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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Saturday, January 11th, 2020
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, January 11th, 2020
1. Kano Govt. Earmarks N52bn For Educational Sector In 2020 Budget
The Kano State Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Alhaji Nura Dankadai, has revealed that the state government has earmarked N52bn for education in the 2020 budget.
2. EFCC Insists Sen. Shehu Sani Has Questions To Answer Over Alleged Extortion Of $25,000
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, has insisted that the former senator who represented the Kaduna Central District in the previous Senate, Senator Shehu Sani has questions to answer over his involvement in the alleged exhortation of $25,000.
3. EFCC Debunks Alleged Arraignment Of Atiku Over N75.3bn Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, has debunked the alleged arraignment of the former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar over a N75.3bn fraud case.
4. Gov. Ganduje Disburses N150m Worth Of School Materials To Promote Free Compulsory Education
The executive Governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Ganduje, has disbursed school learning aids worth N150m to public schools across the state to encourage the free and compulsory basic education policy.
5. Minimum Wage: Delta To Commence Payment With Effect From November 2019
The Delta State Government has announced plans that its would commenced the payment of the new minimum wage with effect from November 2019.
6. Electoral Violence: INEC Blames Security Agencies For Their Failure To Act Decisively
The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), has blamed security agencies for their failure to act decisively when there is electoral violence in the country.
7. FG Cautions Reverend Kukah Against His Comment
The Federal Government has caution the Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev Fr Matthew Kukah, against indulging in “actions that are capable of dividing the country along religious lines”.
8. Buhari Calls On Nigerian Youths To Brace Up For Leadership Role
Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has called on Nigerian youth to brace for the leadership role ahead of them.
9. Author Of ‘Potter’s Wheel’, Prof Chukwuemeka Ike Dies At 89
The traditional ruler of Ndikelionwu community in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, and author of ‘The Bottled Leopard’, Professor Chukwuemeka Ike has died at the age of 89.
10. Armed Bandits Kill Air Force Personnel In Kaduna
Barely twelve hours after the news of the abduction of four soldiers and two policemen along Damaturu-Maiduguri road by Boko Haram terrorist, some armed bandits have reportedly killed an Air Force Personnel in Kaduna.
11. Lai Describes Bishop Kukah Criticism As ‘Insensitive’
The Minister for Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Muhammad, has berated Bishop Matthew Kukah who recently took to the media to criticize the Federal Government on the insecurity and persecution of Christians in northern Nigeria.
12. Onibon Marks Two Years In Office, Lists Achievements
An interdenominational Thanksgiving service was organised on Thursday for Associate Professor Nosiru Olajide Onibon to mark his two years in office as Provost of Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, Noforija, Epe.
13. See Why U.S Called For Dialogue With Iraq Government
The U.S. has expressed its desire to maintain its military presence in Iraq, in spite of a request by the Iraqi government for the withdrawal of American troops from the country.
14. LASEPA To Ban Single-Use Plastic From January 13
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) says it is set to ban all single-use plastics within its premises from Jan. 13.
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