Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

1. Sanusi Laments Nigeria’s Population, Says It’s A Liability

The Emir of Kano, Mohammadu Sanusi II, has lamented over the continuous increase of Nigeria’s population describing it as a liability.

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2. Buhari To Present 10.7tn Budget To National Assembly Today

President Muhammadu Buhari will today Tuesday present the 2020 appropriation bill the National Assembly.

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3. Ayodele Adewale Eulogies Chief Henry Ajomale At 75

It was a symbolic day as the heavy rain ushered in showers of blessings as Chief Henry Ajomale celebrated his 75th birthday at his residence in Lagos.

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4. IPOB Berates S/Africa Over Attack On Its Members

The Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB has berated the South African leader, President Cyril Ramaphosa for the recent attack on its members in Pretoria.

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5. Gunmen Kills One, Abduct Pastor’s Wife Alongside 3 Others In Kaduna

Unknown gunmen on Monday killed one person and abducted a pastor’s wife alongside three others.

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6. 900 Did Not Disappear In Our Custody – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied claims that the sum of N900m mutilated notes recovered from bank officials currently being prosecuted before the Federal High Court, Ibadan had been tampered with by operatives of the Commission.

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7. Two Brothers Sentenced To 6 years for Internet Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, October 7, 2019, arraigned two brothers, Solomon and Godspower Nwachukwu before Justice I. U. Bello of the High Court of Federal Capital Territory, sitting in Bwari, Abuja, on separate one-count amended charge, bordering on cybercrime and obtaining money under false pretense

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8. EU, Germany To Partner On Nigeria’s Leather Industry

The Ministry of Science and Technology said the European Union (EU) and German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) through the Nigeria Competitiveness Project (NICOP) are willing to partner in the implementation of Nigeria’s leather products policy.

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9. Fears For Australians In Syrian Camps After US Withdrawal

There are fears for more than 60 Australians detained in a Syrian camp after a US withdrawal paved the way for attacks from Turkey.

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10. Labour Gives FG, States Oct 31 Ultimatum To Pay New Minimum Wage

Organised labour yesterday gave the three tiers of government October 31 as deadline to pay the N30,000 new minimum wage.

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11. Magu Vows To Go After Every Corrupt Nigerian

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, on Monday, said the agency will come after any person alleged to be corrupt.

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12. Barcelona Sack Coach After Uproar With Club Director

Barcelona have sacked Juvenil A head coach, Victor Valdes with immediate effect after an alleged bust-up with the club’s youth director, Patrick Kluivert behind the scenes.

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13. Nigeria Keen On Getting Chelsea Star Despite Tomori, Abraham’s Snub

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are keen on making Chelsea star Ike Ugbo play for the Super Eagles following Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori’s snub.

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14. Tokyo 2020: Cote d’Ivoire Deny Super Falcons Olympic Ticket

The Super Falcons of Nigeria once again missed the chance of participating in an Olympic competition after playing a 1-1draw with Cote d’Ivoire at the Agege Stadium, Lagos.

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15. EPL: Mohamed Salah’s Scan Test Reveals Extent Of Injury

Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt’s international friendly match against Bostwana on October 14 despite a scan test revealed the Liverpool star suffered no major injury on his ankle after Liverpool’s win over Leicester.

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