The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Saturday 13th March 2021
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 13/03/21
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No reason to stop using AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine – WHO
Agency Reporter The World Health Organisation said on Friday that there was no reason to stop using AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine after several European countries suspended vaccination over blood clot fears. The WHO said its vaccines advisory committee was already looking at safety data and stressed that no causal link had been established between the vaccines
Minneapolis agrees record $27m settlement with George Floyd family
Agency Reporter The city of Minneapolis has agreed to pay $27 million to the family of George Floyd to settle legal proceedings over his death in police custody, the city council said on Friday. “The City has reached a settlement in the civil lawsuit filed by Floyd’s family against the City of Minneapolis. The City
No trace of money or arms procured by ex-Service Chiefs – NSA
By Okodili Ndidi, Abuja National Security Adviser Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd) has stated government is not aware of how monies meant for the purchase of arms were spent under the immediate past Service Chiefs. He also revealed government cannot also trace the arms claimed to have been bought. Monguno, who made the disclosures in
Nigeria set to benefit from $6.95mn ADFI grant
By Nduka Chiejina (Assistant Editor) The Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI) is offering six grants valued at USD6.95 million to finance digital financial inclusion in Africa. The grant is supported by the French Development Agency (AFD) and hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB). A statement from the French Development Agency (AFD) yesterday said
Commission receives 40 petitions from victims of sexual violence in Rivers
By Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has received 40 petitions from victims of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in Rivers State warning traditional and religious leaders against frustrating the fight against the menace. The Executive Secretary, NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, spoke in Port Harcourt at a Special Investigation Panel on
NSCDC arrests 38 suspects, trains 40 mediators to reconcile herders, farmers in Edo
By Bisi Olaniyi, Southsouth Bureau Chief The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, George Edem, has disclosed the arrest of 38 suspected criminals for various offences. He also revealed that the command trained 40 mediators and conflict resolution experts to mediate and reconcile herders and farmers in the
Ex lawmakers chide Okorocha, back Uzodimma’s move to recover Imo properties
By Chris Njoku, Owerri Former Imo State House of Assembly lawmakers have condemned immediate past governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha, for breaking the seal of a property sealed by the state government. The former governor’s action which degenerated into chaos in the state.. Addressing reporters in Owerri, the state capital, the lawmakers under the
Lagos removes traditional ruler of Kirikiri
The Lagos State Government has removed the Baale of Kirikiri in Oriade Local Council Development Area, Babalola Shabi. The state government has also affirmed the selection of Chief Anthony Babatunde Babalola for the stool of Baale of Kirikiri, in the Oriade Local Council Development Area, (LCDA). The government said its decision followed “painstaking deliberation and
Kanu denies changing IPOB’s name
By Chris Njoku, Owerri Leader Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has.described as ridiculous and fallacious media report that he has changed IPOB’s name and converted it to his private estate with his wife, Mrs. Uchechi Okwu Kanu, as one of the signatories. Kanu who spoke through IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma
Lagos residents seek Sanwo-Olu’s intervention over planned demolition
Residents of Jakande Estate, Mile 2, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area, Lagos, have appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to save them from alleged moves by the Lagos Building Investment Corporation (LBIC) to illegally erect additional blocks of flats within the estate. In a statement jointly signed by the chairman and the secretary, Fasiu Olawale Tijani
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