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Tue, 13 Apr 2021 06:15:01 GMT
As Buhari Takes 'Short Rest' in London, Nigeria Not At Rest
[Premium Times] President Buhari flew to London to see his doctor just before resident doctors in Nigeria went on strike over unpaid allowances

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:07:35 GMT
Doctors Threaten to Resume Strike If Demands Are Not Met
[This Day] The members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have asked the federal government to honour its agreement with the union.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:51:52 GMT
Why Death From Pneumonia Is Higher in Poor Households - Official
[Premium Times] Save the Children International Nigeria says lack of oxygen in hospitals is fueling death from pneumonia among poor Nigerians

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:39:54 GMT
El-Rufai Announces Plan to Lay Off Public Servants in Kaduna
[Premium Times] This was contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Muyiwa Adekeye.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:39:47 GMT
Govt Seeks Global Action Against Drug Trafficking, Terrorism
[This Day] Nigeria has called for a well-coordinated international cooperation to tackle the links between drug trafficking and all forms of organised crime including terrorism.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:40:30 GMT
Yes, Taking Pain Relievers After or Before Receiving the Covid-19 Vaccine Can Be Risky
[Premium Times] The claim that taking painkillers after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is harmful and can lead to death is mostly true. Experts' views and studies show it can be risky, especially when taken without a doctor's prescription.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:19:25 GMT
Let Voters, Not Court, Choose Our Leaders - Jonathan
[This Day] Abuja -- Former President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday canvassed the overhaul of the electoral process to make the electorate the ultimate decision-makers in an election, saying winners should be decided through the ballot box rather than t...

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 06:35:51 GMT
Our Cement Price Is Lower in Nigeria Than Other Countries - Dangote
[Vanguard] Management of Dangote Cement Plc has said yesterday that the price of its product per bag from the factory was between N2,450 in Obajana and Gboko, and N2,510 in Ibese, inclusive of VAT.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 06:23:50 GMT
Covid-19 Vaccine Nationalism, Export Restrictions Threat to Africa - Okonjo-Iweala
[This Day] The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, yesterday deplored increasing COVID-19 vaccine nationalism and restrictions placed on exports by producing countries, which she described as a threat to N...

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 06:10:11 GMT
Ballot, Not Courts, Should Determine Election Winners - Jonathan
[Premium Times] "The ballot paper and not the judiciary should determine who wins elections or select political leaders..."

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:58:14 GMT
Communication Minister Pantami Denies Link to Boko Haram
[This Day] The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, has denied any link with Boko Haram, saying he has been preaching against the sect for the past 15 years.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:51:54 GMT
Tuesday Is 1st of Ramadan As Sultan Confirms Moon Sighting
[Leadership] The Sultan of Sokoto and president-general of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Sa'ad Abubakar III, has announced the sighting of the Ramadan crescent.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:50:35 GMT
Icon Fela Is Long Overdue for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
[The Conversation Africa] Scrolling through the comments made on YouTube on Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's music, one comes across remarks such as: "The greatest unknown musician who ever lived", "Why isn't Fela's music more widely known?", "His music beats e...

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:49:19 GMT
Govt Insists On Implementation of Amended Broadcasting Code
[Premium Times] "This project is capable of generating 1 million jobs in three years," the minister said.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:39:33 GMT
Professor Wins $2.5 Million Bill Gates Grant
[Premium Times] The don seeks to research anaemia among pregnant women with her project titled "Intravenous Versus Oral Iron for Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnant Nigerian Women (IVON): a randomised controlled trial."

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:23:52 GMT
Nigerians Groan As Judiciary Workers' Strike Drags On
[Premium Times] Lawyers and other court users are not the only ones bearing the brunt of the ongoing nationwide strike of judiciary workers, others who are not readily thought of are also groaning.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:40:27 GMT
Bauchi to Conduct Headcount of Commercial Sex Workers
[Premium Times] The Bauchi government also gives reasons it wants to conduct the census.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:40:25 GMT
Makinde Defeats Fayose As Arapaja Emerges PDP South-West Chairman
[Premium Times] While Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State supported Mr Arapaja for the chairmanship position, Ayo Fayose, a former Ekiti governor, supported Mr Olafeso.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:40:24 GMT
Anambra Governorship Poll 2021 - PDP Screens 10 Aspirants
[Premium Times] "Anambra is important for us as a party, to the South East and Southern Nigeria as we go for 2023 general elections."

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:40:19 GMT
Enugu - Eya Panel Submits Report On Oruku Crisis
[Premium Times] Governor Ugwuanyi assures diligent study, expeditious implementation of the Oruku report.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:28:30 GMT
Army Chief, Malami, Fault National Human Rights Commission Bill
[This Day] The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Ibrahim Atttahiru; Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and other stakeholders in the country have criticised some of the provisions of the proposed ...

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:11:47 GMT
Deregulation - Nigeria's Downstream Oil Sector Stagnates, Loses Billions Over Uncertainty, Subsidy
[Vanguard] The continued dominance of the Federal Government, despite the deregulation of the downstream sector, has fueled uncertainties, and stifled investment.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:09:29 GMT
Syringe Manufacturing Company Bags ISO Certifications
[This Day] The Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing (JSM) Company Limited situated in Akwa Ibom State, has been awarded the internationally recognised ISO certifications for its conformity with industrial quality and management.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:06:04 GMT
Interswitch Commences Sale of JAMB Epins
[This Day] The Interswitch Group has announced the opening of its platform for the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registrations.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:05:19 GMT
Ortom Consoles Buhari, Apologises to Deceased Families As 12 Slain Soldiers Buried
[This Day] Benue State Governor, Mr. Samuel Ortom yesterday consoled President Muhammadu Buhari and apologised to the families of the 12 soldiers killed by local bandits at Bonta village in Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State last week.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:04:35 GMT
FAAN Alleges Plot to Attack Airports
[This Day] The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed the receipt of an alert from the Ministry of Aviation over planned attacks on airports in the country.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:54:17 GMT
Minister of Environment Calls for Transformation of Food System
[This Day] Minister of Environment, Dr. Muhammad Abubakar has called for the transformation of the food system to aid rejuvenation of soils and forest covers.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:47:40 GMT
FCT Police Arrest Eight Suspected Kidnappers
[This Day] The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command yesterday arrested eight suspected kidnappers along Shengwu-Tunga Maje, Gwagwalada, Kabusa Village and Durumi axis of the territory.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:44:53 GMT
'Gbaramatu Spill - Chevron's Failure to Accept Responsibility Deliberate'
[This Day] National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), Comrade Sheriff Mulade has lamented that the failure of Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) to accept responsibility for the Gbaramatu oil spill was a deliberate plan to...

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:41:28 GMT
Govt Seeks Global Action Against Drug Trafficking, Terrorism
[This Day] The federal government has called for a well-coordinated international cooperation to tackle the links between drug trafficking and all forms of organised crime like terrorism.



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