The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Friday 13th March 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 13/03/20
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APC chieftain launches foundation
By Halimah Balogun and Ruth Oladapo The Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos Central Senatorial District, Hakeem Bamgbola, has launched HAB Foundation. The launch was part of activities to mark his birthday at Ijeshatedo, Lagos. Bamgbola said the foundation was to give back to the society and bridge the gap
Professionals urge appointees to be above board
By Tajudeen Adebanjo The Companion, an association of Muslims men in Business and Professions, has urged political appointees to be a reference point for excellence and good governance. The group said this during a reception for two of its members – National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Chairman Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan and Ogun State
Olusi seeks local government autonomy
By Tokunbo Ogunsami A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (ÀPC), Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, has called for local government autonomy. This, according to him, would enable grassroots people benefit from the dividends of democracy. Olusi, a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), spoke yesterday during a familiarisation and working visit of the
Trump authorises military’s response after Iran-backed militia kills troops
Our Reporter UNITED States (U.S.) President Donald Trump has authorised the American military to respond to Wednesday’s rocket attack by Iran-backed militia in Iraq that killed two American troops and a British service member, the Pentagon has said. Defence Secretary Mark Esper and Army General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
AU calls for continent-wide response to contain infections
Our Reporter This development is coming barely two days after the organisation announced the restriction of public access and all guided tours at the headquarters. Also yesterday, the African Union (AU) stressed the crucial importance of fostering a continent-wide collective response in containing the spread of COVID-19 across the African continent. The urgent call
Coronavirus: UN, EU hqtrs shut
Our Reporter The European Commission also yesterday decided to require most of its staff to work from home with effect from March 16 due to the coronavirus. The president of the EU executive stated this to employees in a video recording yesterday. Mr. Stéphane Dujarric, the spokesperson to the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, while briefing
Thousands of monkeys in Thai city clash in tribal warfare
Our Reporter Thai media reported yesterday that thousands of monkeys from three separate tribes engaged in an all-out war in the middle of a Thai city. Footage of the monkey hordes running around and fighting each other in Lopburi city centre was widely shared on social media and published by Thai media. The battle
It’s time to present Buhari’s achievements, says Aregbesola
Blessing Olaifa, Abuja INTERIOR Minister Rauf Aregbesola on Thursday said it is necessary to showcase President Muhammadu Buhari’s concrete achievements as a visionary leader who has improved the fortunes of the less privileged in the country. The minister said the President had shown commitments to the welfare of Nigerians through various efforts and initiatives,
Suspension: Appeal Court to hear Oshiomhole’s case Monday
Eric Ikhilae, Abuja THE Court of Appeal in Abuja has scheduled hearing for Monday (March 16) in an appeal by APC National Chairman Adams Oshiomhole. Oshiomhole is, by his appeal, seeking among others, the reversal of his suspension by a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Justice Danlami Senchi, in an interlocutory
Covid-19: Davido suspends North American tour
By Ogochukwu Anioke, Abakaliki Mega music super star, Davido has cancelled his ongoing tour of North America because of the rampaging Coronavirus outbreak. The novel coronavirus has infected more than 125,000 people and killed over 4,600 globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) forcing the agency to declare the outbreak a pandemic. The outbreak forced
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