Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 18th August 2021
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 18th August 2021 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Nigerians must scrutinise people jostling for leadership –Obi
Mr. Peter Obi is a former governor of Anambra State and the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections. In this interview monitored on Arise Television, he speaks on the crisis in the party, the 2023 general election and the leadership challenge facing the country, among other issues. ANAYO
2023: Secondus-led NWC can’t deliver presidency for PDP –Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stressed the need to replace the present National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Prince Uche Secondus, arguing that it cannot lead the party to victory in the 2023 general elections. He said that the NWC has failed to discharge its duties effectively
Bilateral cooperation needed to combat regional security threats –IGP
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Usman Baba, has underscored the urgent need for bilateral cooperation in Africa, as part of measures to tackle threats to regional security. The IGP gave the charge, Tuesday, at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)/Cooperation Agreement between the Nigeria Police and their Sierra Leonean counterparts, at
Ortom defies opposition, put 25 firms up for sale
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has brushed aside criticism from the opposition to put 25 state-owned companies up for privatization. Ortom had earlier promised to resuscitate the companies to create employment opportunities for youths. He had lamented the sorry state of the firms, saying their collapse indicated that “the state was under an evil spell
N50bn share capital: Reps to conduct status inquiry on NEXIM Bank
The House of Representatives yesterday resolved to conduct status of inquiry into the financial status of Nigeria Export Import Bank (NEXIM) following allegations of impropriety on the N50 billion share capital of the bank under the past management teams. Chairman, House committee on finance, Hon. James Faleke, gave the indication at the interactive session on
APC: Buhari has shown courage to sign PIB Act
With the signing of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) to law by President Muhammadu Buhari, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said the President has shown the courage to do the right thing. Some stakeholders have criticised the President for signing the Bill they believe did not reflect the wishes of the people, especially the
Buhari, Gbajabiamila, Ngige, Ekweremadu mourn Mantu
President Muhammadu Buhari; ex- President Goodluck Jonathan; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige; and ex-Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, are mourning the death of Senator Ibrahim Mantu. Also, former Senate President David Mark expressed shock and sadness over the development, describing Mantu’s death as “devastating
Customs revenue: Reps summon Accountant General
The House of Representatives on Tuesday summoned the Accountant General of the Federation, Alhaji Ahmed Idris to explain the amount of revenue generated by the Nigerian Customs Service in the last three years. It also walked out rep-resentatives of government agencies from the venue of the 2022-2024 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy
AFREXIM to build hospital, health park in Abuja
The African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM) has announced its intention to build a 500- bed world-class hospital and health park in Abuja. AFREXIM President, Benedict Orama, made this disclosure yesterday, in an interaction with the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, at the Presidential Villa yesterday. Orama said the hospital would be developed in collaboration with Kings College
Ortom advocates more resources to states, LGs by RMAFC
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, yesterday advocated for allocation of more funds to states and local governments in the country from the federation’s account. The governor made the call when he received the Federal Commissioner, Revenue Mobilisation Allication and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) representing Benue State, Mr. Adaa Maagbe, during a sensitisation tour of the state.
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