Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Sunday, January 12th, 2020

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, January 12th, 2020

1. “Brace Up For The Challenges Ahead” – Lagos Commissioner Tasks Staff

The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako has tasked staff of the ministry and its agencies to brace up for the challenges ahead and act with dignity and honour while meeting set targets.

2. Flooding: Lagos To Construct 19 kilometer Road Network

In furtherance of road rehabilitation and construction, the Lagos State Government has begun the process for construction of a 19.39-kilometer road network to resolve the problem of flooding in Ijegun, Ijagemo, and Ijedodo in Ojo Local Government.

3. Lagos Remains Committed To Urban Regeneration – Sanwo-Olu

In line with the administration’s plan to embark on urban regeneration of identified communities in Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu early Saturday morning visited some locations in Lagos Island.

4. Okada Rider Crushed To Death By Reckless Danfo Driver

A commercial bus driver, popularly known as ‘Danfo’ has crushed a motorcycle rider (Okada) to death along Eko Bridge, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

5. Barcelona: Luis Suarez To Undergo Surgery On Right Knee

Barcelona forward Luis Suarez will undergo knee surgery on Sunday.

6. EPL: Firmino’s Lone Goal Downs Tottenham As Liverpool Set New European Record

It was a sweet victory for Jurgen Klopp and his men and Liverpool as defeated highly inspired Mourinho’s Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the English Premier League EPL matchday 22 encounters.

7. EPL: Crystal Palace Held Arteta’s Arsenal To 1-1 Draw

Jordan Ayew’s deflected equaliser earned Crystal Palace a point at home against Arsenal, who had goalscorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sent off by the video assistant referee (VAR).

8. LaLiga: Spanish Club Sacks Coach For Posting Explicit Video On Social Media

Malaga have sacked head coach Victor Sanchez four days after he was suspended following the publication of an explicit video of the 43-year-old on social media.

9. Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic Scores On His Return Debut At AC Milan

Zlatan Ibrahimovic inspired struggling AC Milan to a 2-0 win over Cagliari in Serie A match on Saturday.

10. 2023 Presidency: Aspirant Assures Nigerians On Sustainable Development

Mr. Olufemi Ajadi, a presidential aspirant, whose party is yet to be revealed has assured Nigerians sustainable development in 2023 if he is elected, noting that workable manifesto is on ground.

11. Serie A: Atlanta Held Inter Milan To 1-1 Draw

Leaders Inter Milan missed the chance to move three points clear at the top of Serie A as Antonio Conte’s side were held by Atalanta.

12. Gov. Ganduje Approves N79m Counterpart Fund To Boost Healthcare Delivery

The Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has approved N79m counterpart fund to boost healthcare delivery across the state.

13. Presidential Jet: PDP Blasts Buhari For Allowing Daughter Use It For Photography Trip

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has berated president Muhammadu Buhari for allowing his daughter Hanan Buhari to use the Presidential jet for her photography services.

14. Youths Protest Against Second Term Bid Of Nsukka LG Boss

Youths in their hundreds have taken to the street to protest against the second term ambition of the chairman of Nsukka Local Government area of Enugu state, Chief Patrick Omeje.

15. FG Earned N5.04tn From Oil In 11 Months – CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that between January and November last year, the Federal Government made about N5.04tn from the sale of oil.

16. Minimum Wage: Delta Workers To Receive Pay From January

The Delta State Government has reached an agreement with the organised labour on the new national minimum wage of N30,000 for workers in the state.