Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Friday, November 15th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, November 15th, 2019

1. 19 Arrested For Illegal Occupation Of Land In Lagos

The Lagos State Special Taskforce on Land Grabbers (LSSTFLG ) has arrested 19 alleged land grabbers for offences bothering on trespassing, illegal occupation, forceful land take- over and prevention of lawful entry by violence.

2. South African Airways Embark On Strike

Employees at South African Airways (SAA) will go on strike from today over the airline’s plan to cut more than 900 jobs, the workers’ union has said.

3. 14-Man Committee Inaugurated By FG

To block leakages , the federal government has inaugurated a 14 -member ministerial committee, to ensure that revenues generated by artisanal miners are properly streamlined in the country.

4. Bayelsa Poll: INEC Commences Distribution Of Sensitive Material

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has hinted that it would commence the distribution of sensitive material ahead of the gubernatorial poll in Bayelsa State.

5. Bayelsa/Kogi Poll: International Human Right Commission Calls On INEC, Security Agencies To Tackle Insecurity, Logistics

The International Human Right Commission IHRC, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and security agencies to take proactive measures in tackling insecurity and logistical issues ahead of the Saturday’s gubernatorial polls in Bayelsa and Kogi State.

6. Bayelsa Poll: Delta Rep Calls For Peaceful Poll

Ahead of the Saturday(tomorrow’s) poll in Bayelsa, a representative of the Burutu Federal Constituency of Delta State in the House of Representative Hon. Julius Pondi, has sued for peaceful conduct of the gubernatorial election.

7. Bayelsa Poll: Sylva Says, APC Will Participate In The Election

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Mr Timipre Sylva, has said that the All Progressive Congress APC would participate in the gubernatorial election scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday).

8. NASS Moves To Tackle Nigeria’s Housing Deficit

The Federal Lawmakers have announced plans that they would accord necessary support to stakeholders in the bid to tackle the housing deficit in the country.

9. Ekiti Donates School Materials To Pupils

The Association of the Wives of the Head of Service , Female Permanent Secretaries and Wives of Permanent Secretaries in Ekiti State on Thursday distributed school materials and uniforms to pupils of Olobe L.A- Nursery and Primary School, Oke- Ila, Ado-Ekiti .

10. Arobieke Urges Workers To Adopt Modern Measures Of Doing Things

The Lagos State Commissioner for Local Governments and Community Affairs, Yetunde Arobieke, has urged all the public officials in the 57 local governments and local council development areas in the state to think globally to facilitate the developmental agenda and blueprint of the state government .

11. Okiemute Releases Video For ‘Trouble’ And New EP, A Star

Music sensation Okiemute Ighorodje, simply Okiemute, has released her new Extended Play, titled: A Star, and the video of her single, Trouble.

12. Spain, Turkey Qualify For Euro 2020

Turkey qualified for the Euro 2020 finals with a goalless draw in a Group H against Iceland on Thursday, with the result also ensuring France a place in the championships.

13. NPFL: Rangers Defeat Sunshine Stars 1-0 in Enugu

Rangers International beat visiting Sunshine Stars FC in a rescheduled Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match played in Enugu.

14. Tonto Dikeh Hails Court Judgement On Busola Dakolo, Fatoyinbo Case

Controversial Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has applauded the court judgement that threw away case filed against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA).

15. ‘Big Booty Is Better Than Master’s Degree’, Dr Sid Supports Naira Marley’s Claim

Another popular Nigerian Singer, Dr Sid in a recent interview confirmed that big booty opens door for ladies as it is an added advantage for those that possess it.

16. AKA Seeks Burna Boy Apologies Ahead Of Performance In South Africa

South African superstar singer, AKA has asked Afro-fusion singer, Burna Boy to apologise to South Africa ahead of his performance in Cape Town, even though their country is “not perfect.”