The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Sunday 23rd August 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 23/08/20
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NHRC condemns human trafficking
By Eric Ikhilae, Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHC) has condemned the recurring practice of human trafficking and other acts that inhabit citizens’ enjoyment of constitutionally guaranteed rights to liberty, human dignity, among others. The Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Tony Ojukwu noted tht despite the abolition of slave trade several decades ago, many …
Slippery mandate
Editorial For a second time in six months, the governorship of Bayelsa State is in flux. The November 19, 2019 vote on account of which Governor Duoye Diri attained office has been voided by a tribunal, which ordered that a fresh election be conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Diri of the Peoples …
Barcelona eyes Man City defender, Angelino
Agency Reporter Barcelona are interested in Manchester City defender Angelino. The 23-year-old Spanish full-back has just returned from a six-month loan spell at RB Leipzig, who reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. Read Also: Larsson rejoins Barcelona He joined City in 2014, left for PSV Eindhoven in 2018 and returned to City last summer after …
Ideye signs two year deal with Goztepe
Agency Reporter Turkish Super Lig club Goztepe have announced the signing of Brown Ideye on a two-year deal as a free agent. The 31-year-old will continue his nomadic career in Turkey next season – the ninth country where he will play professional football. He started his career in Nigeria for Bayelsa United and Ocean Boys …
Anyanwu tasks NFF on youth Football
Agency Reporter Former MFM assistant coach and Arsenal youth coach scout Marcellinus Anyanwu has admonished the Nigeria Football Federation to be more aggressive and technical in youth programs for their wards to be among world best football nations. The assistant to former Nigeria international Nduka Ugbade said more deliberate and articulate support by the NFF …
National Water Resources Bill 2020: That Nigeria may not abort its long-running luck
By Femi Orebe Until much later into the Buhari administration, I never thought the day would come when I would write an article like the one you are about to read, not after once writing about then candidate Muhammadu Buhari as quoted below by his friend, the late virologist, Professor Tam David West, in “Buhari: …
Ezinne Dora Kayode: I won’t push my boys to play football
By Taiwo Alimi Theirs is a story that will make Nollywood green with envy; a tale of struggle and success, love and devotion, and commitment to watch their back in time of trouble. Ezinne Dora Kayode is the wife of charismatic Nigeria international and Gaziantep of Turkish Super League striker Olarenwaju Ayobami Kayode (LK 8) …
DMO to sack staff who leaked official documents
By Nduka Chiejina (Assistant Editor) The Debt Management Office (DMO) has vowed to deal with any of its staff responsible for leaking official documents. According to a statement issued Saturday evening, the DMO said it “will brief relevant security agencies in the country to thoroughly investigate the sources of the documents”. The reason for involving …
Ljungberg to leave Arsenal
Agency Reporter Arsenal assistant coach Freddie Ljungberg is leaving the club to “pursue new opportunities”. In a statement, Ljungberg said he had taken the decision to leave “to progress my management experience”. Ljungberg, 43, had a spell in interim charge following the departure of Unai Emery in November 2019 and stayed on the coaching staff …
How COVID-19 scare, ministers’ complaints halted Reps probes
By Yusuf Alli, Managing Editor, Northern Operation and Gbade Ogunwale, Abuja The decision of the leadership of the House of Representatives to suspend over 30 ongoing probes by standing and ad hoc committees was largely caused by COVID-19 scare and five other factors, according to an investigation. Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are also said …
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