Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019

1. Niger Delta Governors Criticized For Underdevelopment In Their States

Governors in the Niger Delta region have come under fire over the decay of infrastructure and underdevelopment in their States.

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2. Ruga Settlements: Akeredolu Reveals Ondo’s Position

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Tuesday took a position on the federal government’s plan to establish RUGA settlements in some states of the federation.

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3. 2019 Election: Nigerians Spoke Loudly In My Favour — Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja said results of 2019 elections clearly reflect the interest of Nigerians, and having received the mandate for a second term, he will not disappoint the people.

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4. Adequate Remuneration, Infrastructure Critical To Tackling Brain Drain In Medical Profession – Lagos First Lady

Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday identified adequate remuneration packages for doctors and other professionals in the health sector, as well as the provision of key infrastructure as necessary incentives to tackle brain drain in the medical profession which, she says, is a major issue plaguing the country.

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5. Lagos Commences Work On Lagos-Badagry Expressway

Ten years after the commencement of the 10-lane Lagos-Badagry Expressway, life is set to return to the axis as the Lagos State Government today flagged off the continuation of the road construction that experienced low activities in the last four years.

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6. Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Others Sign New OPEC Charter

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the non-member countries of the organisation (OPEC+) on Tuesday signed a draft `Charter of Cooperation’ in a bid to further strengthen their partnership.

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7. Investors Lose N94 Billion On NSE

Transactions on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) maintained negative slide for the second trading day of the month with investors’ net worth dropping by N94 billion.

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8. NSE Suspends Trading In Shares Of Conoil, 10 Other Companies

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday suspended trading in the shares of 11 companies over delayed filing of accounts.

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9. Dead Body Of Stowaway Fall From Kenya Airways Plane

A dead body of a stowaway on Tuesday fell from a Kenya Airways plane that was en route off from Nairobi to London’s Heathrow.

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10. China Slams Trump’s ‘Gross Interference’ In Hong Kong

China on Tuesday rebuked Donald Trump for “gross interference” in Hong Kong’s affairs after the US president said protesters who stormed the city’s legislature wanted democracy for the financial hub.

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11. Viral Video: Nigerian Senator, Elisha Abbo, Beats Up Nursing Mother At Abuja Sex Toy Shop

A video has emerged on the internet of Nigeria’s youngest Senator, Elisha Abbo, assaulting a yet to be identified nursing mother in a sex toy shop in Abuja.

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12. Video: Man Kills Sex Worker, Removes Her Private Parts For Ritual

Residents of Corporation Estate at Mile 12, in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State, have nabbed a man for allegedly killing a lady, believed to be a sex worker, for ritual at his residence located inside the estate.

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13. Soyinka Warns FG Against Ruga Settlement, Says It Could Spark Explosion

Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, on Tuesday, warned that Federal Government’s planned Ruga herdsmen settlements could spark an explosion in the country if not properly handled.

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14. Hamzat Orders Arrest Of Four Drivers For Violating Traffic Laws

The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, on Tuesday ordered the arrest of four drivers who violated traffic laws by driving against the traffic on Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

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15. Nigerians Criticise Omoni Oboli Over Statement On Mrs Dakolo’s Rape Allegation

Nigerians have launched a wave of stinging criticisms against Nollywood actress and producer, Omoni Oboli.

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16. Tonto Dikeh Seeks Life Imprisonment For Alleged Child Rapist

Although she has been mute on the trending rape allegation against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) by Bukola Dakolo, wife of singer, Timi Dakolo, Tonto Dikeh is on about another rape matter.

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17. Burna Boy’s Girlfriend Calls Him ‘Soul Mate’ On Birthday

British rapper and Burna Boy’s girlfriend, Stefflon Don, took to social media in celebration of the singer’s 28th birthday yesterday.

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18. Nigeria, Cameroon Renew AFCON Rivalry

Nigeria and Cameroon will renew their perennial rivalry at the Africa Nations Cup this weekend after it emerged the Super Eagles will face the Indomitable Lions in the round of 16.

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19. Messi Fails To Shine As Brazil Reach Copa America Final

Host, Brazil, produced their best performance yet at the ongoing Copa America tournament to beat eternal rival, Argentina and qualify for the final.

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20. US Beat England 2-1 To Reach Women’s World Cup Final

The United States of America beat England 2-1 on Tuesday, to reach the final of this year’s Women’s World Cup in France.

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