Tag: FG

PVCs found in inappropriate locations – INEC; ASUU strike: FG makes U-turn, withdraws orders asking Vice-Chancellors to reopen universities | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

PVCs found in inappropriate locations - INECASUU strike: FG makes U-turn, withdraws orders asking Vice-Chancellors to reopen universitiesKogi govt accuses Dangote Cement of forging tax receiptOgun indigenes reject new Oba…

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FG releases 62nd Independence programme; ASUU strike: Student drags lecturers, Nigerian govt, 36 states, National Assembly to court | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG releases 62nd Independence programmeLagos Assembly passes bill to protect accident victims, prosecution witnessesASUU strike: Student drags lecturers, Nigerian govt, 36 states, National Assembly to courtUncertainty in the South-East as…

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FG intends to ban ‘ponmo’ in order to revitalize the leather industry

The Federal government has announced that it would propose legislation to prohibit the eating of animal skin, colloquially known as 'ponmo', in the country in order to revitalize tanneries. Muhammad…

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Bandits abduct over 45 persons in Kaduna church, demand N200m ransom; FG will review minimum wage, says Ngige | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Bandits abduct over 45 persons in Kaduna church, demand N200m ransomFG will review minimum wage, says NgigePolice parade ex-DSS officer, 9 suspects over bullion van robbery in AbiaNnamdi Kanu’s health…

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We’ll mobilise nationwide, shut down Presidential Villa, NANS warns FG; 2023 Election: Don’t allow religion to divide us, Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

We’ll mobilise nationwide, shut down Presidential Villa, NANS warns FGWike signs laws for compulsory treatment of gunshot victims and women's right to inherit property in Rivers Hardship, as inflation rate…

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Save my life, my father has kidney issues too – Ekweremadu’s daughter; Court shifts judgment in PDP’s suit against Tinubu, Peter Obi’s running mates | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Save my life, my father has kidney issues too – Ekweremadu’s daughterCourt shifts judgment in PDP’s suit against Tinubu, Peter Obi’s running matesFG tells court to order ASUU to end…

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Police officers protest non-payment of salaries; Naira hits new low against dollar | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Police officers protest non-payment of salariesFG to penalise airlines selling tickets in dollarsGunmen kidnap Plateau council bossNaira hits new low against dollarFour women, seven-month-old baby die in another Jigawa boat…

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Imo will overcome present challenges with prayers – Uzodimma; Falana sues FG, NASS over absence of CCTV at Kuje prisons | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Imo will overcome present challenges with prayers - UzodimmaBe mindful of fake news, NBC urges NigeriansFalana sues FG, NASS over absence of CCTV at Kuje prisonsNigeria now global supplier of…

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ASUU Strike: FG urges students to submit applications for UK scholarships

The Federal Government, through the National Universities Commission, has encouraged qualified Nigerians to apply for Chevening scholarships, a British government initiative. The call was made in the midst of the…

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God has given me the capacity to crush my enemies – Wike; I’m bigger than Headies, BNXN – Portable | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

God has given me the capacity to crush my enemies - WikeFG suspends 5% tax on telecom servicesKyari denies ownership of shopping mall, estate, othersBuilding collapse: Four more corpses recovered,…

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Nigerian Golden girl, Tobi Amusan wins in Berlin; 2 dead, 4 trapped, as uncompleted 7-storey building collapses in Lagos | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigerian Golden girl, Tobi Amusan wins in BerlinFG files 24 charges against Kyari, seizes mega assets2 dead, 4 trapped, as uncompleted 7-storey building collapses in LagosNigerian sprinter Nwokocha suspended as…

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Nigerians will appreciate my government soon – Buhari; Nigeria threatens to shut down domestic airlines over debt, gives 30-day deadline | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigerians will appreciate my government soon - BuhariFG to reopen varsities, despite ASUU strikeFG engaging foreign countries to deal decisively with insecurity - Lai MohammedNigeria threatens to shut down domestic…

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EFCC charges Cubana manager with $164,000 fraud; ASUU Heading To Indefinite Strike, Demands Fresh Negotiation Committee | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

EFCC charges Cubana manager with $164,000 fraudFalconets ‘stranded’ after World Cup elimination; NFF shifts blameFG unveils energy transition strategyFAAC shares N954bn to FG, states, LGsASUU Heading To Indefinite Strike, Demands…

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U.S. to repatriate fresh $23m Abacha loot to Nigeria; Fake news, misinformation is worsening insecurity – Lai Mohammed | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

U.S. to repatriate fresh $23m Abacha loot to NigeriaLagos, FG start fresh COVID-19 vaccinationFake news, misinformation worsening insecurity - Lai Mohammed4 kidnapped Catholic Reverend Sisters freed in ImoGunmen kill driver,…

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FG blocks mobile payment, telecoms network access to online loan firms; Ogun confirms four cases of Monkeypox | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG blocks mobile payment, telecoms network access to online loan firmsLagos man jailed 37 years for defiling minorOgun confirms four cases of MonkeypoxPolice discover 20 mummified corpses in EdoLagos govt…

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ASUU, FG meeting deadlocked, lecturers stage walk-out; Social media influencer jailed over alleged N110m fraud | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

ASUU, FG meeting deadlocked, lecturers stage walk-outPower generation falls by 503MW, workers threaten strikeSocial media influencer jailed over alleged N110m fraudGunmen kidnap commissioner in NasarawaGunmen attack Imo market, kill motorcyclist…

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“Thieves” steal N31m from Katsina State Government House; Wike sues Atiku, Tambuwal, demands recognition as candidate | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

“Thieves” steal N31m from Katsina State Government HouseTerrorists creating ‘parallel’ govt in Kaduna - El RufaiWike sues Atiku, Tambuwal, demands recognition as candidateMalami, NGF on collision course over $418m deductionsImpending…

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New record set as Goodness wins gold for Nigeria at Commonwealth Games; 3 new cases of monkeypox reported in Abia state | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

New record set as Goodness wins gold for Nigeria at Commonwealth GamesAtiku and Wike in closed-door meeting, promise to end the PDP conflict in seven days.AfDB Grants FG 134 Million…

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FG justifies N1.15bn vehicle purchase for Niger Republic; EFCC declares Mompha wanted | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG justifies N1.15bn vehicle purchase for Niger RepublicWhy I oppose new 5% tax on phone calls, data - PantamiGunmen abduct another ex-legislator in AnambraEFCC declares Mompha wantedAvoid distressed buildings, Lagos…

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ASUU: Holiday is coming | The #YNaijaCover

It's that time of the year unless you consider that the Academic Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU) has changed its timetable for strike actions. It used to be an end…

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Emir of Kaura Namoda’s convoy attacked | How many before decisive steps are taken to end banditry?

Bandits reportedly attacked the Emir of Kaura Namoda, HRH Sanusi Muhammad Asha and his convoy, killing three policemen and five others during the attack. The incident occurred Thursday, December 17, 2020, when…

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#SaveOurFuture: Beyond hashtags, this is what else Nigerian students can do

The protracted strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has lingered for nine months now leaving the affected students looking at a bleak future. Many feel like their…

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#BringBackOurBoys: Here’s all we know about the abducted schoolboys from Kankara

To say that the heightened spate of insecurity in Nigeria is worrisome is an understatement. The reality now is that a week hardly ever goes by without news of the abduction of…

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Rare win for the Nigerian government as they succeed in cutting down data costs

To be Nigerian, and to survive in the country with all your marbles intact you need to be thick skinned, and you need an absurdly high amount of tolerance to…

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Buhari expresses shock over ASUU strike, Nigerians react in hilarious ways

The Academic Staff Union of Universities' (ASUU) 9-month-long strike has elicited different reactions from Nigerians over time, particularly from the affected students who want nothing more than to return to…

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Garba Shehu takes insensitivity to another level with comments on death of Borno farmers

The Nigerian media space was plunged into another period of mourning when scores of Borno farmers were reportedly killed by members of terror sect, Boko Haram in Zabarmari, a community…

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More than ever; here’s why we should be exploring multiple sources of power supply

The Federal Government is making moves to install five million solar home systems in under-served and off-grid communities across the country in the coming week. Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant…

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ASUU needs a consensus to above everything else; save the future of tertiary education in Nigeria

The back and forth between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) leaves one wondering what the future holds for the Nigerian education sector. The situation does not…

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Restructuring: FG’s meeting with South-South Leaders and Stakeholders is a step in the right direction

The call to restructure the country is an ongoing one that is yet to yield the desired outcome. On Tuesday, leaders of the South-South held a consultative meeting at the Government House, Port…

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Why a Nigerian is born an activist whether they like it or not

Modupe Odele, one of the young Nigerians at the forefront of the #EndSARS agitation and a coordinator of the Legal Defense team, recently tweeted the following words: "Seeing many publications…

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