Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Monday, July 8th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, July 8th, 2019

1. PDP Condemns Buhari’s Appointments, Says Presidency Is Insensitive

Following recent appointments announced by the presidency, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Sunday condemned  President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for alleged insensitivity to the welfare of the people of the country.

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2. Boss Mustapha Says Reappointment As SGF A Call For Re-Dedication

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has described his reappointment as a humbling experience and a call for rededication.

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3. Ruga Settlement: Arewa Group Hails Scheme, Cautions Ohaneze’s Nwodo, Others

A group, the Arewa Defenders Forum, ADF, has thrown its support to the Coalition of Northern Youths’ stand on the need to have the Ruga settlements in the country.

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4. Ruga Settlement: CAN Urges Southerners To Be Vigilant

The Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), in Southern Nigeria on Sunday, cautioned the people of the area to remain vigilant even with the suspension of the controversial Ruga settlement for Fulani herdsmen.

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5. ASUU Condemns Buhari’s Education Policy, Says Against Nigerian Youths

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Sunday described President Muhammadu Buhari’s policy on education as “wicked and criminal against the needs of Nigerian youth”.

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6. AFCON 2019: PDP Condemns Sanwo-Olu’s Presence In Egypt

Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the visit of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s to Egypt for the on-going African Cup of Nations (AFCON) as insensitive, at a time the state faced two tragic incidents.

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7. PDP Youths Lambasts Buhari Over Crisis In The House Of Reps

Youths of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the Southwest, under the aegis of PDP Youths Congress, PDPYC, have berated President Muhammadu Buhari over the crisis rocking the House of Representatives.

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8. UN Pledges Support For African Countries On AfCFTA

Amina Mohammed, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, has pledged the UN’s full support to the African Union (AU) as nations begin to earnestly operationalise the landmark African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

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9. JAMB Plans To Revalidate Biometrics Of Candidates Over Last 10 Years

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will revalidate the biometrics of all candidates who have participated in its examination in the last 10 years.

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10. Frankfurt Returns To Normal After WWII Bomb Defused

Thousands of residents in German city Frankfurt were free to return to their homes Sunday afternoon after authorities reported that an unexploded World War II bomb found close to the European Central Bank headquarters had been defused.

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11. Iran Set To Exceed Nuclear Deal Uranium Enrichment Cap

Iran said Sunday it was set to breach the uranium enrichment cap set by an endangered nuclear deal within hours as it seeks to press signatories into keeping their side of the bargain.

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12. Netanyahu Calls Iran Plan To Breach Uranium Cap ‘Dangerous Step’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called an announcement by his country’s arch-foe Iran that it would breach the uranium enrichment cap set by an endangered nuclear deal a “very dangerous step”.

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13. Irish Police Shut Down Naira Marley’s Dublin Concert

Irish police officers were forced to shut down a concert being headlined by controversial Nigerian musician, Naira Marley, on Sunday in Dublin, Ireland.

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14. I Don’t Mind Bearing An Anti-Christ Label

Controversial radio presenter, Daddy Freeze, has said that he doesn’t mind being called an anti-Christ because of his take on issues in Christianity.

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15. Unfairly Treated Messi Needs To Show More Respect –Brazil Coach

Brazil coach, Tite has stated his belief that Argentina’s superstar, Lionel Messi, needs to show more respect and accept losing in good faith.

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16. I Don’t Agree With What Messi Said -Dani Alves

Like his coach, Dani Alves, a long-term Lionel Messi collaborator at club level has taken an exception to what the Argentina captain said about Brazil being favoured throughout the Copa America hosted by the South American giants.

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17. ‘De Ligt Has Agreed Personal Terms With Juventus’

Controversial but hugely influential player’s agent, Mino Raiola, has stated that an agreement on personal terms is in place between Matthijs de Ligt and Juventus.

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