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Fri, 21 Jan 2022 04:36:07 GMT
When Peace Comes - Imagining the End of Nigeria's Boko Haram War
[The New Humanitarian] Maiduguri -- 'When people, especially families, stay out late at night with no fears of being attacked, sharing stories of their day.'

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:29:01 GMT
How Buhari's Reforms Impact Corruption in Nigeria's Maritime Sector
[Premium Times] Reports of bribes demanded from Ship Masters ... dropped from 266 reported incidents in 2019 to 128 in 2020 and 40 in 2021.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:04:46 GMT
We'll Leave Nigeria Better Than We Met It - Buhari
[Daily Trust] President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that his administration is determined to hand over a better Nigeria than the one they inherited and urged people to be fair in their assessment of what his government has achieved so far.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 04:46:19 GMT
Ken Saro-Wiwa's Wife, Maria, Passes On At 73
[Premium Times] Her daughter, Noo Saro-Wiwa, who announced her passing in a Facebook post on Wednesday, said she died on January 16.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 04:40:07 GMT
Niger State Govt Begins Cervical Cancer Services in Line With WHO's Recommendation
[WHO-AFRO] In line with the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendation for screening and treatment to prevent cervical cancer, the Niger State Government has begun screening women for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and cancer prevention services in...

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 04:36:04 GMT
Nollywood's Elder Statesman Olu Jacobs Has Always Acted for His Country
[The Conversation Africa] Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, the Nigerian film producer and renowned actor, whose career spans more than five decades, belongs to that group of elders representing the best of Nigeria. He was recently presented with the lifetime...

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 08:50:49 GMT
Fuel Subsidy - Why Our Refineries Are Not Working - NLC President
[Premium Times] The NLC boss alleged that some people are profiting from the dysfunctional state of the country's refineries.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 08:36:29 GMT
2019 Audit Report - House to Investigate 178,459 Missing Police Arms, Ammunition
[This Day] Abuja -- The House of Representatives at the plenary, Thursday resolved to investigate the alleged missing 178,459 arms and ammunition in the Nigeria Police Force as contained in the 2019 report of the Auditor General for the Federation (A...

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 08:36:23 GMT
$750m World Bank Support Will Complement Govt's Job Creation, Poverty Alleviation Schemes, Says Osinbajo
[This Day] Abuja -- The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has expressed optimism that the $750 million loan from the World Bank would complement the federal government's job creation and poverty alleviation schemes aimed at taking 100 million Niger...

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 08:18:36 GMT
Katsina Governor Demands N10bn From NUJ for Alleged Defamation
[Premium Times] Governor Aminu Masari is angry over Abuja NUJ accusing him of being behind the arrest of a journalist.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 08:18:33 GMT
Sacked Hospital Worker Arrested Over Attempted Murder - Police
[Premium Times] The suspect had dug a shallow grave in his room and inflicted his victim with machete cuts before he was rescued, the police said.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 07:59:13 GMT
El-Rufai Is Writing His History in Letters of Gold - Buhari
[This Day] President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, while inaugurating some projects in different parts of Kaduna State, gave a generous pass mark to the Northwestern state governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, saying he was writing history in letters of gol...

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 07:19:43 GMT
NSA to INEC - Tackle Logistics, Operational Challenges Before 2023 Elections
[Leadership] National Security Adviser (NSA), Major-General Babagana Monguno (rtd), has tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to address all logistics and operational challenges ahead of the 2023 general elections.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 07:01:35 GMT
Governors Move to Avert Planned Protest Over Fuel Price Hike
[Leadership] In a bid to forestall a planned nationwide protest against the federal government's proposed increase in the pump price of petrol, Nigerian governors have resolved to dialogue with organised labour.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:57:48 GMT
NLC Backs Bill to Outlaw Yearly House Rents in FCT
[Leadership] Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed support for the bill seeking to outlaw payment of house rent in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on a yearly basis.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:43:41 GMT
El-Rufai Has Transformed Kaduna With Projects - Buhari
[Leadership] President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday gave Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, a pat on the back for committing himself to transforming the state with meaningful projects.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:32:20 GMT
Troops Kill 129 Terrorists, Arrest 64 As 863 Surrender
[Leadership] Defence Headquarters (DHQs) has said troops deployed for different operations in part of the country neutralized 129 terrorists while 863 terrorists and their families surrendered in the last two weeks.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:08:00 GMT
Poverty Index - Poverty in West Africa Surges By 2.9 Percent in 2021
[This Day] According to a report conducted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), extreme poverty in Western Africa increased by nearly three per cent, noting that the proportio...

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:07:57 GMT
Nigeria Pilots to Undergo Recurrent Training At Aviation College, Zaria
[This Day] The Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria is a premier institution that has produced technocrats in the aviation industry who have made local and international constribution to aviation development.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:29:02 GMT
No Decision Yet On Fuel Subsidy - NEC
[Premium Times] NEC says the government is still deliberating on the issue of fuel subsidy.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:29:01 GMT
Ponzi Scheme Promoters Risk Jail Term As Nigerian Lawmakers Consider Capital Market Bill
[Premium Times] If the bill finally becomes a law, ponzi scheme promoters could face 10 years imprisonment if convicted by the court.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:29:01 GMT
INEC to Activate Additional 1,862 Voters Registration Centres, Reviews Security Situation
[Premium Times] INEC says it is aware of the constraints experienced by many citizens in reaching the 811 designated centres nationwide to register in the ongoing CVR.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:29:01 GMT
How SSS Blocked British Envoy From Speaking With IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu
[Premium Times] The IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, holds dual citizenship in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:28:55 GMT
Removal of Fuel Subsidy Will Worsen Nigeria's Woes - Abdulsalami Abubakar
[Premium Times] Mr Abubakar says removing the fuel subsidy will push millions of Nigerians into poverty.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:43:38 GMT
Safety Violation - Lagos Seals 6 Lounges, Nightclubs
[Vanguard] Zero Accident Campaign, ZAC, Lagos State Safety Commission has sealed six lounges and nightclubs in Ikeja.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:43:36 GMT
Boko Haram/Iswap Fighters Sack Piyemi Village of Chibok in Borno
[Vanguard] Maiduguri -- Armed Boko Haram terrorists suspected to be members of ISWAP group have invaded Piyemi village of Chibok Local Government Area in Borno state wreaking havoc without confrontation, sources have said.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:43:33 GMT
Fuel Price Hike Not Only Way to Raise Fund for Govt - Nans
[Vanguard] The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has said incessant hike in the pump price of fuel is not the only means by which the government can raise funds to meet its needs.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:43:30 GMT
Buhari's Visit to Kaduna - Security Officials Engage in Fisticuffs Over Access to Kawo Bridge
[Vanguard] Attempt by some security officers in suits, allegedly from the DSS to deny a vehicle on Governor Nasir El-Rufai fleet to drive on the road to the new Kawo bridge soon after the President Buhari mounted the bridge, had incurred the wrath of...

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:43:28 GMT
3 Out of 10 Nigerians Are Mentally Sick - Reps
[Vanguard] Abuja -- House of Representatives has said that 3 out of every 10 Nigerians have one form of mental illness or another.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:43:24 GMT
Troops Immobilize 39 Illegal Refineries - Recover 950,000 Liters of Stolen Crude Oil in Niger Delta
[Vanguard] Troops of Operation Delta Safe have discovered and immobilized a total of 39 illegal refining sites, 91 cooking ovens, 24 reservoirs, 17 large dugout pits and 96 storage tanks in the Niger Delta region in the last two weeks.



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