Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, December 5th, 2019
1. LASG Appoints New Provost For AOCOED
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo- Olu has approved the appointment of Professor. Bilikis Bidemi IDOWU as the new Provost of Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Otto (AOCOED), Otto Ijanikin, sequel to the expiration of the tenure of office of Dr.(Mrs.) O.A Ladele come 11th January, 2020.
2. Femi Otedola Becomes Largest Individual Donor, Donates 100 Million To Lagos Security Trust Fund
Philanthropist and business mogul, Mr. Femi Otedola, has once again demonstrated his generous and giving spirit by donating the sum of N100 million to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, making him the largest individual donor.
3. Alleged N1.4bn Fraud: How Usoro Was Paid N700m-Witness
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, prosecution witness, Udom Idongesit, in the case of an alleged N1.4 billion money laundering involving Paul Usoro, President, Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, told Justice Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos how a sum of N700 million was paid into Usoro’s account on the instruction of Linus Nkan, a former Accountant-General, Akwa Ibom State.
4. EFCC Storms Yahoo-Boys Den, Arrests Kingpin, 26 Others
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, busted a Lagos hotel believed to be a hideout for internet fraudsters.
5. Amendment Of Procurement Act: Senate Raises Mobilization Fee To 30 Percent
The Nigerian Senate has increased the mobilization fee for local contractors to 30 percent following an amendment of the Procurement Act.
6. Retired Director Of Radio Nigeria To Be Laid To Rest
The funeral of a retired director of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (now Radio Nigeria), Pa Edward Imogbore Obadan, begins today with a service of Songs at St James Anglican Church, Akpakpava , Benin City. It is scheduled for 4p.m.
7. Ifionu Warns Politicians To Provide Jobs Or Face Ire Of The Youths
Nigeria’s political elite has been urged to provide enabling environment that would allow public-private sector partnership and other corporate organisations create employment opportunities for qualified youths or continue to face their wrath.
8. Senate Refused To Confirm Osun REC Nominee Over APC Membership
The Nigerian Senate has refused to confirm the nomination of Raheem Muideen Olalekan as the Resident Electoral Commissioner representing Osun State because of APC membership allegation.
9. Despite Scandal, Babcock University Matriculates 2,938 Undergraduates, 610 Post Graduates
A total of 2,938 undergraduate and 610 postgraduate students took the matriculation oath of Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo recently.
10. Gov. Ayede Nominates 36 Commissioners For State House Of Assembly’s Confirmation
The Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade, has forwarded 36 names of nominated commissioners to the leadership of the state assembly for confirmation.
11. APC Takes Tambuwal To Supreme Court Over Reelection Victory
The All Progressive Congress APC Sokoto Chapter and its gubernatorial candidate in last governorship election has dragged the state governor, Aminu Tambuwal to the Supreme Court to challenge his reelection victory.
12. US To Name Ambassador To Sudan, The First In 23 Years
The United States and Sudan have agreed to upgrade their diplomatic ties by exchanging ambassadors for the first time in more than two decades, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday.
13. Impeachment: US Law Professors Split 3-1 Against Trump
“We three are unanimous,” jurisprudence professor Michael Gerhart of the University of North Carolina stated, referring to fellow witnesses Pamela Karlan, a Stanford Law School professor, and professor Noah Feldman of Harvard Law School.
14. Pirates Board A Supertanker Off Nigeria, Kidnap 19 Sailors
Pirates have kidnapped 19 sailors after waylaying a Hong Kong flagged supertanker, Nave Constellation, loaded with oil. The ship owned by Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation, was attacked during the evening hours of Dec. 3 while the ship was travelling through Nigerian waters.
15. Christmas: FG Approves Additional Flight For African Airlines
The Federal Government has approved additional flight frequencies for some African airlines operating in Nigeria for the Christmas period.
16. Gbajabiamila Donates 20 Wheelchairs, 10 Scholarships To People Living With Disabilities
House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila has urged Nigerians to create an enabling environment for persons living with disabilities.
17. EPL: Liverpool Win Merseyside Derby, Thrash Everton 5-2
Liverpool, once again, showed it superiority over neighbour, Everton in the Merseyside derby as the Toffees were humiliated 5-2 at Anfield in the English Premier League matchday 15 fixtures.
18. EPL: Tammy Abraham Helps Chelsea Rediscover Winning Formula, Defeat Aston Villa
Tammy Abraham’s returns boosted Frank Lampard’s attacking line as Chelsea defeated Aston Villa 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in the English Premier League matchday 15 fixtures on Wednesday night.
19. Leicester Displace Man City At The Top OF EPL Table After 2-0 Defeat Of Watford
Leicester City chase for Champions League football received another boost after the Foxes thrashed struggling Watford 2-0 at the King Power Stadium to displace Manchester City at the top of the English Premier League (EPL) table.
20. Man United vs Tottenham: Rashford’s Brace Condemns Jose Mourinho To First Defeat
Jose Mourinho was welcomed back to Old Trafford but left with a scar as he tasted his first defeat as Tottenham manager.
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