The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Friday 5th March 2021
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 05/03/21
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The last wailing wailer dies, by Femi Adesina
By Femi Adesina It was the end of an era Tuesday when Bunny Wailer, the last of the original Wailing Wailers passed away, aged 73. Bunny (original name Neville O’Rilley Livingston) completed the trio that formed the reggae music group, Bob Marley and the Wailing Wailers, alongside Marley and Peter Tosh in the 1960s. They
Fire guts Onitsha plastic market
By Emma Elekwa, Onitsha A plastic market in Amobi street, Onitsha, Anambra state was on Friday morning gutted by fire, leaving millions of goods destroyed. The inferno, which started around 1.50am, was said to have affected one of the plazas in the market. The Nation however learnt that no casualty was recorded in the incident
Keystone bank reopens revitalised Lagos branch
Keystone Bank Limited has announced the re-opening of its revamped Ikotun, Lagos branch for commercial operations. A statement by the lender said the strategic decision to reopen the branch located is in line with the bank’s drive to reach a wider audience and meet the needs of customers in the area, specifically the retail/MSME who
Building collapse: Lagos moves against quackery
By Tajudeen Adebanjo Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory (LSMTL) has directed private laboratory owners to get their test reports approved by the agency before sending it out to their clients LSMTL General Manager Mr Olufunsho Elulade said the measure was meant to stamp out quackery in the industry. Elulade stated this during a meeting
Youths key to our policies, says Lagos commissioner
By Joseph Eshanokpe Lagos State Commissioner of Youth and Social Development, Segun Dawodu, has said that youths are a key part of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration’s policy formulations. He said more dialogue will be held with them to get their feedback before the end of the first quarter. Dawodu spoke during the kick-off of
AbdulRazaq imposes curfew on Offa, Erin-Ile over clash
By Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin One person was feared killed in a renewed clash between Offa and Erin-Ile communities in Offa and Oyun local governments of Kwara State. It was gathered that the hostilities between members of transport unions in the two councils, which began on Wednesday, escalated yesterday. Unconfirmed source said about five persons
Abiodun advocates peaceful resolution of land disputes
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has said to ensure a harmonious co-existence and development in border areas of the country, there is need for continuous use of peaceful means in resolving boundary issues. Prince Abiodun, who stated this at a two-day interactive session of the National Boundary Commission with boundary committees of states in the
LASU promotes 11 professors, others
By Oyebola Owolabi The Governing Council of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, has approved the promotion of 11 professors, 12 associate professors and other academic and non-academic workers. A statement yesterday by the Coordinator of the Centre for Information, Press and Public Relations, Ademola Adekoya, said the council, during its 125th statutory meeting on
Ogun Deputy Speaker kicks against removal
By Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta Ogun State House of Assembly Deputy Speaker Oludare Kadiri has dismissed his purported removal as an “infraction”. He said it is “grossly unconstitutional and illegal.” Kadiri, reacting yesterday to his removal, said he was consulting his lawyers to challenge the “infraction” the purported removal represents. He urged his supporters, constituents
Akeredolu reappoints three commissioners, one aide
By Osagie Otabor, Akure Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has reappointed three commissioners and a special adviser. They are Mr. Wale Akinterinwa (Commissioner for Finance), Mr. Ojogo Kimikanboh Donald (Commissioner for Information), Sir Charles Titiloye (Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General) and Aminu Raimi Olayiwola (former Special Adviser on Works). Their names were contained
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