
Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 12th December 2019
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 12th December 2019 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Bayelsa guber: The long walk to change
The 2019 governorship election in Bayelsa State has come and gone, but PAULINE ONYIBE reports that it is one that will linger in the memories of many, given the intrigues that altered the political equation in the oil-rich state Unlike what happened in 2015 Bayelsa State during the general elections, when women stood
Punch has no right to change Buhari’s official title – Presidency
The Presidency has declared that no newspaper in the country has the right and power to unilaterally change the official title of President Muhammadu Buhari. Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Garba Shehu, stated this yesterday while reacting to an editorial of The Punch where the paper vowed that henceforth, they
Senate probes PPPRA over non-remittance of N800bn for roads
The Senate, yesterday, said that it would investigate the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) over alleged non-remittance of N800 billion to the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). The fund, which the apex legislative chamber resolved to investigate, was for the maintenance of federal roads across the country. The President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad
Aisha: Put your house in order, PDP tells President
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said the public outburst by First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has further exposed President Muhammadu Buhari’s lapses in governance. PDP said in a statement yesterday by the National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan that the development was an indication that the nation’s affairs have been “ceded to the chaotic and selfish whims
…President’ll uphold press freedom
The Presidency has assured that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari will uphold the freedom of speech and the press in line with the constitution. Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, stated this yesterday while reacting to an editorial by The Punch newspaper over the recent arrest of #RevolutionNow leader,
Final year Law student’s murder sparks outrage
Students of Rivers State University have angrily spoken out against the brutal murder of their colleague, Matilda Itonyo Mark, 24, a final year law student by unknown killers. The killers were said to have invaded the deceased’s off campus apartment and allegedly raped and then stabbed her to death. The campus was thrown into mourning
Rape: Oxfam seeks specialised training for police, lawyers
Oxfam Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) has called for specialised training for judges, legal practitioners and the police to curb rape, assault and other violence against women and children in the country. Mr. Constant Tchona, Oxfam Nigeria, Country Director, stated this in Abuja yesterday at a stakeholder’s dialogue organised with the theme: ‘Enough, together we
Lagos frets over outbreak of Charcoal Anthrax
The Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal, has raised the alarm over outbreak of Charcoal Anthrax in the state. This was even as he urged livestock owners, farmers, butchers, livestock sellers and veterinarians in the state to be alert to any signs of Charcoal Anthrax in their livestock. Speaking with members of the
Nigerian Immigration launches new enhanced e-passport
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), yesterday, unveiled its new enhanced e-passport at its Alausa office, Ikeja, Lagos as parts of its plans to ease availability of the passports to Nigerians. The NIS explained that the passport came in three standard variants: the 32 page with five years validity; the 64 page with five years validity
LASTMA arrests 25 motorists for driving against traffic
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) yesterday arrested 25 motorists for driving against traffic in Mile 2 and Cele areas of the metropolis. General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olajide Oduyoye, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) of the arrests at the authority’s headquarters in Lagos. According to him, LASTMA would not fold its
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