Major Nigerian Headlines For Today Tuesday, February 18th, 2020

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1. Minister warns candidates as JAMB holds mock UTME today

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has urged candidates sitting for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination to refrain from malpractices, as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board holds mock UTME today.

2. Covid-19: ECOWAS ministers to strengthen regional preparedness

MINISTERS of Health of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has asented to support member states for regional preparations and response to the ongoing Covid-19 (Coronavirus).

3. Oyo to terminate four road contracts

Oyo State Government said yesterday day that four contracts would be terminated for failing to meet up with the performance specifications and schedule.

4. Pompeo promotes U.S. business in Africa

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo yesterday denounced corruption and promoted American business during the second leg of an African tour in Angola, where the government is seeking to claw back billions of dollars looted from state coffers.

5. LASEMA Gives Reason For Frequent Fire Outbreaks

The Director-General of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintiolu, on Monday blamed frequent fire outbreaks in the state on human errors.

6. Lagos Shuts Magodo Building Razed By Fire

The Lagos State Government on Monday ordered the closure of a building razed by fire in the Magodo area of Lagos, to avert tragedy.

7. Apongbon Market Fire: LASG Issues Quit Notice To Stall Owners

Lagos State Government on Monday issued a quit notice to all the traders with containerized stores and other forms of stalls recently gutted by fire at Oke-Arin/Ebute-Ero market beneath Eko Bridge to relocate with immediate effect.

8. LASG Denies Clampdown On Uber Operators

The Lagos State Government has debunked the rumour that it is clamping down on Uber operators who seem to have resorted to blackmail by attempting to discredit Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) officials to gain public sympathy.

9. Lagos Resumes Search For Passenger Who Jumped Into Lagoon

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), said it would on Tuesday resume the search for the 22-year-old Daibo Toju Davies who jumped from Third Mainland Bridge into the lagoon on Saturday, February 15, 2020.

10. Stop Being Judgemental – Toke Makinwa

Recently, the Nigerian On Air personnel Toke Makinwa took to Twitter over people attitude towards others. According to her, they need to stop their judgemental attitude because God doesn’t need a personal assistant.

11. Ighalo Can Replace Lukaku, Says Kanu

Notable Nigerian and Arsenal striker Nwankwo Kanu expressed his belief that compatriot Odion Ighalo can fill the gap left by the departure of Romelu Lukaku at Manchester United.

12. FG To Give Out N7 Billion To 35 Creative Industries

The Federal Government has promised to empower 35 creative firms with N7 billion in order to enhance the growth of the industry.

13. Don’t Marry Women Who Can’t Cook –Pastor Adeboye

General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has warned men not to marry women who cannot cook.

14. Read Lagos State Safety Commission’s Message To Motorist

Lagos State Safety Commission has advised motorists across the State to be safety conscious during this harmattan season.

15. Man. Utd Records Controversial Win Against Chelsea At Stamford Bridge

Manchester United recorded a controversial win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Monday after Video Assistant Referee, VAR, ruled out two of Chelsea’s goals.

16. Watch ‘Amotekun Officials’ Training Inside Fire In Osun State (Video)

Ekohotblog understands that some Nigerians alleged to be Amotekun officials have been caught training inside a fire.

17. NAFDAC Set To Host Traditional Medicine Quality Forum

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is set to host the 3rd African Medicine Quality Forum (AMQF) conference themed “2020: PERFECT VISION FOR QUALITYOF MEDICINES IN AFRICA”.

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