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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Sunday, February 2nd, 2020
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, February 2nd, 2020
1. No Suspected Or Confirmed Case Of Coronavirus In Lagos – LASG
The Lagos State government has assured residents that there is no case of coronavirus in the state.
2. EPL: Liverpool Extend Lead At The Top After Emphatic Win Against Southampton
Liverpool opened up the biggest lead by any team at the end of a day in English top-flight history with an emphatic victory over Southampton – but manager Jurgen Klopp says his side are “not even close to being perfect”.
3. Wazobia FM’s Amin Mousalli, Others For Business Awards
By February 14, Nigeria-based foreigners who are contributing to the nation’s economy in terms of visible investments and employment generation will be honoured and celebrated at an event tagged, ‘Ethnic Business Awards’, at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, Lagos.
4. EPL: Man United Held At Home To 0-0 Draw By Wolves
Despite the immediate introduction of their new signing, Bruno Fernandes Man United was unable to breakdown Wolverhampton defence as they settled for a goalless draw against at Old Trafford.
5. Living Faith To Set Up 10,000 New Churches Across Nigeria
Dr. David Oyedepo, President and Founder, Living Faith Church (LFC), says the church has commenced efforts at planting additional 10,000 new churches across the country in 2020.
6. Lagos Island Chairman Calls For Sensitisation Of Residents, Traders on Fire Outbreak
The Chairman, Lagos Island Local Government, Mr Adetoyese Olusi, has stressed the need to educate residents and traders in the area against fire outbreaks.
7. Two Weeks To End Of Tenure, Unknown Persons Loot Guest House Of Bayelsa Deputy Gov
A guest house belonging to the Bayelsa State deputy governor, Rear Admiral John Jonah (retd), has been looted by yet-to-be-identified persons.
8. La Liga: Real Madrid Defeat Atletico 1-0
Karim Benzema scored the only goal as Real beat Atletico in the Madrid derby to go six points clear at the top of La Liga.
9. Another Deadly Virus Hits Americans Leaving Over 15 Million People Infected
The novel coronavirus that’s sickening thousands globally and at least five people in the US is inspiring countries to close their borders and Americans to buy up surgical masks quicker than major retailers can restock them.
10. Botswana Registers First Case Of Coronavirus
The Republic of Botswana has announced that it registered its first ever suspected case of Coronavirus on January 30, stating that the suspected case was registered at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.
11. Okada Riders To LASG: “Regulate Not Ban”
Commercial motorcycle operators with ride-hailing companies, Gokada,Opay,MAX are pleading with the Lagos State Government to rather than ban them, they should be regulated.
12. Coronavirus Shuts Down Hyundai SUV Assembly Plant In Korea
Hyundai Motor, South Korea’s largest automaker, suspended the domestic production of its flagship sport utility vehicle, Palisade SUV this weekend as a result of a supply disruption caused by the deadly virus outbreak in China.
13. LASG To Launch 8 Boats, Mobile App To Enhance Water Transportation
Lagos State Government is set to introduce eight brand-new boats as well as mobile application, towards improving water transportation in the state.
14. LASTMA Official Hangs Self On Tree, See Why
An officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself on a tree in Ikeja area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
15. Video: See How Boko Haram Beheaded CAN Chairman
A video has emerged showing the moment Boko Haram terrorists beheaded Rev. Lawan Andimi, a branch chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika local government of the state.
16. Dapo Abiodun Commissions Largest ICT Centre
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, last Friday, commissioned the largest Information and Communications Technology (ICT) centre at the state-owned Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye.
17. Sheu Sani talks tough on US travel ban imposed on Nigerians
Senator Sheu Sani, a former Lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Senator Shehu Sani has bore his mind on the recent travel ban on Nigerians and four other countries.
18. Uzodinma under fire over allegation against INEC As Commission demands proof of partisanship
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has replied the Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma, that his aspersions on the Commission cannot stop it from doing the right thing.
19. Rail: FG to ban heavy cargo transport by road
The Federal Government plans to ban the movement of certain category of cargoes on some roads after the completion of major railways in the country.
20. Last of Kidnapped Abuja Seminarians found dead
The last of the four seminarians recently kidnapped from Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kaduna, has been found dead.
21. Lassa Fever: Doctors Call For Declaration Of National Health Emergency
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), on Saturday, asked the federal government to declare Lassa fever as a national health emergency.
22. Abducted Wife Of Kaduna Medical Doctor Found Dead
The wife of a Kaduna-based medical doctor, Philip Ataga, who was abducted by kidnappers, along with her two children, on January 25, has been found dead along the Abuja-Kaduna highway.
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