The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Tuesday 24th August 2021
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 24/08/21
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I’m not afraid of court case, says Secondus
Embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has said he is not afraid of the court injunction barring him from parading himself as chairman of the opposition party. He will defend himself in court, his Media Adviser Ike Abonyi, said in a WhatsApp message last night. Read Also: PDP: Oyinlola, Agbaje,
Reps reject Customs’ N1.3tr revenue projection for 2022
The House of Representatives on Monday rejected the revenue projections of N1.3 trillion given to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) by the Budget Office of the Federation for the 2022 financial year. The House Committee on Finance said at the resumed interactive session between the lawmakers and government’s Ministries, Department and Agencies, that based on
Oil jumps 5% on weaker dollar
Oil prices rose by more than five per cent yesterday, as a weaker dollar and strong global equities markets boosted crude futures after seven days of declines. Brent crude climbed $3.64, or 5.6 per cent, to $68.82 a barrel after touching its lowest since May, this year at $64.60 during the session. United States’ West
Sugar council, EFCC to tackle economic sabotage
The Executive Secretary (ES), National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Zacch Adedeji, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to tackle economic sabotage and other unwholesome practices in the sugar sector. In a statement by NSDC’s Director Press, Ahmed Waziri, Adedeji identified EFCC as an important government agency to partner the Council’s effort
Foreign varsity honours Saki monarch, others at convocation ceremony
For his contribution to educational and national development, the Institut Superieur Bilingue Libre du Togo (IBLT) has conferred honorary Doctorate award on the Okere of Saki, Oba Khalid Oyeniyi Olabisi III. The award was conferred on the Vice Chairman Oyo State Council of Obas for his outstanding qualities and philanthropic works. Reacting to the honour,
Expo 2020 survey: Nigerians believe global collaboration, technology crucial to confronting pressing challenges
Seventy-five per cent of Nigerians believe that greater knowledge sharing between communities and individuals can help build a better future. The 2021 survey of more than 22,000 people across 24 countries tracked sentiment in a world irrevocably changed by COVID-19. Conducted in partnership with YouGov, it followed a similar study carried out in 2019, before
Fed Govt, Zamfara collaborate on IDPs resettlement
Zamfara State Governor Alhaji Bello Matawalle has said he is determined to collaborate with the National Commission for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to resettle all IDPs in the state. The Director-General, Media, Public Enlightenment and Communications to the Governor, Alhaji Yusuf Idris made the disclosure in a statement made available to reporters in
Group sues Fed Govt over failure to prosecute 11 journalists’ killers
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has asked the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice in Abuja to compel the Federal Government to pay N10 million each to the family of 11 journalists killed between 1998 and 2019. It demanded the sum as compensation following, according to it, the government’s failure to
We now pick grains from the market to eat, say Niger IDPs
There is a major lack of food in the IDP Camp in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, but the Niger State Emergency Management Authority (NSEMA) feigns ignorance, writes JUSTINA ASISHANA “There is not enough food for us. In fact, for two months now, we have not gotten food from the government or anybody.
NAFDAC seals 38 sachets water production outlets in Sokoto
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed 38 sachet water production outlets in Sokoto State for contravening various production laws. NAFDAC State Coordinator in Sokoto Malam Garba Adamu disclosed this in a chat with reporters yesterday in Sokoto. Adamu said no fewer than 300 sachet water popularly called “pure
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