The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Monday 25th May 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 25/05/20
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NCDC confirms 313 new cases of COVID-19, total active cases now 5350
Agency Reporter The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Sunday recorded 313 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, taking the toll of active cases to 5350. The NCDC, on its official twitter handle, however said that no new state had reported a case in the last 24 hours. It said that a …
Man defiles daughters after spiking their drinks
From Osagie Otabor, Akure A 48-year-old man, Femi Onifade, has been arrested in Ondo State for defiling his two daughters aged six and nine. It was gathered that the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi Odundun II handed Onifade over to officials of the the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Sources …
Ndigbo in Lagos sacks leader
Our Reporter Leadership of Ndigbo in Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) has sacked Joe Igbokwe as its apex leader ‘for not promoting Igbo cause in Lagos’. Igbokwe is special adviser on Drainage and Water Resources to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Read Also: Gov. Akerelodu sacks aide for wilful neglect of duty The group, at a news …
Abductee’s family to Niger: negotiate with kidnappers
From Justina Asishana, Minna The family of one of the construction workers kidnapped in Niger State has appealed to the state government to open negotiations with the abductors in order to secure the release of the victims. The kidnappers, it was learnt, have refused to deal with the construction company or the abductees’families, preferring only …
Three snatch SUV in Anambra
From Emma Elekwa, Onitsha Three persons have been arrested by police for allegedly snatching at gunpoint a Toyota Highlander Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and other valuables from one Christopher Oraukwu along Ekwulobia road Aguata, Anambra State. The suspects, Chidi Ugoji, 31, Okoye Onyebuchi, 34 and Onwe Chigozie, 22, were arrested at their hideouts in Achalla/Nkpor …
Church disowns woman caught in Anambra shrine
From Emma Elekwa, Onitsha Members of United Voice of Sabbath Churches of Nigeria (UVSCN) in Anambra State, an umbrella body of Sabbath churches, have disociated themselves from the woman recently accused of fetish practices in Agulu, Anaocha council of the state. The woman was reportedly caught by residents of the area making incantations dressed in a white garment …
Go after kidnappers, Ondo community tells Amotekun
From Osagie Otabor, Benin Residents of Akoko in Ondo State have urged the new Corps Commander, Ondo State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps, Chief Adetunji Olu Adeleye, to go after kidnappers terrorising the area. The residents also called on President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to beef up security in the area to …
Why I faked my death, by househelp
By Precious Igbonwelundu A 19-year-old, Margaret Ikumu, whose family raised the alarm over her supposed death and secret burial, has told police that she faked it to escape financial pressures from her mother. Ikumu, who works as a domestic help in Ajah, Lagos, created controversy a fortnight ago after news of her death and authorisation …
547 inmates released in Anambra, Kano
From Kolade Adeyemi, Kano with Agency Report No fewer than 547 inmates have been released from correctional centres in Anambra and Kano states. The Anambra command of the Service said it released more than 454 inmates in a bid to decongest the cells, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Mr Emmanuel Nwakaeze, the state Controller of …
NFF sympathises with Victor Osimhen
Agency Reporter The Nigeria Football Federation has reached out to Super Eagles’ forward, Victor Osimhen who lost his father on Saturday evening, expressing grief and a groundswell of sorrow among the Nigerian Football family over the passing of the patriarch of the Osimhen family. Reports said Mr. Patrick Osimhen, 80, died in Lagos on Saturday …
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