NCDC records 111 new COVID-19 infections, total now 62,964

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 111 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total now infections now 62,964. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known via its verified Website on Sunday. The centre also reported two deaths, bringing the total to 1,146 recorded in 36 states and the Federal …

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Yiaga Africa demands youth, women inclusion in constitution amendment process

By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A Civil Society Organisation, CSO, Yiaga Africa, weekend, demanded youth and women inclusion in the constitution amendment process to address issues affecting them on the heels of #EndSARS protest across the country. This was stated by the Director Programme, Yiaga Africa, Cynthia Mbamalu, while delivering a goodwill message on behalf …

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Ikeja Electric implements revised service reflective tariff

Ikeja Electric Plc (IE) says it has commenced implementation of the revised Service Reflective Tariff (SRT), as approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) effective Nov. 1. The electricity distribution company made the announcement in a public notice posted on its official Twitter account on Sunday. The previous SRT which began on Sept. 1 …

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Expect African sounds – Princess Wonda hints about new album

Princess Wonda Princess Wonda, real name Princess Funmilola Fisher is a Nigerian Afrobeat singer who was born in Southeast London. Herself and her family moved to Nigeria when she was 3 years old and lived there for 8 years. Princess’ father is a Yoruba man from Abeokuta while her mother is of Benin and Calabar heritage. …

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Finance Minister explains how FG’ll disburse N75 b Youth Fund

Zainab Ahmed …says each beneficiary to get between N250,000 to N5m By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, has explained how the Federal Government will disburse the N75 billion Youth Fund. She said that, between N250,000 to N5 million will be accessible to each benefiting youth in the Federal …

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Nigeria trade relations with Bangladesh top $145m in 2020

Nigerian Flag By Victoria Ojeme Nigeria’s trade relation with the Republic of Bangladesh this year is almost $145 million, a modest rise from $11.27 million last year. Minister of Trade, Industry and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo disclosed this at the inauguration of the Commercial Display Room of the Bangladesh High Commission in Abuja, weekend. The …

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Minister urges youth to embrace dialogue

The Minister of Youth and Sport Development, Mr Sunday Dare, has appealed to the youth to embrace dialogue in order to move the country forward. Dare said this on Sunday in Abuja at the maiden edition of the National Youth Day celebration with the theme ” Invest in the Youth, Secure Our Future”. He said …

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As US election day approaches, inaccurate claims persist

As the United States (US) awaits election day on Tuesday, misleading claims from President Donald Trump and his opponent Joe Biden are circulating on hot-button issues including the Covid-19 pandemic, the economy and healthcare. AFP examines inaccurate claims from both candidates below. – ‘Super predators’ – Trump claimed in tweets on Sunday that Biden called …

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Sanwo-Olu flags off 18.75KM Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe reconstruction, says project to revolutionise Lagos economy

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday flagged off the reconstruction and upgrading of the Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway, saying that the project will revolutionize trade and commerce in the state. At the launch of the project at Eleko, Sanwo-Olu said government knew the importance of the Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway which houses the Lekki …

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Nine Nigerians contesting in Tuesday’s US elections – NAN

From top left to bottm right: Oye Owolewa, Yomi Faparusi, Yinka Faleti, Paul Akinjo, Adewunmi Kuforiji, Esther Agbaje, April Ademiluyi, Ngozi Akubuike and Benjamin Osemenam. No fewer than nine Nigerian Americans are on the ballot in Tuesday’s general elections in the United States, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Running mostly on the platform of …

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#EndSARS: CSOs urge security agencies to remain focused

A file image of the #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate, before the gunfire. A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) for Good Governance has urged security agencies to remain focused toward ridding Nigeria of all unpatriotic elements. Mr Olayemi Success, Chief Convener of the CSOs, made the call at a news conference on Sunday in Abuja. …

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#EndSARS: We can’t guarantee security during Yuletide – Law enforcement officers

…Say ‘we are endangered species’ …Add Police Commission can’t force officers to work …PSC denies threatening to dismiss officers over delayed return to duty …Pleads with officers to resume work in spirit of nationalism By Kingsley Omonobi Law enforcement officers in areas worst affected by the #EndSARS protests in the southern part of the country have …

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STATE POLICE, RESTRUCTURING: Senate tongue-lashes el-Rufai

Executive Governorof Kaduna State, Nasir El-rufai …Says he is not well informed on workings of NASS …9th Senate yet to receive any memorandum from him …El-Rufai’s comment shows Buhari is not a listening President- PDP …APC government is not sincere about restructuring – Ohanaeze …How COVID-19 stalled APC’s move By Clifford Ndujihe, Henry Umoru, Anayo Okoli, …

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APC, PDP bicker over rescued American hostage

…APC slams PDP’s negligent handling of Chibok girls abduction …US rescue operation confirms Buhari’s incompetence – PDP By Omeiza Ajayi & Dirisu Yakubu The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, were at daggers-drawn yesterday over the American hostage kidnapped in Niger Republic but rescued in Nigeria by the US Navy Seals. …

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Accident, mystery deaths claim 33 lives in Ondo, Delta, Lagos

By Dayo Johnson,  Festus Ahon & Bose Adelaja It was a tragic weekend in Ondo, Delta and Lagos states as no fewer than 33 lives were lost to motor accident and mysterious deaths in the three states While 16 persons died in auto crash in Akungba in Akoko South-West council area of Ondo State,  Ute Okpu …

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428 federal ministries, depts, agencies can’t pay salaries

Nigerian Flag …2020 personnel cost exhausted, unable to pay salaries …Workers of Federal Fire Service, ECN, others plead hardship, threaten to stay off work …CEOs of MDAs must explain what happened — Finance Ministry official By Our Reporter At least 428 Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, in the federal civil service have reportedly exhausted their 2020 …

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#EndSARS Protests: Don’t be afraid, come for dialogue with govt ― Buhari tells youths

President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari last night in Abuja appealed to Nigerian youths to end street protests and participate in meaningful discussions with government aimed at comprehensive reforms to end all forms of police brutality against Nigerians. President Buhari has also condemned wrongful use and imposition of violent force against …

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We can secure Nigeria without guns – Ifa priest

Nigerian Flag By Shina Abubakar A renown Ifa priest, Chief Sola Atanda has reiterated the capacity of traditional priests to secure the southwest region without using gun. The priest in a chat with Vanguard yesterday said the over reliance on police to secure the region is an embarrassment on traditional religion institutions, saying security agency ought …

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Switch launches free payment service for Nigerians abroad

A map of Nigeria By Peter Egwuatu In  a bid to innovate in international banking and allied services for Nigerians in the Diaspora, Sterling Bank Plc, has launched a  new solution called  Switch. Sterling Bank’s Divisional Head, Retail and Consumer Banking, Shina Atilola, who disclosed this in a statement issued by the Bank   said that Switch …

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FG 60-day App Challenge: 12 winners emerge, get N12.5m

The Federal Government on Sunday rewarded 12 youths who won the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development 60-day App Challenge. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 10 of the winners received one million naira each, while five got #500, 000 each. The disbursement held on Sunday during an event to celebrate the …

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