The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Monday 26th October 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 26/10/20
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NASS will ensure justice for SARS victims, Lawan assures
By Sanni Onogu, Abuja Senate President Ahmed Lawan on Monday assured the National Assembly would ensure justice for all victims of the disbanded Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) police outfit. Lawan, in a statement personally signed by him in Abuja, called on security agencies to stop the orgy of looting and vandalism now prevalent across …
Looting: Hoodlums invade government lodge, LG Secretariat in Taraba
By Ben Adaji Jalingo Hoolooms, in their large numbers on Sunday night invaded Wukari, headquarters of Wukari local government in Taraba, carting away valuables at the Government Lodge, Council Secretariat and the ministry of Agriculture. The Vice-Chairman of the local government, Mr. Tijani Saleh told The Nation the incident started around 8: 00 pm when …
Abdulrazaq relaxes curfew in Ilorin
By Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Ilorin. The curfew is now between 6pm and 8am daily. Abdulrazaq declared a-24 hour curfew in Ilorin metropolis following violent attacks and looting of public and private concerns on Friday last week by hoodlums that masqueraded as EndSARS protesters. In …
#EndSARS: 25 Lagos police formations burnt, five vandalised
By Precious Igbonwelundu At least, 25 police formations were razed and five others vandalised in Lagos during the violence that trailed the #ENDSARS protests last week, findings by The Nation has shown. The number comprises 14 divisions, three commands and three barracks. The Police Command however, said at the weekend it had started taking stock …
The after-raft
By Sam Omatseye While we awaited the president to speak, I conjured the image of the last Romanov Czar before the monarchy fell to the Bolsheviks in the first quarter of the 20th century. Nicholas II was asked to speak to the crowd. They panted and surged and held their breaths. All they wanted was …
#EndSARS protest a fundamental lesson in democratic governance
By Bola Ahmed Tinubu I heavily grieve for those who have lost their lives or been injured during the period of these protests. My deepest sympathies go to their families and loved ones for none should have been made to pay such a dear price. My career as an active politician spans nearly three decades. …
Sanwo-Olu: Lagos needs N1tr to fix destroyed assets
By Victor Oluwasegun It will cost not less than N1 trillion to rebuild Lagos State following last week’s massive destruction of public assets, according to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The state was the epicenter of looting, arson and destruction between Wednesday and Friday last week. It cuts across all areas of endeavor, including businesses, government and …
BREAKING: Fire razes Ondo SUBEB office
By Osagie Otabor, Akure Office of the Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) at Oke-eda, Akure has been gutted by fire. The building also housed the Marketing office of the State Radio Corporation. Details of what caused the fire were still sketchy as at press time. Details shortly…
One killed, police Inspector attacked in Ibadan
By Yinka Adeniran, Ibadan Operatives of Operation Burst, and residents of Mokola area Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Sunday prevented hoodlums from burning down Mokola Police Station. The hoodlums masquerading as activists made frantic efforts to set the police station ablaze despite pleas from the police and others who intervened. Although, some parts of …
Aribo on target in Rangers’ victory
By Olalekan Okusan with agency report Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo made his second appearance for Rangers’ following his six-week lay-off due to injury and the Nigerian was on target for Rangers in their 2-0 win over Livingston in the Scottish Premier League (SPL). It was Jermain Defoe who scored his 300th goal in …
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