intervenes With $210 Million In FOREX Market

The Nigerian inter-bank foreign exchange market received another boost with an injection of about $210 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday

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12. Trump Without Evidence Accuses Google Of ‘Very Illegal’ Action Ahead Of 2020 U.S Election

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday stepped up his accusations against Google, claiming without offering evidence that the technology company worked to subvert his 2016 presidential campaign.

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13. Wayne Rooney To Make England Return As Player-Coach For Derby County

Former England captain, Wayne Rooney, is set to make a return to England as a player-coach for Championship club, Derby County.

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14. Eriksen’s Representatives Eager To Force Man United Move

With the transfer window in England set to be shut on Thursday, representatives of Tottenham midfielder, Christian Eriksen, are reportedly so eager to see him join Manchester United that they are trying to force through a move.

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15. Arsenal Reportedly Locked In Talks With Barcelona Over Coutinho

If reports are anything to go by, Arsenal might secure a loan deal for Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona just a little over a year after he moved to the La Liga champions in a deal reportedly worth 140million in pounds.

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16. I Regret Choosing Chelsea Over Manchester United -Petit

Looking back at his playing days, former Chelsea midfielder, Emmanuel Petit, has stated his regrets at embracing Chelsea over Manchester United.

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17. Police Arrest Tekno Over Scandal Involving Naked Girls On Lagos Road

For his involvement in the scandal that saw a few semi-naked ladies dancing in a transparent truck last weekend, Police in Lagos said they arrested music star, Tekno, yesterday.

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18. Tacha Celebrates No-Eviction Respite In Ongoing BBNaija 4

Just a day after Tacha revealed her sadness about facing possible eviction every week in the ongoing BBNaija, those in charge of managing her social media account have depicted her as celebrating the no-eviction twist for this week.

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19. Funke Akindele Makes Directorial Debut In ‘Your Excellency’

Perhaps convinced of her readiness to be a director, Nollywood actress and producer, Funke Akindele, is set to make her directorial debut in a forthcoming political comedy titled “Your Excellency”.

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20. Ali Baba Dedicates Excellence Award To Comedy Predecessors

The man widely regarded as the king of comedy in Nigeria, Ali Baba, has dedicated the Award of Excellence for Social Impact And Entertainment he received from the Presidency days ago to his predecessors in the comedy industry.

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