Nigerian News From EkohotBlog: Major Headlines Today Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

1. Tourism Development: Lagos To Partner Stakeholders

The Lagos State Government has indicated her willingness to collaborate with critical stakeholders in the Entertainment, Tourism and Arts to transform the sector and make it globally competitive.

2. Commissioner Urges Staff To Be People-Friendly

The Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako has appealed to officials of State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA), particularly the District Officers to be people-friendly in order to ensure effective service delivery to all Lagosians.

3. Lagos Information Ministry Cautions Journalists On Fake News

The Permanent Secretary Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mrs Bolanle Ogunmola has called on journalists to ensure government information is verified before its dissemination to the public to forestall rumour-mongering and fake news.

4. Sanwo-Olu Mourns Oniru, Commiserates With Royal Family

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his condolence to the Oniru Royal Family and the people of Lagos over the passing of Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abiodun Idowu Oniru.

5. LASG Advocates Safe Handling Of Oily Waste

The Lagos State Government has advocated for the proper handling and management of oily waste as part of efforts to achieve a clean, beautiful and sustainable environment.

6. World Clean-Up Day: LASG Calls For Improved Sanitary Habits

Lagos State Government has called for an improved sanitary attitude among Lagosians, just as it restated the need for citizens’ involvement in achieving environmental sustainability.

7. LASG Shuts 20 Health Facilities For Non-Compliance With Regulatory Standards

Lagos State Government, through the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, HEFAMAA, has shut down 20 health facilities in the month of August for non-compliance with regulatory standards.

8. Shehu Sani Reacts To Court Order To Free Sowore

A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central at the National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani, has reacted to the ruling by Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordering the immediate release of the convener of #RevolutionNow protest, Omoyele Sowore, from the custody of the Department of State Services.

9. Court Reserves Judgement On Ruling Which Nullifies Melaye’s Election

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved judgments in three separate appeals brought before it on the ruling of the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal which nullified Senator Dino Melaye as the lawmaker representing Kogi West district.

10. Two Medical Doctors In Court Over Death Of Pregnant Woman

Two doctors with Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, have appeared before the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria Tribunal, to answer charges of gross professional negligence.

11. Festus Keyamo Reacts To Removal From Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs

Festus Keyamo has reacted to his immediate redeployment by President Muhammadu Buhari.

12. APC Files Counter Appeal Against Atiku At Supreme Court

The All Progressives Congress(APC) has filed motions challenging sections of the September 11 presidential election tribunal judgement, seeking the nullification of evidence proffered by the PDP and accepted by the tribunal.

13. Jigawa State Assembly Suspends Two Principal Officers

The Jigawa State House of Assembly has suspended two of its former principal officers for alleged interference with the house investigation on financial spendings.

14. FIFA President Infatino Tells Italian FA To Imitate England In Fighting Racism In Football

The president of the world football governing body (FIFA) has called on the Italian football association to learn from the English FA on how to curb and punish anyone found guilty of racism during a football match.

15. Minister Sunday Dare Restates FG’s Commitment To Developing Sporting Talents

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has expressed the ministry’s commitment to discover and develop young sporting talents for the country.

16. 2020 Guber Race: Ondo Deputy Governor breaks Silence, Speaks on Akeredolu

The Ondo State Deputy Governor, Mr Agboola Ajayi, on Tuesday said he is very loyal to his boss, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, noting that the state helmsman is like father figure to him.

17. Captaincy Saga Divides Super Falcons Camp

Super Falcons players have expressed their displeasure after interim coach Christopher Danjuma stripped Desire Oparanozie of the captaincy of the team shortly after his appointment.

18. Liverpool’s Van Dijk Speaks After Losing FIFA Best Award To Messi

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk after losing the FIFA player of the Year Award to Lionel Messi revealed he cannot be compared to the Barcelona superstar.

19. Siasia’s Mother Abductor Demand N40m Ransom

Abductor of the ex-Super Eagles manager has demanded 40million Naira ransom for the release of madam Ogere Siasia.

20. BBNaija:Tacha Secures Endorsement Deal

Amidst several criticisms from some celebrities and viewers of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) show, housemate Tacha has bagged an endorsement with singer Peter Okoye aka Mr P.

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