Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 16th April 2021
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 16th April 2021 on some of the nation newspapers .
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S’West PDP congress: The winners, the losers
After intense politicking, the South-West zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) now has a new executive led by former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Taofeek Arapaja. In this report, WALE ELEGBEDE and Anayo Ezugwu highlight the dramatis personae in the highly contested zonal congress election in Osogbo, Osun State The zonal congress of the
Nigerians’ve roles to play in anti-graft war, says Olorunrinu
Hon. Dipo Olorunrinu represented Amuwo Odofin Constituency 1 in the Lagos State Assembly between 2015 to 2019. In this interview with Wale Elegbede, he speaks on the need for inclusiveness in the anti-graft war and deepening of the nation’s democratic system What was the experience like as a lawmaker who served in the state house
APC to Committee: Your decisions’ll affect Congresses, Convention positively or otherwise
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated the party’s Membership Registration/ Revalidation Appeal’s Committee, stating that the decisions of the committee would determine the success of the congresses and National Convention of the party. The Caretaker Extraordinary/ Convention Planning Committee charged the committee to be fair to all members of the party. Inaugurating the 18-member
ASUU holds session with candidates vying for UNIJOS VC position
The University of Jos (UNIJOS) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has organised an interactive session with candidates vying for the position of vice-chancellor of the university. The interactive session was organised in collaboration with the Advancement Office of the university yesterday in Jos. Chairman of ASUU, UNIJOS chapter, Dr. Lazarus Maigoro,
Oyetola flags off construction of ultramodern shopping plaza
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, yesterday flagged off the construction of state-ofthe- art multi-million Omoluabi Shopping Plaza in Osogbo. This was even as the governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring quick recovery of the state’s economy by continuously investing in things capable of stimulating and reviving the state’s economy for progress, transformation and prosperity.
Ohanaeze tasks FG on insecurity, rise in ethnic nationalism
Pan-Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has raised concerns over the increasing wave of insecurity in Nigeria, especially in the South-East in recent times. Ohanaeze tasked the federal government to engage more in dialogue against heavy reliance on the use of military force. The apex Igbo body said the use of military force could lead to
I’m under pressure to challenge PDP Congress in court – Olafeso
A former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West, and runner- up in the last Congress of the party, Dr Eddy Olafeso, yesterday said that he was under pressure to challenge the outcome of the election in court. A former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Taofeek Arapaja, had polled 343 votes to
Sanwo-Olu plans world-class infrastructure in Lagos Central
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo- Olu, yesterday said that arrangements have been completed by his administration to embark on the construction of a world-class infrastructure on Lagos Island. This was even as the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, appealed to traders in the state not to arbitrarily increase the price of goods, especially food
We must democratise access to Internet, Osinbajo tells govs
The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday charged state governors in the country to democratise access to Internet facilities by keying into the Federal Government’s National Broadband plan aimed at ensuring Internet connectivity to all Nigerians by 2023. He also insisted that broadbandconnectivitywasnecessary for meaningful growth, prosperityandsecurityinthecountry. Osinbajo further hinted that the Federal Government under the
Regular exercise could reduce severe COVID-19 ailment
Researchers in the United States (U.S.) have said more exercise means less risk of developing severe COVID-19. According to the results of a new study published in the ‘British Journal of Sports Medicine,’ people who tended to be sedentary were far more likely to be hospitalised, and to die from COVID-19 than hose who exercised
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