Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 5th November 2021
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 5th November 2021 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Anambra guber: Brothers go to ‘war’
The stake is high in Anambra State as former political allies as well as foes square up against each other tomorrow in a neck-and-neck governorship race, FELIX NWANERI reports After months of political intrigues, the people of Anambra State will head to the poll tomorrow to elect a new governor in what promises to be
INEC on trial in Anambra
All eyes are on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of tomorrow’s governorship election in Anambra State, WALE ELEGBEDE reports When the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the timetable and schedule of activities for the Anambra State governorship election earlier in January 2021, not many Nigerians and even the umpire, envisaged the torrents
Anxiety as security challenges threaten poll
ANAYO EZUGWU reports that the massive deployment of security personnel for the Anambra State governorship election may worsen the palpable fear and tension over the poll In the last two months, Anambra State has become the theatre of war in the South-East zone with security agencies and the proscribed separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra
2023: Buhari’s kinsmen endorse Kogi gov for President
As politicians begin preparations ahead of the 2023 general elections, kinsmen of President Muhammadu Buhari have endorsed the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, as a worthy candidate to run for presidency. Declaring their support for Bello ahead of the polls during a courtesy call on the governor yesterday in Lokoja, a delegation from Daura,
Nigerians trapped in the net of poverty, insecurity, bad governance, says Atiku
Former Vice- President Atiku Abubakar has bemoaned the deteriorating economic situation in the country, remarking that “we are all trapped in the net of poverty, insecurity, backwardness and bad governance”. According to him, “the only thing that can save us from this trap is unity”. Atiku stated this at Arewa House, Kaduna, yesterday as guest
N16bn Law School: Peterside alleges Wike broke Procurement Law
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has alleged that Governor Nyesom Wike did not follow due process in spending N16 billion for the construction of a Law School in the state. Peterside, who is the immediate past Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
NBA cautions lawyers against unverified attacks on judiciary
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olumide Akpata, yesterday warned lawyers in against discordant tunes in condemnation of attempts to desecrate the sanctity of the country’s judiciary. Akpata while condemning the recent sting operation by faceless security operatives on the residence of a Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Peter- Odili, insisted
EFCC: Obi Cubana still being quizzed
The interrogation of popular business mogul, Obi Cubana, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has entered the fourth day. Impeccable sources at the anti-graft agency said the socialite was still being grilled with his release hinged on his ability to perfect his bail conditions. Although the official didn’t give details as regards the
Fashola to grace NIEEE 2021 Annual Lecture
The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (NIEEE) has announced that the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, will be the special guest of honour at its 15th annual special lecture. The Chairman, Organising Committee of the Distinguished Electrical and Electronics Engineer Annual Lecture (DEEEAL), hosted by NIEEE, Engr. Richard Adenekan, said
Soldiers’ withdrawal: Police deploy men to highways, checkpoints in Ondo
Following the withdrawal of military personnel from checkpoints across Ondo State, men of the Nigeria Police have been deployed to man the various checkpoints on highways in the State. This was just as the state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) stated that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has been handling the security situation of the
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