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Yearly Archives: 2021

COVID-19 vaccine: Presidency downs rumors about Buhari, Osinbajo’s health

The presidency has responded to enquiries about the health of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo after they received the COVID-19 vaccine.   The...

Govt is supplying us with AK-47, cows don’t give birth to guns – Herdsmen

Fulani herdsmen have claimed that the government supplies them with weapons.   In a viral video recorded during one of the several meetings between popular Islamic...

Fire guts Yobe market, destroys shops, other valuables

Fire Saturday night destroyed many shops and other valuables worth millions of Naira at Potiskum Central Market in Yobe State.   The incident occurred at about...

Govs can’t ban open grazing, says Miyetti Allah

The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, a factional umbrella body for herdsmen in the country, has said it is opposed to the ban imposed on...

CBN ‘naira-4-dollar’ policy may increase foreign remittance to $34bn

The Central Bank of Nigeria's Naira-for-Dollar’ policy may increase the country’s foreign remittances to $34.89bn by 2023. Forecast by PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the big four...

Buhari Greets Obasanjo at 84, Says Nigeria Cherishes Ex-President’s Wisdom

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday felicitated with former President Olusegun Obasanjo as he marked his 84th birthday anniversary. The President, in a release by his...

CBN to Pay Recipients of Diaspora Remittances N5 for Every $1 Received

To sustain and further boost inflows of diaspora remittances into the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria will pay recipients of diaspora remittances through...

States decry poor safety compliance as Buhari, Osinbajo take COVID-19 vaccine jabs

A number of states, including Edo, Osun, Bauchi, Oyo, Zamfara and Cross River have expressed frustration at the poor compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols...

We are brothers – Oshiomhole makes peace with Gov Obaseki

Former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has made peace with the incumbent, Godwin Obaseki, describing him as his brother and friend. Both men met...

Nigeria needs decentralized Police, 22 states ready for ranching – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has restated his call for the establishment of State Police in Nigeria. The VP spoke on Saturday at an International Conference...

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