Nigeria news today headlines : Tuesday 3rd March 2020
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Bandits Massacre 51, Burn Houses In Kaduna Villages
ABUJA – Bandits in an early morning attack on Sunday massacred at least 51 villagers in Karewa, Hashimawa, Marina, Unguwan Musa and Zariyawa villages in Igabi and Giwa local government areas of Kaduna State. Eyewitnesses said about 100 armed bandits stormed the villages gunning down worshippers as they left a mosque for morning prayers before
No Fresh Confirmed Case Of Coronavirus In Nigeria — FG
CHIBUZOR EMEJOR; TOYIN ADEBAYO ABUJA – Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health, stated on Monday that there was no new confirmed case of Covid-19, popularly known as coronavirus, in Nigeria. He said there was no new confirmed case from the 14 tests done from the contact tracing of the first reported coronavirus (COVID-19) in the
Proliferation Of Small, Light Arms In Nigeria Unsettles Presidency
ABUJA – The proliferation of small and light weapons in Nigeria appears to be making the presidency increasingly worried, prompting President Muhammadu Buhari to set up a committee to review the menace. As with critical assignments needing a technocrat to proffer solutions, President Buhari appointed Osinbajo, his deputy, to chair the committee. These measures are
Non-Academic Staff Of Varsities Threaten Strike Over Minimum Wage
ABUJA – The fragile peace in the nation’s university system may collapse any time soon as non-teaching staff, under the auspices of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), have threatened to down tools. Their grievances stem from the controversies surrounding the new national minimum wage and the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System
Imo Guber: Ihedioha, Uzodinma Know Fate Today
ABUJA – The Supreme Court adjourned until today hearing in application filed by Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), asking it to review a judgment on Imo governorship that declared Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the March 9, 2019 election. Ihedioha and the PDP had approached the court
Peace Is The Foundation For Development In Edo –Ize-Iyamu
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) In Edo state speaks on latest developments in the state and his agenda if he becomes the governor of the state. ISAAC OLAMIKAN brings the excerpts: Politics in Edo State is associated with violence. How do you plan to change the trend when you
Discordant Tunes In Ekiti PDP Over Consensus Candidate
ADO-EKITI – Attempt by the former governor of Ekiti State ,Ayo Fayose to coerce the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into adopting consensus option for the position of the chairmanship ahead of the State Congress may have triggered fresh controversies as the state chapter moved against it . The PDP had enmeshed in multiple crises before, during
Agric Minister Condemns High Cost Of Local Rice In The Market
ABUJA – The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono, has condemned the high cost of local rice in the market, saying there is no reason for a bag of 50kg rice to be sold for N17,000. Nanono, who stated this at the weekend during his working visit to rice farms and
Nigerians Have Huge Opportunities To Export Local Products To French Market – Awolowo
The Chief Executive Office of Nigeria Exports Promotion Council (NEPC), Executive Officer, Mr. Segun Awolowo, has expressed desire to explore the French Market, adding that there are huge opportunities for non-oil exporters from Nigeria. Awolowo, who made the declaration after a lunch date with the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Jerome Pasquier at the Embassy
Oil Prices Gain Weight Over Optimism On OPEC Production Cut
Oil prices moved higher yesterday after earlier hitting multi-year lows as hopes that a bigger than expected production cut from Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, and stimulus from Central Banks could offset economic gloom from the coronavirus outbreak. Brent crude was at $50.32 a barrel, up 65 cents, or 1.3 percent after earlier dropping
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