The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Friday 16th October 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 16/10/20
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Osinbajo, Akpata, Odusote, speak at launch of Electricity Law Report
Vice president Yemi Osinbajo has reiterated the commitment of the Muhammadu Buhari’s led administration to resolving the challenges in the electricity sector in order to deliver efficient, stable, reliable and affordable power to Nigerians Osinbajo made the declaration in a keynote address at the official launching of the Electricity Law Reports published by SQS Publishing …
Ebonyi case of quality leadership
BY ADAMU TORO Those who knew Ebonyi and its capital city of Abakaliki before 2015 will be amazed when they go back there now. The transformation that has taken place in “The Salt of the Nation’’ has turned the erstwhile rural state to envy of anyone that values modernity. What used to be a layback …
Plateau schools get reopening date
By Kolade Adeyemi, Jos Plateau Governor Simon Lalong has directed the re-opening of all public and private primary and secondary schools from October 30, 2020. This followed engagement with all stakeholders and setting up of mechanisms for observing COVID-19 protocols in all schools in the State. By this directive, schools are to resume academic activities …
An enemy of the people, by Femi Adesina
For well over one week, the polity has been suffused with what President Muhammadu Buhari describes as “genuine concerns and agitations by Nigerians about the excessive use of force and in some cases extra-judicial killings and wrongful conduct by men of the Nigeria Police Force.” And in that period of time too, I have had …
‘NIPRD, NIMR rapid test kits not yet confirmed’
By Moses Emorinken, Abuja The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) on Thursday said the test kits recently developed by the Nigeria Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) and the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), cannot be deployed to test for COVID-19, as they are yet to be validated. It said it …
Former employee sues Odu’a Investment
By Bisi Oladele, Ibadan A former management employee of Odu’a Investments Ltd., Mr. Abiodun Adedeji, has sued the company at the National Industrial Court, alleging wrongful termination of his appointment. He also alleged oppression, discrimination and misrepresentation of facts to the board of the company. At the resumed hearing at the Ibadan division of the …
MC Oluomo: I didn’t sponsor attack on Lagos #EndSARS protesters
By Tajudeen Adebanjo Chairman of the National Union of the Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Lagos State Council Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (aka MC Oluomo) has described allegations he sponsored attacks on #EndSARS protesters at Alausa as mischievous. He told The Nation he had issued a statement in support of the protest since October 11. He wondered …
NACA requires $2.4bn to control HIV
By Moses Emorinken, Abuja The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) requires $2.4 billion to control the spread of HIV epidemic across the country in the next three years, it was learnt on Thursday. The agency stated that the money will be used to identify over 90 per cent of people with the …
Fayemi: my promise to deliver legacy project on course
By Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi has expressed delight that his administration’s promise to deliver key legacy projects to the people is being actualised. He spoke on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti during the opening of the newly-constructed ultra-modern Oja Oba (King’s Market) complex as part of activities marking the second year anniversary …
Associates celebrate APC chieftain Basorun
By Emmanuel Oladesu Monarchs, politicians and associates on Thursday joined relations of Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) Governance Advisory Council (GAC) member Olorunfunmi Basorun for his 82 birthday. Hale and heartily, the octogenarian and his guests attended a birthday service at the Moses Orimolade Chapel, Cherubim and Seraphim, Igbogbo, Ikorodu, Lagos. Accompanied by his …
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