The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Wednesday 24th February 2021
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 24/02/21
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I regret my words on COVID-19, says Apostle Suleiman
By Alao Abiodun General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has expressed regrets over his statement in a viral video stating ‘he prayed for COVID-19 not to end.’ Apostle Suleman, in the viral video which attracted a widespread backlash, also said he bought his third private jet during the pandemic. Responding
‘Adopt Ayade’s crime bursting blueprint’
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Mr. Goddy Akpama, has hailed Governor Ben Ayade’s handling of security issues in the state. He said in a statement yesterday in Calabar that Cross River is one of the safest states where people sleep with their eyes closed. Akpama advised
We’ll lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty – Buhari
By Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed the resolve of his administration to realise its plan to lift 100m Nigerians out of poverty, stating that it was conceived out of deliberate intents. The President made the reaffirmation on Tuesday during a meeting with the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC) at the State House
Northern elders to Gumi: stop justifying banditry
By Okodili Ndidi, Abuja Northern elders, under the aegis of aegis of the North East Elders for Peace and Development, have cautioned renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abubakar Gumi, against justifying armed banditry and other associated criminality ravaging the north. The elders expressed fear that recent comments and attitude of the cleric could embolden the bandits.
Illicit drugs fuelling insecurity, says Wike
By Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has identified the prevalence of illicit drugs as the root cause of rising insecurity in the country. He lamented that the Federal Government was dissipating its energy fighting the manifest symptoms, instead of holistically addressing the major cause of crimes. The governor promised to
Miyetti Allah, Arewa Youth hit Ortom over attack on Bauchi Gov
By David Adenuga Bauchi Benue Governor Samuel Ortom has come under criticisms for accusing his Bauchi counterpart Bala Mohammed of being a terrorist. The face-off between the duo took a fresh twist on Monday when Ortom launched a verbal attack on Mohammed for backing herdsmen carrying of AK-47 to defend themselves. Bauchi Deputy Speaker, Danlami
Uwazuruike’s men evicting us from our land, kinsmen cry out
By Damian Duruiheoma, Owerri The people of Umunamu village, Okwe community in Onuimo Local Government of Imo State have urged the police to save them from their kinsman and leader of the Biafra Independent Movement (BIM) and Movement for Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Ralph Uwazuruike. They accused him of using
Govt engaging stakeholders on Hijab crisis, says AbdulRazaq
By Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq has said the Hijab crisis is being tackled through engagements with stakeholders from the Muslim and Christian communities. He spoke during a security council meeting with commanders of security agencies. The governor said another engagement was slated for yesterday (Tuesday) to firm up government’s position on
Ortom orders implementation of minimum wage
By Uja Emmanuel, Makurdi Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has directed the State Head of Service to immediately commence implementation of the interim agreement his administration reached with labour leaders on payment of N30, 000 minimum wages to civil servants on grade levels one to six. The Governor, who met with the labour union
Ijaw reject adoption of Odua anthem in Ondo
By Osagie Otabor, Akure The Ijaw in Ondo State have opposed the state government’s adoption of the Odua anthem. They urged the government to put on hold the Odua anthem adoption and confer with Ijaw leaders to come up with the Ijaw version of the anthem, if it must be sung in public places. The
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