The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Thursday 28th January 2021
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 28/01/21
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Delta loses Assembly Majority Leader
Majority leader of the Delta House of Assembly Sir Tim Kome Owhefere (Esq.) is dead. Owhefere, a four- time member of the House, died around 11pm on Wednesday at the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, after being hospitalised for about two weeks. The deceased lawmaker, who represented Isoko North Constituency until his death, hailed from Akiowhe …
Benue arrests six herdsmen, impounds 376 cows
By Uja Emmanuel, Makurdi Deputy Benue Governor, Benson Abounu, has stated 376 cows have been impounded for flouting the state anti-open grazing law. Abounu told reporters state livestock guards apprehended the cows between January, 23 and 26, 2021, at Kasima in Guma Local Government Area of the state. While stating that six herdsmen have also …
Messi inspires Barcelona’s victory over Rayo in Copa
Lionel Messi inspired a Barcelona fightback on his return from suspension as they beat Rayo Vallecano to reach the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. Rayo, who are fourth in the Spanish second tier, took a shock lead when Fran Garcia tapped in a loose ball. Barca hit back six minutes later when Messi, back from a …
Atiku gets second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
By Alao Abiodun Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has received the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, The Nation can report. His media aide Paul Ibe confirmed this. The former number two citizen, currently in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, received the first shot on January 6. Read Also: PHOTOS: Atiku gets second dose of …
PHOTOS: Atiku gets second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
By Alao Abiodun Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has received the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, The Nation can report. His media aide Paul Ibe confirmed this.
Ortom, nine aides test positive
By Uja Emmanuel, Makurdi Benue Deputy Governor Benson Abounu announced on Wednesday that Governor Samuel Ortom and his nine aides have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). It is the second time the governor would be infected with the virus. Ortom, had through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Terver Akase, announced that his latest COVID-19 test …
Rivers community protests Agip’s alleged neglect
By Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt The people of Nkpolu Oroworukwo community in Port Harcourt City Local Government of Rivers State, who host the Nigeria Agip Oil Company’s (NAOC’s) corporate headquarters in Port Harcourt, have protested their alleged neglect by the oil multinational. They on Wednesday staged a peaceful demonstration at the main gate of the …
Missing Anambra ex-commissioner’s wife implores Buhari, IGP, Obiano to intervene
By Nwanosike Onu, Awka Mrs. Chioma Madubuko, wife of the missing ex-commissioner for Trade and Commerce in Anambra State, Dr. Christian Madubuko, has cried out from her base in Australia over the condition of her husband. She spoke with The Nation on Wednesday on the phone, lamenting that her children were in pains over their …
APC faction elects candidates for Rivers council poll
By Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State loyal to Senator Magnus Abe has elected candidates for the coming local government election, in party primaries held across the 23 councils. It was gathered that the party at the primaries held at designated venues across the state elected …
COVID-19: Gombe announces 42 deaths
By Sola Shittu, Gombe Gombe State government has announced 42 deaths in the latest outbreak of COVID-19 from 1,449 confirmed cases between March 27, 2020 and January 6, 2021. The announcement came as the state government sought for homemade vaccine by Nigerian scientists to tackle the second wave of the deadly virus. Chairman of COVID-19 …
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