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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Monday, February 17th, 2020
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1. Sanwo-Olu, Other Dignitaries To Speak On Freedom Online Third Lecture
Freedom Online will hold its third annual lecture in Lagos to discuss Nigeria: Foundation, Fundamentals, Future.
2. Police Arrest Car Snatcher, Recover 2 Stolen Vehicles
Police operatives from Oke Odo Police Station have arrested 33-years-old Yusuf Akintadewo, an alleged car snatcher and recovered two stolen vehicles from him.
3. Mixed signals as Pompeo begins three-stop Africa tour
The United States’ top diplomat has arrived in Senegal at the start of a whistle-stop tour of three African countries, with analysts viewing it as a bid to counter Chinese influence in Africa at a time of growing confusion over Washington’s strategy on the continent.
4. Uncertainty as deadline for South Sudan unity government looms
Rival leaders in war-torn South Sudan face a February 22 deadline to form a long-delayed government of national unity.
5. Osun plans talk with Oyo on LAUTECH single ownership
The Osun State Government on Sunday declared readiness to negotiate ‘divorce’ with Oyo State and disengage the joint ownership of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso.
6. Ondo ex-APC chairman vows to unseat Akeredolu
The immediate past chairman of the All Progressive Congress in Ondo State, Mr Isaac Kekemeke, on Sunday said he was preparing to be the next governor of the state.
7. Ibadan obas attack Olubadan, accuse him of selling titles
Crisis rocking the Ibadan traditional institution took a new turn on Sunday as the embattled members of the Olubadan-in-Council accused the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, of monetizing traditional titles.
8. Coronavirus: Lagos Re-Emphasises Importance Of Hygeine In Schools, Homes
The Director-General, Lagos State Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), Mrs. Abiola Seriki-Ayeni has re-emphasized the importance of hygiene in schools and homes in the State as a preventive measure against the outbreak of Coronavirus infection.
9. “Be More Meticulous In Monitoring Construction Works” – Ministry Tasks Engineers
The Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Works, Engineer Olujimi Hotonu has challenged engineers and other related professionals within the employ of the State Government to be more meticulous in monitoring construction works across the State averring that the spate of building collapsed in the State could be reduced reasonably if proper monitoring is institutionalized and strictly followed.
10. Eko City Farmers Market Will Enhance Agricultural Supply – LASG
Lagos State Government has said that its Eko City Farmers’ Market will enhance agricultural supply in the State by connecting all the value chains with their markets.
11. Aiye Kingpin, Samora Arrested In Ikorodu
The Special Strike Force on Social Miscreants, inaugurated by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has arrested the leader of Aiye Confraternity in Ikorodu, Sikiru Samuel.
12. UPDATE: Amaechi Denies Attack In Kaduna
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has denied a news story that he was caught up in a gun attack in Kaduna on Sunday night.
13. Bayelsa Politics: Gov. Diri To Opposition Party, Give Peace A Chance
Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has urged opposition parties to give peace a chance and join hands with him in his bid to rebuild the state.
14. India: Students Protest After Being Stripped For Menstruation Checks
Scores of women students staged a protest outside an Indian college saying they were forced to strip to check if they were menstruating.
15. SBI Media Emerges 9Mobile’s Official Media Agency
9mobile has announced the appointment of SBI Media Limited as its official media agency.
SBI Media, whose appointment starts with immediate effect, emerged as a result of its vibrancy, creativity, teamwork and resilience.
16. Abuja: Truck Crushes One To Death, Injures Four
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said one person was crushed to death and 4 others were hurt by a truck on Sunday at Kugbo along Nyanya road, Abuja.
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