Breaking News in Nigeria Today Tuesday 31st August 2021
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Tuesday 31st August 2021 on some of the nation newspapers .
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4 arrested for selling used syringes, nose masks in Lagos
Taiwo Jimoh Four persons have been arrested in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State in connection with repackaging expired consumable drugs, used syringes, artificial sweeteners and flavor at a scrap yard and sold to members of the public. Also found at the scrap yard are electronics and electrical equipment, nose masks, gloves and apparels.
Neimeth posts N2bn turnover in 9 months
Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc has reported a turnover of about N2 billion and gross profit of N927 million within a nine-month period. Interim report of the healthcare company for the nine-month period ended June 30, 2021, released at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited, showed that Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc recorded turnover of N1.99 billion
FG: Economy back on track as GDP growth rate shows positive signs
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, yesterday disclosed that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of 5.01 per cent recorded last week was an indication that the economy had returned to its pre- COVID-19 position with prospects of further recovery. Ahmed, who briefed journalists on the state of the
PDP crisis: CJN summons 6 Chief Judges over issuance of conflicting orders
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad has summoned six Chief Judges in the country over the conflicting court orders that emanated in their states in the last one month. Justice Mohammad, who is the Chairman of the National Judicial Council (NJC), issued the summons to the Chief Judges in Abuja on
Give security agencies intelligence to track down terrorists, Buhari tells Nigerians
President Muhammmadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to provide the security agencies with intelligence to help them rid the country of terrorists. Buhari made the call in a release by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, following the killing of Captain Abdulkareem, first son of Senator Bala Na’Allah, in Kaduna on Sunday. Abdulkareem, a pilot, was reportedly
APC leaders seek state of emergency in Benue
The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders yesterday asked President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency in the state “since Governor (Samuel) Ortom has consistently alleged that the security situation has deteriorated in such a manner that the lives of Benue people are not secure”. The party, who
Digital currency: CBN picks technical partner
Preparations for the unveiling of digital currency ( e-Naira) by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has commenced in earnest with the engagement of Bitt Incorporated, a Fintech company, as technical partner by apex bank. This comes as CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, listed benefits of the proposed digital currency billed to take off
Nigeria records 93 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours
Nigeria on Sunday recorded a total of 93 deaths from COVID-19 complications, the highest thus far since the inception of the virus in the country on February 27, 2021. Statistics from the official website of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), also noted that 362 new cases were recorded on the same day.
Corruption: Amaechi’s confession vindicates us –PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it has been vindicated by the confession by the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, that “stealing is going on quietly under the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC)”. In a statement yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, the main opposition party said the confession
Anti-open grazing law: Don’t frustrate enforcement, Afenifere implores FG
As the September 1, 2021 target set for the takeoff of implementation of the anti-grazing law by the governors of the 17 states in the Southern part of Nigeria approaches, the Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday enjoined the Federal Government not to jeopardize its effective enforcement. The group made the call in a
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