The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Monday 8th June 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 08/06/20
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Alleged Corruption: Lagos lawmakers pass vote of confidence in Obasa
Oziegbe Okoeki Lawmakers at the Lagos House of Assembly at plenary on Monday passed a vote of confidence in Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. This followed the presentation of the report of a nine-man fact-finding adhoc committee of the House on allegations of corruption levelled against the Speaker by online medium, SaharaReporters. The committee headed by Hon. …
I’m not fighting against any tribe – Nnamdi Kanu
By Chris Njoku, Owerri Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has stated he is not fighting against any tribe but for freedome of Biafra. Kanu, who made this disclosure in a broadcast Monday, said while fighting for the liberation of his people, he would not close his eyes against injustice meted …
Seven IPOB members arrested in Abia
Sunny Nwankwo, Umuahia Seven members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have been reportedly arrested by a combined team of security agencies in Aba, the commercial nerve of Abia State. IPOB members, numbering over 100, reportedly took to the streets of Aba on Monday in peaceful protest of what they described as the killing …
Publisher claims N500m in defamation suit
Eric Ikhilae, Abuja A publisher and promoter of an Abuja-based communication, outfit – PRNigeria – Yushau Shuaib has alleged defamation in a publication by a freelance journalist, Terrence Kuanum and sued for N500 million. In a libel suit filed before the High Court of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Shuaib claimed that Kuanum, who …
Buhari mourns the death of late Sam Okwaraji’s mother
By Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the death of Lady Janet Okwaraji, mother of late Nigerian football star, Samuel Okwaraji. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, President Buhari described the late matriarch as an example of patriotism, loyalty and simplicity. “President Muhammadu Buhari …
Burial without govt approval attracts N10m fine, says Wike
By Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt A new Executive Order signed by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, to check the spread of the coronavirus pandemic has prescribed N10m fine for any burial conducted contrary to the provisions of the order. The Order, RVSG – 122020, which has been gazetted, issued new guidelines for conducting burials during …
COVID-19 funds: Reps C’ttee threatens AGF with warrant of arrest
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Account (PAC) has threatened to issue a warrant of arrest on the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) Mr Ahmed Idris. The Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Wole Oke (PDP-Osun), issued the threat over the failure of the AGF to appear before the committee to defend the amount spent …
Youths protest shutting of Niger Delta ministry in Imo
By Damian Duruiheoma, Owerri Scores of youths from the oil producing communities in Imo State on Monday stormed the state liaison office of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs in Owerri, demanding that the office be opened to the people of the state. The youths had stormed the office and met the gates of the …
Buhari mourns Lady Janet Okwaraji, mother of late Super Eagles star
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of late Lady Janet Okwaraji, mother of Late footballer, Sam Okwaraji. Mrs Okwaraji, was a teacher and school proprietress, who passed on at 83, leaving lasting memory of kindness, love and charity as a devout Christian. The President’s condolence message was conveyed in a statement by the …
Alleged Corruption: Lagos lawmakers pass vote of confidence on Obasa
By Oziegbe Okoeki Lawmakers at the Lagos state House of Assembly at plenary on Monday passed a vote of confidence on Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. This followed the presentation of the report of a 9-man fact-finding adhoc committee of the House on allegations of corruption levelled against the speaker by SaharaReporters. The committee headed by Hon. …
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