The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Monday 8th February 2021
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 08/02/21
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Amotekun nabs 15 illegal gold miners
By Osagie Otabor, Akure Men of the Ondo State Security Network known as the Amotekun Corps have arrested 15 persons suspected to be mining gold illegally inside the Owo forest reserves. The suspects were operating in 50 locations inside the forest when they were nabbed. Names of the suspects were given as Shuaibu Yahaya, Habbi
Chukwueze may miss AFCON qualifiers
By Tunde Liadi Following the successful surgery on his groin, Samuel Chukwueze is expected to resume light training on March 7 according to Soccerway. With this development the winger may be out of Super Eagles’ next month AFCON 2021 qualifiers against Benin Republic and Lesotho slated for March 22 and 30. Chukwueze was operated
Rohr leaves Eagles door open to Ighalo
By Morakinyo Abodunrin Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has not foreclosed the possibility of ‘retired’ striker Odion Ighalo to return to the squad after he teamed up with Saudi Arabian side Al –Shabab. The 31-year-old Ighalo called it quit with international football after helping the Super Eagles to win bronze at the 2019 Africa
Ngige to Obiano: you are ‘governor-do-nothing’
By Nwanosike Onu, Awka The war-of-words between stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State over the November 6 governorship election in the state has deepened with Labour and Employment Minister Chris Ngige describing Willie Obiano as an “epicurean and governor-do-nothing.” He said Obiano’s idleness was the
Osimhen not 100 percent fit, says Gattuso
By Olalekan Okusan with agency report Coach Gennaro Gattuso said Nigeria International Victor Osimhen is not 100 percent fit after making a cameo appearance as Napoli lost 2-1 away to Genoa. Osimhen replaced Andrea Petagna in the 54th minutes in Napoli’s away loss and in a post-match interview, Gattuso said: “Osimhen was out
Troops kill 52 bandits in Zamfara forest
Our Reporter No fewer than 52 bandits have been killed in in separate operations including an ambush conducted by troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in Shinkafi area of Zamfara State. Sources close to ongoing military operations in the state, said the troops encountered the bandits and overwhelmed them with superior firepower. “Troops of operation Hadarin
Riot policeman, one other killed
By Elo Edremoda, Warri Some gunmen have shot dead a mobile policeman in Warri, Delta State. It was gathered that the policeman was shot in the NPA New Port area on Friday. His AK47 rifle was reportedly taken away by his killers. Read Also: 52 killed as troops ambush bandits in Zamfara forest A young
Senators can’t be bribed for screening, says spokesman
By Emmanuel Oladesu Senate spokesman Dr. Ajibola Basiru on Sunday said the Upper Chamber cannot be bribed before performing its constitutional duty of screening ambassadors- designate. He said the notorious politician who alleged that former service chiefs had offered a $100 bribe for ease of screening at the Senate was peddling falsehood. Bashiru, who spoke
Traders murder: High court ordered to hear suit against police
By Robert Egbe The Lagos Division of Court of Appeal has ordered the Lagos State High Court to resume hearing of a N4billion fundamental right enforcement suit concerning the alleged extra-judicial killing of four Ladipo Market traders on July 21, 2001. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and a former Commissioner of Police in Lagos, AIG
Four-goal Man City crush Liverpool at Anfield
Manchester City left Liverpool’s title defence in tatters as Ilkay Gundogan’s double and two costly mistakes from Alisson Becker inspired the Premier League leaders’ dazzling 4-1 win, while Harry Kane starred in Tottenham’s 2-0 victory against West Bromwich Albion. Inspired by Gundogan’s goals and Phil Foden’s stylish display, City moved 10 points clear of
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