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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Monday, February 24th, 2020
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1. LASG Resolves 419 Criminal Cases, Paternity Tests Through Forensic Investigations
No fewer than 419 criminal and paternity cases have been locally resolved in the last two and a half years through forensic investigation and methods, the Lagos State DNA & Forensic Centre (LSD&FC) has disclosed.
2. Lagos Plans Ahead Of Flooding
The Lagos State Government, over the weekend, inspected some ongoing drainage clearance and dredging projects, saying it is determined to ensure a flood-free Lagos.
3. Lagos Shuts Down 20 Health Facilities
Lagos State Government, through the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, HEFAMAA, shut down 20 health facilities in the month of January for non-compliance with regulatory standards.
4. Concern as corona virus infections rises in China, Iran, Italy
INTERNATIONAL concern grew yesterday as the spread of coronavirus outside China rises in South Korea, Italy and Iran.
5. Court Orders Arrest Of Ex-SEC DG Gwarzo’s, See Why
A Federal High Court, Abuja, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a Principal Manager with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Ms. Jamila Ahmad Muhammed, for failure to appear in court over allegations of corruption.
6. Fake Naira Note: Nigerian Woman, Three Others Jailed 160 Years
Federal High Court sitting in Yola, Adamawa State, has sentenced four persons including a woman to 160 years imprisonment on a multiple-count charge of conspiracy and possession of counterfeit bank notes.
7. Senate Tasks Ministry, NIS, Contec On Synergy To Triple Revenue
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition who also doubles as member of the Finance Committee, Senator Ayo Akinyelure, has called on the Ministry of Interior, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and Contec Limited, to redouble their PPP synergy at tripling the internally generated revenue base revenue government.
8. Lagos Records Massive Drop In Okada Accident – Commissioner
The Lagos State Government has affirmed that there has been a massive drop in the rate of fatal accidents involving commercial motorcycles, popularly known as ‘Okada’, since the restriction of their movements in six Local Governments comprising of 475 routes including major roads, highways and bridges across the State.
9. LASG Arrests Chinese Nationals, 16 Others For Illegal Dredging
The Lagos State Government has arrested four Chinese nationals and 16 others for operating illegal dredging sites in various waterfronts in Ibeju-Lekki and Eti-Osa Local Government Areas of the State.
10. Hamzat’s Message To Newly Installed Epe Chiefs
The Deputy Governor of Lagos state, Obafẹmi Hamzat, at the grand finale of the 20th years anniversary of Oloja of Epe, Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashaun, held at Epe recreation ground, Lagos urged newly installed chiefs to ensure that they utilize their post for the advancement of Epe kingdom.
11. Buhari: Nigerian military has crippled B/Haram’s capacity
President Muhammadu Buhari said on Sunday night the Nigerian military has significantly weakened the Boko Haram’s fighters’ capability to invade and hold Nigerian territory unchallenged.
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