Nigeria news today headlines : Sunday 22nd March 2020
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Coronavirus Puts Nigeria On Edge
OLUSEGUN KOIKI; CHIOMA UMEHA; AHMED MUSA; TOYIN ADEBAYO; LAGOS; ABUJA – The global pandemic coronavirus (COVID-19), practically put Nigeria on its edge at the weekend as the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) confirmed 10 new cases of the disease. Three new cases were discovered in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and seven in Lagos State, which
Banks Offer Pharma Companies Funding Facilities Over COVID-19
LAGOS – In line with the stimulus package unveiled by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) which is already totaling N3.5 trillion to cushion the effects of COVID-19 in the country, deposit money banks (DMBs) have agreed to grant further funding facilities to some pharmaceutical companies in the country. The Bankers’ Committee, an umbrella body
Constitutional Burden Of NDDC’s Interim Committee
PORT-HARCOURT – On March10, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari, tinkered with the soul of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), by inaugurating an Advisory Committee that would oversee the activities of the substantive Board of the Commission. The inauguration of the Advisory Committee falls within the law of the NDDC Act. It presupposes therefore that the action
I’ve No Presidential Ambition, Gov Umahi Cries Out
ABAKALIKI – Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has debunked rumours making round that he is nursing the ambition of succeeding President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. Umahi, who explained that he does not have any presidential ambition in 2023, alleged that some politicians are plotting to discredit him with rumours that he is running for the highest
Travel Restriction: Making A Bad Case Worse For Nigerian Airlines
LAGOS – Players in the Nigerian aviation industry have described the travel restriction placed on 15 countries and partial closure of the country’s international gateways by the Federal Government following the ravaging coronavirus disease, as a step in the right direction. They, however, observed that the government ought to have taken such decisive steps few
Lagos Assembly In The Eye Of The Storm
LAGOS – The recent occurrence at the Lagos State House Assembly, in which two principal officers were removed from their positions and two other lawmakers suspended indefinitely, had continued to raise concerns among stakeholders and political watchers in the Centre of Excellence. Even though there had been claims by the Speaker of the House, Rt.
Nigerians Already Strangulated By Loans – Awe
Venerable Funso Awe, an activist cum politician, was the governorship candidate of the National Conscience Party (NCP) in Lagos State in the 2019 general elections. He spoke to EJIKEME OMENAZU on the recent approval of $22.7 billion loan for President Muhammadu Buhari by the Senate, among other crucial issues. Excerpts: What is your view on
I Won’t Vote Jonathan In 2023 If, … – Annikio Briggs
Annikio Briggs, a Niger Delta activist, is the convener of the Niger Delta Self-Determination Movement (NDSM) and spokesperson, Ijaw Republican Assembly (IRA). In this interview with DANIEL ABIA, she speaks on the 2023 politics, especially the issue of president of South East extraction. Excerpt: How do you feel about the second term of President Muhammadu
How Ooni Saved Ekiti Monarchs From Dethronement
ADO-EKITI – In the Yoruba tradition, the palace is the highest law court where disputes are resolved. The occupant of the seat is often regarded as being “next to god”. But, when crisis hits the palace, the people and the throne is troubled. This absolutely is the case in Ekiti. Tension rose recently in Ekiti
Gathering Of Great Minds In Akwa Ibom
LAGOS – It was not quite unusual at the 12th “Teachers’ Award for Excellence” held recently in Uyo when 17-year-old Joel Aniefiok Josiah announced his interest in politics. In Nigeria, wherever, whenever and on whatever captains of industries and political office holders gather, the dominant issue of discussion, either openly or discreetly, is politics. Notwithstanding
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