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Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:35:11 +0000
Nigeria May Conduct Census Before 2023—National Population Commission
Nasir Kwarra The National Population Commission has said it may conduct a population census in 2022, once it completes its process of demarcation and administering questionnaire, adding that the exercise is subject to approval from the Presid...

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:17:49 +0000
Oduduwa, Biafra Citizens Won't Be Valued Like Nigerian Citizens—Obasanjo Warns Secessionists, Agitators
Olusegun Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on all agitators for the disintegration of the country to shelve the idea and work for the unity and oneness of the country. He said it is better for Nigeria to remain as one ind...

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:17:07 +0000
Judiciary Workers Suspend Two-month-old Strike
File Photo The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has resolved to suspend its over two-month old nationwide strike, effective from Monday. The decision to call off the strike was taken at the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of ...

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:59:33 +0000
Nigeria Moves To Sell Electricity To Four West African Countries
Electricity Nigeria is in talks with four West African countries expected to buy unused electricity from it.  The deal will be done through a planned $570 million Northcore Power Transmission Line. Electricity galaxytvonline ...

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:59:23 +0000
Buhari To Visit Lagos Ahead Of June 12 Protest
Muhammadu Buhari Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari will visit Lagos on Thursday to launch the Deep Blue Project of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). According to Foundation for Investigative Journalism, the ...

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:30:17 +0000
Nigeria's Top Anti-graft Agency Arrests Father And Son For Alleged Internet Fraud
File photo used to illustrate story. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a man, Isa Bola Bakare, and his son, Malik Giles Bakare for alleged internet fraud. The anti-graft agency accused them of obtaining money by...

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:18:44 +0000
Nigerian Army Makes No Arrest, Returns Empty-handed In Major Operation Against Bandits, Kidnappers In Kano
File Photo The Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that its troops conducted clearance operations against bandits and kidnappers in Kano State, but no arrest was made. The army’s Director of Public Relations, Brig Gen Mohammed Yerima, said in a...

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:12:30 +0000
Twitter Must Register In Nigeria Before Ban Is Reversed, Says Nigerian Government
The Nigerian government says Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media giants must register in the country. Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, made the disclosure to state house correspondents after the meeting of t...

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:09:57 +0000
Do Not Pay Ransom To Kidnappers If I Am Abducted — Kaduna First Lady
Asia El-Rufai The wife of Kaduna State Governor, Hajiya Asia El-Rufai, has said no ransom should be paid to her abductors if she is kidnapped.  The first lady stated this while addressing participants of a peace and security training or...

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:03:08 +0000
How Nigerian Soldiers Now Dehumanise Us On Owerri—Onitsha Road, Like It's A War Zone —Traveller
File photo used to illustrate story. Travellers have lamented the hell they were recently made to go through in the hands of security operatives at Ukwu Orji, Mgbidi and Ihiala junction along Owerri- Onitsha Road. One of victims told SaharaRe...



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