The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Wednesday 26th August 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 26/08/20
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The ‘VIP’ self-confessed serial killer
DELE ADEOLUWA CRIMINAL elements have their moments. Having been weaned into their game, after a spell of ‘apprenticeship’ under some entrenched kingpins, they take the stage by storm. They bestride their own spheres of influence in the convoluted criminal underworld like the overlords that they are. They begin to savour their new-found ‘stardom’, as …
Fani-Kayode retracts ‘stupid’ word on reporter
By Alao Abiodun A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has withdrawn the “stupid” word he used on a Daily Trust reporter. Fani-Kayode had attacked Eyo Charles, a journalist, who asked him a question at a press conference in Calabar, Cross River last week. Fani-Kayode, in a statement on Wednesday, said: “I met with my …
Ozo embarks on second wager task win
By Gbenga Bada 26-year-old Ozoemena Ozo Chukwu is bent on winning a second wager task for the Housemates after the first win under his leadership. On day 36, Ozo broke his record by emerging the first Housemate to win the title of Head of House for the second time. In the third week of the …
How 14 housemates won N4 million in cooking challenge
By Gbenga Bada On Day 37, 14 Housemates won N4 million. The task for the day had the remaining 14 Housemates cook noodles with special spices and make a cultural presentation of their prepared meals. The Housemates were grouped into seven teams – a male and female housemate per team – and were given different …
Crime now a huge industry, says police chief
Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin, and Toba Adedeji, Osogbo KWARA State police commissioner Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday said that crime has become a huge industry in Nigeria. Mr. Egbetokun added that the industry is tempting and employing the unemployed in many states of the federation. He was speaking in Ilorin, the state capital, at the inauguration …
For a law to compel buying of Made-In-Nigeria
Victor Ikhatalor SIR: Conscious of the nexus between thriving indigenous businesses and job creation amongst others, President Buhari has signed two Executive Orders – Executive Order 003 entitled “Support for Local Content in Public Procurement by the Federal Government” and Executive Order 005 entitled “Presidential Executive Order for Planning and Execution of Projects, Promoting …
Chloroquine kills Coronavirus in early stage, says NAFDAC DG
Moses Emorinken, Abuja DIRECTOR-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye on Tuesday stated that pieces of evidence from reliable researches and reports showed that Chloroquine can kill COVID-19 virus at the early stage. She stated that Remdesivir, made by Gilead Sciences Inc, has also been …
‘One million TB patients may die from virus impact’
Moses Emorinken, Abuja ABOUT one million tuberculosis (TB) patients may die, with over 6.5 million people estimated to be affected globally in the near future as a result of the secondary impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is largely due to the fact that the treatment of COVID-19 seems to be getting the major …
When will peace return to Ekiti PDP?
The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has been embroiled in protracted crisis for some time. The party is polarised into two factions. The internal squabble is threatening its existence ahead of the 2022 governorship race. Assistant Editor LEKE SALAUDEEN examines the issues involved and how the lingering crisis is likely to …
Nigeria has defeated polio, says Buhari
Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja NIGERIA was on Tuesday certified free of polio by the World Health Organisation (WHO). President Muhammadu Buhari described the development as a pointer to the fact that with political will, Africa could also defeat Coronavirus. He spoke during the virtual session of the 70th World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Committee for …
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