Breaking News in Nigeria Today Sunday 3rd May 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Sunday 3rd May 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Okogie bombs FG over Covid-19 palliative fund
…asks where are the billions of naira? The Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie, frays Federal Government’s insensitive to the hunger in the land, picks holes in what he described as lip service over provision of Covid-19 palliatives and challenges the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs to give account of the billions of naira donated to cushion the effects of the lockdown, in this exclusive interview with TAI ANYANWU As a Christian leader, is there any likelihood that church attendance will…
Davido’s fiancee, Chioma celebrates 25th birthday after testing negative for Coronavirus
Days after testing negative for coronavirus, fiancee to Nigeria’s superstar musician, Davido, Chioma Rowland is happy to be alive as she turned 25 on Thursday, April 30. Singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, took to his social media handle to celebrate the mother of his son and celebrity chef. The 27-year-old singer wrote, ”Happy birthday to the strongest woman I know !!! @thechefchi ! My dear wife, may your birthday be as happy as you have made me.” O n M a r c…
Plans underway for CUPP to merge with PDP –Ugochinyere
Ikenga Ugochinyere, spokesperson of the Coalition of the United Political Parties (CUPP), has continued to maintain the presence of the coalition in Nigeria’s political space more than a year after the 2019 presidential election. Over 50 political parties joined the coalition when it was formed in 2018. But with 18 parties left after the deregistration of some political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ugochinyere says there is likelihood of them to merge with the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in this interview with…
Emir of Rano in Kano is dead
T he Emir of Rano, in Kano State, Alhaji Tafida Abubakar Ila Auta Bawo is dead.The emir died on Saturday at a hospital in Kano at the age of 74. Turakin Rano and House of Representatives Member of Rano, Kibiya and Bunkure, Alhaji Kabir Alhassan Rururm confirmed the death to our Correspondent. Alhassan Rurum said the Emir died after a brief illness and he left behind two wives and 17 children -12 boys and five girls. The Emir was one of those appointed in the four new…
Lockdown: Lawmaker warns against spike in COVID-19 cases nationwide
•Says Nigeria must avoid Ghana’s experience A s Nigerians gear up for the relaxation of the restrictions on movement , a former Chairman, Committee on Public Petitions in the House of Representatives, Hon. Uzoma Abonta has warned that the nation risks an exponential spike in the rate of corona virus infections unless citizens exercised caution in embracing their new freedom. Abonta, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) representing Ukwa East/Ukwa West Federal Constituency of Abia State, charged the federal and state governments to ensure that…
Judith Audu launches Instagram live version of ‘Meet the actor/filmmaker’
As a way of keeping her creative juices flowing despite the lockdown imposed by the government, Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Judith Audu has revived her popular programme, ‘Meet the Actor/Filmmaker with Judith Audu’. The actress, who has been holding live versions of the programme on Instagram, explains that this ties into her agelong goal of inspiring young actors and filmmakers in Nigeria. Explaining further, the actress said that ‘Meet the Actor/Filmmaker with Judith Audu’ is an opportunity to get to know the journey of your favorite…
Miss Earth Nigeria set to launch book on climate change
Reigning Miss Earth Nigeria, Susan Garland is set to launch her book, ‘The Earth is Important Too’. The launch is expected to bring together book lovers, environmental experts and enthusiasts. Speaking on the publication which is her first, Garland said that part of BGI’s objective is to create green earth, contribute towards healing the earth and preserving what we have left. “This book serves a vehicle for achieving these goals. I always wanted to write a book on climate change because I’m very passionate about…
Senates approval of Buhari’s N850bn loan request: Why the hues and cries?
My brother, Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, once observed that those who believe do not need further explanation, and neither do those who have made up their minds not to believe. I cannot agree more with Femi. Yet, to carry the people along on policymaking and implementation, government has to speak with them, whether the minds are open, hold strong views or are even prejudiced. That is the reason why communication is a key element in the governance process, more…
Between Prof. Osinbajo and Abba Kyari
Millions of Nigerians hold a wrong perception about the relationship that existed between Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the late Mallam Abba Kyari up to the extent that many still strongly believe that Mallam Kyari took Prof. Osinbajo’s role in the meeting that held with Siemens in Germany. I understand that some people are defiant to new knowledge but it’s important never to disapprove of the facts, it’s like telling kids that Santa Claus is a ruse, they just won’t believe you until they outgrow it. …
T.B Joshua helped us win U-20 World Cup –Gladson Awako
F ormer Ghana U-20 midfielder, Gladson Awako, has revealed that Nigerian pastor, T B Joshua, contributed to Ghana’s 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup triumph in Egypt by offering the team prayers before each game and arranging the order of Ghana’s penalty takers in the final against Brazil. Ghana became the first African team to win the FIFA U-20 World Cup when they beat Brazil 4-3 on penalties after the game ended 0-0 after extra time. Ghana had a man sent off in the 37th minute when Daniel Addo was given…
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