Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 17th April 2021
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 17th April 2021 on some of the nation newspapers .
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I still do voiceovers for commercials at over 80 –Julie Coker
Julie Coker has lived all her life in England but came home recently to launch her third book titled: Nigeria Ere Yon. She told FLORA ONWUDIWE that the book is a reference point for up-and-coming presenters. She also spoke about her struggles, limelight and retirement. Excerpts… What issues are you addressing in the newly launched
Army played into hands of bandits by attacking Benue communities, says Ladi Thompson
…regional security politicised, not solution to insecurity Rev Ladi Thompson has faulted the recent military invasion of a community in Benue State, following the killing of an officer and 10 soldiers by yet to be identified gunmen, saying that the army has played into the hands of the bandit by the attack. This is even
States, FCT’s IGR falls from N1.33trn to N1.31trn in 2020
The Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) dipped by 1.93 per cent from N1.33 trillion to N1.31 trillion in fourth quarter of (Q4) 2020 according latest IGR report from stable of National Bureau of Statistics. According to NBS, 36 states and the FCT generated N1.31
FG provides 75bn support to business owners –DGSMEDAN
The Director-General, SMEDAN, Dr. Dikko Umar Radda, has said that the Federal Government had provided N75 billion support for business owners across the country. Radda made the disclosure while speaking with newsmen in Katsina, yesterday. He noted that the funds were provided to cushion the effect of COVID-19 on formalisation, payroll support, general grants, grant,
JAMB Registrar bans parents from UTME venues
The Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Is’haq Oloyede, has ordered all CBT Centres across the country not to allow parents/ guardians into the registration hall again. The directive was contained in a statement signed by JAMB’s spokesman in Ilorin Office, Hassan Lawal, according to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The
FG partners AfDB to roll out agro-processing zones in 7 states
The Federal Government in partnership with the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) has concluded plans to roll out the first phase of the Special-Agro Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) in seven states of the federation. This was disclosed yesterday by the AfDB’s Acting Vice President, Agriculture, Human and Social Development, Ms. Toda Atsuko, who briefed the Vice
Ishaku: How Okowa saved Nigeria from APC’s one-party plot in 2019
The Governor of Taraba State, Darius Dickson Ishaku, has narrated how his Delta State counterpart, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, saved Nigeria from the plot of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to foist a one-party system on the country. The governor said the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will eternally be grateful to Okowa for delivering on
Niamey fire incident heart wrenching, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the fire incident at a primary school in Niamey, Niger Republic, which occurred yesterday as ‘heart wrenching and extremely horrific’. In a statement by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, the President expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives with more than 20 children, between ages three and five, burnt
Twitter: Harsh business environment cause of investors avoiding Nigeria –OPS
Following the report that Twitter is planning on expanding in Sub-Saharan Africa by establishing a presence in Ghana instead of Nigeria as a regional entry point, members of the Organised Private Sector (OPS) have blamed the Federal Government over this development, carpeting its inability to address the alarming bottlenecks facing Nigerian businesses. The Minister of
Zulum passes night in Damasak, as military beefsupsecuritywith12APC, patrolvehicles
The Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum on Thursday passed the night in Damasak, few hours after Boko Haram attack on the town resulted in the killing of 20 persons, while 21 persons were injured. Governor Zulum, who traveled alongside Senator Abubakar Kyari from Damasak, representing Borno North, and some officials were there to build
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