The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Wednesday 4th August 2021
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 04/08/21
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Biden calls on New York Governor to resign
US President Joe Biden has called on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign after an investigation found that he had sexually harassed 11 women. Biden, at a White House press conference on Tuesday, said he believed the prominent democrat should resign. When asked if the governor should be impeached, Biden said, “Let’s take one
PDP struggling to stay afloat ahead of 2023
The inability of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) to hold congresses at ward, local government and state levels in many states across the federation has confirmed the worst fears of chieftains that all is not well in many state chapters. The division has dire consequences for its preparation for the next general elections. GBADE OGUNWALE
Bid to force out Secondus, NWC splits PDP governors
•Party exco tells seven officers who resigned to go immediately •Youth leader, others knock chairman Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are sharply divided over the fate of party National Chairman Uche Secondus. The National Working Committee (NWC) sank deeper into crisis with yesterday’s resignation of seven members. Those that resigned are: the
Alu wins N25m, car in basement reality show
Basement Africa Productions limited has unveiled the much-anticipated Basement Reality TV show winner. The reality show, according to the CEO of Basement Africa, Okiemute Onovughakpa, is aimed at discovering young talented actors. Cynthia Alu won N25 million and a brand new car from GEELY an affiliate of MIKANO International Limited. She hailed the company for
What to know about Nigeria’s first wrestling medallist Blessing Oborududu
Blessing Oborududu on Tuesday became Nigeria’s first wrestling medallist after suffering a 1-4 loss to Tamyra Marianna Stock Mensah of the United States in the final of Tokyo Olympic women’s wrestling event. Oborududu, who was aiming for a gold, settled for silver following the defeat. She sailed into the final of the women’s 68kg freestyle
We will investigate alleged assault on journalist- DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) said it will investigate the alleged assault of a photojournalist with Vanguard Newspapers, Gbemiga Olamikan, by its operatives. Responding to a trending video of the alleged assault in a WhatsApp platform on Tuesday, DSS spokesman, Dr Peter Afunanya, said the Service is a responsible security organisation which does not
Seplat declares interim dividends on first half results
The Board of Directors of Seplat Energy Plc has approved distribution of 2.5 cents as interim dividend per share after the energy company recorded appreciable growths in sales and profit in the first half of the year. The six-month report for the period ended June 30, 2021 showed that profit before deferred tax grew by
Wema Bank grows pre-tax profit by 149% in first half
Wema Bank Plc recorded impressive growths across major performance indices in the first half of this year with pre-ta profit rising by 149 per cent to N4.30 billion in six months. Key extracts of the unaudited interim report and accounts of the oldest surviving indigenous bank for the half-year ended June 30 2021 showed gross
FMDQ Group lists N2.07tr securities
FMDQ Securities Exchange listed 82 securities worth N2.07 trillion in the 2020 business year. The group also planned to start listing and trading in equities. Speaking at the group’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), Chairman, FMDQ Holdings Plc, Dr. Kingsley Obiora, said the group recorded significant achievements during the year despite the challenges posed by COVID-19
Lagos pays over N32b to 8170 retirees
Lagos State Government has paid accrued pension rights of N32.09 billion to 8,170 retirees in the Mainstream, Local Government, State Universal Basic Board (SUBEB), Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) and other parastatals from May 2019 till date, the Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle, has said. She spoke at the 87th Retirement Bond
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