The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Friday 24th April 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 24/04/20
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Why I won’t stop opposing Buhari, FG, by Fani-Kayode
My opposition to the Buhari Government for the last five years has been as constant as the northern star and it remains as strong today as it ever was. I warned Nigerians what would happen if he came to power in 2015 and I was proved right. I warned them again in 2019 and again …
No officer beaten by mob in Anambra crash – FRSC
Emma Elekwa, Onitsha The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State has dismissed reports of alleged beating of officials of the Corps by angry mob and subsequent begging following a fatal motor accident in the state. The Corps in a statement issued by the Sector Public Education Officer, Pascal Anigbo described the report …
Kaduna sets up mobile courts to try curfew violators
From AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna Kaduna State government has set up mobile courts to summarily try curfew violators, in its efforts to preserve public safety, Solicitor General Chris Umar has disclosed. In a letter to the Chief Registrar of Kaduna State High Court dated on April 22, Umar said that the decision was taken by …
Funke’s murder: Police hand over suspects to Ondo govt
Osagie Otabor, Akure The Nigeria Police has handed over suspected killers of Funke Olakunrin, daughter of Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti, to the Ondo State Government for prosecution. Sources said the four suspects might be arraigned today (Friday). Funke was killed last year by armed men between Kajola and Ore along Ondo-Ore road in Ondo …
COVID-19: Heat kills virus, ‘enjoy the sun’ – Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump called on Americans to “enjoy the sun” after unveiling a study that supposedly showed that the novel coronavirus dissipates more quickly with sunlight and at higher temperatures. “I hope people enjoy the sun, and if it has an impact that’s great,” Trump said during his daily coronavirus task force briefing. Bill …
LCCI and the economy
Editorial As challenging as the post-Covid-19 national economic outlook appears, what is not lacking is the surfeit of ideas on how to get the economy up and running. One such was the call by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on the Federal Government to suspend the implementation of the 50% Value …
‘Pray for end of COVID-19’
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Sikiru Adebayo Osinowo, has urged Muslims to seize the spiritual advantage of the Ramadan period to pray for the country to overcome the scourge of the Coronavirus pandemic. According to him, Ramadan is a period of spiritual reawakening and rebirth. “However, while we revel in the euphoria of …
Melaye, PDP close case at election tribunal
From Eric Ikhilae, Abuja Petitioners in the dispute over the last election held in Kogi West Senatorial District of Kogi State – Dino Melaye and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – closed their case on Thursday. Melaye, the candidate of the PDP, is together with the party, challenging the outcome of the election held …
Covid-19: Govt assures ethanol supply for sanitiser production
From Franca Ochigbo, Abuja The federal government is putting measures in place to ensure producers of sanitisers don’t face difficulties in getting ethanol constantly for the production of hand sanitisers. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Adeniyi Adebayo disclosed this in Abuja during the weekly engagement with the Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) of …
20 oil thieves arrested in Rivers
Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt NO fewer than 20 suspected crude oil thieves have been arrested in Rivers State by the operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The operatives also impounded two boats, two trucks, vehicles and pipes deployed by the suspects to move stolen products to different locations in the …
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