The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Tuesday 12th November 2019
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 12/11/19
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UNIBEN, ABU join CONUA
By Kofoworola Belo-Osagie Two more universities – University of Benin (UNIBEN) and the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria – have joined the Congress of University Academics (CONUA). This brings the number of universities under the group, which started as a rival to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), to seven. A statement by
Edo APC removes Lawrence Okah as Secretary
The Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has removed the State Secretary of the party, Mr. Lawrence Okah. In a statement signed by the Assistant State Secretary, Mr. Ikuenobe Anthony Esq., the party said the decision was taken after a meeting of the State Executive Committee, on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, where
‘We don’t need rigging to win’
Mike Odiegwu, Yenagoa ALL Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State on Monday dismissed allegation by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that it was planning to rig the forthcoming governorship election in the state. A statement by the APC State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Doifie Buokoribo, described the allegation as a ruse and accused the PDP
‘I nearly took my life first day in prison’
Emma Elekwa, Onitsha HE felt there was nothing to live for when he was put behind bars last year on murder charges. Today, 28-year-old Ifeanyi Onyemaenu is a happy man. He was coordinating a drama presentation at the Awka Custodial Centre of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Anambra State when his bail was announced. Deputy
Dare praises organisers of 2019 PMB Cup
MINISTER of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare has disclosed that the ministry would do all it takes to boost grassroots football and youth participation in sports. He stated this in Daura, Katsina State, at the finals of the 2019 PMB Cup for the Next Level in which Arewa United FC of Kankia defeated FC
Crisis hits Edo PDP as Ikimi, Dokpesi, others are suspended
Osagie Otabor, Benin The Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State has been hit with internal crisis as a faction of the party announced the suspension of chieftains of the party across the three senatorial districts. Those suspended by the PDP Integrity Group were a former Foreign Affairs Minister, Chief Tom Ikimi, former Chief of Staff
Enyimba defender in shock over Eagles’ call up
Tunde Liadi ENYIMBA defender Ifeanyi Anaemena says he was still reeling in shock after receiving a call from Coach Gernot Rohr to report to the Super Eagles camp in Uyo ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho. The 27-year-old Anaemena has been called up as a late
Anaemena replaces Idowu as Eagles get set for Squirrels
TECHNICAL Adviser Gernot Rohr has called up Enyimba FC defence stalwart Ifeanyi Anaemena to the Super Eagles’ camp as the three –time African champions get set to open their 2021 AFCON qualifying campaign against Benin Republic’s Squirrels in Uyo on Wednesday. The defender will also be part of the squad for the Day Two clash
Ex-NNPC chiefs, firm under probe over N8.1b Bonga oil field judgment
Yusuf Alli, Abuja SIX former top officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) are under investigation for their involvement in the award of a contract which led to $22,630,000 (about N8,146,800,000) judgment-debt against the corporation. Some officials of the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS) have also been invited for questioning. It was
‘Olympic Eagles ready to rumble against Zambia’
Akeem Lawal UNDER fire Coach Imama Amapakabo says the Olympic Eagles are ready for a thrilling encounter against Zambia in their second Group B match at the on-going Total U-23 African Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Dream Team began their quest for a ticket to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on a shaky […]
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