Nigerian Newspapers Today : Wednesday 29th January 2020
Here are some of the Nigerian Newspapers Today on Wednesday 29th January 2020 .
PDP Governors Partner Global Stakeholders to Deepen Democracy
In a move to reposition itself, become more relevant and strategic in the scheme of things in Nigeria, the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has began to engage global stakeholders. New Chairman of the Forum, Gov Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State, held separate meetings with the European Union (EU) Ambassador, Ketil Karlsen, and
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LASACO Upbeat about Scaling Industry Recapitalisation Huddle
Ebere Nwoji LASACO Assurance Plc has expressed confidence in its ability to cross the recapitalisation huddle, saying it has perfected plans to upgrade its capital from present level of N4.6 billion to N18 billion. Also, the underwriting firm said it has confidence in its shareholders’ ability and willingness to raise N13.4 billion that would be
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Naomi Campbell Seeks Special Recognition of Afrobeats in the Grammys after Burna Boy’s Loss
International supermodel Naomi Campbell has weighed in on Burna Boy’s recent loss at the Grammys. Campbell who was recently in Nigeria for the THISDAY Awards took to Instagram to express her thoughts. First of all, she thanked Angelique Kidjo who won the awards for “spreading light and opening minds through your music,” then proclaimed Burna
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A Nigerian Pop Star Finds Success in the US, On His Own Terms
Burnaboy/View from The Wall Street Journal By Neil Shah One of the hottest acts in pop music now is a 28-year-old Nigerian whose blend of hip-hop, reggae and Jamaican dancehall music is drawing a growing U.S. audience—and the attention of megastars like Beyoncé. Burna Boy, an established star in his native Nigeria, is connecting with
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House Decries Insecurity in Nigeria
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The House of Representatives Tuesday decried the spate of insecurity in the country, describing it as alarming. The Chairman, House Committee on Media, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, stated this while briefing journalists after the House adjourned plenary till Wednesday to mourn the death of a member who represented Babura/Garki Federal Constituency of
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Medical Doctor Tests Positive to Lassa Fever in Taraba
Wole Ayodele in Jalingo A medical doctor, who is currently serving as a house officer at the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo, has tested positive to Lassa fever. The doctor, whose identity is yet to be revealed, according to the management of the hospital, is currently undergoing treatment at the Specialist Hospital, Irua, Edo State. The
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Buhari Writes Senate, Seeks Confirmation of Obiora, Akande as CBN Deputy Gov, NCC Boss
Deji Elumoye and Chuks Okocha in Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has sought the approval of the Senate for the confirmation of Dr Kingsley Obiorah and Prof. Adeola Akande as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) respectively. He is also seeking the upper chamber’s nod
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Senate Awaits Petition to Probe Omo-Agege
Deji Elumoye and Chuks Okocha in Abuja The Senate on Tuesday disclosed that it will not hesitate to probe the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, over allegations that he was convicted of felony in a California court in the United States, if a petition to that effect is sent to the upper legislative chamber.
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Buhari Harps on Transparency for Public Officers
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday told public officers who had done the right thing not to be scared of being audited by the government or its agency. The president said this while addressing the Conference of Auditors-General in Nigeria where he was conferred with an award for transparency and accountability in the management of the
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FG Committed to Speedy Completion of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Says Director
The Director, Federal Highways, South-west, Mr Funso Adebiyi, has said that the federal government is committed to the speedy completion of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway taking advantage of the dry season. Adebiyi, who led a team of engineers on inspection of the highway Tuesday, said that more buildings in the right of way of the project
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