Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Monday, September 2nd, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, September 2nd, 2019

1. Buhari Approves 800m For Flood Control In Bauchi

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the instant release of the sum of N800 million for flood control in Jama’are Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

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2. Lagos Govt Identifies 60 Junctions/corridors Responsible For Gridlock

Traffic Jam might become thing of the past in Lagos as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration has noted 60 highway junctions, affecting the free movement of motorists in the state.

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3. Again, PDP Lambasts Buhari Over Growing Insecurity

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lambasted President Muhammadu Buhari-led government over what it called the failure to take decisive steps to end bloodletting and guarantee a stable, peaceful and secured nation.

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4. Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Alternative Routes As Road Closes Tomorrow

The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement (TRACE) Corps has advised motorists to make use of alternative routes in view of the imminent closure of inbound Lagos traffic along the Lagos-Ibadan Highway for reconstruction and rehabilitation work on the 600km stretch of the corridor to be carried out from Berger (New Garage Bus Stop) to Ogun River (Kara Bridge).

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5. Group Challenges Buhari To Prove His Political Will To Protect Citizens

Following recent happenings threatening the fundamental of Nigeria’s unity, a Northern Coalition Group, has extended a serious challenge to President Muhammadu Buhari Government to show to the country that he has the capacity to safeguard the corporate existence of the nation.

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6. Bashir Ismaila Ahmed, One Of Finest journalists – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the late veteran broadcaster, Alhaji Bashir Ismaila Ahmed, as “one of Nigeria’s finest journalists that I have ever known.”

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7. Shiite Vows To Fight Back Buhari’s Alleged Oppression, Tyranny

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, otherwise known as shi’ites, has vowed to fight what it described as tyranny, oppression and extra-judicial killings allegedly by the President Muhammadu Buhari government.

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8. Sokoto Government Declares Monday Public Holiday To Mark Islamic New Year

Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has declared Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 as public holiday to mark the beginning of Islamic Year 1441.

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9. Police Arrest Men For Allegedly Raping Underage Girls In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Fatai Nafiu of No 9, Adetoke Street, Bariga, for forcefully having unlawful sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old girl (name withheld).

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10. Zamfara Government To Introduce Fulfulde Language In Schools

The Zamfara Government says it will introduce Fulfulde language in its schools’ curriculum as it kick starts the construction of 300 hectare Ruga settlements during the week.

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11. FG Redesign Manhole Covers To Beat Vandals

To beat vandals of manhole covers and improve road safety the Federal Ministry of Works, Power, and Housing, has introduced heavier manhole covers that will be difficult to remove.

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12. Lagos, NGO Plan Free Surgery For 100 Residents

As part of activities lined up to commemorate 100 days in Office of the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the State Government, through the Ministry of Health, and in collaboration with a non-governmental organisation – Benjamin Olowojebutu Foundation (BOF), will be carrying out free surgical interventions for 100 residents with lipomas, breast lumps, hernia and fibroid.

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13. Lagos Government Acquires 84 Hectares Of Land In Osogbo To Boost Food Production

The Lagos State Government said it had acquired 84 hectares of land in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, for cultivation of various crops to meet the food needs of residents of the state.

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14. Flood: Presidency Dismisses Reports On Daura Flood Victims, Pledges More Assistance

President Muhammadu Buhari has denied the allegation that he had turned his back on his people in Daura community in Katsina State.

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15. Helicopter Deployment Ongoing Over Insecurity – Police

The Nigeria police force has said the aerial surveillance launched to effectively curb the rate of crime in some parts of the country is ongoing.

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16. Fashola- Beware Of Scammers

The Minister for Works and housing, Babatunde Fashola has reacted to a fake Facebook account opened in his name and cautioned people against falling prey to the antics of the scammers behind it.

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