The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Friday 1st May 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 01/05/20
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Nasarawa Assembly loses member
Alhaji Suleiman Adamu, a member representing Nasarawa Central constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, is dead. Alhaji Mohammed Okpoku, representing Udege/Loko constituency, announced the death of the lawmaker to newsmen on Friday in Nasarawa, Nasarawa Local Government Area of the State. Okpoku said that Suleiman died in the late hours of Thursday, April …
Fela’s drummer, Tony Allen, dies
By: Akpan Sunday Former drummer, composer and songwriter of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Tony Allen, has died at 79 in Paris. Allen’s death was announced on Thursday by his manager, Eric Trosset, during a session with Agence France-Presse(AFP). He stated that Allen took ill in the afternoon and was taken to the Hôpital …
Why we turned back Oyo govt officials, by Customs
From Joseph Okwuofu, Ibadan The Oyo/Osun Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said on Thursday that it was not true that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) was invited to test and certify that the rice distributed to the Oyo State Government was fit for consumption. The command, however, explained …
Lagos Assembly seeks improved power
By Oziegbe Okoeki Lagos State House of Assembly has tasked power Distributing Companies (DISCOs) in the state to ensure residents enjoy considerable power supply. A joint committee of the House made up of Committee on Energy and Mineral Resources, and Information, Security and Strategy on an oversight visit to Eko and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company, asked them …
Gang leader arrested for killing policeman
Our Reporter Leader of a youth gang has been arrested in Ebonyi State for killing a policeman attached to a Chinese mining company in the state. Police spokesperson Loveth Odah said that the policeman’s rifle was recovered. Read Also: Indian hemp dealer sentenced to death by hanging for killing policeman It was learnt that the gang’s …
204 arrested for not wearing face masks in Niger
From Justina Asishana, Minna Over 216 people have been arrested and convicted for violating lockdown order in Niger State. Twelve out of the 216 were discharged. Read Also: ‘Buhari’s directive on lockdown understandable but risky’ Majority of the offences involved not wearing face masks while others were driving vehicles during the lockdown, organising social events, conveying passengers …
Police arrest suspect in Kwara
From Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin Police in Kwara State have arrested one Suleiman Tajudeen for allegedly killing a commercial driver on Tuesday in Eiyenkorin area of the state capital. Tajudeen allegedly shot and killed the driver Hammed Idowu for refusing to pay N5,000 bribe. Read Also: COVID-19: Lagos taskforce intercepts party, arrests guests Police spokesman Ajayi Okasanmi …
Five family members found dead in Enugu apartment
From Chris Oji, Enugu Five members of a family of six have died mysteriously in their family house at Amaokpo, Nike, Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. The family of Onyekwere Chukwumalu of Eziowelle, Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra, it was gathered, went to sleep on Monday night but were discovered dead on …
Army arrests 13 impersonators in Lagos
By Precious Igbonwelundu Operatives of the 81 Division, Nigerian Army on Thursday paraded 13 fake soldiers alleged to have used military uniform to perpetrate crimes in Lagos. Among the suspects were Ebenezer Adeleke, Afolabi Hassan, Allen Afolabi, Daramola Olamide, Akpan Joel, Eze David, Frank Eze, Joseph Okere, Ahmed Ameh and Akpan Emmanuel. Yesterday’s parade has …
‘Ibeju-Lekki youths didn’t protest lockdown’
By Robert Egbe The Ibeju-Lekki People’s Forum on Thursday said Monday’s protest that resulted in mayhem and injuries in the area was carried out by non-resident miscreants. It said over “100 innocent youths” and not the police figure of 51, were arrested and detained “in retaliation”. The Forum alleged that the police “went as far …
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