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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Saturday, February 22nd, 2020
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, February 22nd, 2020
1. Just In: Oluwo Of Iwo Reacts Over Six Months’ Suspension
Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, who is the traditional ruler of Iwo kingdom in Osun state, has denied that he was suspended for six months by the state’s traditional rulers’ council.
2. Killings: CAN declare Jan 21 annual national prayer day
The Christian Association of Nigeria on Friday declared January 21 of every year as its day of national prayers for the persecuted Christians in the country.
3. We are not opening borders now, Buhari tells neighbouring countries
President Muhammadu Buhari said on Friday that the partial closure of Nigeria’s land borders would remain in force.
4. Jaiyesimi Becomes Chairman Of LASUMBA
THE Deputy Managing Director of CFAO Motors Nigeria Limited and Vice Chairman Automobile and Allied Sector of the Manufacturers’ Association of Nigeria, Mr. Adekunle Jaiyesimi, has been sworn in as the 12th National President of LASUMBA Heritage, an association of alumni and managers of the Lagos State University MBA programme.
5. Osinbajo, Makinde, Others Pay Tribute As Punch Director, Lekan Are Is Laid To Rest
Eminent personalities from all walks of life yesterday paid tributes to the late agronomist, business tycoon and director of Punch Newspaper, Dr. Lekan Are, who died last month aged 86 after a brief illness.
6. 2baba Set To Drop New Album, ‘Warrior’ Next Week
Ekohotblog understands that Nigerian legend, 2baba will release his seventh studio album, ‘Warriors’ on Friday, February 28, 2020.
7. Gen. Tukur Buratai Bags Man Of The Year Award
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai, has been awarded the Daily Asset Newspapers 2020 Man Of The Year in the security category.
8. Edo State Police Tender Apology To SUG President, See Why
Police in Edo State have tendered unreserved apology to students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, for slapping the President of the Student Union Government (SUG), Osamagbe Eghobamien.
9. South Sudan rebel leader appointed vice president
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has appointed rebel leader Riek Machar as vice president on Friday after the two men finally agreed to form a long-delayed unity government — a crucial step towards ending six years of war.
10. HILARIOUS! See What Pastor’s Baby Posted On Facebook
It happens that a toddler of an unnamed Nigerian pastor was fiddling with her dad’s phone, found her self on his Facebook timeline and mistakenly typed( sdjmhryuiowq kdfshjsvfjj tokoloshika bskklspfrrrrrrrr ).
11. Breaking: Chaos In Adamawa As Boko Haram, Soldiers Engage In Gun Battle
Personnel of the Nigerian Army are currently engaging in a fierce gun battle with members of the Boko Haram sect, who invaded Garkida, a town in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State
12. INEC Fixes Date For Party Primaries Ahead Of Edo, Ondo Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Nigeria’s electoral umpire, has fixed dates for the conduct of primaries by political parties in Edo and Ondo States ahead of the governorship elections slated for September 19 and October 10 respectively.
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