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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Thursday, December 19th, 2019

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Dec 19, 2019.

Otunba T.J Abass

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, December 19th, 2019

1. BREAKING: Donald Trump Impeached

The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has been impeached from the oval office by majority of the lawmakers for abuse of power.

2. LASG Remains Committed To Providing Clean, Safe Blood For Transfusion

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi has restated the government’s commitment to the provision of clean, safe and steady availability of blood for transfusion in all health facilities.

3. LASEPA Warns Against Noise Pollution During Yuletide

General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, Dr Dolapo Fasawe has warned residents of the State to remain cautious and selfless while celebrating the yuletide to avoid disturbing neighbours.

4. Lagos Begins Payment To Beneficiaries Of 2017/18 Bursary

The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Scholarship Board, Dr. Biodun Onayele have disclosed that beneficiaries of the 2017/2018 State bursary have started receiving payment of their bursary.

5. Apex Court Upholds El Rufai As Kaduna Governor

The Apex Court has upheld the victory of the Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the last gubernatorial poll in the state.

6. Gov. Bello Assents N176bn 2020 Budget Into Law

The Executive Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has appended his signature to the state’s N176bn budget for the year 2020.

7. Carabao Cup: Leicester City Eliminate Everton On Penalties To Reach Semi-Final

Leicester City survived a second-half Everton comeback to win 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw and set up a Carabao Cup semi-final with Aston Villa.

8. NIJ Matriculates 342 Students, Cautions New Intakes Against Anti-Social Behaviour

The Nigerian Institute of Journalism, NIJ, Ogba, has urged its students to shun anti-social behavior likely to affect their sojourn in the school.

9. Carabao Cup: Man United Defeat Colchester United To Reach Semi-Final

Five-time winners Manchester United cruised to the semi-final of the Carabao Cup after defeating Colchester United 3-0 on Wednesday night.

10. Club World Cup: Firmino’s Injury-Time Winner Sends Liverpool To Final

Roberto Firmino scored a dramatic injury-time winner – five minutes after coming on as a substitute – to give Liverpool victory over Mexican side Monterrey and book their place in the Club World Cup final.

11. Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Uneventful El Clasico Ends In Draw

It was the first time since 17 years ago that Barcelona and Real Madrid played out a goalless draw in a largely uneventful El Clasico at the Nou Camp on Wednesday.

12. Gov Emmanuel Assents N597.7bn Budget Into Law

The executive Governor of Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel, has append his signature to the N597.7bn Budget for the year 2020.

13. Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu Dead

The Senator representing Imo North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu, has been pronounced dead.

14. PDP Celebrates Makinde’s Victory Says, Victory For Oyo People

The Peoples Democratic Party PDP Oyo State Chapter has celebrated the victory of Governor Seyi Makinde at the Apex Court.

15. 2020 Budget: Buhari Thanks NASS For Patriotism

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his gratitude to the National Assembly for passing the 2020 Appropriation Bill.

16. Okowa Warns Political Appointees To Desist From Actions Capable Of Causing Division

The Executive Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has issued a direct warning to the political appointees in the state to desist from actions capable of causing division.

17. APC Chieftain Defends Oshiomhole, Berates Governors Calling For His Resignation

One of the Chieftains of the ruling All Progressive Congress APC and also a member of the National Working Committee of the party, Hon.Komsol Alphonsus Longgap, has berated the governors calling for the resignation of the National Chairman of the Party, Adams Oshiomhole.

18. Gov. Bello Dissolves State Executive Council

The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has dissolved the State Executive Council as he commenced his second term in office as Governor of the state.