The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Wednesday 21st April 2021
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 21/04/21
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PenCom laments non-payment of federal retirees
By Omobola Tolu-Kusimo The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has regretted the non-payment of accrued pension rights of Federal Government employees who retired between March, last year and March, this year under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The employees are yet to receive their pensions due to the non-payment of their Accrued Pension Rights. PenCom Director-General,
We are unaware of Olu of Warri’s demise – Delta
Okungbowa Aiwerie, Asaba Delta Government has reacted to controversy surrounding demise of the 20th Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli. It claimed it was unaware of the death of Itsekiri monarch, adding the State Government has not been officially informed. The Nation reports since the demise of the Itsekiri monarch, the government has maintained
BREAKING: Gunmen kidnap private varsity students in Kaduna
By AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna Gunmen have abducted unspecified students of Green Field University along the Kaduna-Abuka Highway in Chikun Local Government Area. The Nation learnt the attack occurred on Tuesday night. Read Also: How Idriss Deby died Kaduna Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the incident. It was learnt gunmen invaded the
VON boss backs JUSUN, NBA strike
By Jide Orintunsin, Abuja A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Osita Okechukwu has endorsed the ongoing strike action of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) and sympathy protest by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for enthronement of judicial and legislative autonomy in the country. He said their action will help expand democratic
Pupils celebrate South African cultural day
Young pupils in Nigeria have shone like bright stars when displaying their knowledge of South African culture. The pupils, students of Tropic Pearl School in Ogba, Lagos displayed their knowledge of Nelson Mandela’s country in attire and quiz. The school, which prides itself as a place of excellence where children can attain full potential in
Council chief presents score card
By Bode Monogbe For the Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area, Elder Obisesan Mayokun Daini , it was an opportunity to speak on his major events in the last 1,358 days. At a meeting with stakeholders and representatives across the five wards in the council, he reeled out his achievements within the period under review.
How Idriss Deby died
Our Reporter Idriss Deby was known for visiting the battlefield. After Boko Haram fighters launched a deadly attack on a Chadian army base in the village of Bohoma in March last year, the longtime president was seen walking on the shores of Lake Chad, next to his troops. And it was on the battlefield where
Gallerist canvasses collaboration with foreign artists
By Sampson Unamka Founder LVI Art Gallery, Lekki Lagos, Mr. Julius Iyoghiojie, has called on artists to collaborate with foreign artists in international space like their colleagues in the music industry. Iyoghiojie, who spoke with reporters in Lagos, recently, said: “Let us have more visual artists in international space. When there are more artists in
Exploring odyssey of unusual Nigerian
BOOK REVIEW Title: Ameh Ebute: The Audacity To Be Different Author: Nats Agbo Edited By: Dapo Olaosebikan Publishers: Double Golden Publishers, Lagos Pagination: 213 The 213-page Ameh Ebute: The Audacity To Be Different is biography of one of the few extraordinary Nigerian leaders, particularly from the country’s Second Republic. A straightforward prose the book is
PDP chieftain Orbih seeks more youth participation in politics
By Bisi Olaniyi, Benin The National Vice Chairman South-South of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, has called for greater youth participation in politics. He made the call when Oyo Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin led youths from across the country to pay him a visit and congratulate him on his emergence as PDP South-South
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