The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Friday 9th October 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 09/10/20
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APC Govs approve six-month maternity leave
By Jide Orintunsin, Abuja Nursing mothers in All Progressives Congress (APC) controlled states are to start observing six-month maternity leave to enable them practice exclusive breast feeding. This was contained in a communiqué at the end of a virtual meeting for developing common policy initiatives on maternal and child nutrition promotion in APC States by …
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INEC to PDP, Makinde: it’s our duty to appoint Returning Officer 09:21AM By Okodili Ndidi, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the Returning Officer appointed for Saturday Ondo governorship election is not from the State as insinuated by chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council and Oyo Governor, Seyi …
6,000 for COWLSO virtual national conference
By Oziegbe Okoeki No fewer than 6,000 participants are expected the 2020 National Women Conference by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO). The conference holds virtually in line with COVID-19 safety protocols according to COWLSO chairman, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu. However about 200 dignitaries, resource persons and participants will attend the conference …
Policeman killed in Delta #ENDSARS protest
By Nicholas Kalu, Abuja A police officer, Corporal Etaga Stanley, was killed and his weapon, a rifle and ammunition stolen, in Delta State on Thursday in the #ENDSARS protest, the Force Headquarters has alleged. In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba, on Friday, Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, …
INEC to PDP, Makinde: it’s our duty to appoint Returning Officer
By Okodili Ndidi, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the Returning Officer appointed for Saturday Ondo governorship election is not from the State as insinuated by chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council and Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde. The PDP National Campaign Council had rejected the appointment of Professor …
#EndSARS protesters keep vigil at Lagos Assembly
By Alao Abiodun #EndSARS protesters kept vigil on Thursday at the entrance of the Lagos House of Assembly, Ikeja. They built tents at the entrance, which police operatives dismantled and carted away. The visibly angry protester refused to back down despite threats to disperse them after policemen destroyed the tent where they have camped for …
Revvit and Renon Printing opens office in Lekki
TO expand its business in Lagos State, Revvit and Renon printing has opened a new office in Lekki Phase 1. With the new office in Lekki, it is hoped that the company would increase its clientele base and meet the needs of the high-end customers of Lekki suburbs. Its Managing Director Oarhe Ozolua, expressed delight …
Family in distress over breadwinner’s disappearance
By Kunle Akinrinade The family of a man, Kehinde Okeowo, are distressed over his disappearance from home following attacks by suspected political thugs. His mother, Madam Adewunmi Okeowo, a retired civil servant, lamented that efforts made to ensure that security operatives come to his assistance have proved abortive, while those behind the sinister move …
Court discharges six UNIOSUN workers
From Toba Adedeji, Osogbo Six workers of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) have been discharged and acquitted by an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court over alleged staging a peaceful protest against the university. The six defendants are Adiat Kadir, Odeniyi Olakunle, Adewuyi Saheed, Abiodun Olalekan, Ajulo Adetunji and Kayode Adesoye. The Nation recalls that some union leaders …
Lagos charts new economic growth phase with Ehingbeti
By Collins Nweze The Lagos State Government is building a new and sustainable growth phase where private sector input on the state’s developmental plans will be sought and implemented. To achieve this, the Lagos Economic Summit Group (LESG) will be organising the Lagos Economic Summit tagged ‘Ehingbeti 2020’ where private sector input will be …
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