The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Wednesday 1st April 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 01/04/20
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FG further reduces pump price of petrol to N123.50 per litre
The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) has announced further reduction of the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol from N125 to N123.50k per litre. The agency made the announcement in a statement singed by its Executive Secretary, Abdulkadir Saidu, in Abuja on Tuesday night. “PPPRA in line with the
Fed Govt postpones tariff hike by three months
By John Ofikhenua, Abuja The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission had postponed the enforcement of its prospered 2019 Multi- Year Tariff Order (MYTO) by three months as part of the measures for cushioning the pains of the COVID-19. The Minister of Power, Engr. Saleh Mamman made this disclosure in a statement. According to him, the decision
Dabiri-Erewa hails initiative
From Vincent Ikuomola, Abuja Nigerians in Diaspora has concluded arrangement to support the fight to contain the spread of the Coronavirus in the country. The diaspora plan to arrange testing for 5,000 to 10,000 high risk individuals of all ages including most especially the above 60s and those with underlying medical conditions. Besides, they intend
Lockdown: Sanwo-Olu commends Lagosians for compliance on day one
By Oziegbe Okoeki Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday night commended Lagosians for compliance on the first day of the stay-at-home directive of President Muhammadu Buhari in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus. In a statement personally signed by the governor, he said, “I would like to note the high level
ASUU volunteers to fight Coronavirus
From Bisi Oladele, Ibadan The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said its members would join government at all levels in the efforts to combat Coronavirus. ASUU President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, disclosed this on Tuesday, at the University of Ibadan where he flagged off the union’s intervention materials distributed to the public to check
ICPC warns against looting, padding
By Yusuf Alli, Managing Editor, Northern Operation The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), involved in the management of Coronavirus disease, against abuse of procurement process. It cautioned against inflation and padding of cost of items being procured under emergencies. It said COVID-19 should not
Military intercepts smuggled rice
Okodili Ndidi, Abuja The Maritime component of the Nigerian Military, under Operations Calm Waters and Swift Response, has arrested four suspected smugglers and impounded 894 bags of foreign rice in Calabar. Also recovered from the smugglers were “2x 90hp and 2 x 40hp outboard engines as well as 4 x pumping machines”. The Acting Director
Obi: I did not donate N1 billion to Fund
Our Reporter The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has dismissed social media reports that he donated N1 billion to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) relief fund. “I have not donated to the fund”, Obi said in a statement issued on Tuesday, by his Media Office and signed by Mr. Valentine
Army redeploys Lafiya Dole commander, 21 others in major shake-up
By Precious Igbonwelundu The Nigerian Army Tuesday redeployed with effect from April 1, 22 generals including the Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE Maj.-Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi to rekindle spirit of professionalism in the service. The redeployment of Adeniyi as a Senior Research Fellow, Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) Abuja, has however been seen as a punishment
Two robbery suspects arrested in Niger
Agency Reporter A Police in Niger State have arrested one suspect in connection with an armed robbery in Magama Local Government Area of the state. Commissioner of police Usman Adamu disclosed this to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna, the state capital, on Tuesday. Adamu said that one Saminu Usman and five others of
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