Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Monday 14th September 2020
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Imo lauds Agency for exposing salary padding
Magnus Eze, Enugu Ahead of the submission of report of committee set up by Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma to reorganise parastatals and agencies in the state; the Government has lauded the Commander of the Imo State Civil Guard Corps, Martin Ekeh, for identifying fraud in the agency’s payroll. Personnel of the agency have …
The Sun Nigeria.
Dangote Refinery may not significantly crash fuel price-FG
Uche Usim, Abuja Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed on Monday dashed the hopes of many Nigerians who thought that the coming on stream of Dangote Refinery in 2021 would automatically lead to a huge price slump of petroleum products. She said such thoughts should be buried as the refinery will …
The Sun Nigeria.
Katsina spends N4bn in fight against banditry
Agaju Madugba, Katsina Katsina State government has spent N4.3 billion since June 2015 to date in the battle against banditry, cattle rustling and other security challenges in the area. The money, according to the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Mustapha Muhammad Inuwa, constituted financial support to the security agencies for what he described as …
The Sun Nigeria.
Police seal off Jigawa APC Headquarters
Ahmed Abubakar, Dutse Policemen have yesterday codoned-off the headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in jigawa following a leadership cruises. Residents of Dutse woke to find officers of the Nigerian police blocking all routes leading to the headquarters of the party stopping all passersby and motorists from passing through. It would be recalled that …
The Sun Nigeria.
Again, Mailafia honours DSS invitation
Gyang Bere, Jos Former deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, has again for the third time honoured the invitation of the Department of State Security (DSS) in Jos, Plateau State. Mailafia who was presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2019 presidential election has been invited three …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ondo 2020: PDP, ZLP members will work for Akeredolu’s re-election – APC chieftain
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr Nuel Elehinle has predicted that members of the main opposition political parties in the state will work for the reelection of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu considering the level of support he enjoys across political parties. Elehinle said members of both the …
The Sun Nigeria.
Edo guber: We’re ready, INEC maintains
Sola Ojo, Kaduna The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said the Commission was ready to conduct the governorship election in Edo State this Saturday. INEC’s Commissioner (Information), Barrister Festus Okoye, who stated this while featuring on Arise Television morning show monitored in Kaduna also said that all COVID-19 safety protocol would be followed …
The Sun Nigeria.
NBA President calls for confirmation of Justice Ikpeme as Cross River Chief Judge
Romanus Okoye President of Nigeria Bar Association, (NBA) Mr. Olumide Akpata has called on the governor and the House of Assembly of Cross River State to complete the appointment and confirmation of Justice Akon Ikpeme as the substantive Chief Judge of the state inline with National Judicial Council (NJC) recommendation and provisions of the 1999 …
The Sun Nigeria.
Over 40% manufacturers unable to access forex -MAN
By Merit Ibe The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has hinted that despite inward looking foreign exchange stance of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), over 40 percent of manufacturers are still unable to access forex, to enable them import vital raw materials, machines and spares that are not available locally. The President of …
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LASU VC, MOCPED Provost, others locked out as strike begin in 3 tertiary institutions
Gabriel Dike Striking workers of three tertiary institutions in Lagos State on Monday kept to their threat of embarking on an industrial action to press home the payment of the new minimum wage by the state government. The staff unions of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo and Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED), Epe, …
The Sun Nigeria.
JUST IN: Gunmen kill two FRSC operatives, abduct many
Suspected kidnappers have killed two operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps and abducted yet-to-be-confirmed number. The incident, which occurred on Monday morning, was confirmed by the Corps Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Bisi Kazeem. According to available information, the FRSC operatives, travelling to the South East in two buses, were attacked in …
Arik Air’s operations shut by Aviation Unions, passengers stranded
Wole Shadare Aviation unions have carried out their threat to shut Arik Air operation for allegedly owing its workers several months’ salary arrears The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) decided to withdraw their services, due to an anti-labour practice of …
JUST IN: Dr Mailafia honours third DSS invitation
*Says: ‘If I perish, I perish’ Musa Pam, Jos The 2019 Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former CBN Deputy Governor, Dr Obadiah Mailafia has for the third time within a month honoured an invitation by the Department of State Services (DSS) to show up at their office. The former CBN Deputy Governor …
Six escape death as train hits passenger bus in Lagos
Muritala Ayinla Lagos commuters this morning watched with awe and consternation as a moving train crushed a passenger bus at the popular PWD Bus Stop along and dragged it to Oshodi Bus Stop. For over 30 minutes, motorists, passengers and other commuters who witnessed the accident were in shock over the fate of the …
Nigerians’ Afghanistanism to Washington
Dakuku Peterside The fervent ventilation of intense emotions and the often deep frustration with which Nigerians delve into American issues can be superficially saddening but very disturbing at the core. Nigerians, especially the elite, seem apathetic to Nigeria’s political challenges and struggles and sometimes feel unconcerned about events in their country. For instance, they …
Global terrorism rating enough ground to sack Service Chiefs – Consolidation Group
Our Correspondent Worried by the recent rating of Nigeria as the third most terrorised nation in the world by the Global Terrorism Index (GTI), the Consolidation Group has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to relieve Service Chiefs of their appointments. The Group, which claims to be one of the tendencies in the ruling All Progressives …
Japan’s governing party picks Suga to succeed Abe
Japan’s governing party has elected Yoshihide Suga as its new leader to succeed Shinzo Abe, meaning he is almost certain to become the country’s next prime minister. Last month Abe announced his resignation due to health reasons. Suga, 71, serves as chief cabinet secretary in the current administration and was widely expected to win. He …
Indonesia’s capital under virus order, hospitals nearly full
Main streets were less crowded as Indonesia’s capital began two weeks of social restrictions Monday to curb a rise of coronavirus infections that has pushed its critical-care hospital capacity to unsafe levels. Police at checkpoints imposed sanctions on bikers that did not wear their masks. But business owners were confused, and workers said supporting …
Japan’s governing party chooses Shinzo Abe’s successor
Japan’s governing party is voting for a new leader to succeed Shinzo Abe, with the winner almost certain to be the next prime minister. Last month Abe announced his resignation due to health reasons, reports the BBC. The winner is widely expected to be 71-year-old Yoshihide Suga who serves as chief cabinet secretary in …
Trump’s first indoor rally since June defies Covid laws, attacks Biden
In open defiance of state regulations and his own administrations pandemic health guidelines, President Donald Trump on Sunday hosted his first indoor rally since June, telling a packed, nearly mask-less Nevada crowd that the nation was making the last turn in defeating the virus. Eager to project a sense of normalcy in imagery, Trump soaked up …
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