Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 2nd July 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 2nd July 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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S’West PDP: Gladiators return to the trenches
The reported tiff between chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West may decelerate the move for a united front for the party ahead of the Ondo State governorship election and the 2023 general election, WALE ELEGBEDE reports The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West geopolitical zone is not alien to crises. …
ADC’ll bring change to Edo State – Oboh
Mrs. Mabel Oboh, an actress, is the deputy governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the September 19 gubernatorial election in Edo State. The former broadcaster shares her thoughts about politics in Nigeria with ONYEKACHI EZE. Excerpts: Congratulations on your choice as the running mate to the governorship candidate of your party, African …
APC primaries: Faduyile confident of victory
The Prof. Dayo Faduyile campaign team has denied working for or with some aspirants ahead of July 20 APC Primary in Ondo State, describing speculations to that effect as mischievous and absolutely condescending. The campaign team in a statement signed by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Niyi Majofodun, said given the present political realities …
Buhari: We’ll protect vulnerable, poor Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to sustain pro-poor spending in order to cushion the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the people. He stated that the recently developed Economic Sustainability Plan, aimed at stimulating the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, will extend protection to very poor Nigerians and other vulnerable groups through pro-poor spending. …
WHO warns against use of masks during exercise
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned people against wearing masks while exercising, saying masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. WHO gave the warning yesterday in an update of its Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters. It said that sweat could make the mask become wet more quickly which could make …
Domestic flight to resume July 8
•Lagos, Abuja airports to resume July 8,15 Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika has announced that Abuja and Lagos airports will resume domestic operations on July 8, 2020. The Minister made the disclosure yesterday on his verified Twitter @hadisirika, just as he disclosed that the Mallam Aminu International Airport, Kano, Port-Harcourt, Owerri and Maiduguri will resume on …
FEC approves N8.9bn for Abuja roads, Lagos Airport
The Federal executive Council (FEC) has approved the total sum of N8.9 billion for the construction of roads in Abaji Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja and extension of the runway at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. The virtual FEC chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday approved N6.7 billion for the …
Lawan: Legislature most misunderstood arm of government
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, yesterday, pointed out that the Legislature was the most misunderstood arm of government. Lawan stated this while responding to a motion brought to the floor of the Chamber by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (YPP, Anambra South), on International Day of Parliamentarism. He said that the perception and treatment of …
Obasanjo: Africa needs PhD holders with character for development, growth
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday stressed the need for more doctorate degree holders that are imbued with character for the progress, development and growth of African countries in all sectors of the economy. This was as he said that these four cardinal areas of needs, which were government services, industry/private sector, academia as well …
Senate summons minister, others over revenue leakages
The Senate, yesterday, resolved to block the country’s revenue loss from money laundering, tax evasion by international oil companies (IOCs) operating in the country, proceeds of corruption and other criminal activities involving illicit financial flows. The Senate took the decision following the consideration of a motion on “the need to review the domestic legal framework …
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