The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Saturday 21st May 2022
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 21/05/22
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Osun varsity alumni association holds AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Osun State University Alumni Association will be held on June 4 2022. A statement signed by the National General Secretary of the association, Abdulbasit Olalekan Abubakar, the meeting will be held at the Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Main Campus, Oke-Baale, Osogbo, by 12 noon. At the meeting, the leadership of
Osun 2022: Ex-Reps Deputy Speaker Lasun alleges threat to life
Ahead of July 16th Osun governorship election, the candidate of Labour Party and former Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Lasun Yussuf on Friday alleged threat to his life by hoodlums. Addressing newsmen at his campaign office situated at Oroki Estate, Osogbo, capital of Osun State alleged that since he clinched the gubernatorial ticket of Labour
Man kills friend over girlfriend
A 22-year old man identified as Monday Danladi has allegedly killed his friend, Sunday Babaji, following an argument over a girl. Danladi, a farm labourer, stabbed his friend on May 9, 2022 at Badokun Camp via Ode-Aye, Okitipupa Local Government. Both of them reportedly engaged in a fight after the suspect claimed that the deceased
FAAN begins probe of corpse found on Lagos Airport runway
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has begun investigations into the discovery of a mutilated body found at the runway of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport ( MMIA), Lagos. Acting General Manager , Corporate Affairs, Mrs Faithful Hope – Ivbaze said FAAN and relevant security agencies are seeking information that would reveal
Killing of youth sparks rampage in Kwara
Youths went on rampage in Ilorin, Kwara state capital over the death of one Abdullahi Lokoolowo allegedly killed by a suspected thug. The incident occurred around 1pm in Okoolowo/Oloje area of the metropolis. Abdullahi was said to have been killed by one Azeez aka Olongbo, a cannabis sativa (Indian hemp) seller. Angered by the incident,
Save us from land grabbers, monarch begs Abiodun
The monarch of Tigbo-Ilu in Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Olabode Fagbayi on Friday appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun to save the community from land grabbers. The monarch said the land grabbers had invaded the community and parading affidavits which they claimed were court judgments with certificate of occupancy from Ogun
Okada ban: 230 operators, motorcyclists in police custody – Lagos CP
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Abiodun Alabi, on Friday said that no fewer than 35 motorcyclists have been arrested and 195 motorcycles seized during the ongoing enforcement of the state government ban on motorcycle operations in the state. Alabi said the command had commenced preparations to tackle motorcyclists who may want to move
Ogun customs intercepts N100m contraband
Operatives of Ogun Area 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), have intercepted contraband worth over N100 million. The unlawful items including 19 boat engines and eight trailer loads of foreign rice were seized during anti-smuggling operations carried out in April in Ogun State. Briefing newsmen at the command’s Idiroko headquarters on Tuesday, the
2023: Political parties urged to present credible candidates
AHEAD of 2023 general election, a non-governmental organisation, Dreams and Vision Resource Center, has advised political parties to present credible candidates who will deepen democracy with values base on patriotism and nationalism. Addressing journalists in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, its president, Dr. Bem Ugoh, said the march towards election year should be an opportunity
Eight women killed, others injured in Kogi auto crash
NO fewer than eight women lost their lives in a road accident that occurred at Logo in Kogi State on Thursday evening, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Sector Commander, Corps Commander Steve Dawulung, said this during an interview with NAN in Lokoja yesterday. Dawulung said the accident,
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