The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Monday 4th January 2021
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 04/01/21
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Amotekun man held for allegedly shooting policeman in Oyo
From Bisi Oladele Ibadan A member of the Oyo State Security Network (aka Amotekun Corps), identified as Ibrahim Ogundele, has been arrested for shooting a policeman in the thigh in Oyo town. The incident happened at Sanga area of the ancient town at the weekend. The suspect allegedly shot Mr. Fatai Yekini, a special …
Shenanigan in INEC and courts
By Sam Omatseye No one who reads Shakespeare’s play, The Merchant of Venice, can forget the immortal poser, “Is that the law?” Shakespeare puts those words on Shylock’s lips. The playwright and bard for the ages propounds that question again, today, from his tomb in Stratford-upon-Avon. It is both a query and plea for justice …
774,000 artisans hired for public works
By Yusuf Alli, Abuja After several shifts in kick-off dates, the 774,000 jobs will commence Tuesday, The Nation learnt on Sunday. The programme, designed to employ 1,000 Nigerians from each of the 774,000 local government areas under the Special Public Works (SPW) programme, was initially scheduled for launch on October 1, last year. Each of …
Community recognised as Shell host-com
By Simon Utebor, Yenagoa Bayelsa State has approved the Ayakiri community in Gbarain clan of Yenagoa Local Government Area as a host to the operations of the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC). The community, according to the December 16, 2020 approval, was separated from Ogboloma community of the same Gbarain clan. A statement by the …
‘Shun Edo’s pension scheme’
Our Reporter The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Edo State has directed its members to shun enrolment into the government’s contributory pension scheme. A statement on Sunday by the Assistant General Secretary, Moni Itua, said the decision was a follow-up to the resolution of the State Wing Executive Council (SWEC) at its December 29, …
APC’ll win Enugu in 2023, says Ayogu
By Chris Oji Enugu Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 election in Enugu State, Senator Ayogu Eze, has said the party would take over the Government House in 2023. Ayogu spoke at the weekend when he presented foodstuff and cash to party members for the New Year. According to him, …
Imo workers not owed salary, says Uzodimma
By Chris Njoku, Owerri Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has paid workers their December salary, it has been learnt. Uzodimma, who spoke through the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, hinted of plans to publish names of 40,000 civil servants and 21,000 pensioners who have been paid fully. He vowed to silence his detractors …
Gunmen torch over 20 houses in ex-militant leader’s community
By Simon Utebor, Yenagoa Gunmen have invaded Peremabiri community in Southern Ijaw Local Government of Bayelsa State. They torched over 20 houses. The hoodlums, who were said to have invaded the community in about 50 speedboats on Sunday, were allegedly on a mission to take over the community from an ex-militant leader, Paul Eris, popularly …
Military airstrikes destroy terrorists’ hideouts
Our Reporter The Defence Headquarters has said the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed more terrorists’ hideouts, killing scores in two locations in Borno State. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Sunday said the attacks were carried out on Saturday at Kote Kura and Bulama Isamari …
How ex-Ebonyi coordinator died, by council chair
By Ogochukwu Anioke, Abakaliki Chairman of Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State Clement Odah has debunked reports that Governor David Umahi abandoned the family of late Sunday Igboke. Igboke, a former coordinator of Ngbo North Development Centre in Ohaukwu council, slumped to death during a screening for his reappointment. But some of his colleagues, who were …
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