The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Tuesday 29th June 2021
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 29/06/21
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PDP fumes over another governor’s defection to APC
By Gbade Ogunwale, Abuja and AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna The Peoples Democratic Party has protested against the decision of Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). It warned that the law only allows defection in a situation of crisis in the party the defector belonged to. Governor Matawalle and some
BREAKING: FG approves July 26 deadline for NIN/SIM linkage
By Blessing Olaifa, Abuja The Federal Government has approved extension of deadline for NIN-SIM data verification to July 26, 2021. The government said the decision to extend the deadline was reached after a request by stakeholders on the needs to consolidate enrolment and NIN-SIM verification process. It added the development followed the rapid increase in
12 Boko Haram fighters killed, gun trucks, weapons recovered
By Duku Joel Troops have killed 12 Boko Haram fighters, the Army said on Monday. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyeama Nwachukwu, in a statement, said the terrorists were neutralised when they attempted to attack a Forward Operation Base at Bula Yobe in Borno State. Brig Gen. Nwachukwu said two soldiers were killed while
‘SuperTV boss was tied with rope’
By Precious Igbonwelundu Killer of SuperTV owner Michael Usifo Ataga tied his hands with a rope, and stole his iPad and iPhone, The Nation has learnt. A source said prime suspect Chidinma Ojukwu, 21, took the deceased’s gadgets to Computer Village to wipe off all data on the gadgets in what is commonly called flashing.
Gunmen abduct herdsman’s daughter
By Toba Adedeji, Osogbo Gunmen have attacked a herdsman Alhaji Bayo and abducted his daughter in Ora-Igbomina, Osun State. The Nation gathered that the gunmen stormed the herdsman’s settlement in the Papa area of Ora-Igbomina in Ifedayo local council of the state. Read Also: Abductors demand N30m ransom for husband of slain pregnant woman The incident
Abducted Ekiti monarch freed
By Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti The Eleda of Eda-Ile in Ekiti East Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Oba Benjamin Osho, who was abducted by gunmen last week, has regained his freedom. The traditional ruler was abducted while working in his farm in the community last Thursday and whisked away to an unknown destination. The kidnappers
Robbers injure six corps members in Osogbo
By Toba Adedeji, Osogbo Robbers have injured six members of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in an attack on their lodge in Osun State. The attackers took away phones, laptops, cash and whatever else they could lay hands on. The incident happened on Saturday evening at the Nigeria Christian Corpers Fellowship (NCCF) lodge at Dada
One killed, 14 injured at Osogbo mosque
By Toba Adedeji, Osogbo One person has been reported killed while 14 others were injured in a clash between a masquerader’s troupe and Muslim worshippers in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. The incident happened on Sunday at Kamorudeen Central Mosque in the Olu-Ode Aranyin area. The mosque was in a prayer session when the clash
Couple found dead in Delta home
By Elo Edremoda, Warri An emeritus director of the Warri Choral Society (WCS), Pa Joe Ayomike and his wife, Chinyere have been found dead at their residence in Warri GRA, Delta state. The deceased couple, renowned for their love for classical music in Nigeria, were discovered Monday morning. The late WCS director was younger brother
‘New revenue formula ready this year’
By Nduka Chiejina, Assistant Editor, Abuja The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has concluded arrangements to commence the review of national revenue allocation formula, with a view to getting the new formula ready before the end of 2021. RMAFC yesterday said the impending review is targeted at equitable distribution of the accrued revenue
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