Nigeria news today headlines : Thursday 28th May 2020
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COVID-19: FG Considers Reopening Of Schools
INNOCENT OWEH;TOYIN ADEBAYO;CHIOMA UMEHA ABUJA / LAGOS – Strong indications emerged on Wednesday that schools all over the federation may soon reopen but with stringent measures to ensure that the deadly COVID-19 did not jeopardise the process. Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, …
Edo APC Primary: Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu Set For Epic Showdown
TONY EZIMAKOR;TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI The stage is now set for an epic showdown between Governor Godwin Obaseki and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu ahead of the June 22 governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State. Ize-Iyamu on Wednesday emerged consensus aspirant among seven other aspirants that showed interest to contest for the party’s ticket, …
How NDDC IMC Padded 2019 Budget By N63bn — Reps
AHMED MUSA; SAMUEL OGIDAN ABUJA – Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in the House of Representatives has revealed that the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the commission was responsible for inflating the 2019 budget proposal by a whopping N63 billion which the National Assembly had to cut down. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (APC, Ondo), who …
South-East Governors, IGP Resolve Differences Over Community Policing
ABAKALIKI – The South-East Governors’ Forum on Wednesday resolved its differences with the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, and reaffirmed its support for community policing in the zone. Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum and governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, disclosed this to journalists in his office in Abakalki, after a teleconference of …
AfDB Agrees To Probe Akinwumi Adesina After U.S. Pressure
The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) board agreed to an independent probe of its president, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, after the U.S. rejected an internal investigation that cleared him of allegations of favoritism, according to two people familiar with deliberations on the matter, reports Bloomberg. AfDB decided on the inquiry after several governments backed U.S. Treasury Secretary …
Ondo 2020: APC Leaders Demand Direct Primary
LAGOS – Ahead of the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state, some party chieftains have rejected the move by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to use indirect primary method in the selecting the party’s flagbearer, saying direct primary system is the best way to forestall crisis. Leading the call …
Lawyer Petitions Buhari, Lawan Over Alleged Fraud In NDDC
The crisis of confidence rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) may have taken a turn for the worse, as a legal practitioner, Mr. Ojeh Godwin, has written a petition to the President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, over what he described as …
COVID-19: FG Partners PRCAN On Communication Strategy
The Federal Government’s Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has expressed its readiness to partner with Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria (PRCAN), the umbrella body responsible for the professional practice of public relations in Nigeria with a view to develop a robust communication strategy to effectively; inform, educate, enlighten and engage with Nigerians on …
FAAN To Bar VIP Escorts From Terminal, Passengers To Expect Fare Increase, Others
LAGOS – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has put in place arrangements that would ensure passenger facilitation as the nation’s aviation industry prepares for resumption of domestic flight operations. This is as the authority hinted that air travellers should expect some level of delays, some stringent and new safety measures at …
COVID-19: NCC Gives Reasons For Data Depletion During Lockdown
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has explained why there’s faster data depletion since the beginning of the lockdown. The commission also explained the various factors that affect the consumption of data. Dr Henry Nkemadu, Director, Public Affairs, in a public notice, said: “The nature of technology (2G, 3G or 4G ), the quality of the network, …
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