Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 30th October 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 30th October 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Budget 2021: Senate moves for early passage
CHUKWU DAVID, reports that the Senate has put strategies in motion towards final passage of the 2021 Appropriation Bill in the month of December The Senate has indicated that it would expedite action on the consideration and passage of the 2021 Appropriation Bill, and therefore, resolved to put up strategies towards achieving this goal. The …
Why Nigeria is more divided than ever – Turaki
Prof. Yusufu Turaki is a theologian and expert in social ethic. In this interview with TAI ANYANWU, he takes a look at the state of the nation and why the call for restructuring is gaining more ground. Excerpts: What is your take on why Nigeria is where it is today? We have too many dishonest …
Okowa’s impact on transport infrastructure
A thorough assessment of the five-year development trajectory of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration in the transport sector of Delta State shows a systematic upgrade of its key components of roads, bridges, drainages, airport facilities and the state’s transport company, Delta Line. At inception, Governor Okowa told the people that his administration would “pay a special …
FG shuts Third Mainland Bridge Saturday, Sunday
The Federal Government, yesterday, announced a two-day total closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos for a concrete work on some sections. The Federal Controller of Works in the state, Mr. Olukayode Popoola, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the closure would begin from midnight of October 30 and end …
Maulud: FCT tasks Nigerians on dialogue, nation building
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Muhammad Bello, yesterday used the occasion of the celebration of Eid-el-Maulud to task Nigerians on the need to adopt dialogue in matters that affect nation building. Bello in his message to Muslim faithful in the territory, noted that violent agitation destroys the gains of democracy and also …
Alleged N41m extortion, a blackmail -DCP Kyari
…says petitioner ‘llbe, prosecuted A Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari, has denied extorting N41 million from a businessman, Afeez Mojeed, while in charge of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Lagos. He made the denial through his lawyer, Hamza Nuhu, in a rejoinder to a petition written by the businessman to the …
Buhari salutes Afe Babalola’s patriotism, leadership at 91
President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed the legal luminary and educationist, Aare Afe Babalola’s patriotism and visionary leadership as he turns 91 today. According to a statement made available to newsmen yesterday by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, the President sent warm felicitations to the founder of Afe Babalola University, joining friends and family members to celebrate …
Minister: FG committed to police reforms, youth empowerment
Minister of State for Budget and Na t i o n a l Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, has assured Nigerian youths of President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to their demand for comprehensive reforms of the Nigeria Police. Agba, during his ongoing ministerial engagements with stakeholders in Edo State, which he started with a visit to …
NLC demands payment of health workers’ salary arrears
All pending issues revolving around health workers’ salaries, especially the twomonth arrears owed them from 2018 and conclusion of negotiations on salary adjustment must be addressed. President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Ayuba Wabba, made the call at the 2020 Global Day of Action on Care with the theme: ‘Invest in Care Now,’ …
Unemployment: Okowa demands resuscitation of Warri Port
Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on the Federal Government to quickly resuscitate the Warri Port, saying it is key to curbing unemployment in the state and the nation. The governor made the call at a Town Hall meeting with youths, including #EndSARS protesters, civil society groups, students, social groups, community leaders and …
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