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Saturday, Jun 22

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Senate Promises to Implement the Budget for 2024

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The National Assembly, according to the Senate, will make sure that every kobo spent in the N28.7 trillion 2024 Renewed Hope budget is tracked down. This was disclosed by Senate Spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti-South) during her…

Nigeria Ran Out of Vaccines During the Cholera Outbreak, With 40 Deaths Reported

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control reports that the nation lacks enough immunizations as the number of fatalities from the most recent cholera epidemic approaches 40. Even though the exact delivery date is still uncertain, Nigeria has…

Rice Producers Need Support From FG to Increase Yield

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According to Chief Oludare Adekolu, National Chairman of the Association of Greenfield Rice Producers, Marketers, and Entrepreneurs, Nigeria can produce significantly more rice than what is now produced, provided that real producers…

Friday, Jun 21

Cholera Outbreak: 37 People Have Died as Lagos Reports 401 Cases

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Cholera is an infectious disease that usually spreads through contaminated food and water that contain the Vibrio cholerae bacteria. It causes severe dehydration and diarrhea. The current cholera outbreak, which has impacted 30 states,…

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Protesters Call for El-Rufai’s Trail for Suspected N423 Billion Fraud

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On Thursday, protesters descended upon the Kaduna State Government House, demanding that Governor Uba Sani extend an invitation to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and other pertinent law enforcement organizations to apprehend…

Cooking Gas Cost Increase by 70.12% in May – NBS

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Refilling a 5-kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), usually costs N7,418.45 in May 2024, up from N4,360.69 in May 2023. This is a year-on-year increase of 70.12%. According to the NBS, Benue had the highest average cost of N8,012…

Wednesday, Jun 19

Ogun Provides N2.5 Million Worth of Land to Young Farmers

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Following their graduation from the Enterprise for Youth in Agriculture program, 25 indigenous people have received money and land from the Ogun State Government. The program is to support agricultural endeavors in the state and is being…

Tuesday, Jun 18

137 Federal Institutions Signed Up for Student Loans – NELFUND

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According to information on the NELFUND website on Monday, 137 universities nationwide have now partnered with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. However, the data disclosed neither the identities of the participating institutions nor their…

Cholera Outbreak: Panic Over Epidemic Increases as Students Resume

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There are concerns that students may be in danger of cholera, food, and waterborne illness brought on by the consumption of the vibrio cholera bacteria, as classes return on Wednesday following the midterm break and Sallah vacation. The…

Monday, Jun 17

Food Inflation Increases By 61% in a Single Year – NBS

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Food inflation increased to 40.66 percent in May, making it harder for Nigerians to feed themselves. This occurred when the price of food increased by 61%, from 25.25% in June 2023 to 40.66% in May 2024, indicating a consistent increase in…

FG Insists on N62,000 Salary Despite Objections from Labour

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The Federal Government cannot allocate all of its resources to satisfy the N250,000 minimum wage demand, the Presidency stated on Sunday, citing the unsustainable nature of organized labor’s protest. Following an increase in proposals to…

Sunday, Jun 16

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Osimhen Responds to Finidi’s Allegations of Not Being Committed To The Super Eagles

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Finidi, who has since quit from the team, was reported to have questioned Osimhen’s dedication to the team after the Super Eagles’ dismal performance in the games—one draw and a loss—and that he won’t ask players to play for the national…

Finidi George Resigns As Super Eagles Coach

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Head coach of the Super Eagles, Finidi George, resigned following a dismal sequence of matches during the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. On Saturday, the former Nigerian international gave Channels Television confirmation of his…

350 cases of suspected cholera are reported in Lagos, with 15 deaths

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There are 17 confirmed cases of cholera in the state, according to the Lagos Ministry of Health. Professor Akin Abayomi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, revealed this information during a speech about the measures taken to contain…

Eid-el-Kabir: Be Security Cautious, DSS Advises Muslims, Others

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During the Sallah holidays, Muslims and other Nigerians are encouraged by the Department of State Services (DSS) to use caution when participating in religious and social activities. Additionally, the DSS advised them to follow all…

Saturday, Jun 15

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Police request a review, reject the PSC’s recruitment list

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Due to purported inconsistencies and corruption that tarnished the list of qualified applicants in the current 2022–2023 police constable recruitment, the Nigeria Police Force has rejected the Police Service Commission’s recruiting list.…

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30 cholera deaths and 1,141 hospitalisations are reported

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The public has been urged to take caution due to the recent cholera epidemic in several areas of Nigeria by the National Biosafety Management Agency. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja, the Director-General of the NBMA, Dr. Agnes…

FG Declares Monday and Tuesday Public Holidays for Eid-Ul-Adha

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In observance of Eid-ul-Adha, the Federal Government of Nigeria has designated Monday, June 17, and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, as public holidays. Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, made this…

Dangote To Expand Refinery Storage Capacity By 600 Million Litres

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The capacity of its refinery storage has been significantly increased, as reported by the Dangote Group. Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, revealed the expansion during his speech at the Afreximbank Annual Meetings and…

Minimum Wage: States Should Determine What They Can afford, Says Fayemi

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Former governor of Ekiti State Kayode Fayemi has advocated for the decentralization of minimum wage talks in an effort to resolve the ongoing problem of the national minimum wage. This was said by Fayemi, who was also the governor’s forum…

Flamingos defeat Liberia to qualify for the U-17 World Cup

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Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos have qualified for the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic after a 2-0 win over Liberia at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Friday. The Bankole Olowookere-led side won the first…

Tinubu Assures FBI Nigeria Working Hard To Eliminate Terrorism and Cybercrime

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In order to combat cybercrime, terrorism, and other associated crimes, President Bola Tinubu has asked for more cooperation between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States and Nigeria’s law enforcement authorities.…

Thursday, Jun 13

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Governments demand refunds from $10bn NIPP investments

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Governors from several states have demanded a return of their entire equity interests in the $10 billion National Integrated Power Projects, which are managed by Niger Delta Power Holding Company. The governors under the Nigeria Governors’…

N80bn fraud: EFCC claims coworkers and others are safeguarding Yahaya Bello

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Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, is accused of stealing N80.2 billion through fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission stated on Wednesday that Bello had mocked the Nigerian legal system by neglecting to appear…

W’Bank and FG begin talks on a 90,000 km fibre-optic cable project.

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The Federal Government started negotiations with the World Bank just a few weeks after approving a special purpose entity to facilitate the supply of an extra 90,000 km of fibre optic cable. This was revealed on Tuesday by Bosun Tijani,…

Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Drops To 1.25mbpd in May — OPEC

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The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries reports that in May 2024, Nigeria’s crude oil production fell to a historic low of 1.25 million barrels per day. According to Channels Television’s coverage of the OPEC monthly oil market…

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NASS to Receive New Minimum Wage Bill Soon, Tinubu Assures Nigerians

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The ₦62,000 government and private sector proposal and the ₦250,000 organized labour demand are expected to be decided upon by the President. Organized labour has received assurances from President Bola Tinubu that the National Assembly…

NLC Demands ₦250k As Minimum Wage, Challenges Tinubu’s Democracy Day Remark

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According to President Tinubu’s remarks on Democracy Day, An executive law on the new national minimum wage for workers will soon be brought to the National Assembly for passage. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized President…

“I did not fall ‘Dobale’ For Democracy.” President Tinubu

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During a 2024 Democracy Day event in Eagle Square, Abuja, Tinubu slipped while getting on top of the vehicle. However, he rapidly regained his equilibrium and carried on with the day’s activities. In response to the widely shared video of…

Wednesday, Jun 12

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Over 35 Dead, Dozens Injured In Kuwait Building Fire

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The interior ministry of Kuwait said on Wednesday that a building fire in a region highly frequented by foreign workers had resulted in over 35 fatalities and several injuries. The fire broke out in a residential structure south of Kuwait…