Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Thursday, February 13th, 2020

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Spokesperson to former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, Kehinde Akinyemi, is yet to lend an air to the fire that gutted a building belonging to the ex-president.

2. Troops Intercept Bag Containing Bullets Disguised As Bag Of Rice

A bag containing more than 4653 x rods of 7.62mm (special) have been intercepted by the Nigerian troops deployed to Moriki, Zamfara State on Monday.

3. LASG Takes Possession Of 4 Theatres

Lagos State Government on Wednesday took possession of the four theatres built in different locations across the State, saying that the completion of the projects would provide a befitting place for young and upcoming artistes and performers to nurture their talents and compete favorably with their contemporaries globally.

4. Keke, Okada, Used To Transport Drugs In Lagos – Deputy Gov.

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has revealed that motorcycles and tricycles popularly known as ‘Okada and Keke’, are being used to transport drugs to schools in the state.

5. Commercial Driver Arraigned For Stabbing Bus Owner

A 39-year-old driver, Idowu Oba, who allegedly stabbed a man on the head with a broken bottle, was on Wednesday charged before an Ajegunle Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

6. Man Arrested While Trying To Smuggle Huge Python

He was nabbed on Tuesday, February 11, with the snake specie measuring 2.3 metres length and weighing 10 kilograms, probably to sell to foreigners.

7. Lagos-Badagry Expressway Must Remain 10-lane Carriageway – Sanwo-Olu

The 10-lane right-of-way already set by the Lagos State Government in the ongoing construction of Lagos-Badagry Expressway needs to be preserved, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu urged the Federal Government.

8. Brexit: EU Parliament makes tough demands for talks

The European Union (EU) has approved a tough opening position for talks with the United Kingdom (UK) on its future relationship with the bloc.

9. Four Nigerians Make It To Forbes List

Forbes recently released its annual exclusive billionaires ranking with only 4 Nigerians, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdul Samad Rabiu and Folorunsho Alakija making the highly coveted list.

10. See How President Buhari Was Humiliated By Maiduguri Youths

A video has emerged, showing the moment President Muhammadu Buhari was disgraced in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.

11. Boko Haram Shock Buhari, Attacks Maiduguri Minutes After His Departure

Boko Haram terrorists on Wednesday launched another daring attack on Jiddari Polo, a community in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital shortly after President Muhammadu Buhari‘s departure.

12. World Mobile Congress Cancelled Over Coronavirus Fears

Organisers of the World Mobile Congress said Wednesday they have cancelled the world’s top mobile trade fair due to fears stemming from the coronavirus that sparked an exodus of industry heavyweights.

13. CJN: Judges, Lawyers Responsible For Court Delays

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Wednesday condemned courts, judges, lawyers and litigants for the sluggish rate of justice management.

14. After Coronavirus, A New Mysterious Virus Emerges ‘Yaravirus’

Scientists have discovered a mysterious never-before-seen virus ‘Yaravirus‘ in a lake in Brazil and have named it after a mermaid who lured soldiers underwater to their death.

15. ASSP Set To Hold Annual Professional Conference

In the spate of recent hazards across the nation, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Nigeria Chapter is deeply saddened at the tragic loss of lives and properties that Nigerian have been experiencing and offer her heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who have been killed, injured, maimed and loss livelihood.

16. FG Discovers One Billion Barrel Of Crude Oil In Northeast

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, said about one billion barrels of Crude oil have been discovered in the Northeastern part of Nigeria.