Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Friday, October 18th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Friday, October 18th, 2019

1. Fake Journalists Arrested In Abuja

Three identified journalists have been handed over to the Nigerian Police Force for seeking gratification from a minister.

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2. Lagos To Host First International Coconut Summit

Lagos State Government says it is convoking a maiden International Coconut Summit that is expected to explore, exhibit and evolve new ideas for sustainable development of the coconut value chain.

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3. 2020 Budget: Reps Raise Concerns Over N127bn Power Allocation

The House of Representative has raised concerns over the allocation of N127bn to the power sector in the 2020 budget presented by President Buhari.

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4. School Disowns Convicted Internet Fraudster

The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, (MAPOLY) Abeokuta has disowned a student convicted for criminal impersonation, Olalekan Oladapo Ogunremi.

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5. Lagos To Harness Opportunities In The Water Sector

The Commissioner for Transportation Dr. Fredrick Oladeinde has disclosed that the Lagos State Government is developing initiatives aimed at harnessing the opportunities in the state’s water sector for aquaculture, transportation and tourism.

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6. Court Convicts One for N34million Fraud

The EFCC, Gombe Zonal Office on Thursday, October 17, 2019, Secured the conviction of Alhaji Umar Aji, a.k.a Alhaji Tailor, before Justice Abubakar Jauro of the State High Court 7, Gombe State.

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7. Magu to Lead W/Africa’s Fight against Irregular Migration, Border Corruption

The Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu was on Wednesday, nominated to lead the charge by ECOWAS countries against irregular migration of citizens within the region and corruption on member countries’ national borders as well as the region’s joint anti-corruption forum.

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8. Sen. Ndume Reveals NASS To Adjust Defence Budget

The Chairman Senate Committee, Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has revealed that the National Assembly would adjust defence budget to meet the security reality of our time.

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9. Senate Constitutes Committee To Probe N2.5bn Water Hyacinth Project allegedly Increased To N65bn

The Senate committee on Public Accounts has commenced the probing of the alleged hijacking of N2.5bn Water Hyacinth project to N65bn awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC.

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10. Buhari Assures Obang Of Calabar FG’s Support To Promote Rapid Development Of The City

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the Obang of Calabar, His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi, of Federal Government’s commitment to promoting rapid development the ancient city.

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11. Bayelsa Gubernatorial Election: APC Alleges PDP Plans To Rig Election

The All Progressive Congress APC has accused the Peoples Democratic Party of plans to rig the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Bayelsa state.

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12. Transfer: Arsenal Set To Sign Real Madrid Winger

Arsenal have made a transfer bid to sign Spanish and Real Madrid winger, Lucas Vazquez when the January transfer window opens.

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13. Ruiz vs Joshua: American Boxer Predicts Winner

American boxer Deontay Wilder has said WBA, IBF and WBO champion, Andy Ruiz Jr can defeat heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua.

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14. Super Eagles Striker Osimhen Named Ligue 1 Player Of The Month

Lille striker, Victor Osimhen, has been named the French Ligue 1 Player of the Month for September 2019.

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15. FIFA President Infantino Speaks On How Racism Will Be Curb In Football

The President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino has spectators who racially abuse black football players will be ban as he called for end to racism in stadiums.

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16. Injured Super Eagles Goalkeeper Uzoho To Get N8m Compensation From FIFA

Super Eagles number one choice goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho will be compensated by the world football governing body FIFA for suffering an injury in an international friendly during the international break(FIFA free window).

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17. Rudeboy Reveals How ‘Family Issues’ Leads To Psquare Seperation (Video)

Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy in an interview with Accelerate TV explained what led to the separation of the music group, Psquare, stating that it was as a result of family issue.

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