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Mon, 31 Jan 2022 04:44:28 GMT
How Life Has Become Miserable for Residents of North-West
[Premium Times] "This life is not fair that it is poor people like me who are being kidnapped," a farmer says.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 08:57:12 GMT
28 Killed, Scores Abducted in Kaduna, Niger Attacks
[Leadership] Twenty-eight people have been killed in separate attacks on communities in Kaduna and Niger States by bandits.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:14:43 GMT
U.S. Consulate, Religious Leaders Launch Anti-Corruption Website
[This Day] As part of its commitment towards zero tolerance of corruption, the United States government has committed to supporting anti-corruption initiatives and collaborative efforts that prevent graft.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:11:25 GMT
Again, Country Loses 6.5 Million Barrels of Oil to Force Majeure, Sabotage in December
[This Day] Abuja -- There appears to be no end in sight to the financial and resource haemorrhage in Nigeria's oil and gas industry, with the country once more losing as much as 6.596 million barrels of oil in its December 2021 production.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 04:44:33 GMT
Lassa Fever - Nigeria Records 32 Deaths in Three Weeks
[Premium Times] The confirmed cases, NCDC noted, are reported by Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Oyo, Ebonyi, Benue, Katsina, Kaduna, and Taraba states.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:33:41 GMT
Nigeria Targets N141.250bn From Sugar Tax On Soft Drinks, Others
[Leadership] With the takeoff of its sugar tax that has seen the rise in prices of some soft drinks, carbonated drinks and sweetened beverages, the federal government is set to earn billions of naira to support the financing of its national budget.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:33:35 GMT
Osinbajo Tasks Traditional Rulers On Ethnic, Religious Tolerance
[Leadership] Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has tasked traditional rulers in the country to entrench ethnic and religious harmony in their domains.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:33:33 GMT
Pressure Mounts On APC to Throw Party Chairmanship Race Open
[Leadership] The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is under intense pressure to jettison micro-zoning of the national chairman position and allow all aspirants vie for the party's top seat ahead of the February 26 national convention.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:33:29 GMT
Igbo Presidency Will Settle Biafra Agitation - Ohuabunwa
[Leadership] Presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, has said giving the South East opportunity to produce the president of Nigeria will stop the agitation for Biafra.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:33:26 GMT
Why President Buhari Didn't Go to Zamfara By Road - Presidency
[Leadership] The presidency has given further clarification on the bad weather which forced the cancellation of the visit to Zamfara State on Thursday by President Muhammadu Buhari in spite of the interest generated nationwide on the planned visit.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:33:21 GMT
Govt, States Deplete Excess Crude Account By $37m
[Leadership] Nigeria risks being hard hit again in the possible eventuality of an economic shock like in 2016 when the price of crude oil fell to $20 per barrel.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:33:15 GMT
1.74 Million Malnourished Children in North East - UNICEF
[Leadership] United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has said 1.74 million children are malnourished in the North East region part of Nigeria.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 08:59:03 GMT
Covid-19 - Nigeria Records 22 Fresh Infections Sunday, Lowest Daily Cases in 2022
[Premium Times] The new infection figure ranks the lowest daily infections in 2022.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 08:59:01 GMT
At Least 12 Villagers Killed As Notorious Bandit Goes After Repentant Accomplice
[Premium Times] A police spokesperson confirmed the attack. He said several residents were killed.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 08:31:03 GMT
How to Thrive in Nigeria's Challenging Economy - Publisher
[Premium Times] Mr Oladipo, a former President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, discussed the theme: "Surviving the challenges of Family Upkeep, Harsh Economy and Rising Cost of Living."

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 08:31:02 GMT
2023 - Tinubu Woos APC UK Leaders, NDA Team, Others in London
[Premium Times] An aide said the meeting was to consult with the NDA and "critical APC stakeholders" in the UK on Mr Tinubu's 2023 presidential aspiration.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 08:31:00 GMT
Lawmaker Says Ambition 'On Course' Despite Gov Emmanuel Presenting Preferred Successor
[Premium Times] Mr Emmanuel's choice is likely to get stiff resistance from some of his cabinet members and other PDP chieftains.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 08:29:02 GMT
Amaechi Never Betrayed Jonathan - Niger Delta Youth Leader, Comrade Douye Kebbi
[Vanguard] Comrade Alhaji Douye Kebbi is a Delta State-born Ijaw youth leader who is president, Niger Delta Peace Movement, NDPM.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:57:17 GMT
Presidential Election Campaign Researchers Look At 2015 and 2019
[Vanguard] NIGERIAN communication scholars and professionals, at home and in the diaspora, have continued to direct their searchlight on the nature of and trends in the uses of strategic communication to influence presidential election outcomes. Alth...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:57:17 GMT
2023 - Utomi, Na'abba, Agbakoba's Mega Party Issues APC, PDP Quit Notice
[Vanguard] A presidential aspirant under the Mega Political Movement, Mr. Adewole Adebayo has predicted doom for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ahead of 2023 general electi...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:57:15 GMT
Insecurity - History and Bleeding of the North
[Vanguard] HISTORY teaches us about past events. It answers questions of 'how,' 'where' and 'when' events occurred. The essence of seeking answers to such questions is nothing more than the need to reflect and avoid repeating same mistakes. In Nigeri...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:56:16 GMT
Obaseki's Former Chief of Staff Declares for House of Representatives
[Vanguard] Benin City -- THE former Chief of Staff to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Taiwo Akerele yesterday declared his intention to contest for the ticket of the party to represent the ...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:56:13 GMT
We 'Re Committed to Making Niger Delta Region Better - Tunji-Ojo
[Vanguard] Abuja -- Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Commission, NDDC, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has reiterated their commitment to improving the live of an average individual in the oil rich, coastal region of the Niger Delt...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:56:11 GMT
Books That'll Make a Good Read in 2022
[Vanguard] Looking at 2022 with maximum optimism, it's expected that the global literary community will be bustling with new offerings this year, as most writers made good use of the lockdowns at the height of the pandemic to write.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:56:09 GMT
Alleged Defamation - JAMB Pro Drags Ahmed Isah, Human Rights Radio to Court
[Vanguard] Dr Fabian Benjamin,the Head, Media and Public Relations of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation BoardJAMB, has dragged Mr Ahmed Isah of Human Rights Radio to court over injurious broadcast, false allegations and innuendos

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:56:06 GMT
2023 - APC Leaders Split Over Tinubu - South-East May Get Presidential Ticket
[Vanguard] Governors and top leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, are split over the presidential aspiration of the party's National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:22:05 GMT
Jonathan Eulogies NNPC/Belemaoil's Commitment to Community Development
[This Day] Former President Goodluck Jonathan has hailed the commitment by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC)/Belemaoil Joint Venture's (JV) commitment in the development of its host communities in the country.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:14:43 GMT
Merchants of Hate Selling Purported Plan to Replace Sanwo-Olu, Declares GAC
[This Day] The apex leadership body in the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor's Advisory Council (GAC), has debunked reports that it had resolved to replace Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the state, saying the report...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:14:43 GMT
137 MDAs Didn't Submit Audited Reports to Auditor-General in Three Years
[This Day] The 2021 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard compiled by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has shown that 137 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) did not submit their audited accou...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:14:43 GMT
Masses, Not Legal Profession Own Nigeria's Justice System - VP
[This Day] The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has declared that the nation's justice system belongs not to the legal profession but to Nigerians generally.



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