Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, March 8th, 2019.
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former Nigeria’s Minister of Finance Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as a member of the country’s Economic Advisory Council.
2. Sanders, Biden Up Attacks As Head-To-Head Contests Loom Former Vice President Joe
Biden and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders are the two major candidates left in the United States Democratic presidential primary election.
3. Greek Police Fire Tear Gas As Migrants Seek To Enter From Turkey
In a move to stop refugees and migrants attempting to cross the border from Turkey,, Greek police on Saturday opened tear gas in the latest incident since Ankara declared its borders with the European Union open.
4. See Why Kaduna State Gave Traders A Notice To Quit
As part of the Urban Renewal Projects by the Kaduna State Government to upgrade Kasuwar Barci market in Tudun Wada area of Kaduna south local government area, a three-day quit notice has been issued to traders.
5. Iranian Female Lawmaker Dies Of Coronavirus
A 55-year-old conservative female lawmaker from Tehran, Iran, Fatemeh Rahbar has died as a result of the novel coronavirus.
6. Biden Launches $12 Million Ad Blitz In Six States
With a rush of momentum, endorsements and awash with donor cash after his strong Super Tuesday, former US Vice President Joe Biden launched the biggest advertising blitz of his presidential campaign.
7. Just In: APC NEC Meeting Has Been Canceled, See Why
The emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Party (APC) scheduled for 17 March, has been canceled, PM News reports.
8. Coronavirus: Death Toll Hits 19 In US, New York Declares Emergency
Two more persons died of coronavirus in the US State of Washington, bringing the nationwide toll to 19 as confirmed cases in New York jumped by 21 overnight and the disease spread to more than half of all U.S. states.
9. Popular Actress Collapses During Her Traditional Marriage (Video)
Fella Makafui, popular Ghanaian actress, reportedly collapsed during her traditional marriage and was rushed to the hospital.
10. Just In: One Dies As Keystone Bank Building Collapses In Lagos
A tragedy occurred late Saturday evening, when a storey building belonging to Keystone bank, located at Palmgrove, along Ikorodu Road, suddenly, collapsed, killing a yet to be identified male laborer in the process
11. #UFC248: Adesanya Defeats Romero, Retains Middleweight Title
Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya defeated Yoel Romero to retain his middleweight title with a unanimous-decision win in the main event of UFC 248 from Las Vegas in the early hours of Sunday.
12. What You Need To Know About International Women’s Day
Countries around the world are celebrating International Women’s Day today Sunday, March 8. Ekohotblog understands International Women’s Day not only recognizes the achievements made by women but also brings awareness to the obstacles that still stand in their way.
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