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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Thursday, February 20th, 2020
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1. Ibadan obas blackmailing me to gain sympathy
The crisis rocking the Ibadan traditional institution took a fresh twist on Wednesday as the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, accused the embattled high chiefs of resorting to cheap blackmail against him to gain sympathy.
2. Lassa fever: Lagos places 63 under surveillance
Lagos State goverment has placed 63 persons under surveillance following the confirmation of an index case being isolated at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba.
3. Insecurity: Two Military Bases Erected In Obajana-Kabba Road
As part of efforts in ensuring the security of lives and property, two Mobile Police Squadron Bases have been established along Obajana-Kabba road and in Okene.
4. Ooni Of Ife, Princess Toyin Kolade Set To Celebrate Aje Festival 2020 In Grand Style
The ancient and historical city of Ile Ife will be a Mecca of sorts on the 24th of February 2020 as the annual Aje Festival will commence.
5. Ganduje Okays N100 Million For French Universities Scholarship
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, has approved the release and disbursement of N100 million for French universities scholarship for Kano students undergoing various postgraduates programmes in France.
6. Identity Of Young Man Who Jumped Into The Lagoon Revealed
Toju Davies Daibo, has been revealed as the young man who took his life last Saturday after he jumped into the Lagos lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge.
7. Oldest Person In Britain ‘Hilda Clulow’ Dies At 111
Britain’s oldest person Hilda Clulow has died at the age of 111.
8. HRM Oba Ganiyu Asumo Aderibigbe At 10, A Lessons Of Modesty By T.J Abass
The tenth year anniversary of the ascension to any ancestral stool is a milestone that is usually celebrated with pomp and circumstance.
9. Oyo: 32 Inmates Freed From Agodi Correctional Centre
The Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Munta Abimbola, on Wednesday, freed a total of 32 inmates from Agodi Correctional Centre in Ibadan.
10. “Amotekun Is A Waste Of Time, Other Countries Use Innovation To Fight Insecurity” –Toyosi
The government in Nigeria have been blasted for fighting and negotiating with the Presidency for the establishment of South-West security outfit, Amotekun.
11. N4.8 Billion Earmarked For Benin-Akure Road Project
In the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held today and presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, the sum of N4.8 billion has been approved for the expansion of Benin-Adumagbae-Igba-Akure road in Edo and Ondo States.
12. Edo APC To Hold 1-Day Fasting And Prayer
With the aim of restoring peace, stability in Nigeria, the Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for one-day prayer and fast that will take place on Friday 21, 2020 from dawn till 12.00 noon.
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