Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 25th February 2021
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 25th February 2021 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Benue 2023: Idoma aspirants aim to break the glass ceiling
CEPHAS IORHEMEN reports on top governorship aspirants of Idoma extraction aiming to succeed Governor Samuel Ortom and their chances in the 2023 polls As the battle for who succeeds Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, hots up ahead of the 2023 governorship election, various interest groups in the state have commenced alignment and realignment of political
Petroleum sector: Kachikwu points way forward
On Thursday, February 4th, a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, publicly presented four new books at a classy virtual global event, which attracted over 2,300 participants from no fewer than five continents. Among those who participated were President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Minister of Defence, T.Y
Anambra guber: Ekwunife walks a familiar path
OKEY MADUFORO reports on the bid for the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State by the senator representing Anambra Central at the National Assembly, Mrs. Uche Ekwunife There is no doubt that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State led by Chief Ndubuisi Nnobu is
PDP receives Metuh with rousing welcome in Anambra
The Anambra State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, received former National Publicity Secretary of the party, Chief Olisa Metuh, who arrived in Awka, the Anambra State capital through Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. PDP faithful and stakeholders as well as friends and family members, who converged on the Immigration Junction axis of
Senate approves N11.35bn Police Trust Fund
…confirms Law Reform Commissioner The Senate, yesterday, approved the sum of N11,352,457,101.70 as budgetary provision for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) in respect of the 2020 fiscal year. The approval came on the heels of the consideration of the harmonized report of the Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committee on Police Affairs. Chairman
Mohammed to Ortom: I’m not a terrorist
Bauchi State governor, Senator Bala Mohammed said he has resolved not to exchange words with his Benue State counterpart, Samuel Ortom, any more over the latter’s allegation that he was planning to assassinate him (Ortom). He described the allegations as unfortunate, and accused Ortom of playing to the gallery. Ortom had, at a press conference,
FHQ: Two officers, 4 gunmen killed in Abia station attack
…says 200 armed men invaded station The Force Headquarters (FHQ), yesterday, said two police officers were killed during a violent attack on a police station in Abayi, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia State on Tuesday by suspected gunmen. It, however, noted that four of the attackers were neutralised, even as eight others were
Oando shareholders sue SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been slammed with another lawsuit by displeased shareholders of Oando Plc. The shareholders – Alhaji Yakubu Gumel, Alhaji Kabiru Tambari, and Tunde Badmus – on February 19 sued SEC at the Federal High Court, Kano. The shareholders filed for an interim order restraining SEC, its agents or representatives
IATA: Airlines to remain cash negative in 2021
…laments fraudulent COVID-19 test results lCash burn balloons to $95bn From the International Air Transport Association (IATA) came a depressing disclosure that the first half of 2021 will be worse than earlier anticipated because governments have tightened travel restrictions in response to new COVID-19 variants. The clearing house for over 290 global airlines in its
United Capital records 61% profit growth
United Capital Plc has reported a double- digit growth across all its major income lines in its audited results for the full year ended December 31, 2020. According to a statement from the company, despite Covid-19 and the resultant challenging operating environment, the investment institution leveraged on increased efficiency to deliver 61 per cent year-on-year
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