The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Friday 9th April 2021
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 09/04/21
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20th NSF: All eyes on Brume, Uko, Nwokocha, Adegoke
2016 Rio Olympics long jump finalist and bronze medallist at the 2019 World Athletics Championships Ese Brume and sprinter Grace Nwokocha will be the cynosure of all eyes as the athletics event of the 20th National Sports Festival begins today at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium,Benin City. Brume is the overwhelming favourite to successfully defend the
Odigie-Oyegun is UI governing council chair
By Alao Abiodun President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the dissolution and reconstitution of the governing councils of the University of Ibadan (UI), University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), University of Lagos (UNILAG), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife and Maritime University in Delta State. This was contained in a statement yesterday by Mr. Sonny Echono, the
PDP shifts Southwest congress to Osogbo
By Gbade Ogunwale, Abuja The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has shifted the date and venue of the party’s Southwest congress. The exercise will now hold on April 12, as against March 10 that the exercise was initially billed to hold. Also, the venue of the congress has been shifted from Ibadan
Amotekun in dialogue with Miyetti Allah over influx of herders into Osun
By Toba Adedeji, Osogbo The Osun State Security Network code-named Amotekun has begun meetings with the leaders of Miyetti Allah. A socio-cultural group, Kiriji Heritage Defenders, yesterday expressed worry over the influx of herdsmen into the state. It said the herdsmen are gradually penetrating Osun territory from Kwara State through Odo Otin Local Government.
UNIJOS elevates 25 to professorship
By Kolade Adeyemi, Jos Twenty-five academic staff of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) have been promoted to the rank of Professor in different fields. The promotions took effect from 1st October, 2019 and is outcome of the institution’s recent elevation exercise. They were approved by the University’s Appointments and Promotion Committee (Senior Staff) at its
Nigeria and war of tongues, by Femi Adesina
By Femi Adesina Our country is at war today on many fronts. Nigeria battles insurgency, terrorism, banditry, kidnappings, armed robbery, cult killings, ritual murders, and war of tongues. War of tongues. Is that a new one? No, it’s as old as man, but it is perhaps the deadliest of all the wars. It is fiercer
AFRIMA team visits Abidjan ahead 2021 edition
By Sam Anokam The All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, team recently visited Côte d’Ivoire in its continued drive and relentless bid to build capacity for knowledge sharing among African music professionals and culture enthusiasts. The team met with media practitioners, music professionals, and policymakers at a stakeholder parley which was held at the Azaline and
Man sets ex-lover, two kids ablaze
By Segun Showunmi, Ibadan A man, Ahmed Saka, has allegedly set his ex-lover Mutiat Oladele, and her two children ablaze at Shogoye, Idi-Arere in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Police spokesman Olugbenga Fadeyi confirmed the incident, saying that Mutiat and Saka had been lovers before the woman ended the relationship. Read Also: Funke Kuti
Olori Jesu set to release ‘Oba Ara’
US-based gospel singer, Oluwadamilola Ayooluwa aka Olori Jesu has released a new musical project entitled ‘Oba Ara.’ Olori Jesu, a leading gospel act in Nigerian communities in the United States of America says the new album contains several inspirational songs that would minister to her teeming fans and all Christian faithful. “I want to enjoin
Emmovich hopes to collaborate with mentor, Wizkid
By Olaitan Ganiu Rising music star, Towolawi Emmanuel aka Emmovich has explained his desire to collaborate with his mentor, Wizkid. The young music act explained his love for music saying it’s innate and can be compared with that of his mentor and grammy-winning act, Wizkid. “My love for music has been my driving force and
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