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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Saturday, February 15th, 2020

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Feb 15, 2020.

Otunba T.J Abass

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, February 15th, 2020

1. Sanwo-Olu Commissions 11 Road Network In Bariga

Residents of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in the eastern part of Lagos State have reaped what could be termed “bountiful dividends” of local government autonomy entrenched in the State.

2. See How Pastor Adeboye Celebrated Valentine’s Day

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed how he took part in the celebration of Valentine’s day.

3. Oluwo beats up fellow monarch

Some monarchs in the Osun West Senatorial district have called for the suspension of the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, shortly after he beat up another traditional ruler, the Agbowu of Ogbagba, Oba Dhikrulahi Akinropo, during a peace meeting for monarchs in Iwo, Ayedire, and Ola-Oluwa Local Government Areas of the state.

4. Mexico women protest after the gruesome killing of Ingrid Escamilla

Dozens of activists flocked to Mexico’s presidential palace on Friday to protest against violence against women, chanting “not one murder more” and splashing one of its large, ornate doors with blood-red paint and the words “femicide state”.

5. Presidency suspends NBC DG, Kawu

The Presidency has suspended the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission, Mallam Ishaq Modibbo Kawu on Friday.

6. Coronavirus hits Africa as Egypt confirms first case

Egypt has confirmed the first a case of Coronavirus in its territory, the first in Africa since the deadly virus began ravaging China a few weeks back.

7. Three Crown Milk Sponsors Three Women To Dubai Vacation

Three Crowns Milk, from the stable of Friesland Campina WAMCO Plc, has sponsored three winners of last year’s Mum of the Year campaign on an all-expense paid trip to Dubai.

8. Zlatan Speaks On Diving Into Football Playing

Zanku King, Zlatan Ibile, has opened up on several controversial topics about his life.

9. Manchester City Respond To UEFA Ban

Manchester City said they would appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after being hit with a two-season ban from European competition on Friday.

10. US Woman Going To Jail For Fake Marriage With Nigerian

An American woman from New Jersey has admitted in a federal court to entering a sham marriage with a Nigerian who was living in Pittsburgh so he could become a permanent resident, according to prosecutors.

11. Biafra: Outcome Of Nnamdi Kanu’s Parents’ Burial Revealed

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has commended security agents and pro-Biafra groups for the orderly conduct and peaceful disposition during the burial of the traditional ruler of Afaraukwu Umuahia Ibeku, Late Eze Isreal Kanu and wife, Ugoeze Sally Kanu.

12. Nigerian Calendar Prodigy, Siju Receives Scholarship From Digital World Forum

Siju Olawepo, a Nigerian boy who has an innate ability to know the day for any date on the calender, dates as far back as the 16th century has been offered scholarship to purse a programme in Information Technology.