Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Wednesday, November 6th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, November 6th, 2019

1. Osinbajo Reinstates Buhari Commitment To Diversification Of Economy

The Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo SAN has reinstated the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government to the diversification of the Nigerian economy.

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2. ‘My Administration’s Tax Laws Will Not Hurt Residents” – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday pledged not to tamper with the autonomy enjoyed by the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service ( LIRS).

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3. EFCC Arraigns Two for N15m Maritime Academy Contract Scam

The Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  on Tuesday arraigned the duo of Charles Emmanuel Afaha, a staff of the National Maritime Academy, Oron and one Engineer Stephen Imo.

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4. Internet Fraud: 2 Brothers Jailed For 5 Years

Justice J. K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, has convicted and sentenced two brothers to five years imprisonment for obtaining money under false pretences.

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5. Buhari Nominates APC Card Carrying Member As REC In Osun

President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated an All Progress Congress APC card carrying member Raheem Muideen Olalekan, as Resident Electoral Commissioner REC for Osun State.

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6. Commuters Flee As Gun Men Attack Abuja-Kaduna Expressway

Barely a month, after a similar incident took place with 20 abducted, kidnappers armed with guns, shot fire at commuters around Zuma rock along Abuja-Kaduna highway, in Niger state.

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7. AIB Commence Investigation Into Air Peace Boeing 737-500 Engine Failure 7 Minutes After Takeoff

The Accident Investigation Bureau AIB has announced that it has commenced investigation into the engine failure of Air Peace Boeing 737-500 seven minutes after takeoff.

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8. Kogi Poll: 10 Senatorial Aspirants Stepdown For Adeyemi, Adopt Bello

Ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial and senatorial poll in Kogi state, ten out of fifteen Senatorial aspirants have stepped down for the All Progressive Congress senatorial candidate Senator Smart Adeyemi.

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9. Gov. El-Rufai Appoints 17 New Aids, Gives More Women Appointment In His Cabinet

The Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai has appointed 17 new Special Advisers in the state.

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10. UCL: Ajax Held Chelsea In Eight-Goal Thriller

Chelsea come from behind to play 4-4 draw with nine-man Ajax Amsterdam in Champions League Group H on Tuesday, with the hosts coming back from 4-1 down after scoring two own goals.

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11. UCL: Peter Olayinka’s Slavia Prague Mute Barcelona In Camp Nou

Slavia Prague locked out Barcelona in Camp Nou with a 0-0 draw in Champions League Group F game on Tuesday.

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12. Timi Dakolo Signs New Endorsement Deal

Nigerian popular musician, Timi Dakolo has signed a deal with Virgin EMI label.

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13. Xhaka Stripped Of Arsenal’s Captaincy

Granit Xhaka has been stripped off Arsenal’s captaincy and left him out of the Premier League side’s squad for their Europa League game against Portugal’s Vitoria.

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14. Nigeria Crash Out Of FIFA U-17 World Cup

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets crashed out of the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup on Wednesday after losing 3-1 to The Netherlands in the Round of 16.

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