Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019
1. Magu Seeks Collaboration Of Law Enforcement Agents To Tackle Money Laundering
The Acting Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu has called on law enforcement agencies across the country to join hands together to combat the menace of money laundering.
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2. Internet Fraudster Bags Prison Term
Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday, sentenced and convicted one Ekhator Prince (a.k.a Maxwell), to six months imprisonment on two-count charges, bordering cyber crimes and impersonation.
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3. Lagos To Shut Mushin Level Crossing
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), on Monday, announced the closure of the railway level crossing at the Kayode/Ogunmokun toll gate, Mushin, following the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line.
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4. Police Arrest Kidnap Gang Formed In Prison
The Police on Monday paraded a kidnap gang that was formed in Katsina Prison and abducted a businessman in Sokoto, Alhaji Tukur Subairu, for ransom.
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5. Lagos Expands Ferry Capacity To Accommodate 480,000 Passengers
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Ferry Services, LAGFERRY, will ferry an average of 480,000 passengers via the waterways as it progresses in its commercial operations due to commence next month in commemoration of 200 days of the Sanwo-Olu led administration.
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6. NFC Set To Host Berlin/Lagos Maiden Archival Film Festival
The Nigerian Film Corporation has disclosed its readiness to host the maiden first Berlin and Lagos Archival Film Festival, ‘Decasia’.
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7. Sen. Abaribe Reacts To Impeachment Of Kogi Deputy Gov. Says, Kogi Assembly ‘Committed A Heinous Breach Of This Sacred Document’
The Minority Leader of the Senate, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe has berated the Kogi State House Of Assembly for the impeachment of the Deputy Governor of the state.
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8. INEC To Conduct By-Election In Kastina State
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, has announced that the commission would conduct a by-election into the Katsina State House of Assembly on 30th of November, 2019.
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9. Kogi Poll: INEC To Combine Gubernatorial Poll And Senatorial Election For November 16
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, has announced that both the gubernatorial poll and the senatorial poll would take place on the same day.
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10. Kwankwaso Attacked By Unknown Armed Thugs
The former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has been reportedly attacked by armed thugs.
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11. Saraki Reacts To Property Forfeiture Order, Says, Judge Was Misled
The former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has alleged that the judge that granted the order of forfeiture of property of the former Senate President was misled.
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12. NFC Set To Host Berlin/Lagos Maiden Archival Film Festival
The Nigerian Film Corporation has disclosed its readiness to host the maiden first Berlin and Lagos Archival Film Festival, ‘Decasia’.
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13. Transfer: City Set To Pay Sterling £450,000 Weekly To Fend Off Real’s Interest
English Premier League Champion, Manchester City are willing to increase Raheem Sterling weekly wages to fend off Real Madrid interest.
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14. DOHA 2019: Minister Inaugurates Committee To Review Nigeria’s Poor Outing
Following Nigeria’s poor outing at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha, the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Monday in Abuja inaugurated an eight-member committee review the team.
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15. EPL: Sheffield United End Arsenal Unbeaten Run
Sheffield United defeated Arsenal 1-0 in the English Premier League (EPL) to end the Gunners wight-match unbeaten run on Monday at the Bramall Lane.
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