Politics
FEC approves N6.2bn for FCT projects, 40 scan devices for NAFDAC
Federal executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari approves N5.9 billion for execution of three projects by Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Author: Afonne Emmanuel
Foreign
Facebook to invest $1bn in news industry after Australia row
Facebook Inc pledges to invest at least 1 billion dollars in news industry over next three years, days after high-profile stand-off with Australian government over paying news outlets for content.
Economy/Business
Nation’s 1st medical special economic zone coming – NEPZA MD
Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) plans establishment of first fully equipped and functional Medical Special Economic Zone (MSEZ) in Nigeria.
Politics
Senate confirms Bawa as Chairman EFCC
Senate confirms appointment of Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
General News
CAF competition: Ikpeazu congratulates Enyimba FC of Aba
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu congratulates players and management of Enyimba International Football Club of Aba on their qualification for group stages of 2020/2021 CAF Confederation Cup.
Life Style
Police nab 2 suspects for alleged torture of 3 minors in Anambra
Police Command in Anmabra arrests one Miss Rejoice Raymond, 39 and Mrs Chidi Nwafor, 80, for allegedly subjecting three minors to physical and emotional torture.
Defence/Security
Bandits kill herder, truck driver in Kaduna
Suspected bandits kill a herder and truck driver in Kajuru, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna state, Mr Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs says.
General News
Group lauds foundation for building over 70 houses for widows in Ebonyi
Nigeria Youths Organisation (NYO), South-East Zone, commends Ebele and Anyichuks Foundation for constructing over 70 bungalows for widows and indigent households in Ebonyi.
Defence/Security
Herders, farmers’ clashes: Ebonyi govt seeks strict herders’ profiling
Ebonyi government calls for strict enforcement of herders’ profiling to check incessant clashes between them and farmers in the state.
Business
FG signs 25MW IPP agreement for Kano Free Trade Zone
Federal Government signs 25 megawatt Independent Power Project (IPP) agreement, to enhance electricity supply to industries in Kano Free Trade Zone (KFTZ).