Breaking News in Nigeria Today Monday 7th December 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Monday 7th December 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Presidency: APC remains party of choice for Nigerians
The Presidency has said that the outcome of the by-elections conducted across the country at the weekend indicated that Nigerians appreciate efforts being made by President Muhammmadu Buhari in making life better for them. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, said the polls showed that the All …
Emefiele: Nigeria must not depend on oil for revenue, for
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has reiterated the need for the country to discontinue with heavy dependence on crude oil to guarantee public revenue and foreign exchange. Emefiele made the call on Saturday in Abuja at the prize presentation ceremony to mark the end of the 2020 CBN …
Accept defeat, Bauchi gov tells PDP supporters
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has appealed to supporters of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to accept defeat in the Dass constituency by-election held in the state on Saturday. However, the PDP has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC’s) returning officer in last Saturday’s by-election in the Bakura Constituency in …
APC, PDP hold sway in 11 states’ legislative polls
Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have maintained grip on their strongholds in the Saturday’s by-elections across 11 states. In the five states – Lagos, Plateau, Imo, Bayelsa and Cross River – the respective ruling party won the six senatorial seats. While the APC won Lagos, Plateau …
Presidency: PDP unfit to ask for Buhari’s resignation
The Presidency has dismissed the demand for the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari, saying the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lacked the moral rights to raise questions about Buhari’s capacity to rule the country. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, said those calling for the impeachment of …
Don’t be blackmailed to accept ASUU’s payment platform, NAAT warns FG
The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), has warned the Federal Government not to be blackmailed into accepting the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS), being canvassed by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Speaking after its 44th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, president of NAAT, Ibeji Nkokoma, noted that the Union would …
Banks garner N28.8trn customer deposits in nine months
Amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in the country saw a significant increase in customer deposits in the first nine months of this year, 9M 2020 results released by the lenders show. New Telegraph’s analysis of 11 lenders’ 9M 2020 financial statements, for instance, shows that they grew their total customer …
Ohanaeze election: Imeobi approves 40-man electoral committee
Ime-Obi (Inner Caucus), the highest decision making organ of Pan Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo yesterday approved a 40-member national elections committee. The list was presented to the elders council by the President General, Chief Nnia Nwodo, whose fouryear tenure will elapse on January 11, 2021, when a new election will take place. …
Lokoja Varsity VC: 61 professors dropped for not meeting criteria – Pro-Chancellor
No fewer than 61 professors that applied for the position of the Vice- Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State, were dropped for not meeting the criteria for the position. Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Board, Senator Chris Adighije, revealed this at the weekend. Adighije, who spoke with selected journalists …
Kalu endorses Obiozor for Ohanaeze Ndigbo President
Chief Whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has endorsed a former Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States, Prof George Obiozor, as candidate for the Ohanaeze Ndigbo President General. The Abia North Senator also called on Imeobi Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the organisation’s highest organ, to adopt Obiozor as …
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