Nigerian Newspapers Today : Sunday 16th February 2020
Here are some of the Nigerian Newspapers Today on Sunday 16th February 2020 .
Egypt Records First Coronavirus Case
Egypt confirmed on Friday its first coronavirus case and said the affected person was a foreigner who had been put into isolation in hospital. The health ministry said in a statement it had immediately informed the World Health Organization (WHO) and had taken all necessary preventative measures. It did not give the nationality of the
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Few Corrupt Individuals Left in Nigeria, Says Magu
Kingsley Nwezeh in Abuja The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, yesterday claimed that the commission has eliminated corrupt individuals in the country except for a few. This comes as President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Waba, said the high rate of corruption contributed significantly to youth unemployment in the
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In Emeka’s Death, Part of Me also Died, Says Obi
Charles Ajunwa The Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 23, general elections and former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has described the death of his bosom friend and former Commissioner for Utilities in his government, Dr. Emeka Nwankwu as shocking and devastating, stating that “in his death, a part
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Nigeria Gets $125m Grant for Basic Education
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja A multi-donor funding agent for interventions in basic education in poor and developing countries, the Global Partnership for Education,( GPE), has extended a grant of $125 million to Nigeria to support the development of basic education. This was revealed in Abuja when the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, received a delegation from
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Homily at the Funeral Mass of Michael Nnadi
By Matthew Hassan Kukah We have gathered around the remains of Michael Nnadi in supplication but also as solemn witnesses to the penetrating darkness that hovers over our country. I have the rare honour of being considered the principal mourner in this ugly tragedy. It is not an honour that I am worthy of receiving.
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INSECURITY AND US VISA RESTRICTION
Anthony Uwa argues that the implementation of BRISIN system for data governance will make a difference Way back in 2000, the Nigerian government was told that the absence of data governance instruments constitute a disincentive to meeting development targets and sustenance of long-term development goals. In order to better appreciate the issues, former President Olusegun
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Dapo Abiodun: Walking the Talk
Femi Ogbonnikan writes on the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ogun State Government and Organized Labour over the willingness of the government to pay N30,500 as new minimum wage T he Ogun State Government has joined the states that have agreed to pay the mandatory minimum wage as demanded by the Organized Labour.
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Parents of IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu, Buried
Emmanuel Ugwu in Umuahia Abia State capital, Umuahia, came to a standstill yesterday as thousands of mourners flooded the city for the burial of His Royal Majesty, Eze Israel Kanu and his wife, Ugoeze Sally, parents of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Afaraukwu monarch died early December 2019
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Motorcycle, Tricycle Ban: Salute to Sanwo-Olu’s Courage
By Joseph Ushigiale The mark of leadership goes beyond the mere formulation and making policy pronouncements by a government. Indeed the hallmark of a good leader is the building of consensus, formulation of policies and their implementation or execution to ensure such policies get the desired outcomes. The recent decision by the Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu’s
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Ripples of Tiwa Savage at 40
SUPERSATURDAY STORY A robust music career, success amid controversy, determination and hard work make her one of the greatest artistes the continent has ever seen. That’s Nigerian self-acclaimed Number One African Bad Girl, Tiwa Savage, who clocked 40 on February 5. Ten years down the line in the industry, Tiwa is truly glittering like a
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