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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Sunday, December 22nd, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, December 22nd, 2019

1. Lawan Mourns Late Uwajumogu Says, Senate Will Work For His Ideals

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has promised that the 9th Senate would work for the ideals of the late senator Benjamin Uwajumogu.

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2. Edo APC Crisis: Oshiomhole Debunks Godfatherism Role Says, He’s Only Helping A Brother

Amidst the crisis rocking the ruling All Progressive Congress APC in Edo State, the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole has debunked the alleged role of godfatherism in the state.

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3. Commissioner Resigns After 2 Weeks In Office

The Commissioner of Education in Zamfara State, Alhaji Jamilu Zannah, has resigned his position barely two weeks in office.

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4. Libya’s Haftar Army Detains Ship With Turkish Crew

Libya’s east-based army has seized a Grenada-flagged ship with a Turkish crew off the Libyan coast, local media reported Sunday.

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5. Minimum Wage: Makinde Setups Committee

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has setup a committee to oversee the negotiation and implementation of the new minimum wage in the state.

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6. EPL: Paul Pogba Returns To Man United Squad For Watford Match

France international Paul Pogba who has been out injured for long period has been included in the Manchester United squad for Sunday’s Premier League game at Watford.

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7. Colonialism Was A ‘Grave Mistake Says Macron

French president Emmanuel Macron declared on Saturday that colonialism was a “grave mistake” and a “serious fault” made by the French Republic.

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8. What Jurgen Klopp Said After Liverpool’s First Club World Cup Win

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp praised his players for “passing test after test” after they became Club World Cup champions for the first time by beating Flamengo in Qatar on Saturday.

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9. General Election: There Are Over 20m Nigerians In Diaspora Who Deserve To Vote- Abike Dabiri

Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDC), on Saturday said the commission was seeking an amendment of the Electoral Law to enable more than 20 million Nigerians living abroad to vote in country’s general election.

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10. Liverpool Defeat Brazilian Champions Flamengo To Win First Fifa Club World Cup

Roberto Firmino struck in extra time to hand Liverpool a first Fifa Club World Cup triumph as Jurgen Klopp’s side eventually ended the resistance of Brazilian champions Flamengo in Qatar.

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11. We Will Safeguard Your Human Rights – OPD

The Lagos State Government Office of the Public Defender (OPD) has assured residents of the state of government’s determination to protect and safeguard their fundamental human rights as entrenched in the relevant sections of the constitution.

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12. SIFAX Group Acquire N8bn Cranes To Boost Cargo Delivery

In its bid to enhance the process of clearing cargoes, SIFAX Group has injected N8 billion into its Terminal at Tin-Can Island Port, Lagos, Nigeria.

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13. Police Inspector Shoots Colleague Dead, Commits Suicide

A police inspector identified as John Markus has killed his colleague and thereafter committed suicide in the Dutse area of Abuja on Saturday, December 21.

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14. Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido Nominated For Soundcity Awards (Full List)

The organisers of Soundcity MVP Awards Festival have unveiled their nominees list with Burna Boy, Davido, Diamond Platnumz, Shatta Wale, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade and Wizkid contending for the African artiste of the year title.

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15. Saidi Balogun Speaks On Remarrying Faithia Williams

Veteran Nollywood actor, Saidi Balogun has cleared the air on speculations that he is back with his estranged wife Faithia William, after they both have been spotted at social gatherings.

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16. Mali: French Forces Kill 33 Terrorists Says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron said 33 terrorists had been neutralized in an operation by French forces in central Mali on Saturday.

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17. EKEDC Bags Employee-Friendly Award

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has received an award for being an Employee-Friendly organization from the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE)

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