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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Sunday, December 29th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, December 29th, 2019

1. We Will Turn Lagos To Technology Hub As Quickly As POSSIBLE Says LASRIC

The Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council says it will deploy all means at its disposal to ensure that the desire of the state government in turning Lagos to a technology hub is realised as quickly as possible.

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2. Yellow Fever Kills Three In Jos

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed 13 cases of Yellow Fever, which has resulted in three deaths in four local government areas of Plateau State.

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3. North Korea Holds Meeting On How To Overcome ‘Harsh Trials And Difficulties’

North Korea has opened a high-profile political conference to discuss how to overcome “harsh trials and difficulties,” state media reported Sunday, days before a year-end deadline set by Pyongyang for Washington to make concessions in nuclear negotiations.

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4. Buhari Describes ISWAP Members As Psychopaths And Agents Of Darkness

President Muhammadu Buhari in his bid to condemned the terrorist group known as Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), has described the group as Psychopaths And Agents Of Darkness.

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5. Five Arrested Over Thugs’ Invasion Of Edo Deputy Gov’s Family House

The Nigerian Police Edo State command has arrested five persons believed to be involved in the recent thugs’ invasion of the Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu’s family house in Jattu-Uzairue.

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6. Ndigbo Scraps Chieftaincy Titles In Germany

A ban has been placed on the conferment of traditional Igbo titles on members of  Ndi-Igbo Germany (N.I.G.), the apex body of all Igbo unions in Germany.

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7. NCGF Urges NJC To Remove Tanko As CJN Over Calls For Sharia Law

The Nigeria Christian Graduate Fellowship NCGF, has called on the National Judicial Council NJC, to sanction the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed (SAN) over his recent call for Sharia Law.

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8. FUUNAB Urges Youths To Take Agriculture As A Business

Youths have been encouraged to take up agriculture as a business and means of livelihood.

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9. Lawmaker Accused APC Of Creating Dangerous Model In Conducting Elections

One of the representatives of the federal House of Representatives that is representing Idemili North and Idemili South Federal Constituency, Mr. Obinna Chidoka, has accused the ruling All Progressive Congress APC of creating dangerous model in conducting elections in the country.

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10. Redeemed Pastor’s Death: Mrs Diya Says Her Husband And Kids Know How To Swim, There Must Have Been A Malfunction In The Pool

Following the death of her husband and two children in a resort swimming pool on the Costa del Sol in Spain, on Christmas Eve, Mrs Olubunmi Diya, has insisted all three knew how to swim, the BBC has reported.

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11. See What First Bank Said About The Foiled Robbery As Police Kill One, Arrest Four

First Bank’s Marketing and Corporate Communications, Folake Ani-Mumuney has reacted to the foiled robbery attack on its Mpape, Abuja branch on Saturday.

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12. APC Berates PDP Says, Only Looters Are Out Of Jobs

The ruling All Progressive Congress APC, has fired back at the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP over the country’s growing unemployment.

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13. PDP Vows To Win 2023 Presidency

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has vowed to reclaim the leadership mantle its lost to President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressive Congress APC by 2023.

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14. Ministry Of Health Impounds 147 Cartons Of Fake, Expired Drugs

One hundred and forty-seven cartons of fake and expired drugs, concealed in an uncompleted building was siezed by the Kano State Taskforce on Fake and Counterfeit Drugs and Unwholesome Processing Foods, Miscellaneous Committee, under the State Ministry of Health, on Saturday.

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15. Game Of Thrones Actor Dies In His Home

Game Of Thrones star, Andrew Dunbar has died suddenly in his home on Christmas Eve.

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16. EPL: Everton’s Revival Under Ancelotti Continues With 2-1 Away Win Against Newcastle

Dominic Calvert-Lewin can become one of the best strikers in Europe, says manager Carlo Ancelotti after his double helped Everton to victory at Newcastle.

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17. EPL: Nigeria’s Iheanacho Scores As Leicester City Get Back To Winning Way

West Ham’s miserable home record continued as defeat by a much-changed Leicester side left them stuck in a Premier League relegation battle.

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18. EPL: Kane Late Strike Earn Tottenham Point Against Norwich

Harry Kane struck a late penalty to earn Tottenham a point at Carrow Road and deny Norwich a first Premier League victory in seven matches.

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19. West Ham Sack Manager Manuel Pellegrini

West Ham have sacked manager Manuel Pellegrini after a 2-1 home defeat by Leicester City – their ninth loss in the past 12 games.

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