Latest News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 5th August 2020
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Wednesday 5th August 2020 .
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ICYMI: How Nigerians celebrate Eid-Kabir amid COVID-19 pandemic (VIDEO)
ICYMI: How Nigerians celebrate Eid-Kabir amid COVID-19 pandemic (VIDEO)
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Kalibata named among 100 Most Reputable Africans of 2020
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, AGRA’s President, Dr. Agnes Kalibata, said she is thrilled to be named by the Reputation Poll International as among the “100 Most Reputable Africans of 2020”.
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AU, African leaders urged to fast track high-speed rail project
African Union and leaders of the continent have been urged to fast track implementation of the high-speed rail to support the implementation of the continental free trade area.
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Over 78 killed, 4,000 wounded after massive explosion rocks Lebanon
Lebanese authorities have said at least 78 people have been killed and some 4,000 wounded in a massive explosion at the port in the capital, Beirut. The explosion on Tuesday sent shockwaves across the city, causing widespread damage even on the outskirts of the capital. The cause of the explosion was not immediately clear. OfficialsRead More
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As we debate the NDDC and Magu, let’s remember Abdulrasheed Maina
By Rotimi Fasan The plethora of corruption sagas involving appointees of President Muhammadu Buhari continues to generate debate among Nigerians even through the Eid holidays. This is as things should be. Rather than getting excited over and being distracted by the unimportant details of these sagas, Nigerians should constantly remind themselves that the issues raisedRead More
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Mamman Daura, the silent power broker
By Ochereome Nnanna Mamman Daura is a man much heard of but never heard from. He is a study in self-stigmatization. As President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew, he is closest in the blood to the president among the regime’s cabal members. Last week, for the first time since the past five years when his uncle becameRead More
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Some firm’s exit good for Nigeria’s FDI — Uwaleke
Professor Uche Uwaleke of the Finance and Capital Market Department of the Nasarawa State University, Lafia, has stated that Nigerians should not lose sleep over the reported planned exit of Shoprite from the country.
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S’West govs, Tinubu, others pay tribute, as Pa Fasanmi is laid to rest
CHAIRMAN of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum and Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, and Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, represented by Special Adviser on Civic Engagements, Princess Aderemi Adebowale; Ekiti Deputy Governor, Bisi Egbeyemi and his Osun State counterpart, Mr. Benedict Alabi and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who was represented by former Lagos Deputy Governor, Abiodun Ogunleye, yesterday, paid glowing tributes as the remains of Afenifere chieftain, Pa Ayo Fasanmi, was interred in his country home of Iye Ekiti in Ilejemeje local government area of Ekiti State
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UBA boosts Nigeria’s oil production with $200m facility
The United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced a $200 million facility support to boost Nigeria’s crude oil production capacity.
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Why Ondo Assembly suspended ZLP lawmaker
By Dayo Johnson AKURE — THE Ondo State House of Assembly, Tuesday, suspended the only member of the Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, Mr. Leonard Akinribido, over alleged misconduct and use of vulgar words in the chamber. Akinrinbido is the deputy minority leader of the House. The lawmaker was suspended for “his lack of comportment onRead More
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