Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 14th November 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 14th November 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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COVID-19: FG set to access World Bank’s $750m loan for states
The Electricity Transmission System also known as National grid on Friday suffered a partial collapse, which plunged the whole of Lagos, Ibadan and environ into total darkness for about 37 minutes. Electricity supply were, as a result of the collapse, which occured at 12:58 pm, cut to Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC); Ikeja Electric (IE) …
Gani Adams to Biden: It is a new dawn for Americans
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has joined other world leaders to congratulate the United States of America President- elect, Mr. Joe Biden, saying the victory was well-deserved. Adams in his congratulatory letter signed personally described Biden’s victory as a hard, long walk to victory, admitting that American celebration was really worth the …
How PPMC raised ex-depot price second time in 3 months
Price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol has been raised to as high as N170 per litre, highest in the history of Nigeria, yesterday, the same day troubled crude oil market buoyed by declining prices and second wave of COVID-19 in Europe and America forced down prices of crude oil to $40 …
Ogundipe: I’m not planning to sack workers in UNILAG
The reinstated Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, yesterday dismissed insinuations in some quarters that he was compiling the list of workers for sack. Ogundipe, who was welcomed with jubilation by workers of UNILAG, said this as he resumed on Thursday at the school’s Senate Building, however, urged the workers to …
Sanwo-Olu: We’ll complete Lagos-Badagry expressway
unveils Nigeria’s first electric car, Hyundai Kona Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday assured Lagosians that the state government would complete the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. He said his government was committed to the construction of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, saying the delay of work on the road was based on the government’s …
Lawyers hail Sanwo-Olu over scrapping pension for ex-govs, deputies
Lawyers yesterday commended the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for scrapping the payment of pensions for past governors and deputies of the state. They, however, called on other states in the country to follow suit. Reacting to the move, an Abuja-based lawyer, Dr. Sidiq Gado Ibrahim, described it as a welcome development. He said: “I …
COVID-19: FG set to access World Bank’s $750m loan for states
The Federal Government is set to access a World Bank loan of $750 million on behalf of the states, to stimulate the local economy and support vulnerable household’s consumption as part of an effort to contain the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, stated this yesterday …
#EndSARS: Buhari’s caution averted many disasters, says Adesina
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has said that his principal President Muhammadu Buhari, exhibited self-restraint and tolerance during the #ENDSARS protests. Adesina in his article titled: ‘WE HAVE NOT MANY FATHERS’ shared on his Facebook page, commended President Buhari’s fatherly role, noting that these attributes displayed by the president …
Imo Assembly Speaker removed, new one sworn-in
The Speaker of the Imo House of Assembly, Dr. Collins Chiji (Isiala Mbano, APC) was yesterday impeached and removed at a special sitting of the House presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Amara Iwuanyanwu (Nwangele, APC). Following this, Paul Emeziem of Onuimo state constituency was immediately elected the new Speaker and was sworn in by …
2nd term: Obaseki targets public service reforms, arts, others
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration will deploy technology and employ younger professionals into the state’s civil service to drive inclusive development and ensure a sustainable future for the state. The governor, who made this known during the 4th edition of the Alaghodaro Investment Summit, held in Benin City, committed …
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