The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Tuesday 15th September 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 15/09/20
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PTF: states fail to conduct COVID-19 tests
Moses Emorinken, Abuja STATES are not doing enough COVID-19 tests despite the increased capacity, the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 Control said on Monday. As at the last count, there are 71 molecular laboratories in the country excluding the accredited private hospitals where COVID-19 tests can be conducted. Apart from not collecting many …
Obasanjo group insists Buhari insensitive
Emmanuel Oladesu, Deputy Editor MEMBERS of the Nigerian Elders and Leaders insisted on Monday that President Muhammadu Buhari is insensitive to the plight of Nigerians. They said the President should have embraced former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s admonition as a wake-up instead of abusing the former leader for telling him wake up from his slumber. According …
Tanker kills tricyclist, injure four in Anambra
Emma Elekwa, Onitsha A commercial tricycle operator was crushed to death while four others sustained degrees of injury in road accident in Nkpor along Onitsha-Awka Old road, Anambra state. The accident, which occurred Monday night opposite a Shopping Mall, involved a yellow 911 M/Benz water tanker and a yellow TVs tricycle. Eyewitnesses blamed the crash …
U.S. slams sanctions on top politicians, others
Robert Egbe UNITED States (U.S.) has imposed visa restriction on top politicians and other categories of Nigerians it considered to have undermined the electoral process in some states. The Department of State in statement on Monday said those to be affected are individuals whose actions have undermined the democratic process during the November 2019 Kogi …
‘How mum inspires my acting career’
Femi Philips is son of Nollywood legend, Idowu Philips, popularly known as Mama Rainbow. The London-based actor speaks with Dayo Mustapha on his career: What inspires your skits? I have been far away from home (Nigeria) for a while and also not been so consistent in the home videos scenario just made me think and believe …
I want Laycon to win, says Kiddwaya
Sampson Unamka Evicted Kiddwaya has predicted Laycon will win the show in a recent interview with African Magic. “I want Laycon to win and I think he will win, in the start I thought Neo would when I was in the House,” he said. On why he thought Laycon would win, he said: …
2020 Yoruba Day kicks off
Our Reporter The Yoruba World Congress (YWC) has confirmed readiness for the 2020 Yoruba Annual Celebrations. The one-week long global events approved by the YWC Leaders Council starts on Wednesday to mark the end of the Kiriji War and declare the YWC Manifesto for a Yoruba Nation. The 2020 Yoruba Day Celebrations will be …
‘Stop issuing indigene letters to non-Lagos indigenes’
Dorcas Egede The umbrella body of lecturers of Lagos origin in tertiary institutions, Lagosians in Academics, has appealed to traditional institutions, especially Obas and chiefs to desist from issuing letters of indigenes to non-indigene residents in the state. It said doing so deprives true Lagosians opportunities in federal institutions. Spokesman of the group, …
Jukun youths back Gana’s killling
Ben Adaji Jalingo The Federation of Jukun Youths has lambasted Tiv Youths for joining issues with the Army over the killing of Benue wanted gang leader Terwase Agwaza, alias ‘Gana.’ The youths, in a statement signed by the National President, Agbujoro Agya Agbujoro, said the killing of Gana was the best thing that happened to …
Obaseki opens Hajj Camp
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have opened the Hajj Camp in Benin. They urged Muslim faithful to turn out en masse on Saturday and vote the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to ensure Obaseki’s re-election. Kwankwaso, who hailed the governor’s performance, said Obaseki’s landmark achievements in the first …
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