Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 5th December 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 5th December 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Ogun 2021 budget: Abiodun treading the path of recovery, sustainability
“The main thrust of our capital spending programme in 2021 is the completion of many ongoing and new projects as possible across the State. Accordingly, we have prioritised projects that can be rapidly completed to benefit our people.” Those were the words of the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, while presenting the 2021 …
NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES: A health priority taking too long
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) have been relegated to the background for too long without proper recognition and investment from the government. The results are distressing, causing preventable deaths, disability and reduced productivity. Grave danger, according to experts, lies ahead if the issue is not prioritised without delay, reports REGINA OTOKPA An epitome of beauty, she …
Lagos East: EndSARS aftermath won’t affect poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the aftermath of EndSARS protest won’t affect turnout of voters in today’s Lagos East by-election. Addressing newsmen yesterday in Lagos, INEC National Commissioner, Dr Adekunle Ogunmola, said the commission took the decision to conduct the rescheduled election for Dec 5 after thorough consultation. He said the …
Kalu, minister inspect projects in Abia North, promise speedy completion
The Minister of Power, Engr Saleh Maman, has promised to ensure speedy completion of power projects scattered across Abia North Senatorial District. The minister said yesterday during an inspection and assessment tour of the projects in company of the Senate Chief Whip and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, that he …
Commissioner withdraws as surety for Anyim in EFCC’s probe
Ekumankama Joseph Nkama, Ebonyi State Commissioner for Investment and Abuja Liaison, has withdrawn his surety for former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, in his ongoing probe by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) for alleged mismanagement of Ecological Fund while in office as SGF. The commissioner in …
Boko Haram: Mercenaries, not the solution –Umar
…we don’t have to stick to particular set of Generals, that’s old school A former Military Intelligence Officer, Capt. Aliyu Umar (rtd), has advised the Federal Government to toe the path of Israeli, which he said has been plagued by terrorists’ attacks for years but did not call in mercenaries. Umar believes that the country …
PDP accuses APC of militarising Zamfara bye-election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of planning to use security agents and armed thugs to unleash violence and rig the December 5 Bakura Federal Constituency bye-election. The party in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan alleged that two of its supporters had been killed and …
Okwuosa: More S’East governors set to join APC
There are strong indications that the remaining governors of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the South East and few of the South- South geo-political zones are set to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) soon. This is coming as the APC national leadership is putting the finishing touches aimed at officially zoning the presidential …
Fashola: FG has awarded 671 road contracts
Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has disclosed that the Federal Government has awarded about 671 road contracts covering about 13,000 kilometres across the country, adding that the government is also embarking on massive infrastructure upgrade nationwide. The minister, who was guest speaker at the 10th convocation of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, the …
U.S. varsities offer $2.17m scholarships to 19 Nigerian students
Nineteen high achieving, lowincome students from southern Nigeria have received full scholarships totalling $2.17 million to attend American universities and colleges for the 2020/2021 academic session. This was confirmed yesterday in a statement signed by Information Specialist, Temi tayo Famutimi, of the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos. This feat, the …
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