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ASUU to embark on fresh indefinite strike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Ex-police commissioner says Nigeria has ‘compromised’ prosecution of suspected terrorism sponsors…
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Police extort over ₦1m from student at gunpoint | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Nigeria Police abuse obligations, extort over ₦1 million from student A…
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Atiku’s wife confirms divorce reports, explains why | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Reps order Customs to pay ₦360 million to families of Nigerians…
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JAMB fixes 2022 UTME date, to adopt new USSD code | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Okorocha insists he will do better than Buhari Imo West senator,…
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‘Cybercriminals unleash SMS-based Android malware’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Nigeria records 32 Lassa fever deaths in three weeks At least…
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‘Tinubu is not sick, in London for consultations’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Senate passes Health Emergency Bill Nigeria's Senate has passed the National Health Emergency…
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Dowen College’s founder, board resign following Sylvester Oromoni’s death | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Reps committee adopts bill seeking to confer citizenship on foreigners married…
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‘NNPC wants ₦3 trillion for fuel subsidy in 2022’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: 'NNPC wants ₦3 trillion for fuel subsidy in 2022' The Minister…
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‘Government will borrow more if subsidy continues’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: NLC suspends planned Thursday strike The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced Tuesday, it…
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Atiku committee explains why Southeast should wait another 5 years | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Buhari suspends fuel subsidy removal The Nigerian government says it will…
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Labour intensifies efforts for nationwide protests | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: 486 people killed across Nigeria in first three weeks of 2022…
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‘Kidnappers collected ₦3m ransom, killed Asma’u, buried her in shallow grave’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Lagos announces end of COVID-19 4th wave The Lagos Commissioner for…
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Petrol may sell for ₦403/litre as NLC plans strike next week | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Reps order probe into 178,459 firearms ammunition missing from police armoury…
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“1,400 persons killed by security agents in S’East under 14 months” | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: #EndSARS: 23-year-old released 15 months after spending 15 months in custody…
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PDP clears Bamidele Adeleke, others for July election | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: PDP clears all candidates for July election The committee constituted by…
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FG plans more borrowing from local sources | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the top stories making rounds in Nigerian News Media FG plans more borrowing from local sources The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved…
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Ogun communities raise alarm over influx of herders from Oyo | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the top stories making rounds in Nigerian News Media Ogun communities raise alarm over influx of herders from Oyo Locals across several…
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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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Cryptocurrencies breed illegal activities – CBN | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Cryptocurrencies breed illegal activities - CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria has said cryptocurrencies promote illegal activities and raise risks, among other reasons - The Punch reports The apex bank…
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President Buhari extends tenure of IGP Adamu | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Buhari extends tenure of IGP Adamu President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the tenure of Mohammed Adamu as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) by three months - Premium Times reports…
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Northern elders ask Fulani herdsmen to relocate from south | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Northern elders ask Fulani herdsmen to relocate from south The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has urged its kinsmen and the Fulani herdsmen to return to their northern region if their…
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IGP Adamu risks imprisonment for contempt | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
IGP Adamu risks imprisonment for contempt Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has been ordered to appear before a High Court in Abuja come February 4 over his continued disobedience to…
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Lagos bans indoor gatherings of more than 50 persons | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Lagos bans indoor gatherings of more than 50 persons The Lagos state government has placed a restriction on indoor gatherings of more than 50 persons - The Cable reports Giving…
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Lekki Shooting: Lai Mohammed asks Amnesty International for proof | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Lekki Shooting: Lai Mohammed asks Amnesty International for proof Minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, has demanded that Amnesty International present proof of the 12 people reportedly killed during…
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NIMC: Telcos now licensed to provide NIN | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
NIMC: Telcos now licensed to provide NIN Telecommunications companies have now been licensed to register people who do not have National Identity Numbers, NIN - The Punch reports The development…
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Kano bans clubs, concerts and street parties | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Kano bans clubs, concerts, street parties Kano State Government has placed a ban on clubs, concerts, street parties and other large social gatherings till further notice - The Guardian reports…
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VP Osinbajo demands sanctions for fraud in government agencies | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
VP Osinbajo demands sanctions for fraud in govt agencies Nigeria's Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has expressed fears over a survey report highlighting persistent corruption, duplicity of functions, poor service orientation…
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FG to pay 24.3 million ‘poor Nigerians’ N729bn | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
FG to pay 24.3 million poor Nigerians N729bn The Federal Government on Tuesday, 19 January 2021 said about 24.3 million 'poor Nigerians' will be beneficiaries of N5,000 each for a…
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The Late 5: Nigerian Senate to amend Constitution to allow for state, community police; Oprah Winfrey says running for president would kill her and other top stories
These are the stories that drove conversation today. The National Programme Coordinator of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT), Temitope Sinkaye, has disclosed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the Federal Government…
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NASS threatens to invoke constitutional powers on the executive; Nigerian actor says gays, lesbians rule Nollywood and other stories that made headlines this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) invited Senate President, Bukola Saraki to answer allegations against him by suspects who took part in…
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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