Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Sunday, October 6th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, October 6th, 2019

1. World Teachers Day: NUT Ifako-Ijaiye Chapter Honours Hon James Owolabi

The National Union of Teachers (NUT) Ifako-Ijaiye chapter has honoured a Member Federal House of Representatives Ifako-Ijaiye, Hon James Owolabi, for his immense contributions to the development of education in Ifako-Ijaiye and Ojokoro respectively.

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2. Make Teaching The First Choice For Youths, Says Lawmaker

The Lawmaker representing Amuwo Odofin Constituency 1, Hon. Mojisolaoluwa Omokehinde Alli-Macaulay, has called on the government at all levels to make teaching the first choice of youths in the country.

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3. NUT Presents Award Of 2019 Best Performing Governor To Obaseki

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has presented the award of the ‘2019 Best Performing Governor’ on the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki at the Eagle Square, Abuja.

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4. Sanwo-Olu Promises Continuous Support For Creative Industry

Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised that the Lagos State government will continue to provide support for the creative industry.

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5. Shun Materialism, Bishop Charges Leaders

Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos and Missioner, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Rt. Rev. Humphrey Olumakaiye, has called on those occupying various positions of leadership in the country to eschew materialism, spirit of selfishness and move closer to God so that Nigeria can be the dream of every Nigerian and comfortably occupy its rightful position in the comity of nations.

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6. Armed Men Abduct Four Cattle Breeders In Adamawa

Some men said to be heavily armed have abducted four cattle breeders in Adamawa State.

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7. Why We Don’t Delay Post Graduate Programmes At FUOYE — Bakare

The Federal University Oye Ekiti ( FUOYE ) , Ekiti State , said it has tackled challenges of infrastructure deficit in the institution by partnering sister universities who have such facilities .

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8. Katsina Battles Yellow Fever, 36 Cases Already Reported In Two LGAs

The Katsina State government yesterday announced plans to tackle yellow fever outbreak in the state, with 36 cases already reported in two LGAs of Danmusa and Kankara.

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9. Africa Risks Losing 20m Tons Of Maize To Pest — AATF

The African Agricultural Technology Foundation ( AATF) said the continent is at risk of losing over 20 million metric tons of maize to Fall Armyworm pest , in the next few years , if necessary measures are not taken to avert this .

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10. Extra Curriculum Activities Necessary For Academic Performance — Mitra

Children from different backgrounds and areas of Lagos on October 1 , celebrated Nigeria ’s 59 th Independence with diverse Nigerian and Indian cultural dances and other educational activities .

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11. Lagos Public Toilets: We’re Not Getting Value For Our Money – Users

When Akeem (surname withheld) decided to use one of the mobile public toilets situated in the ever-busy Oshodi axis of Lagos State, he had no inkling that most of them were in parlous state. “It was a terrible experience,” he told Sunday Sun, recounting the experience he had the first time he used one of them.

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12. We Are Winning The War Against Kidnappers, Ortom Tells Ndigbo, Others

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has reassured the Igbo community and other Nigerians doing business in the state that the current massive onslaught against criminals is yielding results and cases of kidnapping will soon become history.

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13. Turkey Detains 5 Germans On Terror Charges

Five German citizens are receiving consular support after they were detained in Turkey. Pro-Kurdish media reported that they have been accused of being members of an illegal organization and spreading propaganda.

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14. Hazard scores Real Madrid Scores First LaLiga As Madrid Stay On Top

Eden Hazard scored his first goal for Real Madrid, as they beat Granada 4-2 at the Bernabeu on Saturday, to remain top of LaLiga.

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15. What Zidane Said After Hazard Scored First Real Madrid Goal

Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane praised Eden Hazard after he netted his first goal Real Madrid in their 4-2 win over Granada on Saturday.

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16. Tottenham Coach Pochettino Speaks After 3-0 Loss To Brighton

Contrary to reports making rounds, Tottenham boss, Mauricio Pochettino, has said he has no intention of dumping the club after recent poor results.

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17. See Reasons Music Producer Drags Wizkid On Twitter

Singer, Wizkid was dragged by Nigerian music producer Northboi over production credits for his recent singles Soco and Joro.

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18. BBNaija:Twitter Users Claim Jaruma Used Tacha To Gain Fame

Some Twitter users have alleged that popular sex therapist, Jaruma used BBNaija ex-housemate Tacha to gain fame.

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19. Kwara Assembly Seizes Saraki’s Property

The Kwara state Assembly has ordered the seizure of the some properties belonging to the former Senate president, Bukola Saraki.

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20. Minimum Wage: Labour Threatens FG, Says No Warning Strike

The Trade Union Congress has issued a communique to the federal government that there would no warning strike if the government failed to meet the demand of the union.

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21. Fashola Says No Policy State On Reintroduction Of Toll Gate

The Minister Of Works And Housing Babatunde Raji Fashola has said that there was no policy statement on the reintroduction of toll gate on federal highways.

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