Nigerian Newspapers Today : Friday 22nd November 2019
Here are some of the Nigerian Newspapers Today on Friday 22nd November 2019 .
THURSDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 2019
THISDAYLIVE.
There is No Need for a Hate Speech Law
Kayode Ajulo argues that the intents of the Hate Speech Bill have already been captured by existing statutes and the Nigerian constitution The past few days have witnessed a massive dissipation of opinions and counter-opinions by Nigerians in respect of the Anti Hate Speech Bill that is currently being proposed by the Senate. Specifically, on
THISDAYLIVE.
National Economic Council Approves $250m Investment in NSIA
From Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja The National Economic Council, NEC, has approved an additional investment of $250 million into the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). The disclosure was made on Thursday by the NSIA Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Mr Uche Orji, during a briefing with State House correspondents, after NSIA presented its 2018 annual
THISDAYLIVE.
FG Saves N594bn from Whistleblower Policy
By Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja The federal government has saved N594.09 billion from the implementation of the Whistleblower policy since its inception in 2016, the Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr. Muhammed Dikwa revealed Thursday. Speaking in Abuja at a workshop on the overview of the policy in
THISDAYLIVE.
Oversight: Sagay Accuses Senators of Extorting MDAs
*Calls for confirmation of Magu as EFCC chair *No letter on Magu’s confirmation yet from executive, says Lawan Deji Elumoye in Abuja Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-Corruption (PACA), Prof Itse Sagay, has accused Senators of extorting Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the course of carrying out oversights. Sagay, who made the
THISDAYLIVE.
Israeli PM, Netanyahu, Indicted for Corruption
Israel’s attorney general has charged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with bribery, fraud and breach of trust in connection with three separate cases. Mr Netanyahu is alleged to have accepted gifts from wealthy businessmen and dispensed favours to try to get more positive press coverage. He denies wrongdoing and says he is the victim of a
THISDAYLIVE.
Protests in Kano as Court Nullifies Creation of Four Emirates
By Ibrahim Shuaibu in Kano Hundreds of youth across the four emirates dissolved by the Kano state high court on Thursday, staged a peaceful protest against the sacking of four emirates created by Governor Ganduje. The youth, simultaneously staged the protest at Karaye, Rano, Bichi and Gaya emirates, carrying placards with various inscriptions. At Karaye
THISDAYLIVE.
P&ID: EFCC Opposes Admission of Own Witness’ Statement
*As FG increases charges against Briton to 32 By Alex Enumah in Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, raised a strong objection to the admission of the statement of its own witness, in the trial of a British citizen, James Nolan, alleged link with the
THISDAYLIVE.
Bayelsa Governor-elect Gets Certificate of Return
By Emmanuel Addeh in Yenagoa The Governor-elect of Bayelsa State, Mr David Lyon, Deputy Governor-elect, Senator Degi Eremienyo, and a member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly representing Brass Constituency 1, Charles Daniel, Thursday received their Certificates of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Mr Lyon of the All Progressives Congress (APC)
THISDAYLIVE.
NDPHC Embarks on Construction of 10 Power Generation Plants
Igbawase Ukumba in Lafia The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has said that it has embarked on the construction of 10 power generation plants to improve on the volume of electricity being generated in the country. The General Manager, Environment and Community Relations of NDPHC, Eze Odigbo, disclosed this at the Environment Impact Assessment
THISDAYLIVE.
Read also
You can also check
