The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Tuesday 6th April 2021
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 06/04/21
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Agency Reporter Jesse Lingard inspired West Ham to a thrilling 3-2 win at Wolves to move fourth in the Premier League on Monday, as Everton’s hopes of a top-four finish were dented in a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. Lingard’s stunning form since joining the Hammers on loan from Manchester United in January saw him
Ejike eyes para-powerlifting gold medal
Lucy Ejike, a world record-holder in para-powerlifting, on Monday in Abuja said she has a target of winning a gold medal at the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) in Benin. Ejike, who recently returned from a Tokyo Olympics qualifying event, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) the festival would also serve as part of
Team Lagos claims first gold in taekwondo
Team Lagos yesterday at the 20th National Sport Festival claimed its first gold in the mixed poomsae of taekwondo while Aminat Idrees was the cynosure of all eyes after showing her class in the event. Apart from being part of the team that claimed gold, Idrees won individual medals with one silver and one bronze
Delta, Bayelsa, Edo break swimming records
The swimming event of the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged “Edo 2020” yesterday produced new records. Ifiesegba Gagbe of Bayelsa became the new record-holder in the 100m freestyle women with her time of 1:01.54 minute. She broke the record of 1:02.66min set by Okpilobo of Ondo State at the Lagos 2012 edition of the
Torch of unity tours Edo
The torch of unity of the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) yesterday began a tour of Edo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the torch will however only visit the headquarters of the state’s three Senatorial Districts, unlike how it was done previously. Then, the torch had gone through all the Local Government
Olumakaiye calls for national repentance
By Adeola Ogunlade The Diocesan Bishop of Lagos and missioner, Anglican Diocese, Humphrey Olumakaiye, has called on Nigerians to see this year’s celebration of Easter as period for national repentance Olumakaiye spoke during the Easter Day celebration sermon at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos. He said being alive is God giving mankind another
EDO 2020: Osinbajo to open festival
The Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo will today declare the Edo 2020 National Sports Festival open with the commissioning of facilities. According to the programme for the opening ceremony, Osibajo will pay homage to the Oba of Benin before proceeding to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium for the ceremonial opening. The programme starts at 7:00pm and
Buhari’s aide, Ohiare bags chiefaincy title
Our Reporter One of the youngest President Muhammadu Buhari’s aides, Dr Sanusi Ohiare, has joined others to be conferred with traditional titles at Okpo in Olamboro Local Government Area of Kogi. The Executive Director of the Rural Electrification Fund of the Nigeria Rural Electrification Agency added colour to the ceremonial square of Okpo, venue of
UCL: Real seeks respect against Liverpool
Real Madrid wants some respect. The 13-time Champions League winner has rarely been talked about as a top contender this season, and coach Zinedine Zidane and his players don’t hide the chip on their shoulders entering today’s quarterfinal against Liverpool. “Yes, I think it’s true that we have been (undervalued),” Zidane said Monday ahead of
Huawei annual report shows reduced growth
By Robert Egbe Telecoms giant Huawei’s 2020 Annual Report has shown a reduction in its gowth rate. The company, in a statement, said this was largely in line with forecast. Huawei’s sales revenue in 2020 rounded off at CNY891.4 billion, up 3.8% year-on-year, and its net profit reached CNY64.6 billion, up 3.2% year-on-year. The statement
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