Nigeria news today headlines : Thursday 20th February 2020
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Abuja Traffic Gridlock: Army General Pulls Gun On FRSC Operative
ABUJA – A Nigerian Army General reportedly pulled out his gun and pointed it at an official of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Sunday who flagged him (the General) for driving against traffic along the Nyanya-Mararaba route in the territory. The (Federal Capital Territory) FCT Ministerial Task team on Traffic Management revealed this
Senate Accuses Security Agencies Of Connivance In Banditry, Kidnapping
Abuja – While linking killing, kidnapping, banditry, and other forms of insecurity in the country to the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, the Senate, on Wednesday, accused security agencies of giving these weapons to criminals. The upper chamber of the National Assembly also alleged that the Nigeria Customs Service and Immigration had been
FRSC Commemorates 32 Years Anniversary
Awka – The Federal Road Safety Commission has commemorated its 32 years of operation in the country. The establishment of the commission on February 18, 1988, was aimed at enlightening Nigerians on road safety and crash prevention matters with a view to creating a safe motoring environment for all and sundry. One of the cardinal
Restructuring: I’m Worried About Nigeria – Adebanjo
LAGOS – Elder statesman and Afenifere chieftain, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has expressed anxiety concerning the situation in Nigeria. He frowned at the attitude of President Muhammadu Buhari towards the agitation for political restructuring of the country. He noted that the president did not seem to understand what restructuring meant, hence his attitude. He stressed that
My Nomination For Independent Award Tonic For Harder Work – Obaseki
FRANCIS ONOIRIBHOLO;FELIX IGBEKOYI BENIN / ASABA – Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State said on Wednesday that his nomination as Governor of the Year 2019 (Economic and Youth Empowerment) by the Independent Newspapers would boost his determination to give the state his best. He stated this in Benin City when the management team of Independent
Coronavirus: Obiano’s Aide Takes Preventive Campaign To Hinterlands
Awka – As part of the strategies put in place by the Anambra State Government to combat an outbreak of diseases, the Special Adviser to Governor Willie Obiano on Special Duties and Public Orientation, Hon. Ify Obinabo has taken preventive campaigns to villages and communities in Orumba-North local government area. Obinabo who was at Amorkpala
Service Chiefs Lack Ideas On How To Combat Insurgency – Urhoghide
Senator Matthew Urhoghide, representing Edo South Senatorial District in the Senate, in this interview with FRANCIS ONOIRIBHOLO, spoke on his governorship aspiration, the crisis in Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Supreme Court verdicts on Imo and Bayelsa states governorship elections, among others issues. Excerpts: Some people are accusing you
Regional Policing Will Address Nigeria’s Security Challenges
Rev Dr Emmanuel Obianagha was a former presidential aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In this interview with CHUKWUJEKWU ILOZUE, he bares his mind on developments in the country and in Anambra state. Excerpts: You have been unusually quiet about the happenings in the poltical field in Anambra the State and the
How Obiano’s Wife Rescued Imo-Born Actor From Death
Awka – One of the remote reasons the wife of the Anambra State Governor, Chief Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano is christened Mother Theresa came to the fore recently when she extended her magnanimity and benevolent attitude to Mr.Earnest Asuzu, ace Nigerian movie star, who hails from Arondizogu in Imo State. Her name ” Ebelechukwu ‘ which
ADC Faults Sanwo-Olu On Okada Ban
LAGOS – African Democratic Congress (ADC), Lagos chapter, has frowned at the present untold hardship faced by the populace due to the ban of ‘Okada’ and ‘Keke’ in most areas of the state. Mr. Olayiwola Abisoye, newly inducted Lagos Chairman of ADC, said Lagos State Government (LASG) should have made adequate preparation by putting palliatives
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