The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Tuesday 14th July 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 14/07/20
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Edo poll: APC, PDP set for another epic battle
Although 14 political parties nominated candidates for the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State, the contest is essentially a rematch between Governor Godwin Obaseki and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu who faced each other in a fierce contest four years ago. But, they have now swapped platforms, with Ize-Iyamu’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) last …
PTF: Airborne transmission of Coronavirus possible
From Moses Emorinken, Abuja Govt cautions against mass gatherings Electronic sharing of test results to start The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Monday said a new evidence has showed that airborne transmission of COVID-19 is possible. It urged citizens to absolutely wear a face mask and adhere to other non-pharmaceutical protocols, such as avoiding mass …
Gunmen abduct 3 traders, 2 commercial motorcyclists in Taraba
By Ben Adaji Jalingo Suspected kidnappers in a day light operation abducted 3 businessmen and 2 commercial motorcyclists along Dananacha-Borno-Kurukuru in Gassol local government area of Taraba state Monday. The Nation gathered that the businessmen were conveyed by two commercial motorcyclists from Sabongida village to Borno Kurukuru weekly market which is usually held on Mondays …
Buhari, Osinbajo take people’s mandate seriously – Akande
The Economic Sustainability Committee chaired by Vice president Yemi Osinbajo is working hard to deliver the Economic Sustainability Plan which a lot of Nigerians will benefit from, Laolu Akande, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, has said Akande, who spoke in an Instagram live session with Dele Momodu of Ovation Magazine on Monday …
Magu’s office searched by detectives
From Yusuf Alli, Managing Editor, Northern Operation Some detectives yesterday combed the office of Ibrahim Magu, the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as part of the ongoing investigation by the Justice Ayo Salami Investigative panel. It was learnt that a vital computer was retrieved by the investigators. Also, more …
‘Obaseki’s education achievements unprecedented’
From Bisi Olaniyi, Benin Teachers in Edo State have described as unprecedented, the achievements of Governor Godwin Obaseki in the education sector. They said he would be re-elected on September 19. The teachers described Obaseki’s administration as responsive, people-centred and knowledge-driven, noting that his government’s reforms in education had received national and international commendation. Read …
Gunmen abduct three traders, motorcyclists in Taraba
By Ben Adaji, Jalingo Suspected kidnappers have abducted three businessmen and two commercial motorcyclists along Dananacha-Borno-Kurukuru in Gassol local government area of Taraba state on Monday. The Nation gathered that the businessmen were being conveyed by two commercial motorcyclists from Sabongida village to Borno Kurukuru weekly market when they ran into the gunmen who had …
PDP, APC differ on campaign funds
From Bisi Olaniyi, Benin Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the standard-bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, have differed over funding of campaigns. Obaseki, through his Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy, Crusoe Osagie, yesterday alleged that crisis had hit the camp of Ize-Iyamu over funding. …
Army redeploys 34 Generals, others in another shakeup
By Okodili Ndidi, Abuja The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has approved a major shakeup in the Nigerian Army with the redeployment and posting of 34 Generals and five Colonels. The postings in a statement by Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa, take effect from July 20. According to the …
Fears of dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases heighten
In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, the government tried to discourage interstate travels and free movement of people as part of measures to curtail the spread of the virus. Having listened to people’s pleas to ease the lockdown, it relaxed the restrictions, including the lifting of interstate travels. MOSES EMORINKEN writes that this may …
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