Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Monday, October 14th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, October 14th, 2019

1. Robbers Behead Policeman During Robbery

Suspected armed robbers on Saturday night beheaded a policeman during an attack at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) mega station in Ilorin, Kwara State

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2. 2,000 clerics will pray for Nigeria in Benin, says PFN

President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria ( PFN), Dr. Felix Omobude, has stressed the need for prayers of a breakthrough in the nation ’s security and economic sectors.

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3. You’ve Neglected Us, S’West Farmers Tell FG

A group of farmers under the aegis of Federation of Ethics and Values Cooperative Multipurpose Union, South West Zone, has accused the Federal Government of neglecting in its agricultural policy.

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4. Abuja Council Gets Ultimatum To Revoke Life Benefits For Ex-Officials

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project ( SERAP ) has written the chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council ( AMAC ) , Abdullahi Adamu Candido , imploring him to “urgently withdraw and revoke the bill / edict for the unconstitutional and illegal payment of life pensions to former chairmen, vice-chairmen, speakers and other officials of AMAC .”

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5. Group Organizes Debate For Candidates Ahead Of Bayelsa Gubernatorial Poll

The Push Africa Foundation (PAF), a non-governmental foundation, has organized a debate for the gubernatorial candidates ahead of the November 16, governorship poll in Bayelsa.

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6. Insurer Warns Nigerians Against Fraudulent Scheme

An expert in the nation ’s insurance industry has warned Nigerians against the “Standard Payment Investment Scheme” currently circulating on social media platforms, purporting to collaborate with underwriting companies to extort money from the public for better investment returns.

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7. Stop Asking For Money, Hold Government Accountable, Makarfi Tells Workers

A former governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Makarfi yesterday decried over monetization in Nigeria, saying Nigerian workers should hold government accountable rather than always asking for money.

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8. Ekiti State Models N20 Billion New Airport

Barring a last-minute change in plan, the Ekiti State government will today stage the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Ekiti Cargo Airport project already valued at N20 billion.

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9. Defectors Or No Defectors,We’ll Win In Bayelsa

The Bayelsa Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman, Chief Moses Cleopas,has reacted to a frivolous claim by a former Deputy Governor, Chief Peremobowei Ebebi, that he was defecting from the party because of high handedness and fraudulent primaries conducted by the leadership of PDP.

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10. EFCC, Interpol to Partner on Maritime Security

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is to collaborate with the Interpol to promote maritime security through a special project, tagged “Project AGWE.”

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11. RRS Nabs Three Robbery Suspects

Men of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, have arrested three suspected okada robbers in Ikorodu area of Lagos.

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12. Deputy Senate President Condemns Attack On Oshiomhole

The Deputy Senate President, Sen.Ovie Omo-Agege has condemned the recent alleged attack on the National Chairman of All Progressive Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole.

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13. Reps To Summons Service Chiefs Over Oil Theft

The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft has revealed that it would summoned the service chiefs over allegd oil theft in the country.

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14. Felaboration 2019: Organisers Speaks On Intellectualising Ideals Of Fela

The organisers of the 2019 edition of Felabration themed “From Lagos with Love” on Sunday said that the event was initiated to intellectualise the ideals of Fela through symposium, debates and dance competition.

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15. How Don Jazzy, Other Nigerians React To Super Eagles’ 1-1 Draw Against Brazil

Veteran music producer, Don Jazzy and other Nigerians have reacted to the Super Eagles’ 1-1 international friendly draw against Brazil on Sunday.

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16. Ex-Deputy Senate President Reacts To Super Eagles’ 1-1 Draw Against Brazil

Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, praised the Super Eagles after they played a 1-1 draw against Brazil in an international friendly on Sunday in Singapore.

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17. Real Madrid’s Casemiro Reveals What Impressed Him Most After 1-1 Draw Against S’Eagles

Real Madrid and Brazil defensive midfielder Casemiro, aid he was impressed by the physical qualities of the Nigerian players after both settled for a1-1 draw in an international friendly in Singapore on Sunday.

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18. Portuguese Club Set Name Stadium After Cristiano Ronaldo

Portuguese club, Sporting Lisbon is set to change the name of its stadium to rename it after Cristiano Ronaldo as the club considers rebranding of the edifice.

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19. Brazil coach, Tite Lauds One Player After 1-1 Draw With Nigeria

Brazil coach, Tite, singled out Atletico Madrid player Renan Lodi, who made his debut in the 1-1 draw with Nigeria in an international friendly on Sunday, as he praised him for his impressive display against the Super Eagles.

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