Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 5th September 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 5th September 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Lagos East: PDP holds primaries as George moves against APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will today hold its primaries for the Lagos East Senatorial district bye-elections and Kosofe State constituency II scheduled for October 31 by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The primaries, scheduled to hold at Shomolu area of the district, is expected to have four senatorial aspirants and two state House …
Nigeria to attain 70% broadband penetration by 2025 –NCC
The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has projected that it would take broadband penetration to 70 per cent for at least 90 percent of the population in Nigeria by 2025. Executive Vice-Chairman, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, who disclosed this yesterday, during a virtual interaction with media chiefs in Abuja, said the projection was in line with …
Oyetola okays N 708 million to offset pension arrears
The Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has approved the release of N708, 000, 000 to offset pension arrears of retired officers of the state’s civil service. This brings the total approved sum for pension arrears to N1, 408, 000, 000 in the space of six weeks. In a statement signed by the Head of Service, …
Obey Oba of Benin’s advice, APM guber candidate tells APC, PDP
The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the September 19 gubernatorial election in Edo State, Igbineweka Osamede, has called on the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Governor Godwin Obaseki, and his All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize- Iyamu, and their supporters across the state to adhere to advice …
Rivers, labour unions differ over planned protest
The Rivers State Government and leaders of labour unions, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), are in for a showdown over a planned protest in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Leaders of the two major labour unions in the country, had in a statement announced their readiness to …
Jimoh: Bill for Lagos’ special status still on course in NASS
A member, House of Representatives, Jide Jimoh, has said that the issue of special status for Lagos State is still being pushed by lawmakers from the state, stating that the state deserves a special status. Jimoh, who represents Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency, disclosed this yesterday at a press conference on his scorecard in the chamber …
Resident doctors begin nationwide strike on Monday
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) yesterday directed its members nationwide to commence an indefinite strike with effect from September 7. The directive was contained in a communique issued by NARD at the end of its virtual National Executive Council session and signed by its President, Dr. Aliyu Sokomba, and Publicity Secretary, Dr. Stanley …
Customs approves firms to import maize
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has granted approval to four firms to import 262,000 tonnes of maize despite the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ban in July this year. The apex bank has asked banks to stop processing documents for maize imports into Nigeria with immediate effect. However, NCS said Crown Flour Mills Limited, Wacot …
Health insurance’ll boost life expectancy, economy, says Kwara gov
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, yesterday launched a state-wide health insurance scheme for residents of the state, saying the initiative would boost life expectancy and help the economy. AbdulRazaq said 10,000 indigents were covered in the first phase of the insurance that is 100 percent free for the vulnerable while the state works onboard premium-paying …
Zamfara miners reply Matawalle: We don’t sell gold for weapons
•It’s a lie, residents counter Local miners in Zamfara State, who were accused recently by the state Governor, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, of exchanging mined products for firearms with foreigners, yesterday denied the allegations, insisting that nothing of such transpired. The miners denials, Saturday Telegraph gathered, has however, has raised a fresh twist to the allegations …
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