Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Wednesday, January 8th, 2020

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1. 2023 Presidency: Jonathan Declares Disinterest, Says He Is Busy

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has debunked claims that he is under pressure to contest the 2023 presidential election rather,  he is focused on promoting peace and sustainable democracy in Africa.

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2. Court Grants N20m Bail To ‘Fake’ Colonel Over Alleged N92m Fraud

A Lagos Special Offences Court has granted a fake Colonel Paulson Ogbonnah, N20m bail for an alleged fraud of N92m.

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3. Iran Vows To Attack Israel, Other US Allies

The Iranian government has vowed to attack Israel and other allies of the United States of America following the public humiliation of the country through the assassination of her top general.

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4. Iran Fires ‘More Than Dozen’ Missiles Against Us Forces In Iraq

Iran has launched a missile attack on an Iraqi airbase in the country’s west early Wednesday where US and coalition forces are based, Iranian state media said.

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5. What Tinubu Said About 2023 After Meeting With Buhari

The National Leader of the All Progressive Congress, Bola Tinubu, has said that it was too early to talk about zoning of the 2023 presidency.

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6. Rivers State Gets 4 New Judges

The executive Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has sworn in four new judges to strengthened the state’s judiciary.

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7. Gov. Ayade signs N1.1tn Budget Into Law

The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, has signed the N1.1tn Appropriation Bill for 2020 into law.

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8. Revealed, Reason Daddy Showkey Will Never Cut His Long Dread

Legendary Nigeria musician, Daddy Showkey revealed through his social media page why he will never cut his long dreadlock hair.

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9. See What Controversial OAP Daddy Freeze Said To Apostle Who Calls Naira Marley ‘Demonic’

Controversial OAP, Daddy Freeze has come in support of singer, Naira Marley whom a Lagos-based cleric, Apostle Chris Omatsola, described as “satanic and demonic”

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10. Guardiola Reveals Two Big Football Clubs He will Never Manage

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has revealed he will rather go into something else than to manage Manchester United or Real Madrid.

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11. Caraboa Cup: Watch Man City Outclass Man United In Four-Goal Thriller (Video)

Defending champion Manchester City took a commanding lead into the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final after outclassing neighbours Manchester United at Old Trafford in a four-goal thriller.

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12. Chelsea Midfielder, Drinkwater Joins Aston Villa On Loan

Danny Drinkwater who won the English Premier League title with Leicester City has joined Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season from his current club, Chelsea.

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13. Pogba Speaks After Undergoing Surgery On His Ankle

Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, on Tuesday, said he does not know whether he was ‘high or sober’ after he has undergone surgery on his ankle.

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14. Check Out Full List Of 2019 CAF Awards Winners, Africa’s Best XI

The 2019 CAF Awards was held at the Albatros Citadel Sahl Hasheesh Resort in Hurghada, Egypt on Tuesday with the attendance of dignitaries.

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15. Asisat Oshoala Wins African Women’s Player Of The Year

Super Falcons captain Asisat Oshoala won her fourth African Women’s Player of The Year on Tuesday at the Albatros Citadel Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada, Egypt.

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16. Liverpool’s Mane Crowned Africa’s Best Player Ahead Of Salah, Mahrez

Senegalese international Saido Mane has won the most prestigious football award in Africa after he crowned 2019 CAF Player of The Year ahead of Mohamed Salah (Egypt) and Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) on Tuesday at the Albatros Citadel Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada, Egypt.

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