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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Friday, February 21st, 2020
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1. Sylva denies involvement in protest at Justice Odili’s residence, fingers Governor Wike
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has denied having any hand in the protests that took place at the Port Harcourt and Abuja residences of former Governor Peter Odilli and his wife, Justice Mary Odilli.
2. British Airways apologises, explains why Nigerians were abandoned in Ghana
British Airways has apologised to its Nigerian customers that were abandoned in Accra, Ghana, last week, saying the inconvenience was regrettable.
3. LASG To Set Up Special Monitoring Squad For Construction Works
The General Manager, Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory, Dr. Abiodun Tajudeen Afolabi has disclosed plans by the Agency to set up a Special Squad to monitor the activities of ongoing construction works within the State as a means of curbing the incessant building collapse being experienced in order to achieve a safe built environment.
4. We Are Retelling The African Story Through CNN’s Avant-Garde – Herbert Wigwe
From the last decade to date, Africa has witnessed an upsurge of creativity in the areas of Arts, Fashion, Music and Film. It becomes imperative to introduce a platform that will serve as a springboard to help launch these creative minds to the rest of the world.
5. Nigerian Company, Others Win Google Challenge
Ringier Africa Digital Publishing in Nigeria is one of the seven news organisations that won the Google News Initiative (GNI) innovation challenge and among those to receive $1.93 million in funding.
6. Kenya, South Africa more concerned about cyber attacks than Nigeria, others
Kenya and South Africa have been found to be more concerned about the risks posed by cybercrimes compared to Nigeria and other countries in Africa.
7. Oyo Govt Proposes ID Cards For Motorcycle Operators
The Oyo State Government will soon issue identification card for every motorcycle (okada) operator across the state as part of measures to check crimes and influx of bad elements into the state.
8. Insecurity: Kwara To Issue ID Cards, Uniforms To Okada Riders
The Kwara State Government has initiated issuance of Identification Cards (IDs) and uniforms for commercial motorcycle operators as security measures to curb crimes in the state.
9. Biodun Okeowo Shows Of Fresh Milk Factory After Signing New Deal
Biodun Okeowo, nollywood actress is really enjoying every bit of greatness stardom has brought for her as the actress recently signed a new deal.
10. Sanwo-Olu Assures Investors Of Friendly Business Environment
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has assured business community in the State of his administration’s commitment to engage and partner with stakeholders while also implementing investment-friendly policies and guarantying security of lives and property.
11. Market Leader In Court For Defrauding Traders N40m
The Market leader, in charge of Ikeoluwa Plantain Market, near Owode Onirin, Mile 12, Lagos, Adeshina Oyegunle, 62, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court, alongside three others for allegedly conniving to defraud traders at the market of N40,160,000 between 2015 and 2019.
12. New British 20-pound note featuring artist Turner enters circulation
A new British banknote featuring a self-portrait by the 19th-century painter J.M.W. Turner entered circulation on Thursday(Today).
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