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Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Sunday, November 17th, 2019
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, November 17th, 2019
1. Kogi Decides: Live Result From Kogi West Senatorial District
Results have started trickling in from the Kogi West senatorial district in a contested election between Senators Dino Melaye of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) and Smart Adeyemi of the All Progressives Congress(APC).
2. Bayelsa Decides: Live Result From Governorship Election
The Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Chief David Lyon is leading his counterpart in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Douye Diri as unit results trickled in after Saturday’s Gubernatorial election.
3. Results From Volatile Areas Will Be Cancelled- INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commissioner in charge of Information and Voters Education, Festus Okoye,has said that election results from polling units where cases of violence, ballot snatching and intimidation were recorded may be cancelled.
4. BayelsaDecides2019: INEC Cancels Election In Bayelsa Community
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has canceled election in Ologi (Ward 03) of Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa state.
5. Sen. Olujimi Applauds Judiciary For Defending Democracy
The Senator representing Ekiti South (PDP), sen. Biodun Olujimi has applauded the judiciary for standing tall in defending democracy.
6. KogiDecides2019: PDP Alleges Gov. Bello, APC Forced INEC Officials To Sign Pre-File Result Sheets
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP has alleged that Governor Yahaya Bello and the All Progressive Congress APC forced INEC officials to sign pre-file result sheets in the gubernatorial poll on Saturday in Kogi State.
7. Buhari Gives Reason For Reshuffling The Presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari has explained why he had to reshuffled the presidency.
8. KogiDecides2019: Group Alleges Politicians Used Fake News To Discredit INEC
A civic group the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has said that politicians used fake news to discredit the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the electoral process in Kogi state.
9. Protect Your Intellectual Property Right – Lawyer Tasks Creatives
Creatives have been advised to protect their intellectual property, as it is key to economic development.
10. Idris Wada Clamours For E-Voting To Enhance Electoral Process
Former Governor Idris Wada of Kogi State has called for adoption of electronic voting system with computerised database to curb the nation’s flaws in electioneering processes, costs and security challenges.
11. Nigeria Striker Osimhen Speaks On Breaking Yekini’s Goal Record
Former U-17 World Cup winner, Victor Osimhen has said his ambition as Super Eagles striker is to break the Legendary Rashidi Yekini’s goal record.
12. Belgian Second Division Club Terminate Emenike’s Contract
African Cup of Nations winner, Emmanuel Emenike has been shown the exit door by Belgian second division club, KVC Westerlo after the former Nigerian striker failed to meet the club’s expectations.
13. NFF’s Corruption Case Affected Nigeria’s Tokyo 2020 Qualification-Nwosu
Ex-Nigeria international Henry Nwosu said Nigeria’s failure to book the ticket for the football event at the upcoming 2020 Olympic in Turkey was as a result of the country’s football governing body NFF lack of concentration.
14. Top England Manager Compares Ndidi With France Midfield Legend Deschamps
Jamie Redknapp has compared Nigeria and Leicester City midfielder to France World Cup winning coach, Didier Deschamps, due to his work rate and importance to his team.
15. Olympic Qualifier: D’Tigress Set Up Mali in Semi-Final After Defeating Mozambique
After the football team’s failure to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic tournament, all attention has been shifted to other sports which Basketball is one of them.
16. Burna Boy’s Mum Never Danced For Fela, Seun Kuti Claims
Son of the legendary Afrobeat originator, Seun Kuti has denied the claim that Burna Boy’s mum, Bose Ogulu was Fela Anikulapo’s dancer.
17. Check Out Emerging Photos From Teddy A, Bambam’s White Wedding In Dubai
Former housemates of BBNaija show, Teddy A and BamBam on Saturday went to the altar to seal their union with a white wedding ceremony in Dubai.
18. Germany Clinch Euro 2020 Finals Ticket
Germany comfortably saw off Belarus 4-0 on Saturday to clinch Euro 2020 finals ticket.
19. Euro 2020 qualifiers: Belgium Destroy Russia 4-1
Belgium extended their unblemished record to nine wins after a scintillating 4-1 win over Russia on Saturday.
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