Breaking News in Nigeria Today Monday 20th February 2023
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Monday 20th February 2023 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Egypt 2023: Hapless Flying Eagles lose by odd goal to Senegal
Nigeria’s U20 Boys, the Flying Eagles lost 1- to the Junior Teranga Lions of Senegal on Sunday at Cairo International Stadium as the Africa U20 Cup of Nations finals got underway on Sunday. The seven-time champions were unfortunate not score a goal in the first 45 minutes despite dominating possession and
Spurs into top four with win over Hammers
Tottenham moved into the top four of the Premier League thanks to a home victory over struggling West Ham, who remain in the relegation zone. The Spurs wing-backs linked up for the first goal of the game, with Ben Davies releasing Emerson Royal to shoot into the bottom corner, reports the BBC. West Ham had
Cash Crunch: Buhari promises to end hardship
President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to end the biting economic hardship in the country mainly resulting from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s naira swap policy. Senior Special Assistant to the President on media and publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, said this Sunday in a release made available to newsmen. According to him, the President, in
Campaigns: Love shown by Nigerians energised us – Obi
The Labour Party’s (LP) candidate in Saturday’s presidential poll, Peter Obi has said the party has been “energized” by the love shown him and his running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed by Nigerians during their nationwide campaign. Obi began his campaign in Lafia, Nasarawa State on October 29, 2022, and rounded off in Lagos on February
ACF asks voters to reject ‘anointed’ candidates
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has cautioned voters against casting their votes based on sentiments but elect leaders capable of guiding the country out of the woods in the February 25 – March 11 general election. It also cautioned against voting for a candidate handpicked by the President or governor as his successor. The apex
Ndigbo in Lagos APC endorse Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu
Igbo in the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) have declared their support for the party’s presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. While Tinubu is hoping to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari, Sanwo-Olu is seeking a second term. Speaking at the weekend, the group said Tinubu is the best candidate to lead Nigeria after
Rashford scores double as Man United beat Leicester
Marcus Rashford scored twice to continue his hot streak and help Manchester United overcome Leicester in the Premier League. Rashford is in the form of his career and is leading United’s resurgence, taking his tally to 24 goals for the season with strikes in each half at Old Trafford, reports the BBC. Both efforts were
EFCC: We didn’t raid Tinubu’s home
…denies recovery of N400bn The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has denied reports that its operatives recovered a whopping N400 billion from the home of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, after a raid operation was conducted on the said property. The anti-graft agency has, therefore, urged the
Credible Elections: Don’t bow to pressure Kaigama tells INEC, judiciary
Ahead of Saturday’s and the March 11th elections, Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the judiciary and security agencies not to bow to pressures from those out to manipulate the outcome of the elections. Kaigama in a homily on Sunday at St. Augustine’s Parish,
Old N500, N1000 Notes: SERAP drags Buhari to court
A legal action has been instituted against President Muhammadu Buhari over what is termed “the unlawful directive banning the use of old N500 and N1, 000 banknotes, contrary to the interim injunction granted by the Supreme Court that the old N200, N500, and N1000 notes remain legal tender.” The suit was initiated by a Lagos-based
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