Archives

Nigeria

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:34:05 GMT
Worsening Insecurity Threatens Country's Economic Recovery - IMF
[Vanguard] The International Monetary Fund, IMF, yesterday warned that worsening violence and insecurity could derail Nigeria's recovery from economic recession.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:01:37 GMT
Again, IMF Urges Govt to Increase VAT, Remove Fuel Subsidy
[This Day] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once more advised Nigeria's federal government to increase Value Added Tax (VAT), while also offering other fiscal measures that the country could adopt to stimulate economic growth.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 04:40:36 GMT
From a Fact-Finding Visit to Providing Safe Water for Sauka Community
[Nigeria Health Watch] Big things every so often start in small ways. Louis Pasteur may never have fully conceived the far reaching effects of his innovative contribution to science and medicine.Thomas Edison may never have realised how the invention...

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 04:29:45 GMT
Vigilantism - a Way to Combat Crime If It's Non-Violent and Regulated
[The Conversation Africa] Worsening crime and violence in sub-Saharan Africa is placing increasing demands on police in the region.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:02:41 GMT
Nigeria Collaborating With U.S, Extradition Of Abba Kyari Considered
[Premium Times] Police authorities conducted an enquiry into Mr Kyari's role in the scam, but continue to keep sealed lips over the outcome, despite persistent demand for public disclosure by Nigerians.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:49:32 GMT
Sanwo-Olu Signs Bills On Real Estate, Prohibition of Dangerous Animals
[Leadership] Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday signed three bills regulating real estate, cooperative societies, prohibiting dangerous animals into law

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:49:28 GMT
2023 Presidency - How Far Can Amaechi Go?
[Vanguard] .

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:16:12 GMT
14-Year-Old Girl Returned to Enugu After Being Trafficked to Osun
[Premium Times] "She said the alleged suspect visited her parents' house in Enugu, where he met her and promised to take her to Lagos for hairdressing training."

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:16:11 GMT
How I'll Advise Buhari On Revised Electoral Bill - Malami
[Premium Times] President Buhari had withheld his assent to the earlier version of the electoral bill.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:16:10 GMT
Kano APC Crisis - Shekarau Faction Rejects Reconciliation Committee's Guidelines
[Premium Times] Mr Buni inaugurates harmonisation committee to reconcile Kano APC factions but the Shekarau faction says "the decision is totally unacceptable"

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:30:13 GMT
Again, Malami Speaks On Trial of Terrorism Financiers
[Premium Times] Nigeria grapples with thousands of detained terrorism suspects awaiting trial in detention.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:30:08 GMT
Why Judiciary Is to Blame for Delays in High-Profile Cases - Malami
[Premium Times] Mr Malami's claim that the judiciary is to blame for the delays in the high-profile corruption suspects is partially true. He ignores the deeper problems in the Nigeria's criminal justice system.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:29:57 GMT
After Changing Lawyer, Court Fines Ndubuisi Kanu's Widow
[Premium Times] Proceedings were adjourned in January because Mrs Kanu's seventh lawyer said he was new to the case

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:29:55 GMT
Reps Panel Laments Non-Compliance With Safety Standards At Local Companies
[Premium Times] The panel says there is a gap between local and international companies in Nigeria in the area of safety.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:24:03 GMT
We're Finished - Nigerians React As Fuel Scarcity Bites Harder
[Vanguard] Nigerians have taken to social media to express concern, frustration and anger over fuel scarcity, which is biting harder in some parts of the country.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:03:29 GMT
Again, Malami Speaks On Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday Igboho
[Premium Times] Mr Malami did not foreclose a political solution to the Nnamdi Kanu matter.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:01:15 GMT
Why Transparency International's Ranking On Nigeria Is Inaccurate - AGF
[Premium Times] Nigeria dropped for the fifth consecutive time in the Transparency International's latest corruption perception index (CPI) released in January 2022.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:36:13 GMT
2023 - Atiku Unlikely to Clinch PDP's Presidential Ticket - Chieftain
[Vanguard] Abuja -- A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has dismissed chances of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to emerge Presidential candidate of the party in the 2023 election.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:36:11 GMT
Terrorists Kill 44 Villagers in Niger
[Vanguard] Terrorists have again invaded two local government areas in Niger State, killing no fewer than 44 villagers, including a blind man while many were abducted.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:34:45 GMT
Anger, Frustration Trail Lagos Roadworthiness Test Policy
[Vanguard] Lagos -- Motorists in Lagos State have expressed frustration and anger over the difficulties being experienced at the various test centres in the ongoing compulsory roadworthiness test for vehicles in the state.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:34:43 GMT
2023 - Nigeria Living On Extra Time - Sanusi
[Vanguard] Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, yesterday warned all presidential aspirants to prepare for the onerous task of moving the country out of its present doldrum, declaring that Nigeria was living on extra time due the myriad of chall...

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:34:40 GMT
2022 UTME/DE- We'll Introduce Self-Service Registration Platform in Lagos, Abuja - JAMB
[Vanguard] AHEAD of the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination,UTME, and Direct Entry registration billed to commence on February 12, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has hinted on its plan to establish self-service regist...

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:34:35 GMT
Why I Built Almajiri Schools in North - Jonathan
[Vanguard] Seven years after he left office, former President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, revealed that he embarked on the Almajiri schools programme in the North while he was in office to infuse Western education curriculum into the Islamic educat...

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:07:53 GMT
Challenges in NIN Verification Persist
[This Day] The difficulty currently being faced by telecoms subscribers in verifying their National Identification Number (NIN) still lingers several days after attempts were made to resolve the issue.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:07:52 GMT
Prima Facie Case Now Established Against Kyari, May Be Extradited to U.S. - Malami
[This Day] Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, yesterday, disclosed that a prima facie case had been established against suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari over allegations levelled agains...

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:07:49 GMT
Promises Can't Replace Agreements' Implementation, ASUU Tells Buhari
[This Day] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) yesterday said it was tired of the insincerity of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration over its failure to fully implement the agreements reached with the government.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:07:41 GMT
Sepcol Explosion - More Bodies Recovered, Four Still Missing
[This Day] Two more bodies have been recovered from the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility, belonging to Shebah Exploration & Production Company Limited (SEPCOL) which exploded in Warri, Delta State, last Wednesday.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:01:40 GMT
104 ISWAP Fighters, Families Surrender to Troops
[This Day] In a major shift in the war against insurgency, signaling an end to the theatre, some 104 fighters of the Islamic State for West African Province (ISWAP) and their families, at the weekend, surrendered to troops in Borno State.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:01:40 GMT
Govt Moves to Avert Aviation Workers' Strike
[This Day] The federal government has commenced moves to avert the impending nationwide strike byaviation workers.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:01:39 GMT
APC State Legislators Endorse Yahaya Bello for 2023 Presidency
[This Day] Members of the State Houses of Assembly across the country under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have endorsed Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello for president in 2023.



home