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Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:14:21 GMT
Buhari Speaks of Successes As 218 People Killed Across the Country
[Premium Times] About 200 people were killed in Zamfara during attacks by bandits.

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 10:15:32 GMT
What Nigerian Cities Can Do to Cope Better With Flood Risk
[The Conversation Africa] Flooding is one of the most prevalent and devastating disasters in Nigerian cities. It happens every year in many states of Nigeria. And it has significant social and economic impacts. In 2010, approximately 1550 people died...

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:17:11 GMT
Kaduna Govt Directs Public Schools to Migrate to Four-Day Working Week
[Premium Times] The Commissioner for Education, Halima Lawal, gave the directive in Kaduna on Sunday in a notice for school resumption for second term of the 2021/2022 academic session.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:23:05 GMT
Lagos Nurses Set to Call Off Strike As State Governor Grants Requests
[Premium Times] But a reliable source confirmed that the unionists have said they could only trust the government when they receive a circular containing the contents as agreed at the meeting.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:09:37 GMT
The Challenge of Massive Oil Theft
[This Day] As damning as a recent report that Nigeria may have lost about 200 million barrels to organised theft in the first 11 months of 2021 would seem, it came as no surprise. Going by figures from the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Petroleum Commi...

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:40:33 GMT
NIMASA, NDLEA Close Ranks Against Illicit Drugs
[This Day] The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the execution of their respective mandates in the country's common interest.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:38:38 GMT
LDR - Banks, Others Deposit With CBN Drops By 58.14% in 2021
[This Day] On the heels of meeting the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) 65 per cent Loan-to-Deposit (LDR) ratio policy, banks and merchant banks deposit with the apex bank dropped by 58.14 per cent in 2021.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:35:11 GMT
Dikio - Niger Delta Is Most Secured Region in Nigeria
[This Day] Port Harcourt -- The Interim Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Col. Milland Dixon Dikio (rtd), has described the Niger Delta as the most peaceful and stable region in the country for people to live and do business.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:32:17 GMT
Lawmaker Backs Osinbajo for Presidency in 2023
[This Day] Warri -- Member of the House of Representatives from Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency, Rev. Francis Waive has called on Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to contest the 2023 Presidential election.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 07:20:57 GMT
Despite Widespread Killings, Defence Chief Claims Security Threats Going Down
[Daily Trust] SUB: The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has said though insecurity is still a challenge, the present level can not be compared to...

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:24:25 GMT
NPFL Round-Up - Remo Extend Unbeaten Run As Pillars Crumble Against Sunshine Stars
[Premium Times] The NPFL new boys defeated Plateau United 1-0 in Ikenne

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:20:54 GMT
AMAA 2022 - Organisers Call for Entries
[Premium Times] The submission is officially open to only films produced and released between May 1, 2021, and April 31, 2022 (the last day of submission).

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:19:18 GMT
Buhari to Visit Ogun Thursday
[Premium Times] Mr Buhari will, during the visit, inaugurate some of the infrastructural projects executed by Mr Abiodun.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:18:59 GMT
Ekiti 2022 - APC Postpones Governorship Primary Election
[Premium Times] The party has fixed January 27 as the new date for the primary election.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:18:34 GMT
New Anambra Airport Records 142 Flights, 3,865 Passengers in One Month - Official
[Premium Times] The airport was opened for commercial services on December 7 last year.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:15:52 GMT
Strike: Lagos Nurses Walk Out On Commissioners, Others
[Premium Times] The nurses disagreed with the composition of the government's representatives, insisting that they were only ready to meet with the governor.

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 17:54:23 GMT
Nigerian Vice President Attends ECOWAS Extraordinary Summit in Ghana
[Leadership] Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has departed Abuja for Accra, Ghana this morning to represent President Muhammadu Buhari at an Extraordinary Summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government to discuss the political situ...

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:37:39 GMT
Authorities - Death Toll Surpass 200 in Attacks in North
[VOA] Abuja -- Nigerian authorities on Sunday said the death toll from attacks by armed groups in northwest Zamfara State this past week has risen to more than 200. The attacks which began Tuesday lasted until Thursday across nine villages. Authoriti...

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:30:11 GMT
What EU Hopes to Achieve in Nigeria - Ambassador Isopi
[Premium Times] Samuela Isopi resumed in August 2021 as the new European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). PREMIUM TIMES spoke to her on diverse issues including the EU's activities in relation to...

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 08:39:22 GMT
AFN Unveils Programme for 2022, Lists Sub-Committee Members
[This Day] The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has unveiled its programme of activities for the year 2022. The federation also named heads of its sub-committees and members.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 07:50:15 GMT
APSAN Members Affirm Access to CBN's N503.3 Billion Intervention to Farmers
[This Day] Abuja -- The National Present, Agricultural Produce Sellers (Dealers) Association of Nigeria (APSAN), Mr. Aloys Akortsaha, has said that 20,000 members of the association have so far benefited from the N503.3 billion disbursed under the Ce...

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:33:32 GMT
We Want Devt, Not Gunboats, Ijaw Youths Tell Obaseki
[This Day] Benin City -- Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has said that Ijaw communities in Edo deserve development from the government than procurement of gunboats to enhance security in the riverine areas of the State.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:20:04 GMT
AFCON 2021 - Ethiopia 0-1 Cape Verde: Blue Sharks Start On Winning Note
[Premium Times] Cape Verde Sunday night got off to a winning start against Ethiopia at the Africa Cup Nations as the first set of games in Group A were completed.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 07:15:48 GMT
Northern Group Urges Buhari to Reconsider INEC Commissioners' Nomination
[Daily Trust] The Northern Emancipation Network (NEN) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to reconsider some nominations of national commissioners and Residence Electoral Commissioners (RECs) into the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)...

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:50:26 GMT
2023 - Gbenga Daniel Asks South West Leaders to Streamline Presidential Aspirants
[Daily Trust] Former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel, on Sunday asked leaders and top monarchs in South West to consult, consider and streamline the number of politicians vying for the presidential seat, from the region, ahead of 2023 general elec...

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:47:36 GMT
Candidates' Imposition - Calamity Awaits APC in Kebbi - Senator Aliero
[Daily Trust] The leader of one of the All Progressives Congress (APC) factions in Kebbi State, Senator Adamu Aliero, has said political calamity awaits the party in the state if it fails to be fair to all members.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:44:07 GMT
Four People Abducted in Kogi
[Daily Trust] Hoodlums have abducted four people who were returning from a naming ceremony at Oko to Egbe in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 10:50:22 GMT
As Afcon Begins in Cameroon...
[This Day] It's time again for players to show themselves while entertaining the world

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 07:56:54 GMT
Much Ado About the Nigerian Elite
[This Day] It is inebriating, when I hear some words used in our public discourse, like the elite consensus and I ask who truly are the Nigerian elite? I have constantly inquired, what makes up the Nigerian elite class? Is it the rent seeking they be...

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 07:18:42 GMT
Remembrance Day - Sanwo-Olu Wants Support for Security Forces
[Daily Trust] Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged citizens to support the security forces as they work tirelessly to keep the nation safe.



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