Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 11th April 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 11th April 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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FG not obliged to inform Wike on Caverton flight to PH –Sirika
Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has insisted that the Federal Government was not obliged to inform the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, before allowing Caverton Helicopters flights into the state. The minister said the two arrested pilots were on national assignment. Responding to question on the prevailing situation yesterday at the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force on coronavirus, Sirika reiterated his earlier remark that the role by Police Commissioner, Mustapha Dandaura, and the Commander of the Air Force Base in Port Harcourt in the arrest of the…
Obaseki lauds Buhari on pardon for Alli, Enahoro
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has expressed appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari for the presidential pardon granted to former Governor of old Bendel State, late Prof. Ambrose Alli and late Chief Anthony Enahoro, both illustrious sons of Edo State who contributed immensely to Nigeria’s development. In a statement, Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said the governor appreciates that the presidential pardon, which he had championed in the past few months, has finally been granted. He said: “When the governor graced…
NAF airlifts stranded NCDC health officials from Congo
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has airlifted stranded Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) health personnel from Brazzaville, the Republic of Congo, where they had undergone a training programme on the management of the dreaded COVID-19. This is as the NAF, yesterday, also airlifted medical equipment and supplies donated by the Turkish Government, from the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, who made the disclosure in a statement, said the actions were part of…
Lockdown: Outrage trails Wike’s arrest of Caverton pilots
Pilots’ group, airlines, controllers, others issue ultimatum Criticisms have continued to trail Rivers State Governor Nyesome Wike’s arrest and detention of two Caverton Helicopters Limited pilots who flew some expatriate oil workers to Port Harcourt on Tuesday. As at yesterday, more groups in the aviation industry have joined a coalition of aviation workers to condemn in strong terms the actions of the Governor which they described as vexatious and one that has no place in modern times. Two Caverton pilots, who were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly violating an…
APC’ll be defeated in 2020, says Oni
Former Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Segun Oni, has predicted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would face another terrible defeat in 2022 governorship poll like that of 2014 when Governor Kayode Fayemi was defeated across the 16 local government areas of the state. Oni said Fayemi lost to Ayodele Fayose in that poll owing to alleged arrogance displayed by APC against Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, who left the party to contest for governorship on the platform of Labour Party. The former governor said the same culture of arrogance was allegedly exhibited…
Edwards: Why we produced ‘Grandma Wura’s School Bus’
After an impressive performances last year, “Story Theatre with Grandma Wura”, a Back2myRoots project initiative of Proud African Root, is set to produce a brand new visuals and radio program titled “Grandma Wura’s School Bus”. Mrs. Bola Edwards, writer and producer, popularly known as Grandma Wura, in an interview with Saturday Telegraph, said the programme, which would be available to millions of children on radio, television and online, is divided into segments that are geared to educate children on values, spellings, African proverbs, sing-along-songs and exciting fun facts. She said…
COVID-19: Arthouse Contemporary hosts online charity auction
Arthouse Contemporary is set present an online charity auction to support COVID-19 aid, featuring artworks from the Affordable Art Auction 2020, offered exclusively on Invaluable, the online auction platform. Arthouse Contemporary will donate the Buyer’s Premium of all sold lots in support of COVID-19 related aid in Lagos, the Lagos-based art house stated in a release announcing the presentation of the auction and call for bids. It added: “Browse our selection of modern and contemporary art, and bid from the comfort of your home. Bidding is now live.” The statement…
Abiodun’s headlong fight against COVID-19 scourge (1)
FEMI OGBONNIKAN writes on various measures the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has put in place to fight the Coronavirus pandemic headlong The fear of the emergence of the dreaded coronavirus pandemic is the beginning of wisdom. The emergence of the pestilence in Nigeria which occurred on February 20, 2020, sent jitters down the spines of the entire citizenry. A 44-year-old Italian national (name withheld) who was a consultant to Lafarge Cement arrived the country through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, and was driven to Ewekoro…
My biggest inspiration is my boyfriend – Taaooma
She’s pretty young, extremely smart, undeniably funny and definitely has online skit-making on lock for herself. She gives you a Déjà vu experience of growing up in a typical African parent’s home in a way that cracks everyone up. She is Taaooma and in this interview with YUSUFF ADEBAYO, she explains the genesis of her adventure into skit-making, the downsides to being an internet sensation, the plans for evolution and the role of her lover in all of these. Excerpt… How best would you describe yourself to someone who…
BBNaija duo, Mercy and Ike to premiere reality TV Show
Former Big Brother Naija housemates, Mercy Eke and Ike Onyeoma, have concluded plans to premiere their own reality TV show tagged, ‘Mercy and Ike’ on cable TV. The duo, products of a reality TV show, will be returning to the screen with their own , which will premiere on April 26 on Africa Magic Showcase DSTv Channel 151. Both stars have teased their fans with an official teaser for the upcoming show shared on their social media handles. “Yaaaaaassss! We are hitting your screen this April from the 26th on…
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