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Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Tuesday, January 7th, 2020

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, January 7th, 2020

1. Harmattan: Flights Cancelled, Passengers Stranded In Mallam Aminu Kano Int’l Airport

Airline operators were forced to cancel scheduled domestic and international flights as severe hazes and cloud weather rocked Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano State, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.

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2. Cleric Replies Father Mbaka Says, Gov. Ihedioha Will Govern For 8 Years

A Pentecostal Cleric of the Holy Ghost Intercessory Victory Ministry, Pastor Modestus Kelechi Agbakwuru, has replied the Catholic Priest, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, over his recent prediction that the Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha should pack his bag and be ready to leave office.

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3. Awolalu Nominated For President Of Appeal Court By Osun Governor

Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola has nominated Justice Foluke Awolalu as the substantive President of the Customary Court of Appeal.

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4. Minister Claims FG On Track To Lifting 100m Nigerians Out Of Poverty

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Richard Adebayo, has claimed that the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari was on the right track to lifting 100m Nigerians out of poverty.

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5. School Resumption: Ibadan Records Low Turnout Of Students

Some public and private schools in Ibadan, Oyo State, recorded low a turnout of pupils on the first day of resumption for the second term of the 2019/2020 academic calendar.

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6. Minister Expresses Optimism Of A Brighter Future For Nigeria

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has expresses optimism that Nigeria would overcome her present socio-economic challenges.

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7. PDP Chieftain Canvasses For Two-Party System Says, Better For Nigeria’s Economic Growth

One of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP Chieftain in Cross River State, Engr Ben Akak, has called for a two-party system in Nigeria.

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8. Angry Policeman Shoots Driver, Passenger, Corper To Death In Yenagoa

A policeman reportedly shot dead three persons yesterday in Yenogoa, the Bayelsa State Capital.

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9. Suspended LG Chairmen Defy Gov. Ihedioha As They Take Back Their Offices

The 27 suspended local government chairmen by the administration of Governor Ihedioha, has defied the suspension and resumed back at their various local government offices.

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10. Oshiomhole Ward Leaders Endorse Obaseki For Second Term

The All Progressive Congress APC leaders in the National Chairman of the Party, Adams Oshiomhole’s ward has endorsed Governor Godwin Obaseki for a second term in office.

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11. Borno Constructs First Flyover In Northeast

Governor of Borno State,  Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum,  conducted a ceremonial launch yesterday in Maiduguri to kick off the construction of the first flyover in the Northeast region.

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12.  Iran Places $80m On Trump’s Head

Following the national humiliation of Iran by the United States of America, the Iranian government has placed $80m bounty on the head of President Trump for ordering the killing of the top Iranian general.

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13. Akinsiju Says Foreigners Will No Longer Be Allowed Into Nigeria Without Having Two Hundred Dollars

The spokesperson for the Buhari Media Organisation(BMO), Niyi Akinsiju, has said that foreigners will no longer be allowed into Nigeria without having at least $200 (N72, 000) once the visa on arrival policy takes effect.

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14. PDP’s Administration Left N220bn Debt- Governor Akeredolu

Ondo State Government has said that Dr Olusegun Mimiko-led Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) administration left N220bn debt at the end of its tenure in 2016.

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15. Iran Vs US: Shi’ites Protest In Abuja

Some members of the Shi’ites Movement, and youths on Monday, protested the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani by the United States of America.

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16. UBA Appoints New CEO

The United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) on Monday, announced the appointment of Oliver Alawuba as CEO of UBA Africa, overseeing the bank’s 20 African country operations, ex-Nigeria.

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17. Boko Haram Explosion Hits Gamboru In Borno, Children, Women Killed

An explosion, which is believed to have been masterminded by Boko Haram has rocked Gamboru Ngala local government in Borno State, northeast Nigeria, killing several people, mainly women, and children.

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