Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 20th April 2022
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 20th April 2022 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Akume laments continuous bloodshed in Benue
Minister of Special Duties and Inter- Governmental Affairs, Senator George Akume, has lamented the continuous bloodshed in Benue State. Akume, who spoke at an All Progressive Congress (APC) rally in Gwer East Local Government Area on Monday during which Amb Yonov Aga joined the party, regretted that the Tiv nation and, indeed, the state was
As enigmatic Orji Uzor Kalu hits 62
He is a household name, especially since his foray into politics. This name has been targeted at various times, but the enigma remains who he is – Orji Uzor Kalu. In order to tarnish his image, this hard-earned name was aimed at, especially during his ordeal in the hands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
IMF upgrades Nigeria’s 2022 growth forecast to 3.4%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its growth forecast for the Nigerian economy in 2022 to 3.4 per cent from its earlier projection of 2.7 per cent it announced in January. The IMF announced the new forecast in its April World Economic Outlook (WEO) released yesterday as part of activities at the ongoing
2023: Ohanaeze tackles Oluwo over comments on Igbo
Apex Igbo socio cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has faulted the comments attributed to the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, that Igbo cannot be trusted with the presidency. In a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Dr. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, the group said Oba Akanbi needed royal tutelage. In a
2023 Presidency: Buhari, Adamu, others will decide APC’s candidate –Party chief
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Women Leader, Dr. Beta Edu, has said the leaders of the ruling party will reach a consensus on its candidate for the 2023 presidential election. According to her, President Muhammadu Buhari and the APC National Chairman Abdullahi Adamu will be among those to decide. Edu said this on
Soyinka berates Buhari over pardon for Dariye, Nyame
Prof. Wole Soyinka yesterday slammed President Muhammadu Buhari over the state pardon granted to former Governors Joshua Dariye (Plateau) and Jolly Nyame (Taraba). The duo were pardoned on health and age grounds while still having years to spend in prison after being convicted for corruption. The National Council of State on April 14 freed the
CSO hails Lagos GAC members, congratulates Sanwo-Olu on second term bid
has hailed the endorsement of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for a second term by the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the apex decision-making body of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The organisation welcomes the body’s decision to endorseSanwo-Oluforanother shot at the gubernatorial ticket as constitutionally required of him ahead of
Nigeria can now produce SIM cards for Africa –Pantami
Nigeria has expressed readiness to produce Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards for other African countries. The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, made the announcement yesterday while briefing the House of Representatives on the importance of an executive bill seeking to create an enabling environment for technology innovators to maximise their
PDP may lose presidency if internal crisis persists –Kuye
Chief Taiwo Kuye is a former member of the South West Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee. In this interview with ANAYO EZUGWU, he speaks on the recent state congress of the party, inauguration of the new state executive committee of the party, 2023 general elections, zoning arrangement in the party, among others Lagos
Gunmen kill three Kaduna residents over ‘delayed ransom’
Three of 25 residents kidnapped from Anguwan Bulus, a community near Sabon Tasha GRA in Kaduna, have been killed over “delay in the payment of ransom”. The gunmen are also said to have threatened to kill the 22 other captives if a ransom of N20 million is not delivered to them before Tuesday midnight. The
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