Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 8th January 2021
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 8th January 2021 on some of the nation newspapers .
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One governor can’t negotiate presidency for S’East – Ogbaga
Hon. Sylvester Ogbaga is a four-term member of the House of Representatives, representing Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State. In this interview, he speaks on 2023 presidency, Governor Dave Umahi’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and recent developments in the state chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). UCHENNA INYA reports You and other …
Opposition lacks capacity to unseat APGA in Anambra – Obidigwe
The member representing Anambra East/Anambra West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chinedu Obidigwe, in this interview with OKEY MADUFORO, speaks on the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State, among other issues The people of Anambra State will be electing their next governor this year. What are the chances of your party, All …
Nigeria’s foreign missions need improved funding – Fayomi
Former Nigerian Ambassador to France and Monaco, Akin Fayomi, who is also an ex-Undersecretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, speaks in this interview on Nigeria’s foreign missions. WALE ELEGBEDE reports There have been outcries in some quarters over the efficiency of the Nigeria’s foreign mission and how they treat Nigerians in Diaspora in terms …
2021 budget: Another promise delivered by Buhari, says BMO
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has said that President Muhammadu Buhari has again shown his commitment to due process and fiscal responsibility by sticking with the January-December budget cycle he restored. The group, in a statement signed by its Chairman Niyi Akinsiju and Secretary Cassidy Madueke, said that the current National Assembly also deserves praises …
Garlands for Kyari at 56
January 8th is fast etching itself on the sand of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)’s history by virtue of the special connection and significance it holds for the man who has impacted the fortunes of the Corporation in an uncommon and positive way. That man is Mallam Mele Kyari, the 19th and current Group …
Sanwo-Olu to tackle infrastructure, unemployment, others with N1.164trn
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State yesterday unveiled plans to tackle infrastructure deficit in the state with a view to addressing challenges being brought by COVID-19 pandemic, the EndSARS protests and the general residents’ demands with theY2021 Budget size of N1.164trillion. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mr Sam Egube, has said. Giving analysis of …
Ikpeazu to World Bank: Abia ready for partnership in agric-business
Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has that the state was willing and prepared to enter into productive partnership with development partners especially in the area of agriculture. Ikpeazu said this while receiving in audience a delegation of the World Bank Funded Agro Processing Productivity Enhancement & Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) project led by National …
Alleged certificate forgery: Obaseki knows fate Saturday
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State will know his fate on Saturday as the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday fixed date to deliver judgement in the certificate forgery suit filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and one of its members, Williams Edobor, against the governor. The court set the date for judgement …
We’re dominating counterinsurgency operations –DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that military operations in the North- East, North-West and other theatres across the country had entered the domination stage. It buttressed the point by saying that direct encounters between troops and the terrorist elements were on the decline. Coordinator, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this at …
EFCC to Nigerians: There’s consequence in selling NIN
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned the public against sale of national identification number (NIN), saying they were vicariously liable to acts of criminality arising there from. Headof MediaandPublicity of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, made the position in a statement yesterday. “As Nigerians struggle to acquire the National Identity Number (NIN) …
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