The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Monday 5th October 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 05/10/20
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Buhari ‘won’t succumb to threats on restructuring’
By Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja The Presidency on Sunday night warned that President Muhammadu Buhari will not “succumb to threats and undue pressure” being mounted by advocates of restructuring of the country. There has been renewed agitation for restructuring of Nigeria’s political and economic setup in the days leading to the 60th Independence anniversary and after. …
I’m very angry over SARS brutalities, says Osinbajo
By Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed disgust over the harassment of Nigerians by operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS). The Vice President, who spoke to State House Reporters during an interaction at his Abuja residence on Sunday, also hailed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, for banning routine …
Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada dies from COVID-19
Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada, better known as Kenzo, who created his label in Paris in the 1970s, died on Sunday, the brand that still carries his name said. Aged 81, Takada died of complications linked to COVID-19 at the American Hospital of Paris in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a residential suburb on the western outskirts of the …
Outrage over FSARS excesses
By Bolaji Ogundele, Sanni Onogu, Nicholas Kalu, Abuja; Precious Igbonwelundu, Alao Abiodun, Lagos and Elo Edremoda, Warri Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu, Omo-Agege, Keyamo chide outfit IG bans squad, others from routine patrol, stop-and-search There was outrage on Sunday over the alleged shooting of a young man in front of a hotel in Ughelli, Delta State, by men …
Vigilance operatives intercept kidnappers in Kaduna
Agency Reporter Zaria Zonal Command of Kaduna State Vigilance Service has said that its operatives intercepted kidnappers at Gangara in Giwa Local Government Area of the state. The command also said two victims were freed and two motorcycles recovered. Malam Bala Galadima, Zonal Commander of the service made this known in an interview with News …
Police rescue newborn in Anambra
Our Reporter Police in Anambra State have rescued a day-old wrapped in a piece of cloth and abandoned inside a drainage in Abuja Estate in Awka, the state capital, police spokesman Haruna Mohammed said yesterday in a statement. Mohammed said efforts made to trace the mother of the baby proved abortive. “On October 3, at about …
Abiodun: why I will complete projects abandoned by Amosun
Our Reporter Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has said his administration would prioritise roads, hospitals and other projects abandoned by his predecessor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, because they were ab initio funded with tax payers’ money. He said no part of the state would be neglected in the distribution of infrastructure, as he had decided to …
Policeman arrested for killing 19-year-old
By Nicholas Kalu, Abuja A Policeman has been arrested for killing a 19-year old, Jonah Samson, in Abuja. Jonah was allegedly shot and killed by the unidentified policeman on Saturday in the Apo area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Read Also: Policeman arrested with suspected kidnappers in Calabar Police spokesman ASP Yusuf Mariam said the …
‘Oniru identifying with Lions Club’
Our Reporter The District Governor of Lions Club International District 404 A1, Lion Tokunbo Aromolaran, has hailed the Oniru of Iruland, His Royal Majesty Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal (Abisogun ll), for identifying with Lions Club to help the society. He said the club is known for helping the society, especially the less privileged. Aromolaran, who …
Oyo concludes recruitment for Amotekun
By Bisi Oladele, Southwest Bureau Chief The process of recruiting personnel into the Oyo State Security Agency code-named Amotekun was concluded at the weekend, The Nation has learnt. The agency recruited about 2,000 personnel, including support officials, who will be trained before official launching. The Chairman of the agency’s board, Gen. Ajibola Toogun (rtd), said …
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