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Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:09:52 GMT
House to Probe Govt's Arms Purchase in Last 10 Years
[This Day] Abuja -- The House of Representatives yesterday resolved to look into the quality and quantity of arms and ammunition purchased for security agencies in the country for the last 10 years, with a clear inquest into the relevant tools and eq...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:01:50 GMT
Bird Flu Resurfaces - Official
[Premium Times] The outbreak occurred in two backyard poultry farms of multiple species, ostriches, geese, turkeys, layers, and peacocks in Kano state.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 04:57:26 GMT
#EndSARS Protest Won't Be Tolerated Again - Govt
[Leadership] Ahead of a planned protest by #ENDSARS proponent on February 13 at the Lekki toll gate, the federal government yesterday warned that such protest will not be tolerated.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:37:22 GMT
'Maritime Can't Spur Growth Without Environment Management'
[This Day] The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has identified marine environment management as a crucial factor that will enable the maritime sector to contribute to economic growth in the country.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 07:27:02 GMT
Govt Mobilises Security Agents to Thwart Fresh Lekki Tollgate Protest
[This Day] The federal government yesterday squared up to organisers of a fresh protest at Lekki Tollgate, the epicentre of last October #EndSARS protests, with a warning that they should jettison the idea.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:21:45 GMT
Govt Plans 30% of Its Electricity From Renewables By 2030 - VP Osinbajo
[Premium Times] The Nigerian government commissions another university-based solar plant.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:03:27 GMT
How 101-Year-Old Woman Survived Covid-19 in Osun
[Premium Times] The CMD says the elderly woman, whose name was not disclosed, was earlier admitted for cough, fever and breathlessness in a private hospital

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:01:14 GMT
Police Lied, Cattle Invaded My Home - Soyinka
[Premium Times] The police in Ogun had claimed in a statement Tuesday that only one cow stayed into Mr Soyinka's compound.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:38:44 GMT
Ohanaeze, Ortom, Ganduje Warn Criminal Herdsmen
[Vanguard] The leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has again said that no ethnic or regional group was ordered to quit Igbo land, warning herdsmen, however, to stop destroying farmlands in the South East.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:38:37 GMT
#EndSARS - Govt, Police, LASG Warn Against Fresh Protests
[Vanguard] The Federal and Lagos State governments yesterday warned organisers of #OccupyLekki protests to desist from their action slated for tomorrow or face their wrath.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:29:47 GMT
Why We're Yet to Unfreeze #EndSARS Campaigners' Bank Accounts - Malami
[Vanguard] The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has given reasons the federal government was yet to obey the court order to unfreeze bank accounts of 20 #EndSARS protesters.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:29:46 GMT
The Stunning Profile of Enugu LG Chair, Popularly As 'Mr. Zero Protocol'
[Vanguard] "I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers." -- Ralph Nader once said

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:29:46 GMT
SRGI 2.0 - Govt to Move From Revenue Collection to Tax Compliance
[Vanguard] The Federal Government is set to shift focus from revenue collection to tax compliance under the second phase of its Strategic Revenue Growth Initiative (SRGI 2.0).

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:29:45 GMT
FGM - It's Attack On Our Sexuality, Stakeholders Cry Out
[Vanguard] As the world marks the annual International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, FGM, in the context of COVID-19, with the theme, 'No Time for Global Inaction: Unite, Fund, and Act to End Female Genital Mutilation.' the Nig...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:29:44 GMT
Plateau - NSCDC Seeks Speedy Judgement On Criminal Cases
[Vanguard] The Plateau Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has called on the state government to ensure speedy dispensation of judgments in criminal cases brought before courts in the state.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:29:44 GMT
National Water Bill - CSOs, Labour, Community Groups Insist On Public Sector Solutions to Water Challenges
[Vanguard] The Federal Government needs to embrace public sector solutions in addressing the water challenges Nigerians face, as the contents of the National Water Bill 2020 are undemocratic and inhuman.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:29:43 GMT
11 PLC Plans Delisting From NSE After 43 Years
[Vanguard] 11 Plc, formerly Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc, has disclosed plans to delist its shares from the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) by the end of the first quarter (Q1) 2021.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:29:43 GMT
National Mass Metering - IBEDC Commences Distribution of Smart Meters in Ogun
[Vanguard] The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), on Thursday, commenced distribution of smart prepaid meters to customers under its franchise in Ogun.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:29:42 GMT
NSE Rebounds By N167bn On Dangote Cement Gain
[Vanguard] After days of a persistent bearish trend, transactions on the nation's bourse rebounded on Thursday by 0.78 per cent following buying interest in Dangote Cement.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:29:42 GMT
Teni the Entertainer Features Davido in New Single 'For You'
[Vanguard] Award-winning Nigerian talent TENI THE ENTERTAINER has joined forces with Afrobeats star, Davido on a new single; an emotion-tinged slice of Afrobeats titled 'For You'; which sees Teni and Davido trade pitch-perfect vocals amongst poignant...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:29:41 GMT
Banks' Borrowing From CBN Falls 98 Percent to N15bn
[Vanguard] In apparent reflection of the excess liquidity in the banking system, banks' borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) through the Standing Lending Facility (SLF) fell by 98 percent, year-on-year (YoY), to N15.95 billion in November...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:29:41 GMT
Adelaja Meets Obasanjo, Makinde Others Over Defection
[Vanguard] The former National Publicity Secretary of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Prince Adelaja Adeoye, who resigned from the party with over 200,000 followers nationwide weeks ago, has commenced nationwide consultation on his next political ...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:29:40 GMT
CSO Throws Weight Behind Buhari's Tenure Extension of IGP Adamu
[Vanguard] A Civil Society Organisation, CSO, Citizens Action for Good Governance, CAGG, Thursday, threw weight behind President Muhammadu Buhari's tenure extension of Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, by three months.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:29:35 GMT
Electoral Act Amendment Bill - CSOs Urge Nass to Vote in Favour of Nigerians On 10 Priority Areas
[Vanguard] Abuja -- Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, Thursday, urged National Assembly Joint-Committee on INEC and Electoral Matters to vote in favour of Nigerians on 10 priority areas and deliver a new Electora...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:24:36 GMT
Mayhem in Lagos As NURTW Members Clash
[Premium Times] In several videos circulating on social media, passengers and people within the neighbourhood are seen scampering for safety.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:24:00 GMT
Fear Grips Plateau Farmers As Bird Flu Strikes Again
[Vanguard] The resurfacing of the avian influenza virus otherwise known as bird flu in Plateau State has left poultry farmers counting their losses as the virus spreads across poultry farms in the state.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:23:55 GMT
Insecurity - Ortom Deserves Commendation, Not Vilification - Middle Belt Group Tells Friends of Buhari
[Vanguard] The Middle Belt Movement for Justice and Peace, MBMJP, yesterday, said Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State deserved commendation and not attack by pro-Buhari groups for his call on the president to take urgent steps to address the worseni...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:18:26 GMT
Cryptocurrency Versus Traditional Banking
[Premium Times] There will be many errors and surprises, for good or ill. Or will it be that all cryptos shall merge into a single global currency someday?

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:59:48 GMT
Bauchi Governor - Herders Have No Option but to Carry AK-47
[Daily Trust] Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has said Fulani herders are compelled to carry firearms in self-defence.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:55:38 GMT
Zamfara Governor Urges Colleagues to Dialogue With Kidnappers
[Vanguard] by David O Royal



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