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China reports sixty thousand COVID-related deaths in a month
China says it recorded at least 60,000 COVID-related deaths between December 8 and January 12. This was disclosed by the country’s national health commission on Saturday. According to the South China…
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Tinubu’s men accuse Arise TV of bullying presidential candidate; FG lifts COVID-19 restrictions | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Tinubu's men accuse Arise TV of bullying presidential candidateFG lifts COVID-19 restrictionsINEC commences nationwide distribution of PVCsPolitical Campaigning in public schools banned under new law passed by Rivers AssemblyNnamdi Kanu…
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Cases of COVID may spike throughout the holiday season, NCDC warns
This holiday season may see an increase in COVID-19 infections, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). According to an interview with Punch, NCDC director general Ifedayo Adetifa…
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Man Tests Positive for COVID, Monkeypox and HIV following trip to Spain
Researchers from the University of Catania in Italy have reported that an Italian man who had returned from a brief trip to Spain tested positive for COVID-19, monkeypox, and HIV…
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Tobi Amusan wins the 100-meter hurdles final at the world championships, sets new record; Kaduna Train Attack: New video shows terrorists flogging captives | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Tobi Amusan wins the 100-meter hurdles final at the world championships, sets new recordInternal strife at INEC threatens upcoming electionsOgun declares Tuesday work-free for PVC registrationKaduna Train Attack: New video…
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‘How Islamic school teacher sexually assaulted nine children’; Gunmen demand ₦100m to free abducted worshipers | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
FG says over 21 million Nigerians have been vaccinated against COVID-19Petrol marketers increase pump price amid scarcityGunmen demand ₦100m to free abducted worshipersWe may have 50% invalid registrants for 2023…
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WHO links over 14 million deaths to COVID-19, but only about 6 million have been reported
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the "death toll associated directly or indirectly with the COVID-19 pandemic (described as “excess mortality”) between January 1, 2020, and December 31,…
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Corruption is the only thing thriving under Buhari – Bishop Kukah; anti-graft officials accuse Buhari of obstructing corruption fight | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
*'EFCC, ICPC officials accuse Buhari of sabotaging fight against corruption' | *Joint task force reportedly kills 10 Boko Haram commanders in Lake Chad region | *Buhari has allowed corruption to thrive - Bishop Kukah | *Labour minister, Ngige, declares for presidency | *West African scientists to boost COVID-19 vaccine production
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FG thinks we still use face masks and has given a directive to that effect
In a 'turn of events' and waking up to the reality that Nigerians have almost moved on from the reality of COVID-19, Nigeria's Federal Government Wednesday, said that the wearing…
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#GambiaDecides2021: Gambian youth set agenda for next president | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: #GambiaDecides2021: Gambian youth set agenda for next president Saturday’s election would be the first election…
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Omicron: Reps want more vigilance on travellers coming into Nigeria | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: The rising cost of the climate crisis in flooded South Sudan – in pictures Desperate…
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Countries restrict travel from southern Africa over COVID variant | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: UN demands "rapid return" of civilians to power in Mali and Guinea The head of…
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Scientists warn of new Covid variant with high number of mutations | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Scientists warn of new Covid variant with high number of mutations Scientists have said a…
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France officially signs over artworks taken from ex-colony Benin | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Malawian campaigner makes history as country’s first elected MP with albinism The first Malawian with…
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3 Egyptian health ministry employees arrested over dumped COVID-19 vaccines | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: 3 Egyptian health ministry employees arrested over dumped COVID-19 vaccines Three Egyptian health ministry employees…
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War crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Libya since 2016, says UN | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Global airline industry sees $201bn in COVID-related losses Airline losses from the coronavirus pandemic are…
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Kenya bans ‘blasphemous’ film about gay lovers | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Kenya bans 'blasphemous' film about gay lovers Kenyan authorities on Thursday banned a documentary about…
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Tigray conflict risks engulfing Horn of Africa: UN | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Tigray conflict risks engulfing Horn of Africa: UN The UN human rights chief said Monday…
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Togo shuts churches, mosques as Covid-19 cases climb | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Togo shuts churches, mosques as Covid-19 cases climb Togo’s authorities has ordered all locations of…
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Ethiopia’s economy battered by Tigray war, IMF loan ‘important’ to its finances: Zambian finance minister | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Ethiopia's economy battered by Tigray war Ethiopia's 10-month war has come at a huge human cost, with thousands…
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South Africans form long queues as COVID-19 jabs opened to all adults, Insecurity: Sen. Gobir urges FG to remobilise retired military personnel | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: US accuses Abiy's government of blocking aid The US international development agency has blamed the…
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WHO: Africa records 6,400 COVID-19 deaths in one week, UN to support gender mainstreaming in Government Ministries | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss. Africa Covid chief John Nkengasong says vaccine saved his life The head of the agency leading Africa's response…
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Amnesty Int’l: Security agents killed 115 within South East in 4 months; Ghanaian Court acquits 21 arrested at LGBTQ event | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Security agents kill 115 in South-East within four months, says Amnesty International No fewer than 115 persons from the South-East have been allegedly killed by security operatives between March and…
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Scientists invent 30-minute COVID detector, Adesanya defends UFC title | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Here are the top news stories you shouldn't miss across Nigeria's 36-state federation and capital. New device could detect COVID-19 in 30 minutes Scientists in the United Kingdom have made…
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N55m Up for Grabs in Union Bank’s Save & Win Palli Promo
Union Bank has announced a nationwide campaign to give away 55 Million Naira to new and existing customers in its ‘Save & Win Palli’ promo. This is another way the…
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2 years after, UNILAG dismisses #SexForGrades lecturers; FG to raise health workers’ retirement age, hazard allowance | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria and the FCT, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: UNILAG dismisses two lecturers exposed in BBC ‘sex-for-grades’ documentary The…
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Is religion standing in the way of how we combat coronavirus?
In unsurprising fashion, the General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel), David Oyedepo, recently told his congregation that no one can force them to take the coronavirus vaccine…
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On virtual events, 70.8% of our consumer panel think the experience can be better
With social distancing, new working environments, and much uncertainty, the world is rapidly transforming into a ‘new normal’. The screen has become both a window to the world and our stage for…
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Lizard, Passing, Judas and the Black Messiah…The 15 Best Films at this year’s Sundance
This year’s the Sundance film festival, America’s most important film market for independent film adopted a hybrid model that favored digital and satellite screenings as opposed to the physical gathering…
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FG may replace BVN with NIN | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
FG may replace BVN with NIN Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has stated that the federal government is considering replacing the Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) with the…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy