The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Friday 18th June 2021
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 18/06/21
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More controversies as Princess releases fresh evidence against Baba Ijesha
By Alao Abiodun Nollywood actress Damilola Adekoya, popularly known as Comedian Princess, has released fresh evidence against embattled actor, Olarenwaju Omiyinka aka Baba Ijesha. The Nation reports the embattled comic actor was alleged to have molested a 14-year-old foster daughter of Comedian Princess. He was arraigned before Magistrate Peter Nwaka on charges of rape, sexual
PENGASSAN threatens strike over members’ sack
By Toba Agboola The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has threatened to shut down National Oilwell Varco (NOV Oil) if it sacks its members. Also, the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has slammed a $250,000 fine on NOV for its anti-labour practices. According to PENGASSAN, the fine was imposed on
10 states yet to implement minimum wage
By Toba Agboola Two years after the new minimum wage was okayed by the Federal Government, 10 states are yet to implement it, the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has said. They are Imo, Benue, Anambra, Kano, Bauchi, Kebbi, Kogi, Nasarawa, Taraba and Zamfara. The union has pledged to resist the non-payment
Bawa and death threats
Hardball Shocking news! Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa was reported saying he has been receiving death threats because of his work, specifically his agency’s fight against corruption. He was quoted as saying on Sunrise Daily, a programme on Channels Television: “Last week, I was in New York, as all Nigerians are
75 Northern groups place N100m bounty on Nnamdi Kanu
By Gbenga Omokhunu, Abuja A coalition of 75 Northern groups under the aegis of Northern Consensus Movement on Thursday announced a reward of N100 million for persons who can produce leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, for continuation of his trial for alleged treason. The groups, which disclosed this while
EFCC: we recovered N6b, $261m, houses in 100 days
By Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja ‘Rising cases of cybercrime worrisome’ 1,502 yahoo boys held in six months The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has, in the last 100 days, recovered $261 million, N6 billion, and 13,000 pounds illegally acquired by suspected criminals. Also recovered by the anti-graft agency were 30 real estates, 32 automobiles, a
PHOTOS: Many injured, vehicles razed as gas tanker explodes in Lagos
Many injured, vehicles razed as gas tanker explodes in Lagos
By Precious Igbonwelundu Many persons on Thursday night sustained varying injuries while properties, including vehicles destroyed after a gas tanker exploded along Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja in Lagos. It was gathered the tanker exploded around 10:32pm on Thursday as a result of unconfirmed leakage while on motion inward Ikeja. Sources said the fire, which
At 33.3%, unemployment rate highest in Africa, says OPSN
By Toba Agboola The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) has said the unemployment rate in Nigeria stands at 33.3 per cent, making it the highest in Africa. OPSN comprises the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Nigeria Association of Small Scale Industries (NASSI), Nigeria Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) and the Nigeria Association
Bunmi: A music entrepreneur’s audacious exploits
Music entrepreneur Bunmi Solomon owns the Bunmi Music International (BMI) brand. The Kaduna-based gospel and inspirational music sensation has, within 20 years in the industry, released four albums; the fifth album is in the works. Her new single ‘It’s Yours’ was released on June 3. The Ondo State-born singer, composer and song writer says her dream
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