The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Tuesday 19th November 2019
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 19/11/19
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Gbajabiamila congratulates Bello, Lyon
Victor Oluwasegun, Abuja The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states, Yahaya Bello and David Lyon, for emerging victorious. Gbajabiamila, in a congratulatory message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi,
Army opposes bid to stop Operation Positive Identification
Robert Egbe Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed November 28 to hear Nigerian Army’s preliminary objection to a suit seeking to stop the controversial Operation Positive Identification (OPI). Justice Mohammed Aikawa, on November 5, 2019, ordered the military to suspend the operation, pending the determination of a suit filed by a Senior Advocate of
APC likely to convene NEC Friday
Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja Barring last minute changes, the National Executive Council (NEC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will be convened on Friday, November 22, 2019. The last NEC of the party was convened in August, 2018, contrary to the party’s law, which stipulates quarterly meeting of the body. Sources at the party’s national
Makinde kick-starts re-awarded Moniya-Iseyin road
Agency Reporter Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday kick-started the reconstruction of the 65-kilometre Moniya-Iseyin road in Ibadan, the state capital. The project is expected to be completed within 12 months. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Makinde administration had re-awarded the road contract to Kopek Construction Company at N9.9 billion.
Senator gets threats over Hate Speech Bill
Sanni Onogu, Abuja and Adebisi Onanuga Senate’s Deputy Chief Whip Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi has said the proposed Hate Speech Bill recently introduced by the Senate was not meant to give President Muhammadu Buhari alleged third term agenda. Abdullahi, who addressed reporters yesterday in Abuja, said the Bill is meant to check what he called abuse
We must invest in youths, says minister
THE Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, has said Nigeria will, in the coming years, rely more on its youth population as a resource. He said this makes it imperative to increase investment in youth development. According to him, the youth will be strategic to developing smart products and solutions to conquer
Onyekuru wants Galatasaray’s return
Nigeria forward Henry Onyekuru has turned down overtures from Russian giants, CSKA Moscow and Locomotiv Moscow, preferring a loan return to Galatasaray of Turkey. Onyekuru has struggled for regular playing time at French Ligue 1 club, Monaco this season following his summer arrival from Everton. The versatile forward has made four league appearances for the
Oladosu focuses on ABU title
Akeem Lawal West Africa Boxing Union (WABU) champion, Rilwan ‘Real One’ Oladosu has sent a strong warning to African Boxing Union champion, Oto ‘Joe Boy’ Joseph to be ready to lose his belt at the ABU title fight, NationSport reports. Oladosu and Oto were earlier scheduled to clash in the ‘Fight of The Decade’
Quadri out of ITTF World Tour Grand Finals
Olalekan Okusan Despite competing in several competitions this year, Aruna Quadri as the best African performer has missed out from the end-of-the-year ITTF World Tour Grand Finals scheduled for December 12 to 15 in Zhengzhou, China. According to the qualification criteria, top 16 sinlges’ players and eight pairs in the doubles and mixed doubles
Edo rebrand Queens, to launch new Insurance FC jersey
The Edo State government, through the office of its Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu will tomorrow unveil and rebrand the state-owned Nigeria Women Premier League club, Edo Queens of Benin City. The Edo State Deputy Chief of Staff, Kingsley Ehigiamusor, said in statement that the state government has concluded plans to rebrand the state-owned women’s soccer
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