The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Thursday 6th August 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 06/08/20
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#RevolutionNow: Over 40 protesters arrested in FCT for violating COVID-19 protocols
Gbenga Omokhunu, Nicholas Kalu, Abuja, Toba Adedeji, Osogbo, Osagie Otabor, Akure and Precious Igbonwelundu SECURITY personnel on Wednesday arrested scores of #RevolutionNow protesters in some parts of the country for various offences. The protesters had taken to the streets of Lagos; Abuja, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT); Osogbo, the Osun State capital and …
We’re committed to finding vaccine, says Osinbajo
Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja VICE President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has emphasised that President Muhammadu Buhari administration is commitment to finding a vaccine for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) for Nigerians. He stated this on Wednesday during a virtual meeting with representatives of the BNT162 COVID-19 vaccine candidate on the progress of the vaccine development around the …
BREAKING: Police take over Edo Assembly complex
Adeyinka Akintunde Police operatives have taken over Edo House of Assembly complex in Benin City. Dozens of the security officials stormed the complex while patrol vehicles were stationed around the area. The Nation learnt the move was to forestall alleged planned attack on the facility. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Ayoola Ajala, led the …
Oyo approves N59.7m for Amotekun take off
From Yinka Adeniran, Ibadan Oyo State government has approved N59.7 million grant for the take-off of the State Security Network codenamed ‘Operation Amotekun‘. The fund would be for the procurement of 3,000 uniforms, combat boots, lanyard, baseball hats, security belts and worsted socks. It will also cover the production of logo to identity and …
IPMAN okays N150 per litre
John Ofikhenua, Abuja and Fanen Ihyongo, Kano MEMBERS of the Independent Petroleum Marketers’ Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) have been directed to sell a litre of petrol at N150. The directive followed Federal Government’s approval of N138.62 as the ex-depot price for a litre. But, The Nation learnt that despite the ceiling, Private Depot Owners …
Ekiti threatens doctors with no work no pay rule
From Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has appealed to doctors to suspend their strike or the government will invoke the ‘no work no pay’ rule. National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP), on June 30, withdrew its services after the 28-day ultimatum to the government expired. They are protesting …
Adeboye is Herald GM
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed Clement Adeboye as general manager of Kwara State Printing and Publishing Corporation, publishers of Herald. Adeboye is a journalist, creative writer, and member of International Press Institute (IPI). The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, said in a statement: “This appointment is based on his achievements in the …
Speaker hails Oyetola for rebuilding market
Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly Timothy Owoeye has praised Governor Adegboyega Oyetola for rebuilding the burnt Atakumosa Market in Ilesa. The market will be rebuilt in collaboration with World Bank through Osun Community and Social Development Project (CSDP). Owoeye said Oyetola’s effort was a fulfilment of his administration’s electoral promise to provide security …
Makinde vows to recover stolen resources
By Yinka Adeniran, Ibadan Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reiterated his administration’s commitment to recover stolen state funds. Makinde spoke yesterday when he inaugurated construction of the 21km Ajia/Airport/New Ife Expressway road in Ajia town. He added that his administration is already putting measures in place to retrieve looted funds towards developing the …
Fixing Third Mainland Bridge
Editorial Although the ongoing repairs on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos is not the first since the bridge was commissioned in 1990, it is about the most comprehensive, given the scope, duration and possibly the cost to the taxpayer. The cost here refers not only to the amount that would be spent to …
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