The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Wednesday 15th January 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 15/01/20
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The Okanlomo of Ibadan, Sen. Adesoji Akanbi, has congratulated his friend of over 32 years, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, over his installation as Mayegun of Yorubaland. KWAM 1, as the Fuji maestro is widely known, has just been installed by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, as the first Mayegun of Yorubaland. Akanbi, who was
Mbaka – the man and his prophecies
Robert Egbe THE Supreme Court’s judgment sacking Emeka Ihedioha as Imo State Governor yesterday shot Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka’s prophecy credentials sky high in Nigeria’s complex political and religious environment. The verdict, coming a week after he prophesied that Ihedioha would be replaced by All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Hope Uzodinmma, has left the
‘Police arrested Akure cleric’s impostor’
By Damisi Ojo, Akure The Ondo State Police Command has debunked reports that it detained Prophet Samuel Afolabi aka Olopa to di Woli. It urged the people to disregard such. Prophet Afolabi oversees the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC, New Jerusalem) on Ondo Road, Akure. Spokesman Femi Joseph said Ayetare Sunday (35), a native of
Outrage as Federal Govt declares Amotekun illegal
Yusuf Alli, Eric Ikhilae, Abuja and Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti THE Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN) codenamed Operation Amotekun is illegal, the Federal Government declared on Tuesday. Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami (SAN), said security of the federation is the exclusive responsibility of the Federal Government. “The setting up of the para military organisation
Malami under fire over Amotekun
Emmanuel Oladesu, Raymond Mordi, Tajudeen Adebanjo, Vincent Ikuomola, Abuja and Adebisi Onanuga Afenifere, Adebanjo, others flay AGF Emotions ran high on Tuesday across four regions of Southwest, Southeast, Southsouth and Northcentral following the declaration of the South Western Security Network code-named Amotekun as illegal by Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami. Political leaders
Court throws out EFCC’s plea to screen witness in Maina’s trial
Our Reporter The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday dismissed the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to screen its fourth prosecution witness (PW4) in the current trial of Abdulrasheed Maina, ex-Pension Reform boss. Justice Okon Abang gave the order after listening to arguments of counsel to the parties in the
Uzodinma replaces Ihedioha as Supreme Court sacks Imo governor
Eric Ikhilae, Abuja BARELY seven months and 13 days in office, Imo State Governor Emeka Iheadioha was sacked on Tuesday. The Supreme Court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the Certificate of Return from him and give it to Hope Uzodinma, who is to be sworn in immediately. The judgment elicited
Lagos GOND holds dance summit
Our Reporter The Guild of Nigerian Dancers (GOND), Lagos State has held the maiden edition of the Lagos Dance Summit (TLDS. The event with the theme, ‘Building Bridges… Changing Dance Narratives’, held on December 4 at the University of Lagos was in collaboration with the Department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos (Unilag). Speaking
Mercy Johnson’s The Legend of Inikpi for cinemas January 24
Our Reporter Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Mercy Johnson Okojie, is set to release her first produced full-length feature in Nigerian and Ghanian cinemas on January 24. The movie, ‘The Legend of Inikpi’, which premieres on January 19, is set in the ancient Bini and Igala Kingdoms. It is based on the true story of
Tears, jubilation in Imo over Supreme Court judgment
Chris Njoku and Damian Duruiheoma, Owerri MEMBERS and supporters of the local chapters of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State on Tuesday broke down in tears following the ruling of the Supreme Court which sacked Emeka Ihedioha as the governor. The apex court in its ruling directed that Senator Hope Uzodinma of the
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