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How to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges, by Ganduje

Security is presently a major challenge in the country.

Nigeria's Christians 'fear for their lives' - Ebute

"We cannot worship in peace. We have no confidence in the safety of our homes."

Army foils banditry attacks, rescue victims in Katsina, Zamfara

The troops deployed at Yankara also arrested a suspected collaborator of bandits from Yampa village in Katsina

Nigerian Soldier Commits Suicide in Yobe

The late soldier's corpse was reportedly deposited in Damaturu, the Yobe State Specialists' Hospital.

CNNC, Leave Dr Mailafiya alone and go after the Criminals terrorising Nigeria.

Dr Mailafiya's comments on the killings in Nigeria is a reflection of the general suspicion of every fair-minded Nigerian over the incessant bloodshed in the country

Girl-Child Education Is Key To Our National Development, Says Sanusi

“aims to inspire and catalyse innovative community development activities that support the achievement of the SDGs, particularly quality education and gender equality.”

Court orders striking resident doctors to go back to work

Justice Galadima, in its ruling, ordered the striking doctors to return to their duty posts immediately.

Police Commissioner to DPOs, Area Commanders: arrest people with illegal firearms in Kaduna

the CP has warned persons and/or groups in unlawful possession of firearms, especially those prohibited, to with immediate effect, submit the same to the nearest Police Station, as offenders will not be spared.

NLC gives FG 14-day ultimatum to reverse fuel price, electricity tariff hikes

The National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) also declared the decommissioning of the new tariff for electricity from September 1.

COVID-19: Arik Air resumes flight

Passengers with tickets who could not fly on Monday can modify such tickets at no extra cost to travel at any time.

We must forgive those killing us, Rev Kaigama urges Christians

Nigeria in talks to give up majority stakes in refineries – NNPC GMD

The refineries processed almost no crude in the 13 months to end June, according to NNPC data last month, even though their operating costs totalled $367 million.

Police Recruitment: See Number of screened candidates

Jalige said applicants who have not undergone screening from other LGAs were expected to have their screening between Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 7th and 8th.

FG to Use Aircraft to Distribute Relief Materials in Inaccessible Areas of Borno

...Nigerian Air Force to drop food and non-food items in locations that have been made inaccessible due to insecurity or the recent floods.”

FG Warns Ghana of Nigerians' continued harassment

currently, over 250 Nigerians shops have been locked.

14m children are out of school in Nigeria today - Obasanjo

“Please do not let anybody tell you that you are leaders of tomorrow, you are leaders today,” Obasanjo said.

Govt polluting, diluting configuration of Academia with IPPIS - ASUU

The narratives coming from government quarters do not edify what the University stands for.

Plane fails brake, rams into fence at Lagos airport

The accident happened at the tarmac beside Bristow Helicopter Hanger 3.

El-Rufai lacks moral rights to address lawyers – Falana writes NBA

El-Rufai was billed to be one of the speakers at the NBA Conference scheduled for August 26 – 29, 2020.

Seven students writing WASSCE in Gombe contract COVID-19

Sixty-seven active cases are in isolation, while 23 deaths had been recorded

Experts harp on restructuring of loans for women

Dr. Eleanor Nwadinobi also pursued "unfettered access for decent credit" for women.

“NBC is a joke” – NUJ condemns N5 million fine on Nigeria Info

Isiguzo asked the federal government to find better solutions to check the country's threat of hate speech and fake news, rather than fine or shut down the country's media houses.

Housewife Returned N14m Wrongly Paid into Her Account

She had to call her husband immediately after she saw the N13,946,400.

YouthHub organizes Webinars On Youth Engagement for Global Action

the webinar was held on July 12, 2020, focusing on young people's role in contributing to sustainable development in their communities and the challenges they face.

Nigerian Air Task Force launches Operation Hail Storm

several terrorists were similarly neutralized and some of their dwellings destroyed at Boboshe, a village along the river line on the Eastern part of the Sambisa Forest, as the NAF jets took turns in engaging the location

Why Nigeria restored history to schools - VP Osinbajo

“…we cannot sure-footedly chart a course forward without understanding where we are coming from." - VP

Military Personnel Arrested For Cybercrime In Lagos

Mr. Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the EFCC, announced Kayode 's arrest in a statement on Monday.

Policeman raped me till dawn for not wearing face mask, widow alleges

There is no justification for a punishment of rape to be meted out to a woman because she flouted Rivers State Government order on use of nose masks.

SO Sad! Pregnant Woman And Her Child Crushed To Death In Ebonyi (Photos_

The vehicle's driver has been sent to medical attention at St-Vincent Hospital Ndubia.

FG lifts ban on airline that flew Naira Marley during lockdown

“As to the VIP offenders which are undergoing investigation, the report will be on my desk this week hopefully and we will keep you posted,” the minister said.

BREAKING: Schools To Reopen August 4 For Graduating Students

The government has also said exit classes will resume August 4 in secondary schools.

Hushpuppi opens up on his women, children

His Instagram page was a mini catalog dedicated to showing off his cars, clothes, shoes, and jet-set lifestyle.

Private school teachers seek interest-free loan from Nigerian government

the best way to help the private school teacher is by directly paying into their accounts

Hushpuppi not released yet, says US lawyer

He was initially taken to a Chicago court, where he was denied bail, before the case was transferred to California.

Hushpuppi Allegedly Released After Been Transferred To California Court For Prosecution

BREAKING: Adamu Modibbo Is Dead!

Alhaji Adamu Mua'zu Modibbo (Wakili Girei) is death

WASSCE to begin August 4, 2020 Says Federal Government

WAEC is finishing its examination immediately, and the NABTEB and NECO will kick-off.

INWED 2020: APWEN Celebrates Achievements, Calls for Eradication of Gender Stereotype

It featured an online conference that attracted more than 300 delegates.

N2.5bn fraud: Union Bank Hackers to Serve Jail Terms

Conniving to hack into Union Bank's Flexcube servers, they stole N2,550,000,000.

“I am not involved in NCF” Says Femi Falana

“This clarification should not be conceived as opposition to all honest efforts designed to rescue Nigeria from the claws of abject poverty and increasing loss of hope.

Christians must standup against Jihadist soldiers out to Islamize Nigeria – IPOB

“Today Fulani people are humiliating politicians who are ready to defend their people especially politicians from Biafraland.

NLC, PDP Reject Petrol Price Hike, Demand Reversal

calls on the federal government to rehabilitate the refineries and reveal the timelines for this.

N’Assembly probes NPA over alleged $1bn secret account

The Need to Investigate the Alleged Illegal Secret Account Opened by the Nigerian Ports Authority in Unity Bank to Collect Revenue from Vessels.’

Boko Haram: We lost 8,370 members – EYN church

over 700,000 members have been displaced, with only seven out of 60 District Church Councils not directly affected by the insurgency.

COVID-19: Police vow to prosecute those who fail to wear facemasks in public

members of the Enforcement Committee have been mandated to arrest and prosecute offenders

FACT CHECK: Nigeria has not found Covid-19 vaccine - but the hunt is on

The technical name for the virus that causes Covid-19 is SARS-CoV-2, or "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2".

Hike in Electricity Prices: NLC refuse modern-day slavery on Nigerians by DISCOs

Nigerians should remember that the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) made a similar attempt in March 2020

Community raises N22m to Carter for Children of Woman killed by fiancé

Ndukwe reportedly stabbed the 25-year-old with knives to death and committed suicide by consuming a liquid that was accused of being insecticide.

3,548 Nigeria Immigration Staff Promoted

The CG said the workers promoted were from Immigration Assistants ranks up to Immigration Inspectors.