Nigeria news today headlines : Thursday 30th July 2020
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Wear Facemask Or Risk Six Months In Prison, Abiodun Talks Tough
ABEOKUTA – Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Wednesday for the umpteenth time has mandated the public use of facemask failure of which will now attract up to six months imprisonment. The governor, while addressing the press at his Oke-Mosan office, said the order was part of the powers conferred on him by Regulation …
Three Armed Robbers Set Ablaze In Oyo Failed Bank Robbery
Three armed robbers were on Wednesday set ablaze by angry mob in a failed bank robbery which occurred at a first generation bank in Okeho, Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State. It was gathered that the robbers, who were armed with AK-47 riffles and dynamite, attempted to rob the bank in Okeho but were …
Gov. Ishaku Asks For Peace As Birthday Gift At 66
JANET NYAJON AUDU JALINGO – The governor of Taraba State, Arc. Darius D***son Ishaku, turns 66 today, Thursday 30, and people of the state are showering encomiums on him at his birthday celebration. But the governor is thanking God for His grace upon him and asking for lasting peace in Taraba State as a birthday …
52-Year-Old Pastor Arrested For Kidnapping
ABUJA – Operatives of the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IGP-IRT) have arrested Adetokunbo Adelopo, a 52-year-old Pentecostal pastor and general overseer of New Life Church of God, located at Lokosi Town, Shagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State. The pastor was arrested alongside his gang members for kidnapping and detaining his victim, …
NASS Probe May Frustrate Chinese Loan For Rail Projects — Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said the ongoing National Assembly investigation may frustrate the loan agreement between Nigeria and China to finance the Port Harcourt to Maiduguri rail project. Amaechi, who stated this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, said the Chinese government had said if there are issues the negotiations will not …
Rigging Edo Poll May Trigger Tragic Reactions Nationwide — Obaseki
LAGOS – Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has warned that any attempt to rig the September 19 gubernatorial election in Edo State will trigger a chain of cataclysmic reactions across the country, the end of which no one can predict. The governor, who is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said Edo is …
Nobody Should Attempt Playing Games With Edo Election – Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the September 19 governorship election, speaks with journalists on latest developments in the state, why he is seeking reelection and other issues. TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI brings the excerpts: In this part of the world, having a good candidate and programme is not a …
Dignity Finance Posts Impressive Dividend Despite COVID-19
ABUJA – Financial Services Provider, Dignity Finance and Investment Ltd, DFIL, has declared a profit after tax, PAT, of N84.45 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. This was even as the company has approved the payment of N50 million dividends to its shareholders. The announcement, which was made by the Chairman of the …
COVID-19: FG Allays Fear Of Economic Doom Predictions By International Bodies
ABUJA – The Federal Government yesterday said it has put up policies designed to make Nigeria to come out of effects of COVID-19 strong, against the predictions of economic doom by some international organisations. Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, Minister Of Industry, Trade and Investment stated this in Abuja while giving awards to the members of the …
State Govts Committed To Cultural Devt In Nigeria – NCAC Boss
LAGOS – The Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has said that state governments in Nigeria are committed to the development of culture in the country. Runsewe stated this in Abuja yesterday when four State governors; Kogi, Plateau, Gombe and Abia donated office accommodations to the council. Runsewe …
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