Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Monday, August 5th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, August 5th, 2019

1. Taxify driver shot dead in South Africa

The Nigerian union in South Africa (NUSA) on Sunday confirmed the untimely death of Benjamin Okoronkwo, a 43-year-old Taxify driver, in Johannesburg.

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2. APC lauds police over quick rescue of kidnap victims

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended men and officers of Ogun State command for their swift rescue of the five kidnap victims at Ogbere-Sagamu section of Benin-Lagos express road.

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3. Herdsmen Appeals FG To Expand Grazing Reserve Areas

A Fulani socio-cultural association, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bauchi State chapter, has appealed to the state government to establish additional earth dams and expand grazing reserve areas in the state.

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4. Sowore’s Arrest: Wole Soyinka Condemns Buhari’s Government

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Sunday, condemned the Buhari government over Omoyele Sowore’s arrest.

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5. Sowore: Northern Group React To Revolution Protest, Says Sponsors Want To Destabilize Nigeria

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) on Sunday in Kaduna announced its position on Monday’s revolution now protest planned by Omoyele Sowore, who is now in detention.

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6. Atiku Fires Back At Buhari, Says He Is Speaking For Victims Of President’s Misrule

The 2019 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has stated that he will keep speaking for millions of Nigerians who are victims of President Muhammadu Buhari’s misrule.

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7. Catholic Bishop Wants Buhari To Flush Out Fulani From Enugu State

Following the Thursday’s killing of a priest in Enugu State, the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev Dr. Callistus Onaga, has called on the government to as a matter of urgency flush out “bad Fulanis” from the state.

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8. El Zakzaky Trial: Police Beef Up Security In Kaduna

Kaduna and environs are tensed ahead of Monday’s court ruling on the bail application filed by Shiite leader, Ibrahim El-zakzaky.

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9. NNPC Replies Omo-Agege Says No Plans To Relocate NGC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it has no plan to relocate its subsidiary, Nigerian Gas Company (NGC), outside the Niger Delta region.

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10. PDP Suspends Fayose’s Ally, In Ekiti

the crisis pummeling the Ekiti chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, worsened on Sunday as the party in Oye local government area suspended a former lawmaker, Hon. Samuel Omotoso from the party.

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11. Ijegun: Lagos To Wage War Against Vandals, Set To Demolish Structures Around Oil Pipelines

Lagos State government is adopting a new security measure that will tighten the noose on criminals engaging in pipeline vandalism and kidnapping. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the weekend, held a close-door meeting with the commanders of all security formations in the state to review the strategy being adopted to strengthen security across the state.

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12. Sowore: Gov.Wike Stands With Buhari, Says Rivers State Not Part Of RevolutionNow Protest

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has banned the staging of the ‘RevolutionNow’ protest in the state.

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13. Tekno Speaks On Semi-Nude Ladies Dancing On Moving Truck In Lagos

With the backlash seemingly no longer bearable, Nigerian singer, Tekno, has spoken up about his involvement in the saga of a truck seen conveying strippers in the Lekki area of Lagos days ago.

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14. One Year After BBNaija, Teddy A And BamBam Announce Engagement

Over a year after the Big Brother Naija 2018edition during which they kick-started their romance ended, BamBam has announced her engagement to Teddy A.

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15. Presidency Honours Ali Baba, Tara Durotoye With Excellence Award

Widely known as the pioneer of stand-up comedy in Nigeria, the federal government honoured Ali Baba with an Award of Excellence for Social Impact And Entertainment from the Presidency for his contribution to the comedy industry

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16. Daddy Showkey Celebrates 49th Birthday

Veteran musician, Daddy Showkey, has celebrated his 49th birthday by sharing lovely pictures of himself on social media with his fans and followers.

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17. NFF Confirms Visit Of FIFA Inspection Team Over U-20 Women’s World Cup Bid

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said a FIFA inspection team is expected to arrive the country today to and assess facilities ready for the country’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2020 bid.

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18. Juventus Striker, Mandzukic, Reportedly Agrees Terms With Man U

If reports are anything to go by, then veteran Juventus forward, Mario Mandzukic, could be one of the new players Manchester United unveil in the next few days.

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19. Van Persie Says Man City, Liverpool Are Europe’s Best Teams

Former Manchester and Arsenal star, Robin van Persie, has rated Liverpool and Manchester City as the two best teams in Europe at the moment

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20. Madrid Need Pogba Even He’s Not Like Modric -Guti

Although he admits he is not likely to offer anything like Luka Modric is known for, Real Madrid legend, Guti is backing the club’s bid to sign Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba

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