The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Thursday 13th August 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 13/08/20
Read also
PHOTOS: Guinness Lagos warehouse on fire
By Our Reporter
I’m hopeless with you, Nengi tells Ozo
Adeniyi Adewoyin The first Head of House Nengi doesn’t seem to hope on getting anything from Ozo if he possibly becomes the Head of House for the second time. The two were having a discussion when Nengi said she doesn’t think she stands a chance to be chosen as deputy Head of House if Ozo …
We stand a chance against Atletico, says RB Leipzig coach
Our Reporter RB Leipzig head coach Julian Nagelsmann believes the new format of the Champions League will level the playing field in their quarter-final with experienced European competitors Atletico Madrid. Leipzig, founded in 2009, are in the Champions League’s knock-out stages for the first time in the club’s brief history and face Atletico on …
Boko Haram: Where are Nigeria’s allies?
By Simon Abah SIR: What is wrong with Nigeria’s strategy on the war against insurgency? Some say there is a collective betrayal by the political elites against Nigeria. Others have said there is brisk business going on; no-thanks to the war and beneficiaries do not want the war to end. Many of these beneficiaries have …
No executive, legislature rift in Abia, says commissioner
By Sunny Nwankwo, Umuahia The Commissioner of Information in Abia State, Chief John Okiyi-Kalu, has debunked rumours of rifts between the executive and legislative arms in the state. Our reporter gathered that the decision of lawmakers in the state to refuse screening the nominee for Transition Committee Chairman, Umunneochi Local Government Area, Chief Eze Chikamnayo, …
Uber, taxi passengers to pay more as Lagos sets new rules
Our Reporter With the stage set for the implementation of the new guidelines for Uber and other taxi operators in Lagos State by August 20, passengers should brace up to pay more for taxi services. Passenger fare is expected to go up as ride-hailing services in Lagos, including Uber, Taxify and private taxi drivers, will …
Obasanjo advises youths to wrest power from older generation
By Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned African youths to note that leadership position would not come their way until they “squeeze older generation out of office”. Obasanjo also advised the youths to demand that affirmative action is encapsulated in the constitution of political parties, as part of strategies to ease out …
Pastor in court for issuing $1.6m dud cheques
By Adebisi Onanuga The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFFC) on Wednesday re-arraigned an assistant pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, Victoria Island, Lagos, Ayodeji Ibrahim Oluokun for allegedly issuing dud cheques of $1.6 million. Oluokun was arraigned alongside his company Peak Petroleum Industry Nigeria Limited, before Justice …
UNILAG names new Ag. VC
Kofoworola Belo-Osagie The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Governing Council has named Prof. Theophilus Soyombo as Ag. Vice Chancellor to replace Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe who was removed on Wednesday over allegations of misconduct and others. Soyombo’s appointment was announced in a statement by the Registrar and Secretary to Council Oladejo Azeez, who also noted that Ogundipe …
Police go after suspects in Ekiti festival killings
By Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado Ekiti Police in Ekiti State have launched a manhunt for the killers of two persons at Ire Ekiti in Oye council area of the state over the stoppage of Ogun Onire Festival celebration. The town had been embroiled in violent crisis since Sunday when its monarch, Oba Victor Bobade attempted to …
Read also
You can also check
