The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Sunday 22nd November 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 22/11/20
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Police officer killed during protest in Ekiti
By Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado Ekiti A policeman was reportedly shot dead on at the weekend in a bloody fracas that erupted between the policemen attached to the Area Command in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The deceased police officer got trapped in the melee when some protesters were being chased out within the premises of the …
FG’s obstinacy and ASUU’s Pyrrhic victory
Barometer After hours of deliberation on Friday, the federal government finally retired 10 months of mulishness with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) by making several concessions to the body, especially by reportedly exempting its members from its controversial Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). The federal government also agreed to increase certain …
‘Why I sponsored Police Reform Bill’
By Tony Akowe, Abuja The member representing Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke Federal Constituency of Plateau state in the House of Representatives, Hon. Yusuf Gagdi has said that his motivation for service to humanity, inspired him to sponsor the police reforms bill aimed at repositioning the Nuigeria Police for better efficiency and service to the nation. The Police Reform …
Yahaya Bello’s selective divination
Barometer Should Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State’s recent prophecies be believed, then the country’s political mould would soon be dramatically recast. According to the governor, the defection of his Ebonyi state counterpart, David Umahi, from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was only one of a decadal of defections. …
Two arrested for allegedly eating roasted police officers’ flesh
Agency Reporter The police in Oyo State on Saturday said they had in their custody two suspects allegedly linked with the roasting and eating of the flesh of police officers burnt in Ibadan during #EndSARS protest. Police Spokesman at the Oyo State Command, SP Olugbenga Fadeyi, confirmed the arrests in Ibadan in an interview with …
#EndSARS: Lagos Assembly earmarks compensation for victims in 2021 budget
Our Reporter The Lagos State House of Assembly plans to include compensations for EndSARS victims in the state’s 2021 budget currently before the House. The Chairman, House Ad Hoc Committee on the Victims of Aftermath of the EndSARS protest in the state, Mr Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni, broke the news at the end of committee’s three-day public …
Yuletide: Army assures Deltans of security
By Elo Edremoda, Warri The Nigerian Army has assured residents of Delta State, especially those residing in the coastal areas communities, of adequate security and safety ahead of the yuletide. The Commander 63 Brigade, Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Jallo, gave the assurance during the flag-off of Operation Crocodile Smile Six at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), …
PIB: Niger Delta host communities demand ownership, control of trust funds
Our Reporter Stakeholders in Niger Delta host communities are demanding ownership and control of the host communities trust funds proposed in the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) for the development of oil-produciing areas. The stakeholders also want an increment in the contribution of 2.5 percent of the Operating Expenditure (OPEX) of companies to 5 per cent. …
11 kidnapped victims rescued in Zamfara
By Sani Muhammad Sani, Gusau Zamfara Governor Bello Matawalle has facilitated the unconditional rescue of another 11 kidnap victims without paying ransom. He secured their release through the carrot-and- stick initiative of his administration. Governor Muhammad received the rescued kidnapped victims on Saturday night at the Government House, Gusau. Ten of the victims were male …
Rivers approves contract for sixth flyover
By Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt Rivers State Government has approved a contract for the construction of a sixth flyover to ease traffic congestion in Port Harcourt. A statement by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Kelvin Ebiri, said new flyover to be located at the Kaduna Street Junction of Aba Road, was expected …
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