Thisday Newspaper News Today Saturday 2nd April 2022
Top Nigeria news Dailies Update from Thisday Newspaper News Today 02/04/22
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Sokoto Debunks Report Alleging Diversion of N189bn
The Sokoto State government has debunked what it called “reckless and provoking reports” alleging diversion of N189 billion by the state, published by some online news media.A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Muhammad Bello, said “these media reports are false in all material particulars and should be completely disregarded.”The
FG Charges NBC Board to Prevent Incendiary Broadcast During 2023 Election
Olawale Ajimotokan in AbujaThe federal government has charged the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to scale up its regulatory role ahead of the 2023 general election.The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed made the call at the inauguration of the governing board of the NBC. He said the NBC will come under increasing pressure to
A’Ibom Tasks Nigerian Immigration Service on Terrorism
Okon Bassey in Uyo Worried by the state of insecurity, the Akwa Ibom State Government has challenged the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to adopt new approaches to protect the nation and check acts of terrorism in the country. The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, gave the task yesterday in Uyo during a stakeholders’ sensitisation
School Foils Kidnap Attempt in Lagos
Ugo Aliogo As part of efforts to promote the safety of schools, the need for security to be beefed up has once again come to the fore especially with security personnel attached to Mind Builders School, Omole Phase 1 annex foiling an attempt by two unknown men to kidnap a children’s while being dropped off
Challenged by Train Attack, Doubted by a Nervous Nation, Military Launches Offensive against Terrorists
*Kills 34 insurgents linked to bombing incident *Outraged lawmakers say nowhere is safe again in Nigeria *Want NSA sacked, accuse agencies of profiting from insecurity *Doguwa: Nigerians should be allowed to bear arms in self-defence *El-Rufai, Amaechi’s confessions confirm APC’s complicity, says PDPChuks Okocha, Kingsley Nwezeh, Udora Orizu in Abuja and John Shiklam in
Stock Market Shrugs Off Insecurity Worries, Gained N3.02trn in Q1
Kayode Tokede The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) gained N3.02 trillion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2022, notwithstanding the growing insecurity concerns in the country. The market performance was buoyed by impressive corporate earnings by major listed companies that saw some of them delivering robust dividend payout to shareholders. Precisely, the
Poor Leadership, Bane of Nigeria’s Challenges, Says Saraki
* Ex-Senate president seeks support of Delta, South-east PDP delegates, rejects zoningOmon-Julius Onabu in Asaba and Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia Former President of the Senate, Dr. Çi, has argued that the rudderless leadership currently in charge of affairs in the country is the cause of the present socio-economic challenges facing the country.Saraki therefore stressed the need
BoI Eyes $10bn from Foreign Investors, Disbursed N1.2trn in Seven Years
Deji Elumoye and James Emejo in Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday commended the board and management of the Bank of Industry (BoI) for contributing to the growth and industrialisation of Nigeria. Buhari made the commendation when he unveiled the bank’s second edifice in Abuja. He said the structure would boost BoI’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR)
With $537m, US Begins Construction of Largest Consulate Globally in Lagos
Bennett Oghifo, Segun James in Lagos The United States Government yesterday commenced the construction of a new Consulate office, which would be the largest globally, to be situated at the iconic Eko Atlantic City in Lagos.An impressive ground-breaking ceremony on the project, estimated at $537 million, was witnessed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was joined
Obaseki: Benin River Port‘ll Boost Export Earnings, Facilitate Economic Growth
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration remains committed to the realisation of the Benin River Port project considering its economic benefits to the state and country. The governor said the port project would upon completion, boost export earnings, expand the economic value chain and open up new business opportunities, create employment
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