Nigeria again postpones first census in 17 years
Nigeria has postponed a census due to take place next week and a new date will be set by the incoming government, the information ministry said on Saturday as it announced the latest delay to the country’s first census in 17 years. The census had been scheduled for May 3-7, but the ministry said more time […]
Insecurity: Nigerian leaders must step-up, UN cautions
By Ezra Ukanwa ABUJA—AS part of its contribution to address insecurity in Nigeria, the United Nations, UN, yesterday charged Nigerian leaders to intensify their approach towards taming insecurity in the country. This is even as the UN advocated that one of the best approaches to address issues bordering insecurity in Nigeria was to adopt a […]
83m poor Nigerians to benefit from new health insurance scheme ―Buhari
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Muhammadu Buhari said yesterday that 83 million poor Nigerians will benefit from the National Health Insurance Authority Bill 2022 he signed into law. The National Health Insurance Authority Act 2022 replaced the repealed National Health Insurance Scheme Act Cap N42, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. While signing the piece […]
2023: Tinubu, Osinbajo divide South-West governors
By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics Editor, Dayo Johnson, Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Shina Abubakar, Rotimi Ojomoyela & Ademola Adegbite AHEAD of the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, governors elected on the platform of the party are divided over the aspirations of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Supporters of the duo were […]
Gov Uzodimma reaffirms partnership with US govt on Covid-19 vaccination
The Imo State Government today met with the United States Ambassadorial team on a COVID-19 vaccination in the State. Gov. Uzodimma in his address commended Kathleen Fitzgibbon, US Deputy Chief of Mission and her team for their support in the fight against the deadly pandemic. The Governor called on all religious leaders, Traditional leaders and […]
COVID-19 vaccines intact in cold store, not affected by power grid collapse — FG
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA–THE federal government has said COVID-19 vaccines in its strategic cold store were intact and not affected by recent collapse of national grid, which plunged the country into darkneas for some hours. The government equally said a total of 28 million vaccines were in stock just as it said it was still […]
2023: Atiku officially declares for President, unveils 5-point agenda
To prioritise economy, security, education, others By Dirisu Yakubu ABUJA—Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, yesterday declared his intention to contest the presidency in the 2023 elections, articulating a five-point agenda to turn around the fortunes of Nigeria, if elected. The declaration which took place at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, had in attendance former Vice […]
Nigeria vs Ghana: Black Stars unveil squad for Super Eagles
By Emmanuel Okogba Ghana has finally unveiled a list of 27 players who would prosecute the two-legged World Cup play-offs against the Super Eagles of Nigeria this Friday and next Tuesday. The unveiling of the list comes after mixed reactions trailed the delay, with some Ghanaians suggesting it was part of their tactics to keep […]
APC Convention: Battle for top positions shifts to zones
By Anayo Okoli, Clifford Ndujihe & Denis Agbo Ahead of Saturday’s National Convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, the battle for the various National Working Committee, NEC, positions has been intensified in the six geopolitical zones of the country. Apart from the national chairmanship, which will be decided at the Convention ground in […]
Shell, Eni Announce Force Majeure On Key Nigerian Oil Flows
Royal Dutch Shell and Italian energy giant Eni have both declared force majeure on key oil flows from Nigeria, threatening to disrupt supplies in a market that’s already fretting about the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Shell’s measure has been in place since March 3 and applies to its Bonny export program. Eni relates to Brass […]
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