The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Tuesday 8th September 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 08/09/20
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BREAKING: NLC backs down on protest in Rivers
By Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned protest in Rivers State following an agreement with the State Government. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim said officials of NLC led by its National President, Ayuba Wabba, reached the agreement in a meeting at the …
Customs modernisation contract: The Bobby trap
The Federal Government may have fallen into a booby trap over the award of Customs modernisation project, with a risk of paying $2.5b as litigation fees. MUYIWA LUCAS examines a report by the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Finance, Customs and Excise and Public Petitions. The Federal Government is facing the risk of paying …
Doctors begin nationwide strike
From Frank Ikpefan, Moses Emorinken, Abuja, Ogochukwu Anioke, Abakaliki, Nwanosike Onu, Awka, Justina Asishana, Minna, Uja Emmanuel, Makurdi, Duku Joel, Maiduguri National Association of Residents Doctors (NARD), on Monday began a nationwide strike. But the Federal Government directed them to return to work because it had met six of their eight demands. Our correspondents, who …
Killings must stop, say Sultan, emirs
From AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna There must be an immediate end to killings, banditry and insurgency in the North, traditional rulers said on Monday. They decried the “senseless killings in Southern Kaduna” and called on all those behind the four-decade crises to immediately sheathe their swords. The monarchs, who also deliberated on the effects of COVID-19 on the …
I ran for cover when Offa robbers attacked police station, says ex-DPO
From Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin A former Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Offa police station in Kwara state Adamu Danjuma on Monday narrated how daredevil armed robbers on April 5, 2018 killed nine police officers and eight others in cold blood in the town. Mr. Danjuma, who was the station’s DPO then said he narrowly escaped …
Ex-PDP spokesman joins ZLP
By Osagie Otabor, Akure A former publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Mr. Banji Okunomo, has resigned his membership of the party. He contested the governorship primary election of the PDP, but got 90 votes. Okunomo’s name was among those presented to the PDP governorship candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, to be …
Govt disburses N5m to empower 500 women in Oyo
Federal Government has disbursed N5million as revolving loans to 500 women across the 33 local governments in Oyo State, to boost their businesses. The money was disbursed through the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) to beneficiaries at Donald Hall, St Joseph Catholic Church, Oke-Ado, Ibadan. Making the disbursement in line with the COVID-19 guidelines, the …
PDP to opposition: stop contriving violence
From Bisi Olaniyi, Benin Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State on Monday urged opposition parties to stop contriving violence ahead of the September 19 governorship election. Publicity Secretary Mr. Chris Nehikhare, speaking in Benin at a news conference, alleged that the opposition parties were contriving violence to make room for the postponement of the …
Nollywood star Elliot, NGOs, others support Ize-Iyamu
Leaders of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), faith-based organisations, among others in Benin City have organised a mega summit for the All Progressives Congress (APC). They said it was held to support the party’s governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. The event, chaired by Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, was attended by personalities. Ihonvbere said campaign …
Gunmen kill policeman in Abia State
From Sunny Nwankwo, Umuahia Gunmen have killed a policeman in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. The incident, our reporter gathered, happened at Okagwe Ohafia in Abia North Senatorial District. The deceased policeman and four of his colleagues were sheltering at a spot during a downpour when they were attacked. Four of them were …
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