Breaking News in Nigeria Today Sunday 16th February 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Sunday 16th February 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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For the love of wrap
Wrap shirts are the new must-have in ladies wardrobe. Wrap tops, like many ladies call it, are not just trend, they have become the new sensation in the fashion world. Same goes for wrap gowns and wrap skirts as well. Just like the name says, it wraps around the waist to give the perfect fit to the wearer, outlining the curves. This feature is why ladies are crazy about this piece. They make a nice casual wears and are suitable for any event depending on…
Ortom‘ll give more democracy dividends before 2023, says Akase
The Chief Press Secretary to Benue State Governor, Mr. Terver Akase in this interview with CEPHAS IORHEMEN, speaks on the return of peace to the state, and some projects Governor Samuel Ortom will complete before his exit in 2023 What is your view on the planned withdrawal of troops by the Federal Government from the troubled areas in the country? The government and people of Benue State appreciate Mr. President and the Federal Government of Nigeria for listening to the unanimous request of Benue people earlier on…
Flights resume at Lagos airport, minister assures full services
F oreign airlines have begun normal flight operations to Lagos following harmattan haze that led to diversion and cancellation of flights for five days consecutively. Among airlines that landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos were British Airways’ flight 075 from London, Royal Air Maroc, Virgin Atlantic, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines from Istanbul. Others were Arik Air from Dubai, ASKY, Allied Air, while virtually all the domestic airlines landed their planes in Lagos. Domestic arrivals included Allied Air, Air Peace, Arik, Dana, Nest Oil,…
Northern elders, Kukah’s verdict on Buhari
T he unabated security challenges in the country is finally getting to the majority of Nigerians and many are beginning to speak out over what has become a torn in the flesh of those saddled with the responsibility of protecting the lives and properties of the people. Even though the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari had insisted that it was doing its best to tackle the melee, the daily killings, many that the citizens believed should have been avoidable is becoming a bitter pill to swallow. …
Nigeria’s economy still challenged –Experts
Border closure, VAT, minimum wage will fuel inflation —EFG Hermes As experts say Nigeria’s economic risks in 2020 are still the same since 2015, and they include weak economic growth, increasing poverty levels, and foreign direct investor apathy, PAUL OGBUOKIRI reports that President Buhari’s promise of taking 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 2023 will face stiffer challenge this year A challenged economy According to Bismarck Rewane, a member of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council, and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Financial Derivatives, Nigeria will likely achieve…
Charly Boy: Nigeria’s bleeding, soaked in red
Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy has dropped his first single tiled ‘God of Men’ which featured Nigeria’s multi-talented rapper, Falz. In this interview with IFEOMA ONONYE, he speaks about the song unearthing the fake Men of God that people should be careful of, why he supports the restrictions placed on commercial motorcycle riders. He also explains why there may be no hope for former Governor of Imo State, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha of returning to office You said earlier that you support the restrictions placed on commercial…
Anambra 2021: Confusion over APGA/SDP leadership
Ahead of the 2021 Anambra State governorship election the duo of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) are neck deep in confusion over who are the National Chairman and state chairman of the parties. The APGA since after its controversial convention currently has three persons laying claim to the chairmanship position of the party In the SDP one Dr Webster Okonkwo recently claimed to have obtained a judgement from an Awka High Court which according to him, confirmed him as state chairman, adding that…
State police is recipe for disaster, says Erekosuma
Onengiya Erekosuma is the president of the Foundation for Peace and Non-Violence in Nigeria, and a firm believer in using dialogue to resolve crisis. He tells EMMANUEL MASHA on the need for Federal Government to cut military spending and adopt the non-violence approach in its fight against insecurity The country’s security situation appears to be worsening by the day. The Boko Haram insurgents appear to be unstoppable with more audacious killings and abductions. What do you think is not being done correctly by this current administration to…
Primate Ayodele hosts UN Online Conversation flag-off
Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele (JP) of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church Lagos, who was honoured as the United Nations Ambassador for Peace Award last year, hosted the United Nations 75th anniversary and the flag-off of the United Nations Online Conversation holding in Nigeria for the first time. The auspicious, event which gathered eminent personalities in the society and international community held on Thursday, at his church premises at Oke-Afa, Egigbo in Lagos State. Ambassador Per Stafsen, the World Peace President, who came from Denmark to represent United…
Apapa gridlock: ANLCA backs NPA on effective utilization of Eastern Ports
•Faults cargo diversion to other ports The Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has restated its support of the move by the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) to ensure that the Eastern Ports are put to optimal use by so doing, decentralising cargo handling process in the country among all the seaports in the country. They said that they gave the support because they believe that the move will help bring to an end the lingering Apapa gridlock and the reoccurring cargo congestion at the…
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