The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Wednesday 20th May 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 20/05/20
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Flooding: LASG will proffer lasting solution
By Oziegbe Okoeki The Lagos State Government on Tuesday assured residents of its committed to proffer a lasting solution to the issue of flooding across the state as the rains begin to come down. The government said special attention is being paid to cleaning and clearing canals and heavily clogged up drains through out the …
EFCC not a political tool, APC chieftain tells Obaseki
Our Reporter AN All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Edo State, John Mayaki, has urged Governor Godwin Obaseki to desist from strong-arming the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) into pursuing its politically-motivated call for the investigation of his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole, over alleged wrongdoing in the construction of the Benin Specialist Hospital. Reacting …
WHO pledges to use every tool to fight COVID-19
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO), says the agency will use every tool at its disposal to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Ghebreyesus said this at the closing of two-day virtual World Health Assembly in Geneva. In his speech posted on WHO website, Ghebreyesus said some of the recommendations from the assembly would …
How kidnappers killed our man, by Imo NDLEA
Chris Njoku, Owerri THE Imo State Command of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Owerri on Tuesday explained how kidnappers killed one of its officers in a gun duel at Ohi Junction in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state, saying that it was not a police officer that was shot as reported. Speaking to …
Turkey extends travel ban in 15 major cities due to COVID-19
Turkey’s Interior Ministry has announced to extend a travel ban in 15 major cities for another 15 days due to the raging COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, the ministry said the travel ban will continue from May 20 to June 3 and those who do not obey the restrictions will be subject to administrative fines. …
God showed me Ize-Iyamu is next Edo Gov – Agbomhere
Our Reporter A former governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Chief Blessing Agbomhere, has declared God revealed Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu to him as the next Edo Governor. Agbomhere said the revelation was made at the mountain of prayer where he spent days to seek the face of God on the political situation in …
COVID-19: NCDC records 226 new cases, total infections now 6401
Agency Reporter The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday recorded 226 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the total number of infections in Nigeria to 6401. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that one new patients have been confirmed dead to the virus in the country, bringing the total …
La Liga to use video analysis if player tests positive for coronavirus
La Liga will use a video analysis programme to help it determine if a player is likely to have infected a team mate or opponent. According to a draft protocol drawn up by the league, this will be put into use if the player tests positive for the coronavirus once the season re-starts. The protocol …
‘How to reopen businesses after lockdown’
By Omobola Tolu-Kusimo AS some businesses still warm up for reopening after the lockdown to curtail the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has listed some steps for companies to take. Its Global Technical & Expertise Manager for Property Risk Consulting, Stephen Clark said: “There may be a reduction in …
My plans for CIBN, by new president
By Collins Nweze THE new President/Chairman of Council, Chartered Institute of Bankers’ of Nigeria (CIBN) Bayo Olugbemi has unveiled a two-year strategy plan. Olugbemi, who took over from Uche Olowu, at the weekend, told over 700 participants who connected to the event through Zoom and YouTube across the globe: “Our strategic focus is crafted into an …
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