Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Thursday, January 9th, 2020

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, January 9th, 2020

1. APC Calls For Credible LG Polls In Cross River

The All Progressive Congress APC chapter in Cross River State has urged the Cross River Independent Electoral commission (CROSIEC), conduct a free and fair local government election in the state.

2. Ezenagu Stresses The Need For Unity Among Ndigbo To Make 2023 Presidency Reality

The Acting President General, Ndi-Igbo United Forum, NUF, worldwide, Chief Dr Goddy Ezenagu, has stressed the need for all Ndigbo to unite to make the 2023 Presidency a reality.

3. APC Passes Vote Of Confidence On Nasarawa Speaker

The leadership of the All Progressive Congress APC, has passed a vote of confidence on the Nasarawa State House Assembly Speaker, Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi.

4. Osun Warns Against The Use Of ‘Hypo’ By Food Vendors To Whiten ‘Fufu And Garri’

Caterers and food vendors have been given a stern warning by the Osun State Government to stop the dangerous act of using ‘hypo’ a bleaching detergent for cassava processing to induce ‘whiteness of fufu and gaari.’

5. APC Congratulates Okowa Over Supreme Court Victory

The All Progressive Congress APC Delta State chapter has congratulated the Governor of the state, Ifeanyi Okowa, for his victory at Supreme Court.

6. Video: Apostle Chris Omatsola’s Sex Tape Resurfaces After Clash With Naira Marley

Apostle Chris Omatsola’s sex video with one of his church members identified as Princess Tamaratokoni Okpe has resurfaced online.

7. 35 Persons Graduate From Society For The Blind With Multiple Vocational Skills

The Federal Nigeria Society for the Blind (FNSB) has graduated about 35 persons with skills in mobility, Braille reading, typewriting and computer literacy among others.

8. Wilfred Super Midfielder Ndidi Set To Undergo Surgery

Leicester City’s midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi will undergo a minor surgery today, 9th of January, 2020 according to Brendan Rodgers.

9. Nigeria Reaches Final Round Of Olympics Qualifier In Beach Volleyball

Head coach of Nigeria beach volleyball team, Francis Imoudu, has said the women’s team is one step away from Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

10. Queen Elizabeth Reacts To Harry and Meghan’s Shocking Decision

Queen Elizabeth has reacted to the announcement that her grandson Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are planning to “step back as senior members of the Royal Family.”

11. Airtel Launches AirtelTv Platform On-Demand

The Television app which is currently available for download is expected to be a one-stop platform for all visuals including music videos, news, sports, and live TV.

12. Lagos State Government To Shut PWD/Ikeja GRA,Brewery/Iganmu Axis

The Lagos State Government has said that it will shut PWD Level Crossing around Ikeja GRA axis tomorrow and Brewery Level Crossing along Iganmu axis on Saturday between 8pm and 6am.

13. Trump Is Ready To Make Peace With Iran, Imposes Fresh Sanctions For Misconduct

Following claims of Iran that 80 American soldiers had been killed in retaliation for the killing of Qasem Soleimani, President Donald Trump says the US is ready to embrace peace “with all those who seek peace”.

14. Kano State Anti-Corruption Commission Recovers N260m

The Kano Public Complaints and Anti- Corruption Commission has said that it recovered N256, 014, 170.00 in the year 2019.

15. Man Electrocuted While Wrecking Transformer

One Ojo Ibrahim has been apprehended by the Osun State Police Command on Wednesday while trying to steal some electrical appliances in a transformer, after suffering electrocution.

16. Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Cedes Positions As Senior Royals

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have announced their decision to step back from their position as senior royals as they now intend to pursue financial independence.

17. Infanta Pilar Of Spain Dies At 83

Infanta Pilar of Spain, Duchess of Badajoz who is the sister of King Juan Carlos and aunt of King Felipe VI passed away in Madrid on Wednesday at the age of 83.

18. Nwosu Says Buhari Made It Possible For Nigerians To Be Proud Of Their Identities Around The World

The gubernatorial candidate of Action Alliance (AA) in the 2019 governorship election in Imo state, Mr Uche Nwosu, has claimed that under the Buhari’s administration Nigerians are now proud to reveal their identities all over the world.