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Amosun to Defectors - You Have My Blessing
[Daily Trust] Abeokuta -The Ogun State Governor, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun, yesterday, said his anointed successor, Adekunle Akinlade, has his "full blessing" to pursue his governorship ambition in the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) which he joined last week having lost the ticket of the APC to oil magnate, Dapo Abiodun.
Economic Evolution Through Industrialisation, Public-Private Sector Scheme
[Guardian] Industrialization is the process by which an economy moves from primarily agrarian production to mass-produced, technologically advanced goods and services. This phase is characterized by exponential leaps in productivity, shifts from rural to urban labor, and increased standards of living.
PMB - Say That Again!
[Daily Trust] Last week perhaps to the surprise of many, President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) spoke like a statesman and populist, rather than a typical outdated African leader. The last time the Nigerian President made populist statements was in the run up to the 2015 elections. Back then he said all the right things and re-instilled hope that finally Nigeria would have a people-oriented government that would not compromise the rule of law and respect for human rights. After the elections it became...
Abuja National Stadium 'Cries' for Help Three Days to National Sports Festival
[Guardian] Abuja -It is three days to the commencement of the much talked about 19th National Sports Festival scheduled for Abuja. Already, all the states are putting finishing touches to their preparations for the event. The youth across the country are excited because at long last, six years to be precise, the National Sports Festival will hold after being postponed six times after Eko 2012 fiesta.
Army Stalls Senior Officer's Case Against 'Unlawful Dismissal'
[Daily Trust] A National Industrial Court in Abuja has adjourned to February 26 further hearing in a suit challenging the compulsory retirement of 38 senior officers of the Nigerian Army in 2016.
PMB - an Uncommon Head of Government
[Daily Trust] Recently, a research conducted by Brookings Institution categorized Nigeria as the global headquarters of poverty. In essence, it is believed that the majority of Nigerians live in abject poverty. By this, it means Nigeria has failed the key performance indicators (KPI) of development, most especially the human development index (HID) like life expectancy that revolves round healthcare quality in the rural areas and communities; level of sanitation and caring for the aged and retir...
Nigerian Army Promotes 231 Senior Officers
[Premium Times] The Army Council on Monday approved the promotion of 231 senior officers to the next ranks.
Jigawa Govt Registers 722,000 Pupils for School Feeding Programme - Deputy Governor
[Premium Times] The Jigawa State Government says 722,000 primary four to primary six pupils will benefit from the schools feeding programme in the state.
Adeboye Speaks On a 'New Name' At Holy Ghost Congress
[Vanguard] Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), says God has promised to give Nigerians new names to represent the change He has brought about them.
Dozens Killed As Violence Erupts in Cross River Communities
[Premium Times] A violence that broke out in four communities in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State has left dozens killed and many more injured, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt.
UN Adopts Nigeria's Resolution On Education
[Premium Times] The United Nations General Assembly on Monday adopted, by consensus, Nigeria's resolution to proclaim January 24 every year as the 'International Day of Education'. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that all the 193-Member States of the UN General Assembly supported the Nigerian resolution, hence, there was no dissenting voice or abstention.
$8.1 Bn Repatriation - Court Fixes Dec. 12 for Report of Settlement in MTN Vs CBN Case
[Vanguard] A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday, adjourned until Dec. 12, for report of settlement in a dispute between MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd, and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), over alleged illegal repatriation of 8.1 billion dollars by the telecoms company.
Protesting Workers Shut National Assembly, Demand Salaries
[Premium Times] Hundreds of staff of the National Assembly on Tuesday shut lawmakers out of the compound to demand payment of their owed entitlements.
We Won't Rest Until Remaining Chibok Girls Are Released - Buhari
[Premium Times] President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged that his government will not rest until the remaining Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists in April 2014 are safely released.
Five Injured As Ex-Minister, Speaker Escape Lynching in Jigawa
[Premium Times] Political thugs stormed into the house of former Nigeria's minister of commerce, Bello Maitama, vandalised two of his official vehicles and that of the speaker, Jigawa State house of Assembly, Isa Idris.
Opposition Will Collapse, Buhari Will Win Presidency - Economist
[Vanguard] Nigerian opposition coalition may collapse before the 2019 general election and give way for the the re-emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Chevron Oil Spill - Community Women Petition Buhari
[Vanguard] The Aja-Omaetan Community Women Council in Warri North Council Area of Delta State has petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari, his wife, Aisha, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu and others, over alleged threat by Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL, to evict them from the area claiming not to recognize them.
Electoral Act - Buhari, Atiku in War of Words Over Rigging Plans
[Vanguard] The Muhammadu Buhari and Atiku Abubakar presidential campaigns were yesterday locked in an exchange of words over alleged plans to rig the forthcoming 2019 elections with mutual accusations of paying lip service to a reinforced Electoral Act.
Nigeria, Russia Sign Treaty On Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
[Premium Times] The ministry of foreign affairs says Nigeria and the Federation of Russia have signed a treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.
Study Says Nigerian Men Eager to Resume Sex After Wives' Delivery
[Vanguard] A new study has shown that most Nigerian men who recently became fathers are eager to know how early sex can resume after childbirth.
Oyo Shuts School After Deadly Clash
[Premium Times] The Oyo State Government on Monday closed the Community Grammar School, Olodo, Ibadan after deadly violence there.
A Best Buy for Child Health in Nigeria - the Case for Immunisation
[Nigeria Health Watch] "I know that immunisation is important and obviously I want the best for my child, but the schedules are quite confusing, especially as I do not have anyone explain what the different 'drugs' are for. The nurses are too busy to answer my questions or remind me when to come for the immunisation after I've put to bed." - Beatrice, Abuja
Nigerians React to Buhari's Double
[Guardian] There have been conspiracies and intriguing claims surrounding President Muhammadu Buhari's health and existence.
Stakeholders Urge Nigeria Remains in OPEC As Qatar Plans Exit Next Year
[Guardian] As Qatar plans to quit the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) from January 1 next year, some stakeholders have insisted it is in the best interest of Nigeria to remain in the cartel.
Flight Disruption Looms Over Obsolete Navigation Equipment
[Guardian] Massive flight delays and cancellations await local travels later this month due to near obsolete navigational facilities at airports nationwide. The facilities, including Instrument Landing Systems (ILSs), VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) are at sub-optimal working condition and unable to ensure safe operations during harmattan.
Nigeria Struggles Against Unemployment, Extreme Poverty
[VOA] Nigeria's unemployment numbers jumped by nearly 30 percent this year to 16 million, according to a November report by the National Bureau of Statistics. Another two million are expected to be unemployed by the end of the year. The negative trend comes just ahead of February presidential elections.
We'll Turn Nigeria's Fortune Around If Elected, Says Atiku
[This Day] Sokoto -The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar on Monday flagged off its zonal mega campaign in Sokoto.
I Won't Complain Again About Nigeria's Problems - Buhari
[Vanguard] Abuja -President Muhammadu Buhari has promised not to complain again about the problems his administration met on ground at the inception of the current administration.
Nigeria Gets Fresh U.S.$200 Million Loan
[Guardian] The Nigerian government has been granted a sum of $200 million loan for the funding of the country's Electrification Project (NEP).
Large Turnout for Yellow Fever Vaccination in Abuja
[Premium Times] "I have never received any vaccine before but my neighbour this morning informed me of the yellow fever vaccination, so I came here for it," Mary Ben, a 32-year-old woman told PREMIUM TIMES on Friday.
Do Not Play Politics With the Death of Our Soldiers - Buhari
[Guardian] Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has warned Nigerians to resist the temptation of playing politics with the killing of soldiers in Metele, Borno State by a Boko Haram faction.
Nigeria's Security Challenges Are Surmountable, Says Buhari
[Guardian] Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday said that the country's security challenges are surmountable.
Several Feared Dead As Commercial Bus Flips On Third Mainland Bridge
[Guardian] Several people are feared dead as a commercial bus overturned on the Third Mainland Bridge around Oworo area of Lagos state.
Volkswagen Spearheads Workshop to Make Nigeria Automotive Hub
[Premium Times] Activities towards the development of Nigeria into an automotive hub commenced yesterday in Lagos with a kick-off workshop for key stakeholders from the public and private sectors in Nigeria, as well as senior management of Volkswagen led by Thomas Schaefer, the Head of Sub-Saharan Region and Managing Director, Volkswagen South Africa.
Nigeria's 2019 Election - a Two-Horse Race With Uninspiring Candidates
[The Conversation Africa] Almost all of Nigeria's 68 political parties have wrapped up their primaries and chosen candidates to stand in the country's February 2019 general election. The poll is likely to be yet another two-horse race: a contest between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and People's Democratic Party (PDP). These are the only two parties to win the presidency since the end of military rule in 1999. The Conversation Africa's Julius Maina spoke to Olayinka Ajala about the emergin...
Boko Haram Attacks - Buhari Not an Effective Commander-in-Chief - Ezekwesili
[Premium Times] The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Oby Ezekwesili, says President Muhammadu Buhari has not been an 'effective' Commander-in-Chief in handling security challenges the country is facing, especially the Boko Haram insurgency.
Lagos 2019 Sanwo-Olu Steps Out With Conviction
[Vanguard] The story, this season, of Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, can be described as one of calibrated contradictions. His demure demeanour instantly casts him as verdant, a green horn of sorts; and one who has been described as a factotum by some, a label which may have, indeed, been useful. For, when a man who was stereotyped as unfit begins to shatter the myths woven around his persona, by speaking assuredly and intelligibly, he deserves to be assisted. He met a group of senior editors, last...
Boko Haram - Buhari Warns Nigerians Against Politicising Soldiers' Deaths
[Premium Times] President Muhammadu Buhari warned on Sunday that Nigerians should desist from politicising the deaths of soldiers killed after Boko Haram overran their base in Borno State last Sunday.
Nigeria's Gas Flares Increase Ahead 2020 Deadline
[Premium Times] Thirty metre high flames burn day and night in the village of Ebedei, in the Niger Delta, Nigeria. The heat from these fires is not soft or warm, it is prickly. The constant noise makes wild animals flee, and people must shout to be heard. Fields of crops, once green, turned yellow or stopped growing. The village no longer has darkness or the respite of cool at night. The air is contaminated with gas and harmful particles.
