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4m COVID-19 Vaccines to Arrive Nigeria March 2

Feb 28, 2021 | 00:24 am

He said the vaccine supply was through the delivery plan released by UNICEF in charge of the logistics for the supply of the vaccine meant for Nigeria ...

Biden should increase Trump's restrictions on Nigerian election riggers — Ambassador Igali

Feb 28, 2021 | 00:23 am

A former Nigerian Ambassador to Norway, Sweden and Denmark, Amb. Godknows Igali, tells ADELANI ADEPEGBA how Nigeria can get the best of ...

Nigeria yet to maximise AU's procurement system — NEPC

Feb 28, 2021 | 00:14 am

James Abraham. The Nigerian Export Promotion Council has said Nigeria has yet to maximise the opportunities available in African Union's ...

Arogidigba as the trouble with Southern Nigeria

Feb 27, 2021 | 22:28 pm

An old photograph currently sits regally in the living room of a top Nigerian politician. Shot sometime in 1954, some 67 years ago, ostensibly in the old ...

Amidst COVID-19, Lassa fever death toll rises in Nigeria

Feb 27, 2021 | 21:26 pm

It was first reported in Lassa community in Borno State, Nigeria, when two missionary nurses died from “an unusual febrile illness”. According to the ...

Abduction Of School Pupils Threat To Nigeria's Future – Ansaru-Deen Chair

Feb 27, 2021 | 20:52 pm

BY ISAIAH BENJAMIN Kaduna. Chairman Ansaru-Deen Society of Nigeria, Kaduna Branch, Alhaji Mohammed Liadi Olapade, has said that, Nigeria's ...

Yahaya Bello says national unity critical to achieving peace, security, development

Feb 27, 2021 | 20:51 pm

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the delegation includes Austine Okocha, Taribo West, Tijjani Babangida, Victor Ikpeba, Garba Lawal, ...

Gunmen Release Abducted Kagara Schoolchildren - Governor

Feb 27, 2021 | 20:29 pm

[DW] The students and staff members, who were taken from a boarding school 10 days ago, have been set free. The news comes just a day after more than 300 girls were kidnapped in Zamfara state.

Hundreds of Schoolgirls Abducted in Raid

Feb 27, 2021 | 20:28 pm

[DW] Gunmen have abducted hundreds of children in an attack on a boarding school. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said his government would not "succumb to blackmail by bandits."

Again, gunmen attack Kagara, abduct 26 people

Feb 27, 2021 | 18:37 pm

More than 300 schoolgirls were abducted by gunmen in northwest Nigeria on February 26, 2021 in the country's latest mass kidnapping, and a rescue ...

ANALYSIS: How Nigeria can win five medals in athletics at Tokyo Olympics

Feb 27, 2021 | 17:52 pm

Like many Nigerians in my generation, I grew up witnessing great Olympic success for the nation – Nigeria's first Olympic medal in Athletics (Track and ...

#FreeDawisu: Is Nigeria back to the dark days of military dictatorship?

Feb 27, 2021 | 17:41 pm

Look, if before now, you needed any more evidence to accept that Nigeria has lost all pretence to democracy at least under President Muhammadu ...

Governor Buni excited with return of normalcy to Yobe

Feb 27, 2021 | 17:18 pm

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the elections were held in all the 17 local government areas of the state. Tell your friends. Join the ...

Dangote Refinery to sell refined crude to FG in naira

Feb 27, 2021 | 17:18 pm

CBN Governor Emefiele says the arrangement will make the price of Nigeria's petroleum products cheaper. Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele ...

Petrol: Support deregulation, CSOs urge labour

Feb 27, 2021 | 16:39 pm

The Coalition of Nigerian Civil Society Organisations for Petroleum and ... The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Minister of State for ...

Northern Elders: Nigerians Have Lost Faith in FG's Ability to Tackle Criminals

Feb 27, 2021 | 15:56 pm

In a statement in Kaduna, the Director, Publicity and Advocacy, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, said Nigerians had “lost faith that government will reverse ...

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed counsels youths to be productive

Feb 27, 2021 | 15:48 pm

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed counsels youths to be productive. Today at 3:49 PM | Pulse Nigeria. Tell your friends. The governor ...

Another Nigerian qualifies for Tokyo Olympic Games

Feb 27, 2021 | 15:03 pm

Nigeria's latest entrant for the Tokyo Olympics is Ruth Usoro, who continues to impress in the College Circuit in the United States. Late Friday night at the ...

FG finally reopens Third Mainland Bridge to regular traffic

Feb 27, 2021 | 14:28 pm

... had been under rehabilitation since July 2019, amid jubilation by road users and invasion by hoodlums, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

Nigerian stocks shed N1.36trn in February on worsening investor sentiment

Feb 27, 2021 | 13:45 pm

The Nigerian equity market, which became the best-performing exchange in January after racking up N1.130 trillion in capital gain, closed February ...

Coronavirus – Nigeria: COVID-19 update (26 February 2021)

Feb 27, 2021 | 13:04 pm

600 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria;. Lagos-169. Taraba-92. Ogun-65. Cross River-57. FCT-38. Rivers-28. Kwara-26. Akwa Ibom-25. Osun-21

Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission denies appointing Tonto Dikeh as Peace Ambassador

Feb 27, 2021 | 12:48 pm

I commended her for standing against drug abuse, cultism and her campaign for peace building and peaceful co-existence in Nigeria. I urge her to ...

Buhari Welcomes Release of Kagara Abducted Students

Feb 27, 2021 | 12:46 pm

[Vanguard] President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the release of the abducted students of Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State.

24 Kagara Students, 14 Others Regain Freedom From Bandits in Niger

Feb 27, 2021 | 12:39 pm

[Vanguard] The kidnapped staff and students of Government Science College Kagara have finally regained freedom from the armed bandits in Niger State.

Covid-19 - We Are Exhausted, Health Workers Cry Out

Feb 27, 2021 | 12:34 pm

[Leadership] As Nigeria marks one year anniversary of the first recorded case of Coronavirus, health workers have said they are overwhelmed by the pandemic and earnestly await the arrival of vaccines.

Cryptocurrency Should Be Regulated, Not Banned - Osinbajo

Feb 27, 2021 | 12:33 pm

[Leadership] Vice President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday said instead of adopting a policy that prohibits Cryptocurrency operations in the country, the government should develop a robust regulatory regime that is thoughtful and knowledge-based.

NCPF Advocates Increased Security in Schools

Feb 27, 2021 | 12:32 pm

[Leadership] The North Central Peoples Forum (NCPF) has called on the federal government to beef up security in all schools across the state.

Govt Moves to End Fuel, LPG Explosions

Feb 27, 2021 | 12:30 pm

[Leadership] The federal government has indicated its readiness to end incessant explosions associated with fuel, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and other gaseous substances across the country with TK3D Technology.

DSS Denies Involvement in Attempted Arrest of Sunday Igboho

Feb 27, 2021 | 12:23 pm

[Leadership] Abuja -- The Department of State Services, DSS, has denied any involvement in the attempt to arrest Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho, at Ibadan, Oyo State.

Buhari Urges Implementation of FACTI Panel Report to Help Recovery

Feb 27, 2021 | 12:22 pm

[Leadership] President Muhammadu Buhari has called for the full implementation of the FACTI Panel's final report to address illicit financial flows (IFFs), stressing that it will help countries recover from the debilitating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Insecurity - When Not to Negotiate With Bandits

Feb 27, 2021 | 12:19 pm

[Leadership] For those who think negotiating with bandits is capable of opening a new window of resolving recurring and perturbing trails of banditry hounding our nation, yesterday turned out a nightmare as Nigerians woke up to yet another mind-numbing kidnapping[…]

Insecurity - Military Seeks Telecom Service Providers Cooperation

Feb 27, 2021 | 11:58 am

[Leadership] The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Major General Lucky Irabor, has urged telecommunications service providers operating within the Nigeria to support the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and other security agencies to apprehend perpetrators of crimes across the country.

Ports Electronic Call-Up System Takes Off Today

Feb 27, 2021 | 11:57 am

[Leadership] Importers, clearing agents and truck owners have expressed optimism as the electronic call-up system (ETO) of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) begins today.

Curtailing Nigeria's Escalating Population Amid Growing Hunger

Feb 27, 2021 | 11:55 am

[Leadership] Nigeria's population has been escalating rapidly for at least the last five decades due to very high birth rates, quadrupling its populace amid deepening hunger.

5 Kannywood Divas That Are Not Nigerians

Feb 27, 2021 | 11:06 am

[Daily Trust] The Kannywood movie industry is blessed with talented actors. These actors have been entertaining people most especially in the northern part of Nigeria, and in some Hausa speaking countries in Africa. While there are significant numbers of Nigerian[…]

Zamfara Students' Abduction - PDP Asks Buhari to Wake Up From Slumber

Feb 27, 2021 | 11:05 am

[Daily Trust] The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the abduction of over 300 students of Girl's Science Secondary School Jangebe in Zamfara state.

Road Mishaps Put Nigerian Domestic League Players, Officials On Edge

Feb 27, 2021 | 11:04 am

[Daily Trust] The dangers usually faced by home based players and club officials who cover thousands of kilometres by road to attend away matches has come to the fore once again following the road mishaps that some clubs encountered in[…]

Cross River Senate Seat - Supreme Court Strikes Out Odey's Appeal

Feb 27, 2021 | 10:54 am

[Daily Trust] The Supreme Court has struck out an appeal by Senator Stephen Odey seeking to be declared the authentic candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the December 5, 2020 by-election in Cross River North Senatorial District.

Zamfara Governor Shuts All Boarding Schools

Feb 27, 2021 | 10:51 am

[Daily Trust] Gusau -- Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle on Friday ordered the closure of all boarding schools in the state.

Military Warns Against Blocking Trucks Conveying Food From North to South

Feb 27, 2021 | 10:35 am

[This Day] The military high command has warned those obstructing trucks conveying agricultural products from North to the Southern parts of the country to desist from such acts or face the full wrath of the law.

The Truth Northern Nigerian Leaders Must Accept

Feb 27, 2021 | 10:11 am

[This Day] Fellow Nigerians, please permit me to start today by giving a summary of how I see the current spate of insecurity in Nigeria. Any right-thinking Nigerian realises that this is the most burning issue for discourse in the[…]

Obinwanne Okeke Appeals Against10-Year Jail Term in U.S.

Feb 27, 2021 | 10:05 am

[Premium Times] Mr Okeke, who had waived his right of appeal in his plea agreement with the U.S. authorities, makes a dramatic u-turn.

Zamfara Schoolgirls Held in Dangulbi Forest

Feb 27, 2021 | 09:44 am

[Daily Trust] Gusau, Abuja, Jos -- The over 300 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Junior Secondary School Jangebe, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State in the early hours of Friday have been sighted at Dangulbi Forest, credible sources told[…]

Ex President, Goodluck Jonathan Wins African Peace Award

Feb 27, 2021 | 09:40 am

[Premium Times] Mr Jonathan was honoured as the African Peace and Security Leader of the Year 2020 by UK-based African Leadership magazine.

Covid-19 in Nigeria, One Year On

Feb 27, 2021 | 09:01 am

[Vanguard] On 30 January, 2020, the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 to be a public health emergency of international concern. The pandemic which broke out earlier in December 2020 in Wuhan China had spread across the world.

Banks' CEO Summit Discusses Sustainable Economic Growth

Feb 27, 2021 | 08:59 am

[Vanguard] Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, Governors of Lagos State, Ekiti, Bauchi States alongside eminent economists yesterday at the Banks' Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) Summit outlined policy measures needed to sustain[…]

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