The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Thursday 21st January 2021
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 21/01/21
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Onyekuru now on West Ham’s radar
West Ham United are interested in signing AS Monaco striker Henry Onyekuru before the end of the January transfer window, but they face stiff competition from Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, according to Turkish outlet Sabah. The Nigerian is struggling for game time with the Ligue 1 side, featuring just four times this term, and he …
Buhari mourns late Sports Minister Ka’oje
Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the death of former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Bala Bawa Ka’oje. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, President Buhari recalled the virtues of the later former minister, saying he would be greatly missed. …
Okpala hails Peter Obi’s support to Rangers
Former Rangers FC star, Sylvanus Okpala, has hailed former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi for his immense contribution to sports in Nigeria particularly his support to ex-Rangers players. Okpala, praised Obi for his nationalist spirit, saying the ex-governor cared for all former Rangers players, irrespective of their tribe. “He started paying ex-Rangers stipends …
ITTF confirms Aruna, Omotayo for WTT tourneys
By Olalekan Okusan Quadri Aruna tops the list of Nigerian players listed for the mouth-watering World Table Tennis (WTT tournaments to be held at Lusail Sports Arena in Doha, Qatar between March 3 and 13 The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), said the Middle East Hub will feature two tiers of the new WTT event structure with WTT …
Watford’s Troost-Ekong excited to face Mikel
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong cannot wait to face his former national team captain, John Mikel Obi, when Watford slugs it tomorrow against Stoke City. Despite the 1-0 home win over Barnsley on Tuesday, Troost-Ekong missed a begging chance to increase the goal tally for Watford . “I’ve just been in the changing room and …
World powers hopeful of new era with America
Our Reporter WORLD leaders reacted to Biden’s inauguration by offering congratulations, jockeying for position at the forefront of his foreign policy agenda, and in some cases pleading for the reversal of his predecessor’s policies. Among most messages was a palpable sense of relief, as the international community embraced Biden’s pledge to re-enter a series …
Oshoala dedicates brace to late stepmom
Asisat Oshoala scored a brace on Wednesday and unveiled a T-shirt dedicated to her step-mother who died recently as Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano 7-0 at the Johan Cruyff Stadium in Barcelona. There was a minute silence before the match in honour of Oshoala’s step-mother. Barca dominated from the beginning with Mariona testing the Rayo keeper …
Nigeria’s debts may hit N60tr
Taofik Salako, Deputy Group Business Editor NIGERIA’S debts may rise above N60 trillion by the end of first quarter following a move by the Federal Government to convert its N11.91 trillion indebtedness to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to formal securitised loans. Last year, the Federal Government obtained N2.86 billion through the “ways …
School re-opening, COVID-19 and students
By Phillip Anjorin. Students of Adekunle Ajasin University , Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State resumed early this week(January 18). The Acting Registrar, Mr. Opeoluwa Akinfenwa in a statement also said examination begins next week (January 25). However,with examination staring students in the face following more than 10 months on break as a result of the …
Hit-and-run driver crushes man to death in Anambra
By Emma Elekwa, Onitsha A middle-aged man was on Wednesday evening crushed to death by a speeding unidentified driver along Ihiala-Owerri road in Anambra state. The yet-to-be identified man was reportedly found lying in the pool of his blood by the roadside after he was run over by the driver. The Nation gathered that …
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