Breaking News in Nigeria Today Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Tuesday 3rd November 2020 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Mass metering, an urgent necessity
After years of trudging helplessly over the inhumane and irresponsible exploitation deployed through estimated billings by electricity providers under the supervision of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), there appears to be relief in the offing following the aggressive step being taken by the Federal Government and electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to roll out pre-paid …
We’re addressing issue of unqualified teachers in Nasarawa schools – SUBEB chair
Malam Muhammad Dan’azimi is the Chairman of Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). In this interview with CHEKE EMMANUEL, he sheds light on why he threatened to revoke some contracts over shoddy execution, unqualified teachers, reopening of schools and other sundry issues Recently, the Board threatened to revoke some of the N5 billion …
Nigeria’s electricity metering deficit widens by 3.25m
The smart metering deficit rocking Nigeria’s electricity sector has surged by 3.25 million in the last seven months. Managing Director of Nigeria’s biggest meter manufacturer, Mojec International Limited, Ms. Chantelle Abudu, who revealed this in Lagos at the weekend, declared that the gap, which stood at 6.75 million as March 2020, was now 10 million. …
Ohanaeze groups bicker over Igbo leadership
Two Ohanaeze groups, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and Ohanaeze Ndigbo General Assembly worldwide are laying claims over Ndigbo leadership as Ohanaeze Ndigbo General Assembly, which certificate of registration was recently restored by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), said it was the authentic group of Ndigbo socio-cultural and political organisation. Its President-General, Basil …
#EndSARS: Enugu suspends curfew
Enugu State Government has lifted a13- hour curfew imposed on Enugu East, Enugu North and Enugu South Local Government Areas in the wake of untoward activities of hoodlums and miscreants, who hijacked the otherwise peaceful #End- SARS protests in the state. In a statement by Commissioner for Information, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh, the decision to …
Court’s order legitimizing hijab still subsists – Osun Govt
Osun State government has warned public schools against violating the order of court that legalized use of hijab for female Muslim students in the state, insisting that the order was still in force. Coordinating Director, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Kehinde Olaniyan, in a circular released yesterday, noted that the issue of hijab had been settled …
Sanwo-Olu pledges support for victims of #EndSARS protest
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo- Olu has promised to assist tenants and shop owners at the looted Circle Mall in Lekki by hoodlums who hijacked #EndSARS protest and burnt scores of shops and stores. New Telegraph gathered that hoodlums who went on rampage on Wednesday October 21, looted property worth billions of naira …
EITI tasks NNPC on championing transparency for National Oil Companies in Africa
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiatives (EITI) has tasked the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to champion transparency for other National Oil Companies in Africa. EITI, a multi-stakeholder coalition that promotes extractives transparency and accountability in over 50 countries, also commended the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, …
Wike: I didn’t order army to kill in Oyigbo
Against the backdrop of the allegation that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, ordered the ongoing military operations in communities in Oyigbo Local Government Area for the purpose of killing Igbo people, the governor has distanced himself from such action, describing the allegation as a politically motivated falsehood. During the recent End- SARS protest in …
Northern govs. , traditional rulers endorse censorship of social media
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and the Northern Traditional rulers rose from their meeting in Kaduna with a tacit support for the control of the social media, saying that it has become a vehicle for spreading fake news. The meeting, which also had in attendance, the Chief of staff to the president, Dr. …
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