Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 2nd October 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 2nd October 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Oyegun: Why I didn’t campaign for APC in Edo
Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in this interview, speaks on why his party lost in the September 19 governorship election in Edo State, insecurity in Nigeria and the country’s 60th independence anniversary. CAJETAN MMUTA reports What is your take on the recent governorship election in Edo State? …
How Umahi’s successor’ll emerge, by Nwaze
Francis Nwaze is the Special Assistant to Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State on Media and Publicity. In this interview with UCHENNA INYA, he speaks on the 24th anniversary of the state and the performance of the governor in the last five years How would you access the performance of Governor Dave Umahi in the …
Denying Ndigbo presidency in 2023’ll be height of injustice –Isiguzo
Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzo is the President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council (OYC). In this interview with EMMANUEL IFEANYI, he speaks on the Igbo presidency project, governance in the South-East and insecurity, among other issues 2023 is not too far from now; what’s the take of OYC on the Igbo presidency project? We’re fully in support …
Nigeria @60: Sanwo-Olu hosts 60 school children
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo- Olu, called off the ceremonial Independence Day parades yesterday and opted for a low-key commemoration of the nation’s 60th Independence anniversary. The governor, however, created a simple but memorable commemorative event for selected school children to give them the understanding of the significance of the anniversary. Sanwo-Olu, who was …
Ondo poll: 10 political parties to present consensus candidate
Ten political parties have agreed to work for a consensus candidate during the governorship election in Ondo State on October 10. The parties are working together under the Conference of INEC Registered Political Parties (CIRPP). The CIRPP said this in Lagos yesterday in a statement jointly issued by its Chairman, Mr. Olugbemi Ogunbameru (SDP), Secretary, …
Sanusi lauds FG on fuel subsidy removal
…says policy in Nigerians’ best interest A former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, yesterday lauded the removal of fuel subsidy by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration, saying that the policy was in the best interest of the country as it would impact positively on Nigerians. The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor gave …
FG begins implementation of new visa policy
The Federal Government has announced the commencement of a new visa policy and the consequent implementation of the new fees. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) made the disclosure in a statement yesterday. While many had expressed reservations over the new visa regime, which among others, made provision for issuance of visa on arrival, the government …
Wike: Devolution of powers’ll aid nation’s development
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said that Nigeria’s development will remain stunted without strong institutions that will promote devolution of power. Speaking during the event organized to mark the nation’s 60th Independence Day celebration at the Government House, Port Harcourt, the governor also said that it was time for the country to confront core …
Abiodun blames Nigeria’s woes on leadership failure
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun yesterday blamed Nigeria’s woes on failure of past leaders to take “painful but necessary decisions.” The governor stated this in Abeokuta in his address to mark Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary. He, however, expressed optimism that with President Mohammadu Buhari’s policies and programmes, Nigeria would soon overcome its challenges as Nigeria …
Nigeria@60: It’s time to make adjustment –NLC
The Nigeria Labour (Congress NLC) has said it was time for the federal government to critically analyse its journey as an independent country in the last 60 years with a view to making adjustment. A statement byNLCPresident, ComradeAyubaWabba yesterdayinAbuja, saidgoing forward, Nigeria needed a strong foundation for decent work conditions, secured environment, participatory democracy, free …
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