Breaking News in Nigeria Today Tuesday 17th August 2021
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Tuesday 17th August 2021 on some of the nation newspapers .
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‘Yahaya Bello can lead Nigeria into prosperity’
The Chief of Staff to Kogi State Governor, Abdulkareem Jamiu Asuku, has said his boss can lead Nigeria into rapid growth and prosperity if given the chance to become President. Governor Yahaya Bello has since declared his interest in succeeding President Muhammadu Buhari, whose tenure expires in 2023. In a statement by Abubakar Y. Mujahid
Kalu salutes IBB at 80
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has described former President of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Babaginda as a bridge builder with passion for a united and indivisible Nigeria. Acknowledging the contributions of the former President to nation building, Kalu stressed that the former military ruler is an accomplished
MTEF: FG to borrow N5.62trn to finance deficit in 2022 budget
…reduces capital expenditure by N259.315bn …pegs exchange rate at N410:15/$1US The Federal Government has proposed to borrow the sum of N5.62 trillion to finance the budget deficit in the 2022 financial year projected at N13.981 trillion. The Minister for Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmad, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja while presenting
Jos killings: IGP deploys surveillance helicopter, reinforces deployment
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Usman Baba, has ordered the deployment of a surveillance helicopter to Plateau State, as part of measures to beef-up security within the general area. The development followed last Saturday’s killing of at least 22 commuters along the Rukuba road in Jos North Local Government Area of the state.
IBB @80: ‘I’m optimistic, Nigeria will overcome challenges soon’- Gen Abdulsalami
*Ex-Gov Aliyu: ‘IBB is the best leader Nigeria has produced’ Former Nigeria Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar has on Monday expressed optimism in the face of the current security challenges faced by the country, saying “we will overcome all the myriad of challenges bedevilling the country soon”. He said this at the first Annual
Jos killings: Nigerians living in dangerous times NLC laments
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has lamented that Nigerians were living in dangerous times, as the abductions and killings going on in different parts of the country were increasing by the day. President of the NLC, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, who condemned the murder of 22 travellers in Jos, Plateau state while commuting between Bauchi State
FG loses bid to stop doctors’ strike
*Court adjourns hearing till Sept 15 Tunde Oyesina, Abuja The Federal Government Monday lost the bid to the strike action embarked by residents doctors, just as the National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja adjourned the suit filed by the Federal Government against the striking doctors till September 15. The Minister of Labour and
Prophet TB Joshua’s protégé, Wiseman Daniel, to storm Abuja for crusade
The General Overseer of the Everlasting Light of Hope International Ministries (ELOHIM), Prophet Daniel Emelandu is set to unleash God’s undiluted power on the city of Abuja for a two-day international prayer meeting. The prayer meeting is scheduled for September 24 and 25, 2021 at the main bowl of the velodrome, Moshood Abiola International Stadium,
Gunmen Attack Oil Workers In Imo State kill 4
No fewer than four workers of Lee Engineering Company have been confirmed dead on Monday following an attack by gunmen in the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. It was learnt that the oil workers were going to their oil plant in Assa Community when the attackers shot them. Four persons died instantly
JUST IN: Kayvee Withdraws From BBNaija
Kayvee, a contestant on the current season of Big Brother, has withdrew from the show due to unidentified issues. On Monday, Big Brother informed the houseguests that Kayvee was ill and had withdrew from the show. In a brief read by the Head of House, Pere, Biggie said Kayvee has consulted his doctors and
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