Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Saturday, October 19th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Saturday, October 19th, 2019

1. Lagos Set To Tackle Cybercrime

The Lagos State Government has disclosed its readiness to tackle the menace of cybercrime being perpetrated by some unscrupulous citizens who see the internet as an opportunity to make money through fraudulent practices.

2. APC Crisis: Edo APC Suspends Secretary

The All Progressive Congress APC, Edo Chapter has suppended its secretary, Lawrence Okah, pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation on complaints levied against him.

3. Lalong Accused Of Stimulating Insecurity In The North

The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has pointed accusing fingers at the Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong for fuelling insecurity in the state.

4. We Hold Sir Kesington Adebutu in High Esteem in Remoland – Akarigbo of Remo

His Royal Majesty Oba Adewale Babatunde Ajayi is the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland. In this interview, with Ekohotblog Editorial Team led by our Consultant Editor, Akinduro, on the Odole Oodua of Yorubaland chieftaincy title to be conferred on Sir Kesington Adebutu, he spoke glowingly about the personality of the Remo born multiple titleholder. Excerpts :

5. I’ve never begged for chieftaincy title in my life – Sir Kesgnton Adebtu a.k.a Baba ‘Jebu

Sir Adebutu Kesgnton, a foremost Businessman and philanthropist of note, is the Chairman of Premiere Lotto. A multiple traditional titleholder, he is the Asoju of Oba of Lagos, Balogun of Remoland, Bobaselu of Ondo Kingdom, Asalu of Ode Remo to mention but a few.

6. Gov.Okowa Laments Poor State Of Federal, Says Communities At Risk Of Been Cut Off

The Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has lamented the rate at which federal roads were falling apart across the country.

7. LSPC Solicits Increased Patronage By MDAs

The General Manager, Lagos State Printing Corporation, Mr. Sakirudeen Odusanya has solicited the support of the State Government for increased patronage by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies for all printing jobs.

8. Okowa Calls For Reintroduction Of Federal Toll Gates To Address Road Infrastructure

The Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged Nigerians to accept the reality of time, stressing that there was need for the Federal Government to reintroduced toll gates on major federal roads across the country.

9. Abiodun To Establish Water And Power Agencies

In a bid to tackle the water and power supply problems in the state, Ogun State government says a Bureau of Water Water Supply as well as Energy and Electricity Board will be created

10. Police Nabs Fake Assistant Superintendent of Police

The FCT Police Command on Friday paraded a man, Mr. John Tarsoo, for defrauding members of the public under the pretense that he is an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).

11. EFCC Arraigns Two Suspected Fraudsters

The EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal office on Friday, arraigned Confidence Okeagu and Chisom Ordu before Justice A.T.Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, River State.

12. Sokoto Director, One Other in EFCC Net For Diverting Funds

The EFCC, Sokoto Zonal Office, on Friday, October 18, 2019, arrested Danladi Chindo, Director of Finance, Ministry for Local Government and Nasiru Umar of Accounts and Salary, Ministry for Local Government Sokoto.

13. No Panic Over Monkeypox – Lagos State

Lagos State Government told residents not to panic following the outbreak of Monkey Pox in the state.

14. Buhari Felicitates With Adebutu

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent his regards to Sir Kessignton Adebukunola Adebutu on the conferment of his new title “Odole Oodua” by the Ooni of Ife.

15. Lady Claims Ex-BBNaija Star Nina Slept With Her Man For $200

Hours after BBNaija former housemate Nina Ivy set the internet on fire with a photo of herself and her boyfriend, a lady has accused her of sleeping with her man.

16. Zidane Speaks After Meeting With Pogba In Dubai

Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has insisted his meeting with Paul Pogba in Dubai last week, was “pure chance”.

17. EPL: What Liverpool’s Van Dijk Said Ahead Man United Clash

Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk, has insisted that their game against Manchester United, is now bigger for the fans than players.

18. Catalan Protest: LaLiga Confirms El Clasico Postponement

Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and LaLiga have confirmed the postponement of El Clasico match between Barcelona and Real Madrid amid fears of civil unrest in Catalonia.

19. Why Ex-Int’l Blast Super Eagles Star Iheanacho

Former Super Eagles player, Friday Ekpo blasted Leicester Forward, Kelechi Iheanacho for signing contract with clubs for money sake.

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