Breaking News in Nigeria Today Sunday 23rd August 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Sunday 23rd August 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Aisha Buhari returns from Dubai, preaches against medical tourism
Aisha Buhari, wife of the president, has urged healthcare providers to take advantage of the Federal Government’s N100 billion credit support for the sector. Speaking after a medical trip to Dubai, she said there is an urgent need to develop the health sector in order to reduce medical tourism. She was flown to …
LASG to workers: Step up dedication to duty
The Lagos State government yesterday charged Civil Servants in Lagos State Public Service to step up dedication to duty and service to Lagos State to actualise Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E agenda. The Chief of Staff to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, who gave the charge during the Last Day in Office Ceremony organised …
Why Oyo didn’t declare Hijrah holiday –Makinde’s CPS
The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Oyo State Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, on Saturday, gave reasons why the state government decided not to declare a public holiday for Hijrah 1442 AH, which was observed in the state on Friday August 21. The CPS, who spoke on an Impact Business Radio 92.5 FM’s programme, Bottomline, …
Fidau prayer: Reps member, others extol late politician, Lanre Razaq
The member, House of Representatives representing Epe Federal Constituency, Mr Wale Raji, on Saturday described the late political icon, Lanre Razak, as a remarkable leader, who devoted his life to the progress of Epe and beyond. Raji said this during the eight – day fidau prayer for late Lanre Razak held in Epe. He …
Human trafficking: Edo receives, reintegrates over 5,000 returnees in 3 yrs
The Edo State Government said yesterday that it has received and reintegrated over 5,000 returnees who are victims of human trafficking and illegal migration in the past three years. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Yinka Omorogbe, made this known while speaking to journalists in Benin City during the third year anniversary of …
S’Africa’s COVID-19 infections pass 600,000
South Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases have surpassed 600,000, the health ministry said on Friday, although the number of new cases has been declining since a peak in July. Despite imposing one of the world’s toughest lockdowns at the end of March when the country had only a few hundred cases, South Africa saw a …
Benue chieftaincy killings: Real reasons Ortom sacked two monarch
Fresh startling facts have emerged on why Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom suspended two major contenders to the stool of Edikwu District in Apa Local Government Area of the State. Governor Ortom took the decision after he was briefed of the intractable tussle which involved the chiefs in the chieftaincy battle which claimed the lives …
Mindful masturbation
The old woman looked intently at Jay and he shifted uncomfortably. He wondered what could be going on in the woman’s mind. Of course, he wouldn’t pretend he had no idea what she could be thinking. She hadn’t set her eyes on him in the past fifteen years! He had made sure he dodged …
Our ordeal in the hands of NAHco over unpaid N1.12bn terminal benefits –Ex-workers
Ex-workers of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHco) Plc have been embroiled in a bitter feud over 15 years with the management of the aviation handling company. They alleged a grand plan by the firm to divert N1.12 billion of severance/terminal benefits of former workers. In this interview with WOLE SHADARE, Secretary- General of NAHco Workers’ …
Insurgency: Many of us are now beggars –Displaced victims
…say, ‘we’re tired of living in camps’ The Boko Haram insurgency now in its 11th year has taken its toll on the living conditions of the displaced people of Borno State. Many have lost their loved ones, everything they ever worked for and it has affected them physically, economically, socially and psychologically. Many …
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