Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 8th October 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 8th October 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Ondo: Sanwo-Olu adds glamour to Akeredolu’s campaign
Adewale Momoh writes on how Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State boosted the campaign of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Monday, September 28, will remain memorable for members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State as Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, joined the …
APC is the party to beat in Ondo –Adetimehin
Ondo State Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Ade Adetimehin, in this interview with NDUBUISI UGAH, says his party has no cause to be scared as victory is certain for Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, in this weekend’s gubernatorial election in the state. Excerpts: What is your assessment of the current political mood in the Ondo …
Reps: How Water Resources Bill was withdrawn
PHILIP NYAM writes on the deliberations that led to the withdrawal of the controversial National Water Resources Bill in the House of Representatives and the decision to regazette it Since July 23, when the House of Representatives passed the National Water Resources Bill 2020 and thereafter proceeded on annual recess, the lawmakers never knew peace …
COVID-19: NLC tasks FG, world leaders on new social contract, recovery plan
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on governments across the world, especially the Federal Government of Nigeria to design a new social contract, given the negative impact of Covid-19 on health and economies of the world. NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, who made the call yesterday in Abuja on the occasion of the 2020 World …
COVID-19 can reduce fertility in men
An Israeli study has suggested that mild to severe cases of the respiratory ailment arising from COVID-19 could result in reduced fertility in men. These are the findings of the study published in the medical journal ‘Fertility and Sterility’. Study author Dr. Dan Aderka of the Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel, told the …
Ondo: DSS warns politicians on conduct
The Department of State Services (DSS) has urged politicians to play by the electoral rules before, during and after the exercise. It warned that perpetrators of thuggery and other violent acts detrimental to peace and order, will be identified, arrested and prosecuted. DSS’ Public Relations Officer, Dr. Peter Afunanya, conveyed the position in a statement …
NANS knocks Abiodun for donating N5m, house to Laycon
The Ogun State chapter of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) yesterday described the donation of N5 million and a threebedroom bungalow to the winner of Big Brother Naija (BBN), Olamilekan Agbelesebioba popularly known as Laycon by Governor Dapo Abiodun as “the height of irresponsibility and recklessness.” Chairman of the student’s umbrella body in the …
Okowa signs violence against persons, local content bills
Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, yesterday signed into law the Bills Against Violence in Private and Public Life 2020 and the Delta State Local Content Agency Law 2020. The governor, while signing the bills, which are to eliminate violence against persons and ensure the prevalence of atmosphere for peaceful co-existence in the state, urged …
Delta launches free self-test HIV/AIDS initiative
Delta State Government has launched a HIV/AIDS Self-Testing initiative to reduce the infection of disease, which stands at over 63,000 victims in the state. This was as he noted that the state, Lagos and three other states in the South-South geo-political zone, including Edo, Akwa- Ibom and Rivers States have the highest record of HIV/AIDS …
Bayelsa: NLC urges govt to address insecurity on the waterways
The Bayelsa State branch of the organised labour, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday urged the state government-led by Governor Douye Diri, to as a matter of urgency, address the security situation on the waterways of the state. The state Chairman of NLC, Comrade John Ndiomu, who made the call in Yenagoa, the state capital, …
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