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Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019
1. Group Says Ogoni Clean Up Process Is Very Slow
The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (LSD) has decried the alleged slowness of the Ogoniland cleanup.
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2. Over 120 Ships Recycled As Shipping Firms Strive To Attain Yearly Goals
In order to secure more deals and achieve their set goals this year, over 120 ships have been recycled in the third quarter of 2019.
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3. Court Grant Interim Forfeiture Of Maina’s Property To FG
The former boss of Pension Reform Task Team, Abdurasheed Maina, has forfeited 23, houses to the federal government.
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4. Ibadan School Fire: Govt Promises To Deal With Perpetrators
Following an inferno, which razed a block of three classrooms at Cannon Okusehinde Memorial Primary School, School 1, Aremo, Ibadan, Oyo State Government has vowed to bring those involved to book.
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5. EFCC Nabs 4 Abuja Internet Fraudsters
The Cyber Crime Section of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal office, has arrested four suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja.
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6. Obasa Appoints Former Encomium Editor, Abati As CPS
The Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has appointed a former Editor of The Encomium Magazine, Tolani Abati, as his Chief Press Secretary.
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7. Lagos Debunks Allegation Of Converting The Mile 2 Jetty To A Container
The Lagos State Government has denied the allegation that the State had converted the Mile 2 Jetty to a container.
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8. Elevating Women Vital To The Growth Of The Society – Sanwo-Olu
The need to fortify women with knowledge and skills that will make them relevant in modern economy tops the agenda of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) – a non-governmental organisation (NGO).
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9. Nigerian Lottery Commission Seeks EFCC’s Collaboration in Tackling Fraud
The Nigerian Lottery and Regulatory Commission, NLRC on Tuesday, sought the collaboration of the EFCC in curbing fraud associated with lottery in the country.
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10. 2020 Budget: NASS Raises Eyebrow To N600m Allocated To Privatized DISCOs
The Nigerian Senate has questioned the allocation of N600m to privatized Electricity Distribution Companies in the 2020 budget by the Minister of Power.
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11. Senate Inaugurates Parliamentary Forum For Not Too Young To Run
The Nigerian Senate has inaugurated Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF) to encourage young Nigerians to participate in politics
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12. Lawan Vows To Support EFCC, ICPC In The Fight Against Corruption
The Senate President Ahmad Lawan, has pledged the support of the 9th Senate to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC in its fight against corruption in the country.
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13. Buhari Committed To Providing Jobs For Nigerians- Oshiomhole
The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has reinstated the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to providing employment to unemployed Nigerians.
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14. PDP Ready To Welcome Back Deserters – Lamido
Ahead of the 2023 general elections the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP has said it was ready to welcome back those who deserted the party.
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15. Mercy Johnson Bags Pennek’s Brand Ambassador
Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie a.k.a Mercy Johnson has been signed to one of the top real estate companies in Nigeria ‘Pennek” as their brand ambassador.
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16. Popular Actor Speaks On Lack Of Govt Support Towards Movie Industry
Veteran actor and former National Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Steve Eboh has lamented that the Nigerian movie industry, popularly known as Nollywood, lacks government support.
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17. American Rapper Nicki Minaj Officially Married
Trinidad and Tobago born rapper and singer, Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty a.k.a Nicki Minaj and music industry professional, Kenneth Petty are officially married.
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18. UCL: Tottenham Thrash Red Star 5-0
Harry Kane and Son Heung-min both struck twice as Tottenham Hotspur rekindled their Champions League hopes with a club record 5-0 thrashing of Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday.
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19. UCL: Dybala Two Goals In Three Minutes Secures Win For Juventus
Juventus forward, Paulo Dybala, scored twice in three minutes late in the game as the Turin side came from behind to beat a defiant Lokomotiv Moscow 2-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday.
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20. UCL: Real Madrid Record First Win Of The Season Against Galatasaray
A goal from German midfielder Toni Kroos gave Real Madrid their first win of this season’s Champions League with a 1-0 victory at Galatasaray on Tuesday.
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21. UCL: Lewandowski Brace Secures Win For Bayern Munich
Robert Lewandowski two goals gave the German champions Bayern Munich 3-2 win over Olympiakos to remain top of their Champions League Group B.
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22. UCL: Mbappe Scores Hat-Trick As PSG Defeat Club Brugge 5-0
Kylian Mbappe came off the bench to grab a second-half hat-trick and inspire Paris St Germain to a runaway 5-0 victory at Belgium’s Club Brugge in the Champions League on Tuesday.
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