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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Thursday, January 16th, 2020

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, January 16th, 2020

1. Emir’s Convoy Attacked, Four Killed

Four aides of the Emir of Potiskum, Alhaji Umar Bubaram, were reportedly killed by gunmen along the Kaduna-Zaria highway.

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2. Gunmen Kill Journalist In Yola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has confirmed the death of a journalist, Mr Maxwell Nashan, attacked by unknown assailants.

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3. FA Cup: Mata Scores As Man United Defeat Wolves To Reach Next Round

Juan Mata’s superb second-half goal sent Manchester United into the FA Cup fourth round as they beat Wolves.

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4. Cross River And The Green Money Initiative

Cross River State government has called on widows of fallen heroes and members of the Nigerian Legion to partner with it in achieving the Green Money (G-M) initiative.

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5. Nigeria Born Ex-Chelsea Striker Announces Retirement From Football

Nigeria born, Former England and Chelsea striker Eni Aluko took to her social media handle to announce ends to her illustrious footballing career in the early of Tuesday.

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6. Uzodinma Reveals Secret Behind Supreme Court Verdict

The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has revealed the secret behind the Supreme Court verdict that declared him winner of the last gubernatorial poll in the state.

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7. APC Berates Ojezua Over Call For Oshiomhole’s Removal

The Secretary and Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo, Lawrence Okah and Chris Azebanmwan, have berated a former party chieftain, Anselm Ojezua for calling for the removal of the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole.

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8. Progressive Govs Applauds Restoration Of Uzodinma’s ‘Stolen Mandate’

The Progressive Governors of the All Progressive Congress APC, have lauded the Supreme Court verdict that announced the its judgment in favour of the party’s gubernatorial candidate in Imo state, Hope Uzodinma as the legitimate winner of the governorship poll.

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9. Amotekun: Makinde Meets With AGF

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday said the western Nigeria security network codenamed ‘Operation Amotekun’ was established to complement the work of the security agencies and bridge the gaps in the security of the geopolitical zone.

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10. Akwa-Ibom Governor Redeems Car Promise Made To NUJ

Chairman of the  Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, Comrade Amos Etuk has received an Hyundai Elantra car from Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom on Wednesday.

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11. Remembrance Day: Shina Peller To Sponsor Education Of Fallen Hero’s Daughter

A member of the House of Representatives, Shina Peller, has promised to provide free education for the daughter of a fallen Iseyin-born soldier, Ismail Ojeke, who died on Jan. 5 while fighting insurgents in the North East Zone.

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12. Best Graduating Student Gets N350,000 As Prize

Best graduating student of Fountain University, Osun State, Lawal Halimah, from the Department of Microbiology, has received a cash prize of N350,000 from different sponsors who were thrilled by her outstanding performance.

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13. Man In Court For Stealing Bags Of Rice, Cash

An 18-year-old man, Uchenna David Mgbere, has been arraigned for stealing three bags of rice and cash of N830,000.

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