Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 16th July 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 16th July 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
Read also
643 new infections as Nigeria inches closer to 35,000 COVID-19 cases
A total of 643 new samples have been confirmed positive for COVID-19 in 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The new cases were announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in a post on the agency’s website detailing the figures for July 15. “The 643 new cases are reported from 19 states …
Ndigbo must replicate their ‘can do spirit’ in politics – Okorie
Chief Chekwas Okorie is a chieftain of apex Igbo body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo. In this interview with FELIX NWANERI, he speaks on the race for the 2023 presidency and what the people of the South-East should do to realize their ambition of producing a Nigerian president of Igbo extraction The jostle for the 2023 presidency has …
LGs’ve lots of responsibilities as third tier of govt – Olawale
Chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Local Government Administration and Community Affairs, Hon. Olayiwola AbdulSobur Olawale, believes that the third tier of government can help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The lawmaker, who represents Mushin Constituency II, harps on the need for improved synergy between the executive and legislature at the …
Lagos East: Epe moves to break the jinx
Wale Elegbede examines the quest by the people of Epe Division of Lagos East Senatorial District to have one of their own succeed late Senator Bayo Osinowo The contest for who succeeds the late Senator Bayo Osinowo, who represented Lagos East Senatorial District in the Ninth Senate until demise recently has started in earnest than …
MTN Nigeria begins e-SIM technology trial
The largest telecommunications operator in Nigeria, MTN, said it has begun the trial of e-SIM services on its network as approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The telco said the trial was part of its continued drive to lead digital transformation, foster inclusion, improve customer experience and maintain the highest quality of service for …
Edo PDP: Obaseki’s victory certain
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council for Edo Governorship Election has declared that nothing will stop Governor Godwin Obaseki from emerging victorious in the September 19 governorship election in the state. That was even as APC in the state described the administration of Governor Obaseki as lacking in tangible achievements, while his new …
Delta takes N10bn CBN loan, introduces new tax era
The Delta State government has approved the borrowing of a N10 billion credit facility with a single digit interest rate from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to boost agricultural productivity in the state. The state also apprpved a new measure of boosting its revenue base by introducing property tax regime in urban areas of …
Bayelsa: Govt warns police, others against harassment, extortion
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has urged the police and other security operatives in the state against harassing and extorting members of the public under the guise of enforcing the order on compulsory use of face masks by the citizens. The governor gave the warning yesterday while donating several thousands of facemasks to representatives …
A’Ibom threatens to sack striking health workers
Akwa Ibom State Government has ordered striking health workers and professionals in the state that are currently on strike to resume work immediately or risk being sacked. This was as the state Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Udoh yesterday said that the strike embarked upon by the Joint Health Workers Union (JOHESU) was ill-conceived. Udoh, …
COVID-19: NLNG donates $150,000 medical equipment to Bayelsa
The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited yesterday donated medical equipment worth $150,000 to the Bayelsa State Government as a contribution towards combating COVID-19 pandemic in the state. The medical equipment were received on behalf of the state Governor, Douye Diri by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Government House in Yenagoa, Dr. Peter Akpe, who …
Read also
You can also check
