The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Tuesday 26th May 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 26/05/20
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Doubters of Covid-19 are the true Nigerians
Ayodele Okunfolami Sir: Government at all levels and private bodies have continued to use several channels to inform the populace of the reality of the pandemic and how they can keep safe however, not a few Nigerians remain skeptical. These doubting Thomases may be convinced that COVID-19 is real abroad but not in Nigeria. …
Nigeria reports 229 new COVID-19 cases, active cases rise to 5,524
Agency Reporter Nigeria on Monday recorded 229 new cases of the COVID-19, bringing the total active cases to 5,524. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on its official twitter handle, said that as of May 25, 2020, seven deaths were recorded in the country. The health agency said no new state reported a …
INEC okays e-voting from 2021
Yusuf Alli, Abuja ELECTRONIC Voting Machine (EVM) will be used for future elections in the country beginning from next year, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has indicated. But, the forthcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states will run on the existing order, the agency added. It said its decision on e-voting is …
Kebbi receives additional 83 repatriated ‘Almajiri’ from Kano
The Kebbi State Government says it has received 83 additional Almajiri (Qu’anic education pupils) repatriated from Kano State. The development was made known in a statement signed by Malam Yahaya Sarki, the Special Adviser to Gov. Atiku Bagudu on Media, in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. IA copy of the made available to the News Agency …
Man rapes neighbour’s daughter in Lagos
Precious Igbonwelundu OPERATIVES of the Lagos Police Command have arrested a 26-year-old man Benjamin Omade for alleged abduction and defilement of a teenage girl. The victim was said to be the daughter of his next-door neighbour at Bariga. It was gathered that Omade allegedly eloped with the underage girl since May 17 with no …
Three kill sibling over mum’s funeral cash
Damian Duruiheoma, Owerri POLICE in Imo State are trailing three brothers who allegedly killed their sibling over money realised from the burial of their mother. The three men, Patrick Obieshieke, Chinonso Obieshieke and John Erieka were said to have brutally killed Remigius Obieshieke following a disagreement over the sharing of the cash realised from …
Grave diggers held with five human heads in Ondo
Osagie Otabor, Akure FOUR grave diggers have been arrested in Akure, the Ondo State capital, after five human heads were found in their possession. The suspects, Kunle Olomofe, 45, Adewale Abiodun, 40, Akinola Sunday, 69, and Oluwadare Idowu, 67, work at a cemetery owned by Akure South Local Government. Sources said they were arrested …
Pressure mounts on British PM over refusal to sack top aide
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday faced continuing pressure after refusing to fire his top aide Dominic Cummings over allegations he broke coronavirus lockdown restrictions. No fewer than 15 lawmakers from Johnson’s Conservatives have joined calls by the opposition Labour Party and Liberal Democrats, as well as health officials and bishops from the Church of …
Importers, agents berate NPA, NSC over N150b charges
By Oluwakemi Dauda Importers and clearing agents at the seaports have raised the alarm over the plan by shipping firms to introduce and force them to pay additional charges on dry, reefer, Out of Gauge (OOG), break bulk cargoes coming to Lagos Port Complex (LPC) and Tin Can Island port. New surcharges introduced by …
Masari under pressure to jettison lockdown in Katsina
Augustine Okezie GOVERNOR Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State is said to be under intense pressure by some sections of Katsina citizens particularly those skeptical about the existence of COVID-19 and majority of the poor who felt economically deprived to jettison the lockdown measures to allow them move about freely. Permanent Secretary, State Ministry …
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