Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 15th April 2021
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 15th April 2021 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Imo North: Ararume, Ibezim sit on the edge
As the people of Imo North senatorial district await the ruling of the Supreme Court on the outcome of the December 5 senatorial byelection, ANAYO EZUGWU writes on the optimism of the two gladiators in the tussle As uncertainty continues to surround the outcome of December 5, 2020, Imo North Senatorial bye-election, Francis Ibezim, one
INEC should embrace technology for 2023 polls – Akintoye
Chief Charles Akintoye is a former acting National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a chieftain of the party in Lagos State. In this interview, he speaks on states of insecurity in the country, 2023 general elections, among others. WALE ELEGBEDE reports What is your assessment of the current security situation in Nigeria?
Ebube Agu: S’East govs secured support of federal security – Gen. Umahi
Major-General Obi Umahi is the former General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army. In this interview monitored on Channels Television, the chairman, South-East Security Committee speaks on the new security outfit formed by South-East governors, rising insecurity in the region, the framework of Ebubu Agu security outfit, among others. ANAYO EZUGWU reports You have
LCCI: Economy still fragile despite exiting recession
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has revealed that the economy’s exiting recession does not imply an end to the country’s numerous economic woes as growth remains fragile in all fronts. The LCCI stated that the economy was still faced with several challenges, including rising consumer prices, weak employment level, lingering liquidity concerns
Senate urges Ag. IGP, security agencies to investigate Ebonyi killings
The Senate, yesterday, urged the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the killings and kidnapping of citizens in Ebonyi state by alleged herdsmen. The Senate passed the resolution following the consideration of a motion brought to the floor by Senator Sam Egwu, who represents Ebonyi North on the
U.S. spends $6bn to support fight against HIV/AIDS in Nigeria –US Consul
United States Consul General in Nigeria, Claire Pierangelo, yesterday disclosed that American Government had provided not less than $6 billion support to Nigeria in fighting HIV/AIDS since 2003. Claire Pierangelo disclosed this at the launching of the Oyo State Antiretroviral Surge Response which was held at the Emeritus Professor Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, Ibadan. She stated
NASS to engage govs on judiciary’s financial autonomy
…Reps appeal to JUSUN to suspend strike The National Assembly has resolved to engage the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) and other stakeholders to implement financial autonomy for states’ judiciary and legislature. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives has urged the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) to review it ongoing industrial action with a view to
Inconsistent policies, reason for Twitter’s Ghana preference –PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blamed inconsistent economic policies of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government as reason for Twitter’s preference for Ghana over Nigeria as its African headquarters. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, further blamed the move on the “obnoxious suppression of free speech, stifling of online freedom and open internet
Babalola advocates upward review of retirement age for judges beyond 70
Legal luminary and Founder of Afe Babalola University ABUAD in Ado-Ekiti, Chief Afe Babalola, (SAN) has called on stakeholders in the judiciary to make timely appropriate review in the nation’s judicial system without further delay. The Director, Corporate Information of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, (ABUAD), Mr Tunde Olofintila who disclosed this in a statement
NEITI tasks oil firms on CSR, warns against corruption
…says Nigeria risks suspension if Board is not constituted Executive Secretary, Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr. Ogbonnaya Orji, has called on companies in the oil and mining industry to pay more attention to expanding their corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes to the citizenry. Speaking at a two day capacity building workshop organised for
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