The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Wednesday 17th February 2021
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 17/02/21
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says his side defied many people’s expectations with their first-leg victory over RB Leipzig in the last 16 of the Champions League. Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane struck in the space of five minutes near the start of the second half in an away leg played in Budapest’s Puskas Arena because
Mbappe will reach Messi, Ronaldo’s level – Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann was full of praise for Kylian Mbappe after the Paris Saint-Germain star torched Barcelona for a hat-trick on Tuesday, comparing him to icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Mbappe fired three of PSG’s four goals in a 4-1 rout at the Camp Nou, all but ending Barca’s Champions League hopes in the round
PSG proved more complete than us – Koeman
Agency Reporter Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman admitted that Paris Saint-Germain proved they are superior to his side as they claimed a 4-1 win in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. After Lionel Messi gave the home side the lead with a penalty in the first half, PSG fired back and secured a
No plan to hike pump price, says NNPC
By John Ofikhenua, Abuja and Lucas Ajanaku, Lagos There is no plan to hike pump price, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said on Tuesday. Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Dr Kennie Obateru, dismissed rumours about an imminent upward review of petrol price. He told The Nation: “NNPC has not increased its ex-depot
Adio bows out as NEITI boss
Agency Reporter Mr Waziri Adio, Executive Secretary, Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has thanked president Muhammadu Buhari for the opportunity to serve and contribute to the growth and development of the country Adio disclosed this on his verified Twitter handle @waziriadio, on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adio’s
Ondo CJ keeps mum as half-brother accuses her of illegal detention
By Osagie Otabor, Akure Ondo State Chief Judge Justice Olanrewaju Akeredolu is yet to make official comments over claims by Mr. Olupelumi Fagboyegun that she influenced his being detained illegally. Fagboyegun, in a viral video, said he is the half-brother of Justice Akeredolu and that he was arrested for forcefully gaining entry into his father’s
US Court sentences Invictus Obi to 10 years for cybercrimes
By Alao Abiodun Nigerian Obinawanne Okeke has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for involvement in a computer-based intrusion fraud scheme that caused approximately $11 million in known losses to his victims. “Through subterfuge and impersonation, Obinwanne Okeke engaged in a multi-year global business email and computer hacking scheme that caused a staggering $11
Police begin manhunt for killers in Plateau
Our Reporter The Police Command in Plateau State has begun a manhunt for gunmen who killed four people in Bassa, Plateau, on Sunday. It promised to arrest and prosecute the killers. Mr Edward Egbuka, the Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state, gave the indication when he confirmed the incident to newsmen on Tuesday in
Daniel, ex-Army Chief Ihejirika, two Reps join APC
By Tony Akowe, Abuja and Sunny Nwankwo, Umuahia Former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel and ex-Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika have joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Two House of Representatives members – Blessing Onu and Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi – have also defected to the party. Daniel, who was a staunch
Kano earmarks N83.5m for animal vaccine
By Fanen Ihyongo, Kano Kano State government on Tuesday announced it awarded a contract of N83.4 million for the vaccination of animals. The contract covers the supply of 8,250 vials of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) vaccines and 20,000 vials of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) vaccines. The statewide vaccination programme, commencing in a few weeks
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