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Fri, 25 Feb 2022 04:37:23 GMT
I Look Forward to Leaving Office - Buhari
[This Day] President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the nation's constitution statutorily barred him from going beyond two terms as President.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 04:35:58 GMT
There's a Case for Nigeria and South Africa to Cooperate On Outer Space Activities
[The Conversation Africa] The Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission is a laudable idea. It was established in 1999 to strengthen the relationship between Nigeria and South Africa on trade, economy, politics and governance.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:32:01 GMT
MTN Nigeria, Mafab Pay U.S.$273.6 Million Each for 5G Licence
[Premium Times] MTN paid additional $15.9 million to be assigned its preferred Lot 1 (3500-3600 Megahertz-MHz), while Mafab paid nothing for Lot 2.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:20:42 GMT
Russian Invasion - Protect Yourselves, Nigeria Tells Citizens in Ukraine
[Premium Times] "The embassy urges Nigerian nationals resident in Ukraine to remain calm but be very vigilant and be responsible for their personal security and safety."

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:58:18 GMT
Terrorists Kidnap Prospective Bride, 4 Others in Kaduna
[Vanguard] Locals in Rigachikun community, some few kilometres to Kaduna metropolis have said that terrorists were now on the prowl in the area and had abducted a girl who was about to be married, and 4 others at the Kasan Dam hamlet.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:58:13 GMT
2 Million People, 85 Communities Benefited From Katsina Newmap Intervention - Masari
[Vanguard] Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari has said that 85 communities and over two million people from Katsina State have directly or indirectly benefited from the World Bank Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) inte...

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:58:12 GMT
Brand New! Africa Magic Premieres New Game Show, Come Play Naija
[Vanguard] Africa Magic, the leading provider of entertainment content for Africa by Africans, has announced the launch of a new game show, Come Play Naija. The show premieres Thursday, 3 March 2022 from 9 pm on Africa Magic Showcase, Urban and Famil...

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:58:10 GMT
Bad Fuel - Brittania-U Submits Documents of Transactions to Reps
[Vanguard] A Nigerian oil company, Brittania-U, has again, vehemently denied any complicity in the controversial import of adulterated Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also called petrol into the country.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:32:33 GMT
2023 - Nigerian Youths Are Frustrated, Feeling Betrayed and Afraid of the Future - Group
[Vanguard] Abuja -- A political pressure group, Tambuwal Consolidation Team, TCT, has urged Nigerians to look in the direction of Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal in their search for a new President in 2023, saying the Nigerian youths have been ...

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:32:00 GMT
Wazirin Katsina Resigns Over Comment On Insecurity
[Premium Times] The Wazirin Katsina, who is the political adviser to the Emir of Katsina, Abdulmuminu Kabir, is one of the most influential counsellors in the palace.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:33:54 GMT
Osinbajo in Borno, Commissions Projects, Visits Camp Hosting Thousands of Repentant Boko Haram
[Vanguard] Maiduguri -- Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday paid a one-day official visit to Borno state, where he commissioned various projects executed by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:33:51 GMT
How Nigeria Can Be Great Again Despite Challenges - Gowon, Others
[Vanguard] Abuja -- Former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has assured Nigerians that despite the various challenges facing the country, Nigeria will be great again.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:47:33 GMT
We Need Your Intervention to End Illegal Oil Bunkering - Army
[Vanguard] Port Harcourt -- The Nigerian Army has called on the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, for intervention to end illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta region.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:47:30 GMT
Russia Vs Ukraine - Do Not Comment, Nigerians On Social Media Advise Govt
[Vanguard] Nigerians who are active on social media have advised the federal government to remain mute in the face of war between Russia and Ukraine.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:40:48 GMT
Govt to Evacuate Nigerians From Ukraine - Onyeama
[Vanguard] The Federal Government is currently arranging a special flight to evacuate Nigerians trapped in Ukraine, following the invasion of the country by Russia on Wednesday night.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:40:44 GMT
Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of 2 Abuja Property Linked to Okorocha
[Vanguard] A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, gave an interim order forfeiting two Abuja properties linked to Sen. Rochas Okorocha to the Federal Government.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:40:39 GMT
Russia-Ukraine War - Rising Oil Prices Not Good for Nigeria - Sylva
[Vanguard] The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, yesterday, said the increase in prices of crude oil was not in the best interest of Nigeria.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:35:20 GMT
Why Military's Reluctant to Wipe Out Bandits - Governor El-Rufai
[Vanguard] Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai, said yesterday that the military had been reluctant to fully engage bandits terrorizing the country, especially in the North-West, for fear of being dragged before the International Crimi...

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:35:17 GMT
Police Release Activist, Omoyele Sowore
[Vanguard] The police in Abuja on Thursday night released activist, Onoyele Sowore after arresting him at the premises of the Court of Appeal in Abuja.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:00:21 GMT
Nigeria's Oil Production Sub-Optimal - Govt
[This Day] The federal government yesterday admitted that the country's oil production level has remained sub-optimal for now, stating that it expects to fully meet its Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) quota by the end of 2022.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:00:19 GMT
Digitisation of Social Protection, Humanitarian Payments Enhancing Financial Inclusion in Nigeria - Report
[This Day] A joint report from FSD Africa, Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA) and the GSMA, and conducted by Strategic Impact Advisors (SIA), has revealed that a gradual transition from physical cash transfers to digital would improve ...

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:59:02 GMT
Investigations Link Police, Military Personnel to Bandits - El-Rufai
[Daily Trust] Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has said reports of preliminary investigation linked some serving police and military personnel to bandits.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:59:00 GMT
Nigerian Prof Breaks 148-Year-Old Record At South African Varsity
[Leadership] A Nigerian Mathematician, Professor Oghenetega Ighedo, has broken a 148 year-old record to become the first black woman graduate with a PhD in Pure Mathematics at the University of South Africa (UNISA).

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:58:58 GMT
Amnesty International Reacts As Police Arrest Activist Sowore
[Leadership] Amnesty International (AI) has expressed concern over the arrest of Nigerian activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, on Thursday.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:40:51 GMT
Govt Unhappy With High Oil Price, Says Sylva
[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva has disclosed that the Nigerian government is unhappy with the high price of crude oil at the international market as it comes with other high costs for the country.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:22:53 GMT
Gunmen Kill Two Police Officers, Five Others in Edo
[Premium Times] The gunmen attacked four banks and a divisional police headquarters in the state.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:22:53 GMT
How Nigeria Can Attain Full Potential, Greatness - Gowon, Others
[Premium Times] Speakers at the launch of a book written by Governor Kayode Fayemi, say the country's leaders need to work with followers to allow Nigeria attain its full potential.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:22:53 GMT
Police Arrest Fake Officer in Ondo
[Premium Times] He was wearing "a complete police uniform" with the rank of an Assistant Superintendent of Police, the statement said

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:30:51 GMT
Hearing in Abba Kyari's Bail Suffers Setback As Govt Denies Service
[This Day] Hearing in the bail application of detained Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari, before a Federal High Court, Abuja, has suffered a setback following the denial of service of the bail application by the federal government.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:30:49 GMT
Lagos Chief Judge Frees 33 Prison Inmates
[This Day] Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Kazeem Alogba, yesterday freed 33 inmates from the five Custodial Centres of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS) in the State.



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