Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 17th July 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 17th July 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Ondo impeachment saga: Who holds the ace?
Within the past weeks, the political calculation ahead of the October 10 election in Ondo State has been revolving, following the declaration of interest by the deputy governor of the state, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, to take part in the poll. ADEWALE MOMOH writes on Agboola’s feud with his boss, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and the plot …
Makama: Removal of service chiefs won’t end insurgency
The Olowu of Owu Kuta in Osun State, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, in this interview, speaks on the need for Nigerians to support the Army in the fight against insurgency. WALE ELEGBEDE reports A major problem said to be working against the Nigerian Army from operating at its full potential is inadequate funding. What is …
Anambra: Echoes of politics at police zonal command launch
OKEY MADUFORO reports on the political intrigues that characterised the recent commissioning of Police Zone 13 Command headquarters in Anambra State It was echoes of bitter political rivalries during the recent commissioning of the headquarters of the Zone 13 Command of the Nigeria Police Force in Ukpo, Dunekofia Local Government Area of Anambra State. The …
Sokoto approves N1.65bn for construction of sports arena, hall
The Sokoto State executive council yesterday said it has approved N1.65 billion for the construction of a new sports arena and indoor hall in the state. A breakdown of the money approved indicated that while the sum of N1.2 billion would be spent on the sports arena, about N447 million would be expended on the …
Ondo 2020: Tension as Yahaya Bello heads APC’s shadow poll’s committee
Following inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Primary Election Committee ahead of the party’s primaries in Ondo State on July 20, the camp of the aspirants under the aegis of Unity Forum in the state have been thrown into confusion. The confusion and tension was being predicated upon by the appointment of Governor …
NYSC gives 4,875 certificates to corps members in Lagos
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) yesterday commenced distribution of Certificates to 4,875 corps members deployed to Lagos State for the 2019 ‘Batch B’ Stream 2 service year. Of the figure, 53 corps members would face one form of discipline and sanction or the other for various offences. Addressing journalists yesterday at the passingout/ Certificate …
South-South Governors support forensic audit of NDDC, deplores commission’s crisis
The South-South Governors Forum on Thursday declared wholehearted support for forensic audit of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari. It deplored, with great concern, the crisis rocking the commission and said that it was convinced and expecting that the audit would serve to put the NDDC on a sound corporate governance …
Ex-IYC leader seeks NDDC’s supervision return to presidency
Former President of the Ijaw Youth Congress (IYC), Dr. Chris Ekiyor, has stressed the need for the Office of the President to take over the supervision of activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Ekiyor stated this yesterday against the backdrop of the ongoing crisis between the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill …
Group seeks Ayade’s suspension from PDP
A group, under the aegis of the Movement for the Restoration of Cross River PDP (MFTROCR), has called for the suspension of Governor Ben Ayade from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleging that the governor was behind the current court action instituted against members of the National Working Committee of the party. At least five …
Arotile: Afenifere demands coroner inquest into young pilot’s death
Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has demanded a coroner inquest into the death of 24-year-old Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot, Tolulope Arotile. The 24-year-old flying officer died on 14th July, 2020 in a road accident at NAF base Kaduna after sustaining head injuries. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, …
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