Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 17th March 2022
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 17th March 2022 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Anambra: From Obiano to Soludo
FELIX NWANERI reports that a new chapter opens in Anambra State today as a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof Chukwuma Soludo, is inaugurated as governor of the state Today’s inauguration of Prof. Chukwuma Soludo as governor of Anambra State crowns activities to herald another All Progressives Grand Alliance (AGPA)-led administration
Expectations as Soludo mounts the saddle
OKEY MADUFORO reports that the new governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, is expected to hit the ground running given the myriad of challenges the state is facing Prof Chukwuma Soludo is not new to the politics and governance of Anambra State nay Nigeria even as he needs no introduction to Nigerians. He had
FEC approves N43.4bn for roads, bridges, N5.7bn for NSDC
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N43.4 billion for the construction of four roads and bridges in the country. The Council, chaired by the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo also approved the sum of N5.7 billion for the construction of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC). Briefing journalists after the weekly Council
UK: Nigerians can still apply for student, work, family visas
It is still possible for Nigerians to apply for the United Kingdom, UK student, work and family visas, the UK government has said. The clarification follows the statement by the British High Commission in Nigeria on 15 March “temporary suspension of priority visas for student work and family applications”. In its clarification on Wednesday, the
…cancels COVID-19 test, quarantine for Nigerians, others
Nigerians entering the United Kingdom will no longer be required to show evidence of the COVID-19 Test as a precondition for coming into the country. The new order will take effect from March 18. The UK Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, said the restrictions to be lifted include the passenger locator form (PLF) for arrivals into
Soludo: Hope rises for residents of Okpoko and environs
hey reside at the banks of the River Niger towards Atani and Odekpe in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State and the pictures of their environment depict a people that have resigned to fate and have chosen to accept their condition. The people of Okpoko Community are predominantly strangers and settlers from mostly Imo
2023: Labour mobilises workers for active political participation
…moves to reclaim Labour Party Following the failure of Nigerian political class to ensure a purposeful leadership in the country, the leadership of organised labour has commenced the process of mobilising Nigerian workers and the masses for active participation in future politics. The decision was taken at the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria Political Roundtable
Reps go after 77 oil firms over unremitted N2.6trn revenue
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, commenced investigative hearing on the N2.6tn owed the Federal Government by 77 oil companies operating in Nigeria. The House is acting on the 2019 report of the Nigeria Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative. The Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, threatened that the parliament might be forced to invoke the
Bagudu okays N3bn for gratuities, death benefits
Kebbi State Governor Atiku Bagudu has approved over N3 billion for payment of gratuities and death benefits to state, local government and LGEA workers. A statement by the Media Aide to the Governor Yahaya Sarki said the money is in addition to the earlier directive on the 17th of January, 2022 for the release of
Fresh arraignment of Sowore on Cybercrime charges stalled
The arraignment of Omoyele Sowore on Cybercrime charges was yesterday stalled before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The Federal Government had filed three counts against him following complaints by a businessman, Mr. Ned Nwoko. Although Sowore was present in court to take his plea, Sahara Reporters, an online medium, charged along with him was
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