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Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Tuesday, October 15th, 2019
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, October 15th, 2019
1. 29 Passengers Survive As Bus Plunges Into Lagos Canal
The 29 passengers aboard a commercial bus that plunged into a canal in front of the National Theatre complex, Iganmu, Lagos, on Monday. were all rescued unhurt.
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2. Governor Abdulrazaq Accused of intimidation
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Kwara State Chapter has accused Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of intimidating political opponents with state instrument.
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3. EFCC Nabs Two For Illegal Broadcast Of DSTV Signal
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal office on Monday arrested two staff of Communication Trend Limited, Prisca Isaac and Nwosu Precious in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
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4. Court Grants Interim Forfeiture of N116m in Constituency Projects Scam
Justice A.R. Muhammad of Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, October 14, 2019 granted an order for interim forfeiture of N116m alleged proceeds of crime linked to the non- execution of constituency projects awarded to Hamza Barau and Hamshakin Ventures Ltd and funded by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN on behalf of some federal lawmaker
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5. Corps Member Convicted For Internet Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zone, has secured the conviction of Samuel Orie alias SCOTT GIBB, a serving National Youth Service Corps member before Justice I.N Buba of the Federal High Court, Enugu on one count of impersonation and obtaining by false pretense to the tune of $150.
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6. LASG, Tank Farm Operators To Work Together To Develop Community
LASG & Ijegun-Egba Tank Farm Owners and Operators Association will henceforth work together for the regeneration of infrastructure in the area.
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7. Sen. Lawan Defends Amendment Of Production Sharing Contract Law
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawn has justified the move by the Senate to amend the production sharing contract law in the oil sector.
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8. PDP Hails Adamawa Tribunal Verdict Over Governorship Election
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP has hailed the Adamawa Election Petition Tribunal for upholding the victory of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri in the governorship election.
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9. Tony Elumelu Receives ‘Certificate Of Discharge’
A Certificate of Discharge to Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp) was presented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday at the presidential villa, Abuja.
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10. Supreme Court Accuses CUPP For Engaging In Campaign Of Calumny
The Supreme Court has cautioned a group, known as Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) for “campaign of calumny” being waged against it through Imo Ugochinyere, describing it as an attempt to blackmail the court in its handling of the appeal by the PDP and Atiku.
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11. Ligue 1: Olympique Lyon Appoints New Manager
French Ligue 1 giant has appointed former Olympique de Marseille and AS Roma coach Rudi Garcia as their new manager on Monday.
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12. Tokyo 2020: Sports Minister Sunday Dare Promises 5 Months Camping For Athletes
The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Monday, assured athletes that he would ensure a minimum of five months camping to foster their preparation toward the Tokyo 2020 Olympic.
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13. Turkey Denied World Champion France Euro 2020 Qualification After 1-1 Draw
Turkey’s Kaan Ayhan late minute strike denied France qualification for the Euro 2020 as Didier Deschamp and his team must wait till the last day.
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14. Veteran Nigerian Comedians Lament Sponsorship Challenges
Top Nigerian comedians, Atunyato Akpobome a.k.a Ali Baba and Lawrence Oluwaseyitan a.k.a Seyi Law, have lamented the challenges comedians in the country encounter in getting sponsorship for shows.
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15. Euro 2020: England Thrash Bulgaria 6-0 As Racist Abuse Temporarily Halt Match
Racist abuse in the early first half of the Euro 2020 qualifier match between England and Bulgaria at the Vasil Levski stadium was temporarily stopped by the referee under a three-step UEFA protocol to tackle racist abuse from the crowd.
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16. Ronaldo Scores 700 Career Goals As Ukraine Qualifies For Euro 2020
Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 700th career goal but the celebration was mar by their 2-1defeat to Ukraine who advanced to the Euro 2020 finals after an impressive first half from the Andriy Shevchenko team.
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