The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Monday 16th August 2021
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 16/08/21
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Samuel Kalu collapses before playing again in Bordeaux’s draw
It was a moment of shock at the Stade Velodrome on Sunday when the Super Eagles forward fell to the ground in the opening minutes of the match. Samuel Kalu collapsed on the pitch but he recovered and played for a little while before he was substituted in Bordeaux’s 2-2 draw with Marseille on Sunday.
BREAKING: Nollywood loses another star
Nollywood actress Doris Chima is dead. The Nation learnt Chima, who was a foundation member of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and former vice chairperson of Lagos AGN, died after a long-fought battle with cancer. Chima, The Nation gathered, had breast cancer with the affected breast cut off in 2020 after she was diagnosed to
Muslim Council calls for justice, equity
As it celebrated the new Islamic year 1443 yesterday, the Muslim Council of Nigeria (MCON), has lamented that Nigeria is sick with series of security challenges, ranging from banditry, kidnapping, farmers’-herder’ clashes and violent agitations for secession. MCON, which is an umbrella body of over 70 Islamic Organisations, equally lamented that the security challenges were
Ganduje is action governor, says wife
The wife of Kano State Governor Prof. Hafsat Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has praised her husband for his achievements in the health sector. She described Ganduje as an “action governor” and a “man of his words” who always ensures he implements whatever decision he agrees upon. Hafsat spoke during the 2021 Annual General Meeting of the
Minna college gets 40 toilets to tackle open defecation
Bothered about Nigeria’s unenviable record as the country with the highest rate of open defecation after India, U-Save Foundation, a non-governmental organisation has shown commitment toward reversing the trend. U-Save Foundation is a subsidiary of the Rochas Foundation, which is committed to providing access to safe drinking water, proper sanitation facilities and provision of sustainable
Cholera kills 39 in Sokoto
Gastroenteritis has so far killed 39 people in the last three weeks in 18 out of the 23 local government areas of Sokoto State, a top government official has confirmed. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Ali Inname disclosed this to reporters yesterday in Sokoto while giving an update on the gastroenteritis epidemic ravaging the state.
Obaseki: why my govt will equip youths with skills
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has said his administration will equip youths with globally-sought-after skills, to enable them take advantage of the opportunities to produce healthy food for the growing world population. He urged them to join the global efforts in exploiting technological innovations to build enduring systems to tackle food challenges, so as to
‘We’ll support Ijaw’s governorship bid’
The Chairman, Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Mr. Michael Diden, has said the Ijaw will get Delta Political Vanguards’ backing in the state’s 2023 governorship election because they supported Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa in his governorship bid in 2014. Diden, aka Ejele, said the Ijaw’s bid to be governor in 2023 was not
‘2,206 NYSC members ready for Anambra governorship poll’
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Anambra State has disclosed its preparedness to deliver a credible electoral process in the November 6 governorship election. State Coordinator Mrs. Yetunde Baberinwa spoke at the weekend at the scheme’s carnival ceremony at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Unity Orientation Camp, Umuawulu/Mbaukwu, in Awka South Local Government. She said 2,206
Soludo best person to succeed me, says Obiano
Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano has said Prof. Chukwuma Soludo is the best person to succeed him. He spoke at the weekend at Isuofia Civic Centre, at the 2021 New Yam Festival of Isuofia community in Aguata Local Government. Soludo is the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the party ruling Anambra
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