Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, November 16th, 2019
1. Bayelsa Decides: 45 Candidates Jostling For 889,308 Votes
Forty-five candidates are jostling for 889,308 votes in today’s gubernatorial election in Bayelsa state.
2. EFCC Arraigns Four over Fraud
The Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday, November 15, 2019, arraigned four suspects on offences that bother on internet fraud and other fraud-related offences.
3. Ex-APC Publicity Secretary Gifts Tonto Dikeh An Apartment In Dubai, Luxury Wrist Watch
Former deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank has gifted popular Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh an apartment in Dubai and a luxury wristwatch.
4. Bayelsa Poll: Clerk Calls For Peaceful Poll
The National Leader and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Chief Edwin Clark, has urged electorates in Bayelsa to shun all forms of violence in today’s gubernatorial poll.
5. Lagos Blue Line Rail to commence operations in Y2021
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde has disclosed that the Lagos Blue Line Rail will convey its first set of passengers in year 2021.
6. Supreme Court Explains Why Atiku Lost
The Supreme Court has given reasons why the Peoples Democratic Party PDP Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, lost his appeal suit challenging the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in last presidential election.
7. 3 Yahoo Boys Jailed For Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday November 15, 2019 secured the conviction of one Ezirim Onyekachi before Justice Bubba of the Federal High Court Enugu on a one count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence.
8. Prominent Deltans Hails Okowa’s Victory At Appeal Court
Some prominent persons from Delta state has hailed the victory of governor Ifeanyi Okowa, at the Appeal Court.
9. $18 FRAUD: Man Bags A Month Imprisonment
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, South-East Zone Enugu today, November 15, 2019, secured the conviction of one Alex Chibundu before Justice I.N Buba of the Federal High Court, Enugu State.
10. Lagos Marks International Day Of Tolerance
The Lagos State Government has called for mutual respect of views, culture and religion among residents as the State joins other countries of the world to commemorate the 2019 United Nations International Day of Tolerance come 16th November, 2019.
11. financial Fair Play: Manchester City Lost Appeal To Block UEFA Investigation
Manchester City have lost their attempt to block a UEFA investigation into financial fair play violations.
12. Messi Returns To International Duty After 3-Month Ban, Scores Decisive Goal
Lionel Messi struck on his return to international duty Friday following a three-month ban as Argentina defeated fierce rivals Brazil 1-0 in a friendly in Riyadh.
13. Victor Moses Set To Make Chelsea Return
Following his recent poor run of form, Nigeria ex-international Victor Moses is set to make a return to Chelsea in January.
14. Nigeria’s Number One Shot-Stopper Vincent Enyeama Trains With Super Eagles (Photos)
A former Super Eagles star Vincent Enyeama on Thursday trained with the team ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Lesotho.
15. Fatoyinbo vs Busola: Comedian Bovi Faults Court Judgement
Popular Nigerian comedian, Bovi faults the High Court judgement on Busola Dakolo’s rape suit against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) .
16. ‘I’m Grateful’, Uzoho Said After Successful Knee Surgery
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho was filled with joy after his successful operation on his knee following a nasty injury he suffered during international duty.
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