Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Wednesday, October 16th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, October 16th, 2019

1. Bayelsa Poll: APC Candidate Vows To Correct PDP’s Mistake If Elected

The All Progressive Congress APC gubernatorial flag bearer in Bayelsa, David Lyon, has vowed to correct the mistakes of the ruling party in the state, the Peoples Democratic Party PDP if elected as the next Governor of the state.

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2. Father Defiles 12-Year-Old Daughter In Ogun State

A 30-year-old driver, Solomon Ogundetu, has been arrested by the Police in Ogun State for defiling his 12 years old daughter.

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3. Be Discipline, Transparent, Magu Charges Students

The Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has charged Nigerian students to be discipline, honest and transparent iin order to achieve their dreams as future leaders of the country.

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4. Three In Court For Impersonating ICPC, EFCC Officials

A State High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, presided over by Justice Archibong Archibong on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, remanded the trio of Norbert Bassey Rampa, Gabriel Daniel Udo and Patrick Essien in Uyo prison for impersonating officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC.

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5. Senate Laments Poor State Of Federal Roads, Urges FG To Declare State Of Emergency

The Senate has lamented the dilapidated state of federal roads across the country, calling on Federal Government to declare state of emergency on Federal roads

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6. Lawan Issues Deadline To MDAs For Budget Defence

The Senate President Ahmad Lawan, has issued a deadline to all government agencies for budget defence before the Senate Appropriation Committee.

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7. Buhari Transmits Finance Bill 2019 To The Senate

President Muhammadu Buhari has transmitted the Finance Bill 2019 to the Senate for consideration.

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8. Senator Ndume Berates FG’s Budget Allocation To Defence

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has berated the Federal allocation of less than 1% of the 2020 budget to defence.

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9. Kogi SDP Seeks Gov.Bello’s Disqualification

The Social Democratic Party(SDP) candidate, Mrs. Natasha Akpoti has sought for the disqualification of Governor Yahaya Bello,who is seeking a second term on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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10. 2face Visits Lokoja Ahead Of Guber Election, Sues For Peace

Legendary Nigerian music star, Innocent Ujah Idibia popularly known as 2Face, on Tuesday, stormed the city of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital to sue for peace and ensure a violence-free governorship election in November.

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11. Popular Actress Regina Daniels Reveals Why She Married 58-year-old Ned Nwoko (Video)

Popular Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels in an interview disclosed the reason behind her marriage to 58-year-old Ned Nwoko, billionaire Nigerian politician.

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12. Transfer: Barcelona Set To Sign Nigerian striker For €8m

Barcelona have reportedly tabled €8m for Nigerian-born Germany junior international, Karim Adeyemi who currently plays for FC Red Bull Salzburg of Austria.

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13. What Ronaldo Said After Scoring 700th Career Goal

Cristiano Ronaldo has lost count of the number of records he has broken, the Portugal forward said after scoring the 700th goal of his career during a 2-1 defeat to Ukraine on Monday.

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14. Bulgaria vs England: Anti-Racism Body Criticises UEFA, Reveals What Should Have Been Done

The anti-racism organisation, Kick It Out said the Monday’s Euro 2020 qualifier match between England and Bulgaria should have been abandoned after the English black players were subjected to monkey chants by the home fans.

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15. Spain Qualifies For Euro 2020 After 1-1 Draw Against Sweden

Substitute Rodrigo’s stoppage-time goal cancelled out Marcus Berg’s opener for Sweden and gave Spain the draw they needed to qualify for Euro 2020 in a Group F game that finished 1-1 on Tuesday.

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16. LMC Announces Kick-off Date For 2019/2020 NPFL Season

The League Management Company (LMC), organisers of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), have now picked Nov. 3 as a new kick-off date for the 2019/2020 NPFL season.

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