The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Thursday 30th January 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 30/01/20
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Fashola: Paucity of funds threatens Minna-Suleja, 15 other highway projects
By Okodili Ndidi, Abuja Works on the Suleja-Minna road and 15 other Federal road projects in Niger State may be grounded due to paucity of funds. The Federal highway, which was first awarded in 2010 for the first phase and 2015 for the second phase, will still require N32 billion to be completed. Although
JAMB hands over 38 ‘fraudulent’ CBT centre owners to security agents
From Eric Ikhilae, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) management on Wednesday handed over some owners of accredited Computer Based Test (CBT) centres to security agents for allegedly committing cybercrime. The board had accused about 38 CBT centres owners of infractions in the current registration of candidates for the 2020 Unified Tertiary
Southeast joint security outfit ready, says Governors’ Forum
From Ogochukwu Anioke, Abakaliki A Regional security outfit has been formed to protect lives and properties in the Southeast, Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi said on Wednesday. Umahi broke the news in his capacity as the Chairman of the Southeast Governors’ Forum (SGF). The Forum said the need for total re-evaluation of the security architecture
PDP declares Imo Assembly defectors’ seats vacant
From Gbade Ogunwale, Abuja and Damian Duruiheoma, Owerri The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday wielded the big stick on its eight members in the Imo State House of Assembly who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). It (PDP) declared the lawmakers’ seats in the legislative chamber vacant. At a
Makinde visits IGP over council crisis, Amotekun
From Yinka Adeniran, Ibadan To ensure peace returns to the state, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Wednesday visited the Inspector- General of Police (IGP), Adamu Mohammed, in Abuja. He said his administration would not condone violence. The governor, who addressed reporters on the premises of the Force Headquarters, said he had briefed the IGP
‘Suspended’ Oshiomhole risks expulsion for disruptive activities, says Obaseki
From Osagie Otabor, Bénin All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Comrade Adams Oshiomhole risks expulsion if he continues with his “disruptive activities”, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki said on Wednesday. He said he would deal decisively with anyone who continues to foment trouble in the state. But, Oshiomhole’s ally and former lawmaker, Pally Iriase, said
Madrid derby, EPL games live on GOtv
A fierce football rivalry will be rekindled on Saturday in La Liga when Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid clash in the Madrid Derby at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu live on GOtv. The game, which will be the 166th encounter between both teams in La Liga, will be broadcast live at 4pm on SuperSport Select 4 exclusive
Protest rocks Ogun communities over ‘attacks’ by suspected herdsmen
From Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta Farmers from over 12 villages at Oja Odan community and its environs in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State on Wednesday protested alleged attacks on them by suspected herdsmen. They alleged that the attacks have resulted in the destruction of their crops by grazing cattle. The farmers, who marched
Ajagba returns on March 7
Nigerian heavyweight prospect Efe Ajagba will return to the ring on March 7 to face a yet-to-be opponent in the co-feature of the card headlined by Adam Kownacki versus Robert Helenius, according to ESPN. Ajagba (12-0, 10 KO) is a 25-year-old former Olympian now training in Texas with Ronnie Shields. He is one of the
Amotekun desperate response to security challenges, says Speaker
From Tony Akowe, Abuja House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila on Wednesday canvassed a new approach to tackling the myriad of security challenges in the country. He said Nigerians should embrace new ideas and not hold tight to a security system that has proved ineffective. Gbajabiamila described the inauguration of the Western Nigeria Security Network
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