Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 17th June 2022
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 17th June 2022 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Ekiti Guber: Showdown as APC, PDP, others test might
After months of political intrigues, the people of Ekiti State head to the poll tomorrow to elect a successor to Governor Kayode Fayemi in what promises to be a stiff contest given the strength of the parties and candidates in the race. FELIX NWANERI reports O ver 900,000 registered voters in 177 electoral wards across
Fayemi, Fayose in proxy battle
In one breath they appear as friends, next they are at each other’s throats. In this report, WALE ELEGBEDE writes on the familiar tussle for the soul of Ekiti State between Governor Kayode Fayemi and his predecessor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, ahead of tomorrow’s election A lthough the incumbent governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi
Is Oni’s SDP the third force?
Former Governor Segun Oni has a date to keep with history in this weekend’s governorship election. Can he spring a surprise with the Social Democratic Party (SDP) ahead of the two main dominant parties? WALE ELEGBEDE reports D escribed as a breath of new life in Ekiti State politics ahead of this weekend’s governorship election,
Threat of Violence: Heavy deployment by police, NSCDC, others
ANAYO EZUGWU reports that the Nigeria Police Force, National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and other security agencies are determined to maintain peace and order during and after tomorrow’s governorship election with heavy deployment of personnel As the people of Ekiti State elect a new governor, the relevant security agencies have expressed their determination
COVID-19 Recovery: World Bank, Oyo govt pick nine communities for projects
The Oyo State government, through the state’s Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), in conjunction with the World Bank, has started a process to implement micro-development projects in nine local communities of the state. According to the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, the communities include Olorunwa in Kajola Local Government; Ifesowapo
Social media users to reach 6bn in US, Nigeria, others by 2027
Following the growth of information and communications technology, it has been projected that the number of social media users would increase to six billion in United States, Nigeria, China, India and other countries in the world by the year 2027. A report by Statista indicates that over 4.26 billion people were using social media worldwide
Muslim/Muslim Ticket: Orji Kalu is in order – Bishop Eke
Bishop Silas Eke of Kingly People’s Assembly, says the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) cannot win the 2023 presidential election with a Christian minority from Northern Nigeria as Bola Tinubu’s running mate. Eke, in a chat with newsmen on Wednesday evening in Umuahia backed the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for
‘Nigeria can be better prepared for emergencies like Covid-19’
The communique of a conference by Centre for Gender and Social Policy Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has highlighted steps Nigeria can take to be better prepared for such issues as the Covid-19 pandemic in future. The centre’s 2022 International Biennial Conference held at OAU’s African Centre of Excellence in ICT-Driven Knowledge Park held recently
Edo PDP Crisis: Obaseki, Orbih’s ‘political marriage’ threatened
In the beginning Until the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Presidential Primary that produced former Vice President , Alhaji Abubakar Atiku as the Presidential candidate of the main opposition party. Candidates that emerged from PDP primaries in Edo State were all glued in suspense, as the two factions led by the Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and PDP
Edo targets N2bn investment in tourism, others
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki is scheduled to receive a delegation of the trade mission from the Miami- Dade County, Florida, United States, expected to explore investment opportunities in tourism, maritime and aviation, among others. According to the Commissioner for Industry, Trade, and Cooperatives, Afie Braimoh, the delegation is expected to be in Benin from
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