The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Monday 28th December 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 28/12/20
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Nine passengers escape death as vehicles catch fire in Anambra
By Emma Elekwa, Onitsha Nine persons escaped death Sunday evening when two vehicles went up in flames in a road accident in Ihiala, Anambra state. The accident which occurred opposite a petrol station involved a Toyota Camry and Toyota Corolla cars with the nine victims on board. An eye witness said the Toyota Corolla was …
Semi Ajayi scores first EPL goal
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi scored his first premier league goal as Liverpool were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday at Anfield. Ajayi scored a late equaliser to cancel out Sadio Mane’s first-half opener as Liverpool failed to open up a five-point lead at the top. Liverpool also suffered …
La Liga commends Kano FA
Spain’s La Liga has commended the Kano State Football Association for its support and commitment to football. In a letter of appreciation to the State FA, the Spanish football body, through its Director for Marketing and International Development, Oscar Mayo Pardo, said it sees the state and Nigeria as a whole as an important partner …
NPFL resumes as Damala grabs season’s first goal
By Taofeek Babalola Action finally resumed in the much-awaited 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday after nine months break due to COVID-19 with exciting results in the match day one fixtures across the centres. Six matches were played on Sunday while the remaining four games have been fixed for Monday, Tuesday and …
Jos Polo tourney gallops off in style
From Kolade Adeyemi, Jos The week-long Jos international Annual Polo Tournament kicked off amid pomp and ceremony over the weekend at General Hassan Usman Katsina Polo field in the Plateau State’s capital with 30 teams across the country, including three foreign countries in attendance, The Group Corporate Communications and Compliance, Haroun Harry Audu, said …
Italian Super cup: Napoli preps Osimhen against Juventus
By Olalekan Okusan with agency report Napoli are working round the clock to ensure Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen is fit to face Juventus in the crucial Italian Super Cup come January 20. Osimhen played his last match for Napoli on November 8 and has since been out of action after being injured during …
Ronaldo beats Messi to Player of the Century
Dubai’s Globe Soccer Awards have officially crowned Cristiano Ronaldo as the Player of the Century, with the Juventus forward beating Lionel Messi to the honour. Ronaldo has secured the award with 33% of the vote, whilst Barcelona great Messi had 20%. Just six players ended up with a vote of 2% or more, in chronological …
Joshua plots double-header against Fury
Anthony Joshua plans to beat Tyson Fury before defeating his heavyweight rival again in a rematch. The two are expected to meet in 2021 after AJ beat Kubrat Pulev to retain his world heavyweight belts. Fury is WBC king having stopped Deontay Wilder in February with a blockbuster clash expected to happen sometime in the …
Ekiti kidnap: Abductors demand N10m ransom
From Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti Barely 48 hours after the kidnap of a businessman in Ekiti State, Happiness Ajayi, the abductors have demanded N10million as ransom. Ajayi was abducted on Christmas day around 6pm at a bad spot on the Isan-Iludun-Ekiti road in Oye Local Government while travelling from Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, alongside his cousin, …
Octogenarian accused of impregnating minor
From Toba Adedeji, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has arrested an 85-year-old man, Rafiu Abimibola, for allegedly impregnating a 12-year-old girl. The Nation gathered that Abimbola, who lived at Oba compound, Isundunrin, in Ejigbo Local Government, allegedly raped the minor in September. It was learnt that the octogenarian threatened the girl not to inform …
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