The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Monday 16th December 2019
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 16/12/19
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Army, NDLEA recover eight guns, 725 bags of suspected cannabis in Edo
The combined troops of 4 Brigade and 32 Artillery Brigade Nigerian Army Exercise Crocodile Smile IV have recovered eight dane guns and 725 bags of substance suspected to be cannabis. The operation was in a joint operation with personnel of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday
‘People think I’m arrogant because I don’t take nonsense’
Former Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi is known for his blunt expression of feelings on issues. As he turns 70 today, he reflects on his family, private sector experience, foray into politics, and legacies as a politician and administrator. Southwest Bureau Chief BISI OLADELE met him at Ibadan, the state capital. HOW do
Budget 2020: Lawmakers vote N37b for renovation
Sanni Onogu, Abuja A SUM of N37 billion has been approved by federal lawmakers for the renovation of the National Assembly complex. Also endorsed as part of the Budget 2020 is N1billion to cater for the amendment of the Constitution. This is slated to begin early next year. President Muhammadu Buhari on October
IBB alive, says spokesman
Justina Asishana, Minna THE family of former military leader, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), has debunked news of his death trending on the social media. A statement by his spokesmen Kassim Afegbua said the news on IBB’s alleged death was fake and misleading. Afegbua said at the time of issuing the statement, the former
The Nation wins eight honours at NMMA
Precious Igbonwelundu THE NATION last night showed its depth, professionalism and class at the Nigeria Media Merit Awards (NMMA). This newspaper won in eight categories, including the influential Editorial Writing of the Year. The newspaper had 17 nominations. At the award ceremony held at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, The Punch which won six
Police nab man, son with AK 47 rifles
Augustine Okezie, Katsina A Katsina State Police Command on Sunday announced the arrest of a 65-year-old man, Alhaji Sani Harisu and his son, Anas, 23, for allegedly being in possession of two AK 47 rifles. Others apprehended for the alleged crime were Ibrahim Rabi’u, 54 and Alhaji Abdulrahaman Harisu, 40, all of Dallawa Magaji
Osoba group rejects Abiodun’s commissioner-nominees’ list
By Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta Crisis is brewing in the Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as members of the Aremo Segun Osoba political camp on Sunday rejected the commissioner-nominees’ list sent to the state House of Assembly by Governor Dapo Abiodun. Osoba’s loyalists said they were not only dismayed that the
Oluwo divorces Queen Channel
Adesoji Adeniyi, Osogbo The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewale Akanbi, and his Queen, Ms. Channel Chin, have been separated. A statement by the monarch’s Press Secretary, Ibrahim Alli, yesterday, said: “This is to inform the general public, most especially friends and associates of the Oluwo of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Abdulrosheed
Buhari, Oyetola, Southwest APC greet Ajimobi at 70
President Muhammadu Buhari, Osun State Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South West on Sunday congratulated the former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, on his attainment of the age of 70, wishing him more glorious years ahead. The president’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued by
NNPC records trading surplus of N5.20b
John Ofikhenua, Abuja THE Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced a trading surplus of N5.20billion for August. It reflects an increase of 22 per cent when compared with the N4.26 billion-surplus posted in July. The new figures were contained in the August edition of the Monthly Financial and Operations Report (MFOR) released by
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