The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Thursday 3rd September 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 03/09/20
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Oba of Benin to politicians: rein in your thugs
From Bisi Olaniyi, Benin The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has asked politicians to rein in their “thugs” and refrain from pre-election violence in the run-up to the September 19 governorship election in Edo State. He urged politicians to give peace a chance, saying occupying a public office should not be a do-or-die affair. The …
Seven held as robbers attack MKO Abiola’s home
By Precious Igbonwelundu Suspected robbers in the early hours of on Wednesday raided the Lagos mansion of the late Chief Moshood Abiola, winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Three robbers were said to have assessed the Toyin Street Crescent residence of the late politician through a canal and jumped over the high fence …
Dakuku Peterside’s spurious presumptions on Edo election
By Victor Oshioke After reading “Edo State and the Gathering Storm (1)” written by Dr. Dakuku Peterside and published in Leadership of August 24, I wondered if the immediate past Director General of NIMASA and APC chieftain in Rivers State was merely signing on to opinions expressed by interested third parties in the forthcoming Edo …
PPMC fixes petrol price at N151.56
By Muyiwa Lucas, John Ofikhenua, Abuja and Gbade Ogunwale, Abuja The Pipeline Products Marketing Company (PPMC) on Wednesday announced N151.56 per litre as ex depot price for the Premium Motor Spirit (petrol). In an internal memo dated September 2, the company read: “a new product price adjustment has been effected on our payment platform. “To …
********-act-in-jigawa/ Two held for h********* act in Jigawa
Agency Reporter The Hisbah Command in Jigawa has arrested two suspects for alleged h********* act in Dutse Local Government Area of the state. Hisbah commandant Ibrahim Dahiru told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dutse on Wednesday that the suspects aged 32 and 20 were arrested at a hotel. He explained that the case was …
Two women robbery suspects, 41 others held in Abia
From Sunny Nwankwo, Umuahia Two women were among 41 crime suspects paraded yesterday by the Abia State police command. The women were held for armed robbery. Another woman was arrested for child trafficking, it was said. Commissioner of Police Janet Agbede said in Umuahia, the state capital that the suspects were picked up in various …
Oyo tackles sexual violence with three bills
From Yinka Adeniran, Ibadan Oyo State House of Assembly, the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, and Ministry of Justice have met to present a common front against rape and other forms of sexual violence. At the meeting, the agencies evaluated three bills, namely: Child Sexual Offence Bill, 2019; Oyo State Sexual and …
Community applauds Lagos road project
By Adeola Ogunlade Residents of Ije-Ododo community in Iba Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State have commended the state government for approving a road linking the community to Ijegun and Abule-Ado on the Badagry road axis of the state. The residents said they were delighted that the government finally acceded to their request …
Barcelona can succeed without Messi – Modric
Luka Modric believes Barcelona can succeed without Lionel Messi, citing Real Madrid’s ultimate ability to cope with the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo. Zinedine Zidane’s side claimed the La Liga title last season as Real claimed their biggest piece silverware in the aftermath of Ronaldo’s move to Juventus in 2018. Though Los Blancos have struggled in …
Police advise vehicle owners
Agency Reporter The Ogun State Police Command has advised the public who lost their vehicles /motorcycles to thieves or left abandoned to report at Imeko and Ado/Odo Divisions for identification and claims within 14 days of this publication. For Imeko Division: Four unregistered Bajaj motorcycles, one unregistered Jincheng motorcycle, one Bajaj motorcycle with registered nos …
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