Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Sunday, December 8th, 2019
1. Police Arrest Killer Cattle Rearer In Ogun State
The Police in Ogun state have arrested a cattle rearer, Muhammad Garba, for allegedly hacking a 35-year-old farmer, Segun Akinlade to death at Imala, Abeokuta North Local Government area of the state.
2. Man Kills Neighbour With Dane Gun
The Police in Niger state have arrested one Mohammed Isa, 27, of Dogon Ruwa village of Bosso Local Government Area of the state, for allegedly shooting and killing his neighbour, Umaru Abubakar, 30, with a Dane gun.
3. N66.6M FRAUD: EFCC Arraigns Former MD OF Microfinance Bank
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a former Managing Director of Achina Microfinance Bank, Aguata in Anambra State, Jonathan Nnamdi Udemadu.
4. Gunmen Kidnap Two Priests In Ondo State
Two priests from Akwa Diocese, Rev. Father Felix Efobi and Rev. Father Joseph Nweke were on Friday kidnapped by gunmen in Ondo State.
5. EPL: Liverpool Looking Invisible After 3-1 Victory Over Bournemouth
Liverpool moved 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League with a comfortable win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
6. Transport Minister,Amaechi Reacts To Claims From IPOB
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that he was not attacked by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) in Madrid, Spain.
7. Mile 2-Tin Can Road Closure: Bear With Us, LAGS Begs Residents
The closure of Mile 2 -Tin Can road will take effect from December 9 -December 11, 2019, therefore the Lagos State Government , yesterday, appealed to residents, especially those living around the area to bear the pains for good as this would allow the Federal Government to carry out palliative works on the bad portion along that axis without any hindrance.
8. EPL: Manchester United Crush Man City In Derby Match
Manchester United dealt a crushing blow to Manchester City’s title hopes with a stunning derby win that leaves the defending champions 14 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
9. Sixth Ballon d’Or Winner Messi Scores Hat-Trick To Move Barca To Top Of La Liga Table
Lionel Messi celebrated winning his sixth Ballon d’Or with a hat-trick as Barcelona beat Mallorca to move top of La Liga.
10. Anthony Joshua Reacts Regaining Heavyweight World Titles
Anthony Joshua said he was “emotional” after beating Andy Ruiz Jr to become a two-time world heavyweight champion – and is ready to “rock and roll” with Oleksandr Usyk within six months.
11. Boxing: Watch As Anthony Joshua Defeats Ruiz To Reclaim Heavyweight World Titles
Anthony Joshua became a two-time world heavyweight champion with a unanimous points victory over Andy Ruiz Jr in a tense rematch in Saudi Arabia.
12. ISPON Crisis Is Birthed By Ignorance Of Other Fraction Says Dr. Martins Dike
The Imo State Coordinator, Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), Dr. Martins Dike, says the crisis in the institute could have been averted but for “ignorance” on the part of some of the gladiators.
13. Teacher Damages Pupil’s Arm While Flogging Him Over Test
A teacher at CMS Grammar School, Bariga, Lagos, Mr Ikena Ekwenam, has been arrested by the police for inflicting injuries on his 10-year-old pupil, David Uwakwe.
14. Full Text: DSS Breaks Silence On Court Invasion, ReArrest Of Sowore
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Saturday denied reports that it invaded the Federal High Court, Abuja, to rearrest activist and journalist, Omoyele Sowore.
15. UPDATE: MOCPED Set To Mark 25th Anniversary With Series Of Activities
Ekohotblog reports that Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, MOCPED, will on Monday, December 9, commence its 25th anniversary with a series of activities.
16. Few Facts About Late Renowned Evangelist,Reinhard Bonnke
Following the announcement of renowned evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke’s death via wife,Anni Bonnke’s Facebook page,the world was shocked by the news.
17. Low Turnout Recorded In Ekiti LG Poll
There has been report of low turnout at the Saturday local government elections across Ekiti State.
18. Kogi Poll: Wada Drags Bello To Tribunal
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP gubernatorial candidate Wada Musa, has dragged the Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello before the State Election Petitions Tribunal over the recent gubernatorial poll in the state.
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