COVID-19: Nigeria Might Soon Exit Second Wave – Minister
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has hinted that Nigeria might soon exit the second wave of the coronavirus disease. Speaking during a briefing by the Presidential …
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COVID-19: Nigeria To Receive Four Million Doses Of AstraZeneca Vaccine Very Soon, Says FG
The Federal Government has said that Nigeria would receive four million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine very soon. The chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and …
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Fire Destroys Shops At Kaduna Automobile Market
Map of Kaduna, a state in Northern Nigeria. Several shops at the popular Jos road auto spare parts market at the Oriapata area in Kaduna State have been …
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Millions Of Children At Risk In DR Congo Violence – UNICEF
Flag of DR Congo Several million children are at risk in DR Congo regions that have been destabilised by armed groups, the UN’s children’s agency said on Friday. …
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Two Killed During COVID-19 Protests In Gabon
Police in Gabon said Friday that two men were shot dead in Libreville during curfew violations and protests against coronavirus restrictions. The two were shot late Thursday as …
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Insecurity: Give Us State Police, Decentralise Judiciary Now – El-Rufai
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has joined his voice with national analysts calling for devolution of power between the Federal Government and 36 states in the country. …
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COVID-19: NAFDAC Approves AstraZeneca Vaccine For Use In Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the use of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Dr. Mojisola …
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Insecurity: Declare State Of Emergency, Senate Tells Buhari
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday asked President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on insecurity in the country. The resolution follows a motion by Senator Sani …
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Buhari Asks Senate To Confirm Abdulrasheed Bawa As EFCC Boss
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This was disclosed in a …
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Seven Feared Killed As Explosion Rocks Zamfara
At least seven children are feared dead following an explosion that rocked Magami village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Confirming the incident on Tuesday, the …
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Bandits Kidnap 18 In Niger State
Bandits have kidnapped 18 passengers of the Niger State Transport Authority (NSTA) in Niger State. The attack occurred at Yakila village in Rafi local government area of the …
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Six Die As Bandits Open Fire On Commuters Along Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Road
Bandits have opened fire on six commuters along the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road. The Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, disclosed this in a …
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FG Suspends Emirates Flights From Nigeria
The Federal Government has placed a 72-hour suspension on outbound Emirates flights from Nigeria. This is contained in a circular issued on February 4 by the Nigerian Civil …
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FEC Approves N9.4bn For Power And Road Projects
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, January 27 approved a total of N9.4 billion for various projects including power and road. Briefing journalists at the end of …
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Change Of Service Chiefs Should Not Be Cosmetic, Says Northern Elders Forum
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has warned that the change of Service Chiefs should not become cosmetic. Speaking through its spokesman, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the NEF said the …
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Benue Governor Ortom Tests Positive For COVID-19
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has tested positive for COVID-19. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase on Wednesday, January 27 says that the governor’s …
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President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the immediate resignation of the Service Chiefs, and their retirement from service. Those involved are the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin; …
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Police Probe Apostle Suleman For Allegedly Sleeping With Pastor’s Wife
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has ordered a probe of the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, for allegedly sleeping with the …
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Woman Sells Day-Old Baby For N10,000 To Pastor In Ondo
A 22-year-old woman has confessed to how and why she sold her newly born baby for N10,000 in Ondo State. The woman, Seun Oladayo, shortly after giving birth …
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Gunmen Storm Orphanage Home In Abuja, Abduct Seven Orphans, Others
Suspected gunmen have invaded Rachael’s Orphanage Home opposite UBE Junior Secondary School in Naharati, Abaji Area Council, Abuja, the nation’s capital and abducted seven orphans. Pointloaded gathered that …
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