Residents of Maiduguri and environs have been thrown into a lingering blackout following the destruction of one of the towers supplying electricity to the city from the national grid. The tower was reportedly destroyed by militants in the Boko Haram-plagued state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the blackout, which has lasted for […]
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The presidency has reacted to the directive of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state, who gave herders a seven-day ultimatum to vacate forests in the state. The governor, who said the decision was taken as a result of rising insecurity in the state, added that “bad elements” have turned the forest reserves into hideouts for […]
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Mohammed Adamu, the Inspector-General of Police, has ordered the redeployment of 21 Commissioners of Police to new commands and formations. This was revealed in a statement by Aremu Adeniran, Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, on Tuesday. It added that the redeployments are with immediate effect. Those affected include CP Adeleke Bode who was posted to […]
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says COVID-19 in the country is now reaching a critical level where hospitals will no longer be able to cope with serious cases. Chikwe Ihekweazu, director-general of the NCDC, on Monday, said while Nigerians may be tired of dealing with the pandemic, the virus is taking advantage of […]
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The World Bank has predicted that global economy will grow by 4 per cent in 2021, assuming an initial COVID-19 vaccine rollout becomes widespread throughout the year. The economic forecast was revealed in a statement issued in Washington D.C. on Tuesday at the presentation of the January 2021 Global Economic Prospects. It added that the […]
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The Managing Director of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Adamu Nuru has proceeded on leave following the ongoing investigations by the bank’s Board of Directors over the infidelity and paternity allegations levelled against him. The bank announced Nuru’s leave in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to the bank, the development would guarantee the sanctity […]
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Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, representing Kano central in the upper legislative chamber, says there is no zoning in the constitution of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, some chieftains of the ruling party have said there is an agreement for power shift from the north to south. But speaking during an […]
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of Nigeria, has described the New Year address of President Muhammadu Buhari as empty. Speaking via a statement, Kola Ologbondiyan, spokesman of the opposition party, said Buhari’s message confirms that Nigeria has become “leaderless” and that it underscores the urgent need for “compatriots to come together and salvage the nation”. […]
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NEW YEAR SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA 1ST JANUARY 2021 My fellow countrymen and women, First, I would like to thank and praise the Almighty who saw us through the year 2020 and has given us the opportunity to witness the start of another new year. We […]
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A 27-year-old Nigerian, identified as George Nkencho, has been shot dead by police in Ireland. According to Irish Times, the shooting of Nkencho occurred on Wednesday and was videoed by a witness. Nkencho was said to have gone into the Eurospar supermarket in Hartstown, where he attacked a manager and threatened workers with a knife. […]
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