Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Tuesday, September 17th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Tuesday, September 17th, 2019

1. Ezekwesili, Banky W Reacts To Seun Onigbinde’s Resignation

Former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili has reacted to resignation of Seun Onigbinde as Technical Adviser at the Ministry of Budget and National Planning.

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2. Buhari Reacts To Attack On Saudi Arabia

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the Federal Republic of Nigeria stands in solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following drone attacks yesterday on the refinery plants at Khurais and Abqaiq.

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3. Ministers Would Render First Performance Report In December-Osinbajo

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has revealed that all the ministers appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari will render their first performance report to the presidency in December this year.

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4. COEASU Issue Fresh Warning To FG On Impending Strike

The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), has called on the Federal Government (FG) to take immediate step towards acceding to the various demands of the union.

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5. Ogun Tribunal: Akinlade Reacts To Tribunal Judgement

The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ogun State, Hon. Adekunle Akinlade said he had applied for a copy of the election petition tribunal’s judgement for a review by his legal team.

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6. NiMet Predicts Thunderstorms, Rains For Tuesday

Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted favorable conditions for thunderstorms and rainfall activities on Tuesday, September 16.

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7. Lagos Set To Create One-Stop Shop For Filmmakers

As part of efforts to boost the film and entertainment industry, the Lagos State government is set to create a one-stop-shop of conceptualisation to finality for filmmakers in the State.

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8. LASG Decries Illegal Property Development

The Lagos State Government, through the State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, has decried the high rate of illegal property development in the State and the persistent refusal of developers and property owners to obtain planning permits before embarking on building construction.

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9. Lagos Seeks Partnership With Housing Developers

Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Mr. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai has expressed the readiness of the present administration to partner the private sector on mass housing projects in view of the urgent need to rid Lagos of inadequate housing.

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10. My Wife Brings Her Lover Into Our Bedroom For Sex – Husband tells court

A 35-year-old, unemployed man, Tayo Owoloye, on Monday told an Igando Customary Court in Lagos State that his wife brings her lover into their bedroom for sex.

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11. Dino Melaye Reacts To Alleged Plan To Dump PDP For APC

Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has denied allegation that he was planning to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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12. Fidelity Bank Agent Arrested For Stealing N137 million Belonging To Customers

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan zonal office, has arrested one Kehinde Olumide Agbabiaka, a sales agent of Fidelity Bank Plc.

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13. Over 10,000 Nigerian Girls Trafficked To Burkina Faso For Prostitution, Says Ambassador

The Nigerian Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Ramatu Ahmed, says over 10,000 Nigerian girls are forced into prostitution in Burkina Faso.

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14. President Buhari Replaces Osinbajo Economic Management Team

President Muhammadu Buhari has replaced the Economic Management Team with an Economic Advisory Council.

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