Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 10th March 2021
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 10th March 2021 on some of the nation newspapers .
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FG, UK sign MoU on return of £4.2m Ibori loot
Malami: Why Delta won’t benefit from recovery The Federal Government yesterday concluded negotiations with the Government of United Kingdom for the return of £4.2 million to Nigeria allegedly looted by a former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori. The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN)
NNPC faults Auditor-General over unremitted N4.076trn
There was altercation, yesterday, at the Senate, between the Auditor-General for the Federation, Aghughu Adolphus and the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, over alleged unremitted N4.06 trillion into the Fed eration Account. This was as the Senate Committee on Public Account probing the allegation directed NNPC officials
Manufacturers spend N81.9bn on alternate power sources
Manufacturers under the aegis of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have expended about N81.91 billion on alternative energy sources in 2020. This followed frequent increase in petroleum pump price and epileptic power outages in the country. Consequently, the expenditure on alternative energy sources increased by N20.53 billion from N61.31 billion recorded in 2019. MAN,
Govs to Buhari: Withhold NDDC funds for new board
Governors of the oil-rich South- South states have demanded an upward review of the provision of 2.5 per cent as Host Community Trust Fund in the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) to 10 per cent in the best interest of oil communities and the nation. The governors also advised President Muhammadu Buhari that
Buhari: PH-Maiduguri rail project’’ll boost economy, create jobs
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, assured Nigerians that the Eastern narrow gauge railway project, which is being undertaken by the Federal Government, running from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri, would boost the nation’s economy, create jobs as well as ease transportation in the country. Buhari gave this assurance in his virtual speech at the ground breaking
World economic outlook is brightening – OECD
The outlook for the world’s economy is improving in spite the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reported yesterday. After the world economy collapsed during the onset of the pandemic last year, in 2021 it is forecast to grow by 5.6 per cent, the organisation has said. That is
Group to PDP: Work with Buhari to fight criminals
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has called on leaders across the country, to work with President Muhammadu Buhari in order to rid the country of its security challenges. The organisation also called for a shared understanding of the solutions being preferred to the security challenges, and not antagonism or politicisation by political, religious leaders
Why I won’t support Tinubu’s presidential ambition –Adebanjo
Chief Ayo Adebanjo is a chieftain of Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere. In this interview, he speaks on the recurring farmers-herders’ crisis, restructuring of Nigeria and the 2023 presidential election. WALE ELEGBEDE reports The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) recently urged Fulani herdsmen to return to the northern region if their security could not be guaranteed
2023: Zoning debate reverberates in Enugu PDP
ANAYO EZUGWU writes on the zoning arrangement debate that is tearing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State apart ahead of the 2023 governorship election Although the next general election is two years away, the debate over the 2023 governorship election in Enugu State is building up, especially in the
UEFA League: 10-man Porto shock Juve to advance in thriller
…as Haaland fires Dortmund into quarter-finals Sergio Oliveira’s 113th-minute free-kick shocked Juventus to send Porto through in a stunning Champions League round of 16 tie despite a 3-2 second-leg win for the Italian side. And Erling Braut Haaland scored his 19th and 20th goals in 14 Champions League appearances as Borussia Dortmund drew 2-2 with
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