The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Friday 6th November 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 06/11/20
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We’re hearing horror stories about election fraud — Trump
Agency Reporter U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday night again questioned the integrity of Tuesday’s presidential election and doubled down on his allegation of fraud against Democrats. In an address to the nation, Trump said he was hearing “horror stories” about how Democrats were manipulating the exercise, especially mail-in ballots. “I have been talking about …
#EndSARS: NARTO, NUPENG, NURTW demand compensation
By John Ofikhenua, Abuja Transporters and farmers under different groups have demanded compensation for the vehicles, produce, goods, and lives the #EndSARS protesters caused their members to lose last month. The group comprises of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of the NUPENG, National Road Transport Workers (NURTW), …
Biden’s victory will attract $700b to Nigeria, other emerging markets, say experts
By Collins Nweze A win for former United States (U.S.) Vice President Democratic Party presidential candidate Joe Biden will attract $700 billion investments to Nigeria and other emerging markets, Renaissance Capital (RenCap) analysts have predicted. RenCap Chief Economist Charles Robertson said a Biden victory will, in the long run, shift trillions of dollars to Nigeria …
Ladoja impeached for being ungrateful to Adedibu, says Obasanjo
By Segun Showunmi, Ibadan Former president Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said ex-Oyo State governor Rashidi Ladoja was impeached because he was ungrateful to his late political leader, Chief Lamidi Adedibu and Chief Yekinni Adeojo. He spoke on Thursday in Ibadan, Oyo State, at the launch of Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala’s autobiography titled: “Amazing Grace”. Obasanjo, …
Driver, conductor lynched for crushing five kids to death
By Ogochukwu Anioke, Abakaliki A Mob has lynched a water truck driver and his assistant after their vehicle crushed five school children to death in Ebonyi State. The incident happened in Oshiri in Onicha Local Government Area of the state on Monday. Police spokeswoman, Loveth Odah confirmed the incident, saying, “The driver, Ewa Innocent, is …
House frowns at slow pace of work on Lagos-Ibadan expressway, others
By Tony Akowe, Abuja Contractors handling federal road projects must sit up, House of Representatives members warned on Thursday. They described as worrisome the slow pace of work on some of the projects, despite the huge cash paid as mobilisation fees. The lawmakers listed the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for which N62.8 billion had been paid; the …
Fear of COVID-19 as 57 die mysteriously in Enugu
By Chris Orji, Enugu There are fears that the 57 mysterious deaths in Enugu State may be connected to COVID-19. The state government has sent samples to the National Reference Laboratory for investigation. At least, 57 strange deaths occurred in Ette Uno and Umuopu communities of Enugu Ezike in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area (LGA). …
Insecurity heightens in Edo
By Bisi Olaniyi, Benin There is an uptick of violent crimes in Edo State. There were two jailbreaks in Benin, the state capital, on October 19, leading to escape of 1,993 inmates and burning of seven police stations in Edo State, with arms and ammunition carted away by hoodlums that hijacked the #EndSARS peaceful protests. …
El-Rufai: destruction in Lagos moved me to tears
By Oziegbe Okoeki Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Thursday said the destruction he saw in Lagos during the EndSARS protest moved him to tears. He praised his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for quickly stopping the protest as it degenerated into violence. El-Rufai spoke in Lagos when he visited Sanwo-Olu to empathise with him …
Fugitive killer-suspect arrested in Ogun
By Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta A suspected ritual killer, Festus Simon, 20, who allegedly killed a 12-year-old boy in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has been arrested by police in Ogun. The suspect allegedly killed the boy on October 1 and fled to Sagamu in Ogun under the pretext of looking for a job. Police arrested …
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