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Sat, 22 May 2021 09:08:08 GMT
Bandits Attack Katsina Catholic Church, Kill Reverend Father, Abduct Another
[Leadership] Bandits attacked St. Vincent Ferrer's Catholic Church in Malumfashi local government area of Katsina State, killing a Reverend father Alphonsus Bello on Thursday night.

Sat, 22 May 2021 09:08:03 GMT
Nigerian Scientists to Start Production, Development of Vaccines
[Leadership] The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has expressed its members' readiness to start the development and production of indigenous vaccines against SARS-Cov2 and other infectious diseases.

Sat, 22 May 2021 10:40:50 GMT
Wacot Rice to Create 60,000 Jobs Through Argungu Project
[Leadership] WACOT Rice Limited, a subsidiary of TGI Group which is based in Argungu, Kebbi State, will create 60,000 jobs across Nigeria and West Africa through its partnership with the USAID on the rice outgrower expansion project.

Sat, 22 May 2021 10:40:50 GMT
We'll Build Robust Agric Economy in Yobe - Buni
[Leadership] The governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, has said his government is set to build a vibrant and robust economy by leveraging on agriculture.

Sat, 22 May 2021 10:40:46 GMT
Nigerian Finance Authors to Gain Surprising Lessons From
[Leadership] Money is a relevant though touchy subject to talk about and getting good guidance on personal finance is rare. Nigerian finance authors like Patricia Bright and Arese Ugwu however, help in presenting financial guidance in simple terms. T...

Sat, 22 May 2021 10:12:42 GMT
Covid-19 - Nigeria Records 43 New Cases in Five States
[Premium Times] The new figure is slightly lower than the 49 cases recorded in the previous 24 hours.

Sat, 22 May 2021 10:12:05 GMT
Gbajabiamila Mourns Attahiru, Others
[Premium Times] Mr Attahiru and other army officers died in a military plane crash on Friday in Kaduna.

Sat, 22 May 2021 10:10:09 GMT
Debate Over Nigeria's Future Must Not Be Toxic - Osinbajo
[Premium Times] "The media can help to promote a climate of civility in which even the most contentious national issues can be discussed in full and frank terms without degenerating into chaos."

Sat, 22 May 2021 09:08:09 GMT
Gov Inaugurates Toungo Electrification Project 22 Years After
[Leadership] Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has commissioned the 33kva main line Toungo electricity project 22 years after the birth of the council in Adamawa.

Sat, 22 May 2021 09:08:09 GMT
Gunmen Kill 4 in Kaduna Villages As Police Quell Unrest in Jema'a Lga
[Leadership] The Kaduna State government yesterday said security agencies had reported an attack on Zangon Aya town in Igabi local government area by bandits.

Sat, 22 May 2021 09:08:08 GMT
We Are Still Investigating Report On Shekau's Death - Army
[Leadership] The Nigerian Army has said it is more concerned with Boko Haram terrorists' funding than the killing of Abubakar Shekau.

Sat, 22 May 2021 07:45:03 GMT
Nigeria - Army Chief Ibrahim Attahiru Dies in Plane Crash
[DW] Nigeria's Air Force said one of its planes crashed in central Nigeria with the country's army chief Ibrahim Attahiru on board.

Fri, 21 May 2021 10:01:49 GMT
How Southern Governors' Ban On Open Grazing May Reduce Farmer-Herder Crisis
[Premium Times] Nigeria has witnessed all forms of insecurity triggered by herders-farmers clashes in the last few years.

Fri, 21 May 2021 20:12:29 GMT
How Did Shekau Die? Here's What We Know So Far
[Premium Times] By detonating his explosive vest, Mr Shekau killed at least one other person: Bako Gorgore.

Fri, 21 May 2021 15:39:39 GMT
Nigerian Initiative Against Biafra Separatists Looks Nasty
[CFR] The Nigerian government has launched Operation Restore Peace, designed to destroy the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist group in support of independence for the former breakaway Republic of Biafra, and its security wing, the East...

Fri, 21 May 2021 13:06:06 GMT
How 300 Libya-Trained ISWAP Fighters 'Conquered' Shekau
[Daily Trust] Maiduguri, Abuja -- SUB: They reportedly killed many of his fighters and forced him to surrender....

Fri, 21 May 2021 10:01:54 GMT
Bandits Kill Catholic Priest, Abduct Another in Nigeria
[Premium Times] The police say they are on the trail of the bandits while two suspects have been arrested.

Fri, 21 May 2021 08:52:30 GMT
Finally, Governors, Judicial, Legislative Workers Sign Agreement On Financial Autonomy
[This Day] Abuja -- State governors and the leadership of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) and Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) have finally entered into agreement on the modalities and timelines for the commencement of ...

Fri, 21 May 2021 08:46:31 GMT
U.S. to Supply Nigeria With Drones to Curb Insecurity
[This Day] The United States government has revealed plans to supply drones to Nigeria as part of its commitment to help overcome security challenges in the country.

Fri, 21 May 2021 04:48:16 GMT
Uncertainty Over Shekau's Purported Death
[Leadership] Uncertainty yesterday trailed the reported death of Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau.

Thu, 20 May 2021 21:54:02 GMT
Albanawy Appointed ISWAP/Boko Haram Leader, Arrests 30 Commanders Loyal to Late Shekau
[Vanguard] The Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) under the new leadership of Abu-Musad Albarnawy has taken over all territories under the control of late Abubakar Shekau in a major revenge onslaught against the former Boko Haram lead...

Thu, 20 May 2021 19:21:31 GMT
Boko Haram Leader, Shekau, Dead As ISWAP Fighters Capture Sambisa Forest - Report
[Premium Times] Report says Mr Shekau surrendered and engaged in an hours-long meeting with the ISWAP fighters before blowing himself up.

Sat, 22 May 2021 08:46:53 GMT
Buhari Describes Death of Army Chief, Others As a Mortal Blow
[Daily Trust] President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the deaths of General Ibrahim Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff, and the victims who died on Friday evening.

Sat, 22 May 2021 08:14:09 GMT
Plane Crash - Kaduna Govt Mourns Coas Attahiru, Others
[Leadership] The Kaduna State government said it has received with immense sadness news of the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and other senior military officers in a plane crash, which occurred in Kaduna on Friday evening...

Sat, 22 May 2021 08:14:09 GMT
Coas - Cds Orders Investigation to Unravel Cause of Plane Crash
[Leadership] The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has ordered investigation to unravel the remote and immediate causes of the plane crash that claimed the life of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru.

Sat, 22 May 2021 08:14:09 GMT
Coas - Details of Plane Crash, Burial to Be Out Soon - Army
[Leadership] The Nigerian Army (NA) has said that details of the plane crash that claimed the lives of the Chief of Army Staff COAS), Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru including other Army officers, and burial arrangements will be made public soon.

Sat, 22 May 2021 08:14:08 GMT
Crash - PDP Shelves Kaduna Rally in Honour of Late Coas, Others
[Leadership] The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said it received with great shock, the sad news of plane crash on Friday near Kaduna International Airport, which claimed the lives of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Ge...

Sat, 22 May 2021 08:14:08 GMT
Gbajabiamila Mourns Army Chief Attahiru, Others
[Leadership] The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has described as shocking and sad the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, and seven others in a plane crash on Friday evening in Kadu...

Sat, 22 May 2021 08:14:03 GMT
Crash - Senate President Mourns Coas Attahiru, Other Officers
[Leadership] The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed deep sadness over the tragic death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru, and other military officers killed in an air crash on Friday while on official trip to K...

Fri, 21 May 2021 15:54:50 GMT
The 4th Annual Legislative Summit On Health
[Nigeria Health Watch] The annual Legislative Summit on Health is a product of the Legislative Network for Universal Health Coverage. The Network consists primarily of legislators (National and States) with members of the Executive Arm of Government ...



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