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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Friday, March 6th, 2020
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1. Court Fixes April 24 To Rule On Forfeiture Of Saraki’s Lagos Properties
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has fixed April 24, for its ruling on the final forfeiture of two properties belonging to a former President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki.
2. Kano Court Sets Aside Ruling Suspending Oshiomhole As APC Chairman
A Kano Federal High Court has set aside a ruling of the FCT High Court suspending the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole.
3. Senate Approves Buhari’s $22.7bn Loan Request Amidst Protests
The Senate approved the $22.79bn loan request of President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday amidst protests from opposition senators led by the Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe.
4. Elizabeth Warren Bows Out Of US Presidential Race
Elizabeth Warren dropped out of the Democratic presidential race on Thursday. The exit came days after the one-time frontrunner could not win a single Super Tuesday state, not even her own.
5. US. Coronavirus Death Toll Rises To 12
The death toll in the United States from the coronavirus rose late on Thursday to 12 as King County in the state of Washington reported the latest death, according to Reuters news agency.
6. Coronavirus: Lagos-Ibadan Rail Project Suspended
Due to the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus, the ongoing construction of Lagos-Ibadan rail project has been put to hold.
7. BBNaija’s Bam Bam And Teddy A Welcome Baby Girl
Former housemates in the popular Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV show, Teddy A and Bam Bam have confirmed the arrival of a baby girl.
8. See Why Nicki Minaj’s Husband Kenneth Petty Was Arrested
Kenneth Petty who wedded popular American rapper and singer, Nicki Minaj some months ago has been reportedly arrested on Wednesday evening by U.S. Marshals over alleged refusal to document himself as a sex offender in California.
9. Good News: Prophet TB Joshua Reveals When Coronavirus Will Vanish
Prophet TB Joshua, the founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), has released fresh prophecies for the year 2020, saying that the deadly Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will end.
10. Kano: 36 Corps Members To Repeat Service Year, See Why
The Coordinator, National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) in Kano, Hajiya Aisha Mohammed, says 36 corps members of the 2019 batch ‘A’ serving in the state will repeat the service year.
11. N2.2bn Fraud: How Zenith Bank Staff Moved N200m From Fayose’s Residence
A Zenith bank staff identified as Johnson Abidakun on Thursday testified in the resumed trial of former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose on allegation of N2.2bn fraud.
12. FA CUP Quarters: Ighalo Nets Twice, Man Utd Thrash Derby to Reach Quarterfinals
Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for English Premier League club Manchester United, Odion Ighalo scored his second and third Manchester United goals in their FA Cup fifth round clash against Derby County on Thursday, March 5 2020.
13. Police Uncovers Baby Factory, Rescue 12 in Ogun
The command spokesman, Ogun State Police Command, Abimbola Oyeyemi said it has uncovered a suspected baby-making factory at Imedu Olori area of Mowe in Obafemi Owode local government area of the state.
14. NFLPA: Voting on CBA may Start Today
The National Football League Players Association, NFLPA, is almost ready to put the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement, CBA, to a full vote of all active players.
15. Mobile Policeman kills Tanker Driver over Toll Fee in Lagos
There was a pandemonium at Mile Two area of Lagos today after a Mobile policeman attached to the Task Force put in place by the Federal Government to manage the traffic situation in that axis allegedly shot dead one of the tanker drivers over an argument on toll fee.
16. FRSC Demand 20, 000 From Pregnant Woman In Labour For Not Using Seat Belt
Officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) Rivers State chapter were spotted doing something inhumane to a pregnant woman in Port-Harcourt city.
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