The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Friday 20th December 2019
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 20/12/19
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U.S. Senators set combative tone for Trump’s impeachment trial
The Republican Leader of the United States (U.S.) Senate Sen. Mitch McConnell has declared that the impeachment of President Donald Trump was based on “partisan rage” and the thinnest of evidence. But, the minority leader Sen. Chuck Schumer said in rebuttal to McConnell that Republicans showed “cravenness and blind fealty” to Trump in their vote.
I want immediate impeachment trial in Senate, says Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said that he wanted the Senate to launch the impeachment trial immediately. Trump made this known on his Twitter page late on Thursday. “So after the Democrats gave me no Due Process in the House, no lawyers, no witnesses, no nothing, they now want to tell the Senate how to run
‘Bintu-The musical’ brings northeast crisis to stage
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today presents the premiere of Bintu – The Musical, at the MUSON Centre in Lagos. The theatre production is a bold and thoughtful dramatisation of the humanitarian impact of the decade-long crisis that has plagued Nigeria’s north-eastern states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe. WFP taps into Nigeria’s vibrant
Fed Govt pledges to deepen economic ties with Saudi Arabia
Juliana Agbo, Abuja THE Federal Government on Thursday pledged its readiness to deepen economic ties with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to further promote investment and trade between both countries. Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa expressed government’s position in Abuja at the Nigerian Hajj and Umrah Exhibition (NHAU) and Forum
Three die, one injured in truck accident on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway
The Ogun Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Friday said that three persons died while one person sustained injuries in an accident involving a truck and a Bajaj motorcycle around Toll-Gate on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. Mr Clement Oladele, Sector Commander of FRSC, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota,Ogun, that the accident
Ajagba vows to knock out Kiladze
By Oluwamayomikun Orekoya Nigerian heavyweight boxer, Efe Ajagba has declared that nothing will save Lago Kiladze from getting knocked out tomorrow at the Toyota Arena, Ontario, California. Undefeated “The One and Only” Ajagba will enter the ring for the 12th time with strong hope of another victory, which would help him consolidate his march
AFN mourns as Toblow dies
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has expressed deep shock at the death of veteran athletics coach, Tobias Igwe fondly called Toblow in track and field circle. Coach Toblow, according to his son, Daniel died after suffering from high blood pressure and partial stroke. “It is sad to announce the passing on of great Coach
Fight against Anan will be easy, Real One boasts
Reigning West African Boxing Union (WABU) lightweight champion, Rilwan “Real One” Oladosu, has declared that his title defence against Ghana’s Ezekiel Anan will require minimal effort. The encounter is one of the four title bouts at the nine-fight GOtv Boxing Night 20, which holds at Lagos’ Tafawa Balewa Square on 28 December. Speaking after a
English giants eye January move for Osimhen
Oluwamayomikun Orekoya A premier league giants Liverpool and Chelsea have joined Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign Lille forward Victor Osimhen. The 20-year-old, who joined the Northern France club during the summer from Charleroi in Belgium, has enjoyed a fantastic start to life in France, scoring 12 goals and four assists in 23 appearances.
Nigeria remains 3rd in Africa as FIFA releases ranking
The Super Eagles of Nigeria remains the 31stbest team in the world in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday. It means that the Gernot Rohr’s side is the third best ranked team in Africa. Nigeria being the third best country in Africa has a significant bearing on the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification –
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