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Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:20:27 GMT
1,172 Faced Sexual Violence in FCT, Adamawa in 12 Months - Foundation
[Leadership] A civil society organisation (CSO) Neem Foundation has disclosed that over 1,172 people faced Sexual Gender Based Violence in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja and Adamawa State in 12 months.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:20:25 GMT
Yemi Alade Releases New Single 'Bubble It' Featuring Spice
[Vanguard] On the back of her huge appearances this summer that included festivals in Paris, Brussels and Royal Festival with Angélique Kidjo, Yemi Alade continues to demonstrate her outstanding range by taking us to the Caribbean with this dancehal...

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:20:25 GMT
Again, Govt Pledges to End Terrorism December
[Daily Trust] The Minister of Police Affairs, Rauf Aregbesola, on Thursday reassured Nigerians that the government would end terrorism, banditry and other security challenges in December.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:20:22 GMT
Shell Moves to Resume Trans Niger Pipeline Test
[Vanguard] Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) is planning to resume the testing of its main trunkline, the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP).

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:14:27 GMT
Attack On Ifeanyi Ubah Cowardly - IPOB
[Vanguard] ... .Vows to apprehend perpetrators

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:14:23 GMT
7,000km Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project'll Create Wealth - Kyari
[Leadership] The group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd, Mele Kyari, has said that the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project will create wealth, and improve the standard of living of countries within the Af...

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:14:22 GMT
Azman Air License Suspended Over N1.2bn Ticket Sales Debt - NCAA
[Leadership] The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the Air Transport Licence (ATL) of Azman Air over its failure to remit N1. 2billion funds collected from air travelers on its behalf to its coffers.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:14:19 GMT
Buhari Gives Executive Order to NNPC to Fix Failed Portion of East-West Road
[Leadership] Apparently disturbed by the slow pace of work on the ever busy road, President Mohammadu Buhari has given directive to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and its subsidiaries to fix the section 4 of the East-West road, spannin...

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:14:19 GMT
We're Willing to Call Off Strike - ASUU
[Leadership] The President of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke has said that the union is willing to end its seven-month old strike.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:14:18 GMT
Dozens Killed in ISWAP, Boko Haram Rival Clash in Borno
[Daily Trust] Another fierce rival battle broke out between late Abubakar Shekau Boko Haram faction and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Thursday that led to the killing of a commander simply identified as "Kundu" and dozens of fighters.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:14:17 GMT
'75, 000 Children Affected By Floods in Nigeria, Niger'
[Daily Trust] Save the Children International (SCI) says about 75,000 children have been severely affected by deadly floods in Niger and Nigeria in recent weeks.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:14:16 GMT
No Threat Will Break Our Resolve, ASUU Tells Copson
[Daily Trust] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Thursday said no amount of threats would make it stop fighting for quality education and the welfare of its members.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:14:13 GMT
ICPC Uncovers N400bn Budget Padding, N50bn Ghost Workers' Salaries
[Daily Trust] The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on Thursday said the 2021 and 2022 budgets were padded with duplicated projects worth N400bn by ministries, departments and agencies.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:06:40 GMT
Benin Monarch Advises Host Communities Against Violence
[This Day] In a bid to reduce conflicts between host communities and multinational companies, the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, has sued for collaboration between the two stakeholders in the state.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:06:39 GMT
Civil Servants Padded 2021, 2022 Budgets With N400bn Duplicated Projects - ICPC
[This Day] The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) yesterday disclosed that the 2021 budget totaling N13.59 trillion was padded by civil servants in the various Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs...

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:06:30 GMT
Inflation Hits 17-Year High At 20.52 Percent, Higher in Ebonyi, Rivers, Bayelsa
[This Day] The Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures the rate of change in prices of goods and commodities rose to 20.52 per cent year-on-year in August, compared to 17.01 per cent in the corresponding period in 2021, the National Bureau of Stati...

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:40:40 GMT
2023 - Why We Haven't Added New Registrants to Voters' Register - INEC
[Vanguard] THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has dismissed speculations that over 10 million fresh registrants may have been added to the current voters' register by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in an effort to manipu...

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:40:38 GMT
New Report Exposes Infrastructure Decay in Abuja Schools
[Vanguard] ... as FCTA plans to renovate 100 schools in 100 days

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:40:37 GMT
Insecurity - Govt Has Failed On Security, Economy, Others - Catholic Bishops
[Vanguard] Catholic Bishops of Nigeria have accused the Federal Government of not living up to its responsibility, with regard to securing lives and properties of its citizens.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:31:16 GMT
Lagos-Badagry Road Rehab - Lagos Diverts Traffic At Iyana-Era Intersection
[Vanguard] ..Releases travel advisory

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:30:51 GMT
Are the New NNPC Ltd and PIA Not Sources for Crisis?
[Vanguard] Reading through one of my respected columnists, Dr. Reuben Abati's article on: "The New NNPC", published on July 19, 2022, I shudder to note that there is, indeed, nothing new about the newly fashioned NNPC Limited Company.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:29:44 GMT
Lagos Police Impounds 4,694 Okada, Convicts 1,490 Offenders
[Vanguard] The Lagos Police Command has disclosed that it has convicted 1,490 persons consisting of miscreants, street traders and traffic offenders for various offences in the state.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 08:33:44 GMT
Again, Atiku Jets Out to Europe for Business
[Leadership] Barely hours after his party unveiled its presidential campaign council, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar travelled to Europe yesterday afternoon on a business trip.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:13:43 GMT
Hardship, As Inflation Rate Hits 20.5%, Highest Since 2005
[Vanguard] Nigerians are gasping for breath as the inflation rate rose by 0.92 basis points to 20.52 per cent in August from 19.6 per cent in July, the highest since October 2005.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:14:37 GMT
Benin Bronzes Go On Display in Berlin
[DW] The artifacts were stolen during the colonial era, but Germany agreed to return ones it has in possession to Nigeria. They will be displayed in the Humboldt Forum with information about their contentious heritage.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:17:30 GMT
Nigeria, Morocco Sign Gas Pipeline Agreement
[Premium Times] The pipeline will originate from Brass and terminate at North of Morocco, where it will be connected to the existing Maghreb European Pipeline that goes to Spain.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:34:05 GMT
Benin Bronzes to Go On Display in Berlin One Last Time
[DW] The artifacts were stolen during the colonial era, but Germany agreed to return ones it has in possession to Nigeria. They will be displayed in the Humboldt Forum with information about their contentious heritage.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:11:16 GMT
Nigeria's Inflation Rate Surges to 17-Year-High
[Premium Times] The new inflation rate raises concerns in Africa's biggest economy, placing pressure on the apex bank to increase interest rates.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:42:21 GMT
Lassa Fever - Nigeria Records 10 New Infections, As Death Toll Rises to 170
[Premium Times] NCDC said the number of suspected cases has increased compared to what was reported for the same period in 2021.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:48:31 GMT
2023 - INEC Speaks On Alleged Compromise of Voters Register, Says No New Registrant Added to Document
[Premium Times] "It is important to reiterate that no new registrant has yet been added to the Register of Voters for the 2023 General Election or will be included until these supplemental activities have been completed in line with the law."



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