Latest News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 16th September 2020
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Wednesday 16th September 2020 .
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Yoshihide Suga becomes new Japanese PM, as Abe steps down
Japan’s Yoshihide Suga was voted prime minister by parliament on Wednesday to become the country’s first new leader in nearly eight years, appointing a new cabinet that kept about half of the familiar faces from predecessor Shinzo Abe’s lineup. Suga, 71, Abe’s longtime right-hand man, has pledged to pursue many of Abe’s programmes, including hisRead More
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Akwa Ibom elders seek upward review of oil derivation to 50 percent
***Insist Enang morally deficient to speak on 13 percent By Harris Emanuel A Clarion call has once again gone out to the federal government to review upward the derivation funds to the states to 50 percent. Akwa Ibom elders and leaders made the call, against the backdrop of the fact that the current 13 percentRead More
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Transport, waste mgt: Sanwo-Olu launches Live Report motorcycles, LAWMA academy initiatives
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to deploy the use of modern technology to manage transportation and waste management systems for effective and efficient service delivery in the state. Sanwo-Olu made the remarks on Tuesday at separate inaugurations of the pilot scheme of Live Report Motorcycles, LRM and Lagos WasteRead More
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CISLAC commends U.S. visa ban on alleged election riggers
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) hailed the U.S. for imposing visa restrictions on alleged election offenders in Nigeria. CISLAC’s reaction is contained in a statement by its Executive Director, Mr Auwal Musa. Musa said the action was a big boost to efforts to “restore fairness, credibility and transparency to Nigeria’s electoral process’’. HeRead More
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Catholic Bishop closes Church in Makurdi over looting of sacred vessels
The Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Diocese, Most Rev. Wilfred Anagbe, has suspended all pastoral activities at St. Peter’s Parish, Low-Level, in Makurdi, following desecration of the Holy Eucharist and the looting of sacred vessels in the Church. Rev. Fr. James Utav, the Diocesan Deputy Director of Communication, confirmed the development on Tuesday, in a telephoneRead More
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PLAYSTATION 5: Rumoured production cuts dips Sony shares
Investors sent shares of PlayStation maker Sony down on Tuesday amid reports that it’s cutting production of its new console by 4 million. The Japanese gaming giant’s stock fell as much as 2.3 per cent in early morning trading after Bloomberg reported that Sony had to reduce its outlook due to issues with the high-techRead More
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Spotify blasts Apple’s all-inclusive bundle as anti-competitive
Streaming music firm Spotify Technology on Tuesday criticised rival Apple, saying that a new subscription bundle offer from the iPhone maker abuses its dominant market position by favouring its own Apple Music service. Spotify said the Apple One bundle announced on Tuesday disadvantages streaming music rivals. Spotify and Apple charge US$10/month for their streaming musicRead More
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Nollywood actress, Funmi Lawal served four-count charge
By Ayo Onikoyi Developing news on the current situation between popular Nollywood actress, Funmi Lawal, and Prophet Oladele Isreal Ogundipe of the Genesis Global Celestial Church of Christ, sees her being served a four-count charge by the Magistrate Court of Lagos State as the ongoing Fraud/Rape Claims case gets adjourned to the 9th day ofRead More
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Edo Poll: NBA Chairman roots for Ize-Iyamu
Mr Pius Oiwoh, Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Benin Branch, has urged members of the association to support Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the Sept. 19, Edo governorship election. Oiwoh made the call on Tuesday when Ize-Iyamu visited members of the association to sell his SIMPLE agenda manifesto asRead More
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Reactions trail Kanayo O Kanayo’s call to the bar
Nigerians took to Instagram to felicitate with Nollywood Veteran actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo as he was called to the Nigerian Bar on Tuesday. Some fans of Kanayo, said they were inspired by his determination in actualising his age long dream of becoming a lawyer inspite of his age. Reacting, a fan, @1954andcodecor said: ” So proudRead More
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