Nigerian Newspapers From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Thursday, June 13th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Tuesday, June 11th, 2019.

1. It’s Not Enough To Declare June 12 Democracy Day, Atiku Challenges

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to focus on curbing the level of hunger in the country and stop offering Nigerians what he described as tokenism.”

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2. Dele Momodu Descends On President Buhari

Dele Momodu, the publisher of Ovation Magazine has regarded President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to be autocratic rather than democratic.

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3. Falana Advises Buhari’s Govt. Over June 12 Decision

A senior Nigerian lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has called on the federal government to honour other Nigerians who participated in the annulled June 12, 1993, election.

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4. Dapo Abiodun Vows To Bring MKO Abiola’s Vision To Reality In Ogun

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has vowed to bring to reality in the state, the vision of the acclaimed winner of the June 12 , 1993 Presidential election, Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola.

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5. APC Governors Promise To Work With National Assembly Leaders

Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, under the auspices of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, has vowed to work in synergy with the leadership of the ninth National Assembly.

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6. Gov.Umahi Orders Ex-Commissioners, Others To Return Vehicles, State Properties

In a directive signed on Wednesday, by the Permanent Secretary Designate—Protocol, Austin Udude, Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has directed former commissioners and other political appointees to return all vehicles and government properties in their custody.

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7. Makinde Set To Probe Ajimobi Led Government- PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State has disclosed that Governor Seyi Makinde will soon set up a commission to probe Abiola Ajimobi-led government.

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8. Anambra Assembly Gets New Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Others

The Anambra State House of Assembly has elected Uche Okafor, representing Anyamelum Constituency, as the new speaker of its 7th assembly.

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9. June 12: Yoruba Group Holds ” O To Ge Rally”, Says Enough Is Enough

The Yoruba Koya Leadership and Training Foundation, a pan-Yoruba social-cultural group, in a June 12 “O To Ge Rally” (Enough is Enough Rally)

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10. Air Force Jet Crash-lands

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its helicopter crashed in the process of landing while returning from an anti-banditry combat mission in the Northwest Theatre under Operation HADARAN DAJI.

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11. Gang Butchers Children In Ebonyi

The family of Benjamin Oke in the Umuogoakpu-Ngbo community, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State are currently in a state of dilemma over the killing of their two sons by hoodlums on Sunday.

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12. Gunmen Abduct Another Katsina Village Head

The Police Command in Katsina State has confirmed the Kidnapping of another Village Head, Alhaji Bature Mai’unguwa, the Village Head of Labo in Batsari Local Government Area, by unknown gunmen.

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13. Many Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Port Harcourt

Several persons have been feared injured in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital following an explosion at a mall.

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14. Nigeria Will Score Goals At AFCON – Ighalo

Following a match that ended as a goalless draw against less-fancied Zimbabwe in a friendly game in Asaba, some pundits are fearful that Nigeria will suffer from a perceived goal drought ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

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15. Chika Ike To Launch Beauty Line In August

Nollywood actress, Chike Ike, has announced her readiness to launch her own beauty line in a matter of weeks.

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