Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 9th July 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 9th July 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Magu: Travails of anti-graft czar
It is a taste of the bitter pill for the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, following his probe by a presidential panel over alleged misconduct, FELIX NWANERI reports At last, President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday bowed to pressure and suspended the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial …
Assets forfeiture: Reps seek more powers for judges
The House of Representatives is in the process of granting sweeping powers to judges of High Courts on assets forfeiture. PHILIP NYAM writes on the bill in that regard With President Muhammadu Buhari’s avowed resolve to fight corruption, the issue of assets forfeiture has become a knotty problem that needs to be put in the …
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases exceed 30,000
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 460 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 30,249. Also, the death toll from the virus has hit 684, as 15 new deaths were reported on Wednesday. There was a drop in the number of confirmed cases reported Wednesday …
U.S. Consulate, stakeholders proffer solutions to Lagos gridlock
The perennial traffic congestion in Lagos State was the focus of discussion at the Lagos Transportation and Traffic webinar organised by the United States Consulate General in Lagos Tuesday. The virtual event, which drew stakeholders in the transportation industry, government officials, scholars, and media practitioners, was themed “The never-ending story, Lagos traffic congestion: What can …
Lagos puts resumption plans on hold
Indications yesterday emerged that Lagos State government may postpone the planned resumption of schools due to the increasing cases of COVID-19 in the state, New Telegraph has learnt. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had earlier announced gradual re-opening of schools on August 3, directing students in transitional classes, who have mandatory public exams ahead of them, to …
N471m fraud: Ex HOS, Oyo-Ita’s trial stalled
The trial of a former Head of Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, over alleged N471million before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja was yesterday stalled on ground that the trial Judge, Justice Taiwo Taiwo was not properly briefed on the scheduled date. The court consequently adjourned till October 20 for continuation of trial. …
Wike pledges to support judiciary for stronger democracy
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has explained that his administration would continue to support the judiciary to deepen democracy in Nigeria. He stated that all the arms of government needed to work in synergy in discharging their responsibilities to serve the people with courage and efficiency. Wike, who spoke yesterday shortly after inspecting work at …
Gbajabiamila: Power sector reforms requires legislative intervention
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has emphasised that appropriate legislative intervention in the power sector was critical to national development. Gbajabiamila made this statement at the opening ceremony of the public hearing of the House ad-hoc committee on power sector in the National Assembly. According to him, it is in …
NBS: Nigeria populated by young people
Lagos, Jigawa have highest, least English literacy Nigeria is populated by large base of young population of more than 54 per cent of all males and more than 51 per cent of all females (are all younger than 20 years of age). That is according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) yesterday in latest …
Prosecute Magu for fraud –PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the prosecution of acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. PDP, in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, said the revelations of alleged diversion of recovered funds and fraudulent sale of assets seized by the EFCC, among other sleazes, …
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