Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 21st January 2023
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 21st January 2023 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Extension of IGP Baba’s tenure needless—Ubani
The Chairman, Section of Public Interest and Development (SPIDEL) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Monday Ubani, has described as needless the extension of the tenure of office of the incumbent Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, by President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking, while reacting to the IGP’s tenure elongation by the presidency,
Buhari to commission multi-billion naira projects in Lagos
The Lagos State government has officially announced the upcoming visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Lagos State on January 23 and 24, to commission a series of multi billion naira projects in different parts of the state. The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotosho, made the announcement at a press conference,
Petrol price increase: NNPCL doing damage control – IPMAN
The Chairman, of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), NNPC depot Ore, Western Zone of Nigeria, Engineer Shina Amoo, on Friday said the current pump price increase of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise called petrol by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, in its retail outlets, is a “damage control measure.” He
COVID-19 resurgence worries experts
•Nigeria should heighten preventive measures at entry points, says Prof. Tomori •Resurgence means vaccination not effective –Prof. Ezeibe •Nigerians should get vaccinated –Dr. Olugbogi The dreaded COVID-19 pandemic appears to have resurfaced in China. This news, as should be expected, has thrown the global community into another frenzy, reports Isioma Madike The dreaded COVID-19 pandemic
LCCI charges OPS, SON on strategic partnership to improve business climate
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has called for strategic dialogue under Public-Private Dialogues (PPDs) and other stakeholders’ forums in collaboration with the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) on improved adequate knowledge of the guidelines, processes, utilisation of technology/ resources provided by SON in the country. President of the LCCI, Dr. Michael Olawale-Cole
PDP sacks Ekiti exco, sets up caretaker C’ttee
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the dissolution of the executive committee of Ekiti State chapter. The party in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said it was based “on recent development.” The statement explained that the dissolution was done in “pursuant to sections 29(2)(b) and 31(2)(e) of the constitution of
NCDC confirms outbreak of diphtheria in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed the outbreak of a new infection of the nose and throat, known as diphtheria, in some parts of the country. A public health advisory issued on Friday confirmed that not less than 25 people have reportedly died from the disease in Kano State, with
Ikpeazu set to commission new Ariaria International Market
Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, on Friday charged the contractor handling the reconstruction and remodelling of Ariaria International Market, Blessed Henken International Company Limited, to increase the pace of the work. Ikpeazu, who spoke at the A-Line session of Ariaria that is almost nearing completion, said that his administration will be the first to
Court sacks APC Bayelsa exco, nullifies ward, state congresses
Bayelsa State High Court sitting in Yenagoa has sacked the State Executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state with the nullification of the Ward, Local Government and State Congresses held between September 3 and 4, 2021 and October 16, 2021. According to Justice Timipre .J Corcordia, the State High Court on Friday
Zulum expresses concern over scarcity of new naira notes in Borno
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has expressed concern over the non-availability and circulation of the redesigned naira notes in the state. Zulum, who disclosed this when officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) and Committee on I mplementation, Usage and Level of Compliance of the redesigned naira notes paid him a courtesy call
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