The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Tuesday 4th August 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 04/08/20
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My COVID-19 story, by Abuja lawyer
Abuja based lawyer, Mr. Damilere Ojo, relives his experience during isolation and treatment for the novel Coronavirus at the Gwagwalada Isolation Centre. FOLLOWING the confirmation of the index case of COVID–19 virus in Nigeria, I had my reservations about the spread of the disease. But as the number of cases increased, the Federal Government …
Air Peace cuts pay by 40%, sacks pilots
Kelvin Osa Okunbor AIR Peace on Monday sacked over 70 pilots cutting across its fleet types as the negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a huge toll on its operations like other mega carriers in Europe, America, Middle East, Asia, Australia and other parts of Africa. The airline said the decision became …
Ize-Iyamu and Edo PDP leaders’ muddled thinking
By John Mayaki In continuation of its defeatist campaign strategy hinged on blackmail, propagation of falsehood, and dangerous twisting of facts to incite violence and stoke division, the Edo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its underperforming candidate, Godwin Obaseki, who lacking achievements and an agenda, in collaboration with its national …
Cracks in Ondo PDP as five governors back Ajayi’s ZLP move
Yusuf Alli, Abuja THERE were indications on Monday that cracks had developed in the Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This followed reluctance of the party’s governorship candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, to accept embattled Deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi as his running mate. Also, the division in the state’s chapter of the party has …
Governors protest nation’s ‘worsening security situation’
To meet Buhari, Service Chiefs ‘ Attack on Zulum unwarranted’ Eric Ikhilae, Abuja GOVERNORS have joined the growing list of Nigerians bemoaning the security situation in the country. They have planned a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari and the Service chiefs to discuss “this worrisome and rapidly degenerating situation.” The states helmsmen conveyed their …
Deputy Speaker, 16 other lawmakers back Ize-Iyamu
Bisi Olaniyi, Benin SEVENTEEN of the 24 members of Edo State House of Assembly are backing the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Deputy Speaker Yekini Idiaye, who represents Akoko-Edo Constituency I, and four other members also pledged support for Ize-Iyamu. Idiaye was on Monday joined by Emmanuel …
Shoprite welcomes local investors
Our Reporter SOUTH AFRICA’s supermarket retailer, Shoprite, said it is open to local investors, dispelling the rumour about its planned exit from the country. The firm, in a statement, said it does not make sense for it to leave the country after over $30billion investment. The statement read: “We have only just opened to …
Two feared killed, five injured in another Lagos gas explosion
Precious Igbonwelundu Two persons, including an artisan were on Monday killed and at least five others injured after another gas explosion occurred in Orile-Iganmu, a Lagos slum community. The artisan identified as Ajibola Olaoye died on the spot where he was welding an articulated vehicle around 5pm at Wema Bank Bus Stop, off Coker …
Elixir to epileptic power supply
The Nigerian electricity power inadequacy issue has persisted over many years and successive administrations have continued to explore ways of solving the problem. The Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) is one of the initiatives that aim to solve the power crisis. BOLAJI OGUNDELE writes that NDPHC has been working to meet its mandate …
Why Dogara jumped ship again
Like a bolt out of the blue, former Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara took everyone by surprise when he defected from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This is coming at a time the APC is struggling with leadership instability at the national level and the …
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