The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Thursday 20th August 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 20/08/20
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Praise is a bully – Bright O
Adeniyi Adewoyin Bright O has described Praise as a foolish person going by how he acts and talks. On Thursday, while playing the “Ayo” game with Kiddwaya, he declared he will no longer give Praise the privilege of bullying him anymore. “I’ll start telling him things that will get him too angry and pissed which …
PDP kicks as Akeredolu set to announce tuition fees reduction
By Osagie Otabor, Akure The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State described plans Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to reduce tuition fees in tertiary institutions in the state as a mere campaign to hoodwink the electorates ahead of the October 10 governorship elections. It said making such a pledge that elections are just around the corner …
Buhari renews appointment of Ugbo, others as MD, EDs of NDPHC
Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has approved renewal of the appointment of Mr Joseph Chiedu Ugbo, as the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). This was disclosed in statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, Mr. Laolu Akande, …
Ondo 2020: Setback for Jegede as PDP members back out of campaign
Osagie Otabor, Akure The crisis arising from the conduct of the primary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is yet to settle as a governorship aspirant, Banji Okunomo and his supporters across the state have backed out of campaign activities of Eyitayo Jegede. Jegede won the primary of the PDP and was asked to pick …
We won’t accept ‘satanic’ CAMA, CAN vows
By Samuel Oamen The Christian Association of Nigeria has rejected the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA), dismissing it as “satanic”. The apex Christian body said CAMA “would snuff life out of the church and rank the church as a secular institution under secular control.” President Muhammadu Buhari on August 7 signed into law, …
20 LGs responsible for 50 per cent of COVID-19 cases – NGF
Eric Ikhilae, Abuja The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has said only 20 Local Governments in the country are responsible for the current total cases of coronavirus infection in the country. NGF’s Chairman, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State disclosed this while briefing the 15th teleconference meeting of the forum held on Wednesday. According to a …
Arotile: Prime suspect to face culpable homicide
By AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna Two of the three suspected killers of the Nigeria’s first female fighter helicopter, Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, have been set free by Kaduna State Magistrate Court 1. Meanwhile, the first suspect, Nehemiah Adejor, who drove the car that killed the Air Force Officer, is now to be charged for culpable homicide …
JUST IN: Two killed in renewed Tiv/Jukun crisis
Ben Adaji (Reporting from Jalingo) Two persons were reportedly killed while several houses burnt down in a renewed conflict between Tiv/Jukun in Kwararafa village, Gossol local government area on Thursday morning. An eyewitness told our correspondent that the whole problem started on Wednesday when some youths from Tiv and Jukun ethnic groups attacked Danacha village …
E2%82%A6676-407bn-for-july-2020/ FG, States, LGs share ₦676.407bn for July 2020
By Nduka Chiejina The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of ₦676.407 billion for July 2020 to the Federal, State, Local governments and relevant agencies in the country. This was made known after the monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting for August 2020 held through virtual conferencing; chaired by Dr Mahmud …
How troops thwarted attack on resettled IDPs in Borno – Military
By Okodili Ndidi, Abuja The Nigerian Military has said that the Wednesday night attack on Kukawa town in Borno State where 80 villagers were abducted and three soldiers killed was “vehemently” resisted by troops. Scores of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who were recently resettled in their villages by the Borno State government were attacked by …
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