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Sun, 14 Nov 2021 09:54:54 GMT
Nigerian Army General, 3 Soldiers Killed in Battle With Militants
[Nation] Nigerian troops on Saturday lost an army brigadier general and three soldiers during a fight with Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 09:41:16 GMT
Poultry Farmers Call for Ban On Maize Export
[This Day] Disturbed by high cost of maize, a major ingredients in the poultry feeds, the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), has called on the federal government to rescue the poultry industry by banning export of maize, in order to make the commo...

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 09:35:37 GMT
Slain Vanguard Reporter - We Are Not Sure Body in Hospital Morgue Is Tordue's - Family
[Vanguard] ... picks holes in police story

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 09:36:14 GMT
Smugglers Responsible for High Price of Rice - Finance Minister
[Vanguard] The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed has linked the soaring price of rice in Nigeria to the activities of smugglers in the country.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 09:39:08 GMT
Firm Verifying Addresses Using Smartphones Instead of Utility Bills Launches in Nigeria
[Premium Times] The founder of OkHi says lack of addressing costs Nigerian economy about $3 billion a year.

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 10:35:51 GMT
Nigerian Army Retires 12 Generals
[Premium Times] The pulling out parade was among activities at the ongoing Infantry Corps annual leadership lectures and biennial reunion, at the Infantry Corps Centre in Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna State.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 09:42:17 GMT
Obasanjo to Lead Soccer Squad Against Nigeria's Ex-Internationals
[Premium Times] The former president will serve as captain of his side against an opposition team that includes Jay Jay Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu.

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 08:24:51 GMT
Nigeria Earns More From Non-Oil Revenue Sources - Osinbajo
[Daily Trust] Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that more revenues are now flowing into the country's treasury from non-oil and gas exports.

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 10:36:50 GMT
Family of Slain Journalist Grieves Amid Unanswered Questions
[Premium Times] There are a plethora of questions about the death of the Vanguard newspaper journalist still begging for answers

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 08:59:49 GMT
Nigerians With Diabetes Will Have Poor Outcomes Unless the Healthcare System Changes
[The Conversation Africa] Diabetes mellitus, an ancient disease, has now become a global burden. The United Nations in 2006 recognised diabetes as a disease that poses severe risks to families and development goals. In 2019, about 463 million adults ...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 08:29:57 GMT
Nigerian Interfaith Women's Group Awarded Aachen Peace Prize
[DW] Countering violence with peace is the goal of the Women's Interfaith Council, which represents thousands of Muslim and Christian women in Kaduna, Nigeria. The group has been awarded the Aachen Peace Prize for their work.

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 08:24:54 GMT
DSS Busts Robbery Syndicate Targeting Bank Users in Kano
[Daily Trust] The Department of State Services (DSS) has called on Kano residents to be security conscious when moving around with cash, noting that a syndicate of robbers is on the prowl in the commercial city.

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 08:24:51 GMT
305 Die From 83 Building Collapse Incidents in 9 Years
[Daily Trust] SUB: At least 305 people have died from building collapse in Nigeria since 2013, data from reported cases collated by Daily Trust showed. ... ...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 08:24:41 GMT
How 16 Persons Died in Kubwa Kerosene Tank Explosion
[Daily Trust] The kerosene tanker explosion that occurred around Kubwa market in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday, November 5, has again thrown a lot of families in pain and sorrow.

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 11:34:49 GMT
WHO Delivers Solar Panels to Accredited Polio Laboratory in Borno State
[WHO-AFRO] In Maiduguri, Borno state, the World Health Organization Country Representative, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, commissioned solar panels at the polio laboratory to support the state government in sustaining the intervention of essential health...

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:14:59 GMT
Lagos Builds Infrastructure to Reduce Carbon Footprint
[This Day] As part of efforts to reduce the carbon footprint in Lagos, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stated that the state government has begun the building of low carbon healthcare infrastructure facilities in the state.

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 08:24:57 GMT
FG Begins Sale of New Housing Units in 34 States, FCT
[Daily Trust] The federal government has commenced the sale of new housing units under the first phase of the National Housing Programme (NPH).

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 08:24:50 GMT
FG Saved N30 Billion From IT Clearance Policy - Nitda
[Daily Trust] The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said the Information Technology (IT) project clearance policy has saved over N30billion for Nigeria and led to high reduction in projects failure.

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 08:24:48 GMT
5,000 Young Africans for Entrepreneurship Programme
[Daily Trust] President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr Tony Elumelu, on the selection of 4,949 young Africans for the 2021 entrepreneurship programme.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:31:00 GMT
Afenifere Does Not Believe in Secession - Adebanjo
[Premium Times] The Afenifere leader said the group shall be leading the Yoruba nation to demand substantial restructuring. before any election could be held in 2023.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:28:35 GMT
Boko Haram Releases Yobe Govt Official, One Other After Four Months
[Premium Times] The two men were abducted by Boko Haram insurgents on July 24 alongside two Nigerian soldiers along the Maiduguri-Damaturu road.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:22:54 GMT
Report - 78% of Girls in Northern Nigeria Marry Before Age 18
[This Day] Abuja, Katsina -- A new report has stated that 78 per cent of girls in northern Nigeria are married before the age of 18.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:12:33 GMT
Buhari - We've Invested Massively in Roads, Rail, Power, Airports
[This Day] Paris, France -- President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday said his administration had invested extensively in critical infrastructure and economic projects, stressing that the possibilities being created through the investments for Nigerians a...

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:01:46 GMT
Aregbesola - Only 954 Out of 4,860 Inmates That Escaped From Correctional Centres Have Been Recaptured
[This Day] The Interior Minister, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola has put the total number of inmates from correctional centres who escaped during jail breaks across the country since 2020 at 4,860.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 11:46:19 GMT
Psychiatrists, Professionals Seek Increased Allocation to Tackle Mental Health Challenges
[This Day] Medical Director of Tranquil and Quest Behavioral Health, Lagos, Gbonjubola Abiri has called on Federal and State Governments to increase budgetary allocation to mental health emergencies in order to address this growing challenge.Abiri, w...

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 11:28:18 GMT
Big Blow for Lone Star - - Kpah Sherman Ruled Out of Nigeria and Car Clash
[FrontPageAfrica] Casablanca -- The Lone Star of Liberia will be without star Striker Kpah Sheraman for the final world qualifiers with the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Wide beast of Central African Republic.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 11:28:15 GMT
Butler Positive Ahead of Nigeria Clash
[FrontPageAfrica] Casablanca -- Liberia Lone Star coach Peter Butler Super has expressed confidence that his players will prove a point and play for pride as Lone Star battles the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Saturday November 13, 2021 FIFA World Cup q...

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:26:58 GMT
Gbajabiamila Advocates Common Passport for Africa's Integration
[This Day] Abuja -- The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has advocated for Africa to have a common passport, a single customs and monetary union.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 07:48:44 GMT
Babangida Charges Super Eagles' Youngsters to 'Retire' Ighalo Finally
[Daily Trust] A former Super Eagles attacking winger, Tijani Babangida, has charged young strikers in the national team to finally 'retire' their senior colleague, Odion Ighalo, with improved performance.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:16:30 GMT
2022 Budget - Despite Losing International Funding, Govt Refuses to Fund Family Planning
[Premium Times] Nigeria failed to achieve the Family Planning target of enabling more women and girls of reproductive age to have access to contraceptives by the year 2020.



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