Nigeria news today headlines : Thursday 17th September 2020
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Edo 2020: Ndigbo Rally For Ize-Iyamu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State and its candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, have received a major boost as the Ndigbo in the state have issued a clarion call to shun Mr Godwin Obaseki and the PDP in the September 19 gubernatorial election. This was as Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dim Uche Okwukwu, called …
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Flays Buratai’s Comment On State Of Emergency In Southeast
ENUGU – Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has condemned a statement credited to the Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Buratai, on likely imposition of a state of emergency on the South East if governors of the states allowed any further attack on security forces in the states. This was contained in statement made available to journalists …
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Two Die, Five Trapped As Three Storey Building Collapses In Aba
UMUAHIA – A three storey building located on Azikiwe Road, Aba, Abia State, collapsed in the early hours of Wednesday, killing two persons on the spot, while five others were trapped in the rubble. However, another victim was miraculously rescued and sent to an undisclosed hospital in the city. It was learnt that the deceased …
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Labour Threatens ‘Total Shutdown Of Economy’
ABUJA – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to reverse the recent hike in electricity tariff and fuel price or face a “total shutdown of the country’s economy”. To this end, it said it has started mobilisation for a nationwide strike should the government fail to reverse its …
Independent Newspapers Nigeria.
FG Considers Agency To Warehouse, Manage Recovered Loot
ABUJA – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari has resolved to establish the Proceeds of Crime Recovery and Management Agency. The Bill to that effect is being processed by the Ministry of Justice. The move, Daily Independent learnt may not be unconnected with controversies trailing the recovery of looted …
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FREE Download Independent ePaper – 17th September 2020
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Ondo 2020: I Escaped Assassination Attempt, Says Jegede
AKURE – The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship candidate for the October 10 gubernatorial election in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede, alleged on Wednesday that he escaped an assassination attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC) thugs at Oba- Akoko in Akoko South-West Local Government Area of the state. He disclosed this at his campaign office …
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Nigeria, Most Prosperous Black Nation — Buhari
ABUJA – Unveiling the theme and logo for the commemorative activities to celebrate 60 years of Nigeria’s independence, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday, in Abuja, described the country, Africa’s largest economy, as the most prosperous black nation in the world. Nigeria at 60 theme, TOGETHER, with the logo, was projected and unveiled virtually on the 12 …
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Edo Guber: I Won’t Be Surprised If Obaseki Wins — Tony Momoh, APC Chieftain
LAGOS – Prince Tony Momoh, a former Minister of Information and one of the national leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), said on Wednesday that he won’t be shocked if Governor Godwin Obaseki, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), wins this weekend’s governorship election in Edo State. Speaking exclusively with Daily Independent, …
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Edo People Should Defend Their Votes In Anyway Possible – Amori
Senator Ighoyota Amori, the Political Adviser to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, in this interview with TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI, speaks on latest issues in the polity, with focus on this weekend’s governorship election in Edo state. Excerpts: Nigeria will mark 60 years of independence as a sovereign nation on October 1. How do you …
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