The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Saturday 18th April 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 18/04/20
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Abba Kyari, most misunderstood personality – Presidential aide
The Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Malam Bashir Ahmed, has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, late Abba Kyari, as one of the most misunderstood persons in the history of Nigeria. The Presidency had in the early hours of Saturday announced the death of Abba Kyari, who had tested positive to …
My man Must be tall to Complement my height –Grace Ama
The name Grace Ama means different things to different people but one thing that is constant about her is her passion for the Nigerian film industry. Despite her long break, it seemed as if she has been in the industry all the while when her face once again began to grace television screen as it …
Dr. Sid advises fans to learn new skills during stay at home
Adeniyi Adewoyin MAVIN Records artiste, Sidney Onoriode Esiri famously known as Dr. Sid, has advised his fans to learn new skills during the stay at home occasioned by the fight against coronavirus. The rapper and singer announced via a tweet. He said while the Federal Government has extended the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and …
Fears grip Delta community after suspected herdsmen killed technician
Okungbowa AIWERIE, Asaba Palpable fears have engulfed Albert Camp, a community in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State following the killing of a resident by suspected herdsmen. The victim was a 28 year-old generator technician and father of two, Austine Nwaeke. She is survived by his 25-year-old widow. The community, a haven …
South West governors shut borders
•Wearing of face masks now compulsory in all states in the zone •Oyo to produce 1m face masks as confirmed cases hit 16 …shifts workers’ resumption to April 27 •51 new cases recorded in Nigeria; total now 493 Bisi OLADELE, Ibadan/Osagie OTABOR, Akure THE governors of the South West states agreed on Friday …
Palliatives: Presidency hits back at Ndume
Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja THE Presidency has hit back at the Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District in the Senate, Senator Ali Ndume, for allegedly making unsubstantiated allegations against President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The Presidency, in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, alluded …
Youths and COVID-19 curtailment strategies
Nnedinso Ogaziechi THE medics and those in ancillary jobs around the world are being applauded for their dedication and selfless sacrifices in their efforts to save lives even as many of them are losing theirs. Their bravery in the face of the deadly pandemic has been commended and many companies and institutions around the …
Monarch commends Sanwo-Olu
Our Reporter Oba Shefiu Olatunji Adewale, Bangbopa Eshinlokun 1, the Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom, has commended Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State governor, for its rapid responses to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in the state. He gave the commendation while addressing newsmen in his palace in Epe on Monday while imploring Nigerians to strictly …
Imam sacked for cancelling Jumat prayer in Zaria
AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna Chairman, Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Zaria Local Government, Sheikh Sani Yakubu, has sacked an Imam, Malam Abubakar Sarki-Aminu for his compliance with Kaduna State Government order prohibiting congregational prayers. Abubakar had been the “Imam ratib” meaning the Imam for five daily prayers at Sheik Abubakar Mahmood Gumi Juma’at Mosque, …
Ramadan begins April 25, says League of Imams and Alfas
Our Reporter A group, the League of Imams and Alfas of South-West Nigeria (Rabitot-ul-Aimmah wal ‘Ulama), has said that this year’s Ramadan will begin on April 25. The group said its picking of Ramadan date for Muslims to begin fasting was not meant to disrespect or challenge the authority of the Sultan of Sokoto, …
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