The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Tuesday 22nd December 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 22/12/20
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Police smash Adamawa kidnapping syndicate, rescue two victims
Onimisi Alao, Yola The Adamawa State Police Command has smashed a syndicate of kidnappers and rescued two people in the syndicate’s den. Operatives of the Command who stormed the den succeeded in rounding up nine members of the syndicate who are now in police custody. A statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, …
Messi recalls ‘very bad’summer time
Lionel Messi said his failed attempt to leave Barcelona in the summer has affected his form this season. In August the Argentina forward said he wanted to exercise a clause in his contract which he said allowed him to leave on a free transfer. But Barcelona refused, saying said his 700m euro (£624m) release clause …
Mmadu ‘s kiddies camp off with a frenzy
The female football kiddies camp 2020, an initiative of Former Super Falcons player and assistant coach, Ambassador Maureen Mmadu, commenced with frenzy over the weekend. The project, which is aimed at training, nurturing and mentoring future female soccer stars that will represent the state as well as the nation, is for girls between the age …
Promoter seeking venue for Joshua-Fury clash
By Oluwamayomikun Orekoya The much anticipated undisputed heavyweight title fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury could take place on foreign soil, according promoter Eddie Hearn. Hearn said only a full capacity in the UK can see the proposed mega-fight stay in the champions’ home country. British-born Joshua had earlier in 2017 said he …
Mikel to face former coach Mourinho
By Chijioke Ezeali Former Super Eagles midfielder Mikel Obi is set to reunite with ex-manager Jose Mourinho when Stoke City host Tottenham Hotspur in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup at the Bet-365 stadium on Wednesday. Mikel joined Chelsea in 2006 following a successful 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup and went on to win …
NFF yet to clear Eaglets’ allowances
By Tunde Liadi Despite receiving annual youth development grants from FIFA, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is reportedly still owing players and officials of the Golden Eaglets to the Brazil 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Players of the 2019 Eaglets squad lamented over the inability of the NFF to settle their bonuses they ought …
Carabao Cup: Iwobi eyes Man United’s scalp
By Olalekan Okusan Ahead of tomorrow’s Carabao Cup quarterfinal tie against Manchester United, Super Eagles’ forward Alex Iwobi is relishing the prospect of helping Everton to another major win in England. Iwobi who star as Everton handed a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in the EPL at the weekend, is happy over the win against …
Lagos APC swears in caretaker committee members
By Emmanuel Oladesu The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State yesterday inaugurated its caretaker committee members in conformity with the directive of the national caretaker committee. The caretaker committee is led by Alhaji Tunde Balogun. The ceremony, which was performed by a lawyer, Mrs Abimbola Oladigbolu, was witnessed by party faithful. Balogun congratulated …
‘Youths will excel if given opportunity’
By Oziegbe Okoeki The member representing Surulere Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliott, has said if youths are given the opportunity and an enabling environment, they will excel. The lawmaker, who was answering questions from reporters at the Surulere Farmfair organised by the Coalition of Youths and African Farmers, …
Oyetola swears in two judges
From Toba Adedeji, Osogbo Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola yesterday swore in the two newly-appointed judges of the state’s Customary Court of Appeal and presented them keys of their official vehicles. The judges are Justice Ayoade Aderemi Adesina and Justice Ojo Olayinka Muibat. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr …
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