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PDP governors demand devolution of powers, restructuring
Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rose from a meeting in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, on Friday and demanded the devolution of power and restructuring of the country, Channels Television has reported.
Cholera: NCDC monitoring situation in eight states for suspected cases
The national multi-agency cholera Technical Working Group (TWG) at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is monitoring situation in eight states, where there are reports of suspected cholera cases.
President Buhari mourns Arochukwu monarch
President Muhammadu Buhari has offered condolences to the people of Arochukwu Kingdom in Abia State on the death of the Eze Aro of Arochukwu, Mazi Ogbonnaya Okoro, CFR.
Supreme Court justice dies few days to retirement
A Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, is dead. He died few days to his retirement from the bench of the apex court.
Senator Ibok-Essien emerges new PANDEF chairman
Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien has emerged as the new National Chairman of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, which is the mouthpiece of monarchs, leaders and stakeholders of the coastal states of Niger Delta.
The violence and insecurity affecting Nigeria
The incident is the second such kidnapping in just over a week and the third since December in Nigeria's north, where a surge in armed militancy has led to a widespread breakdown of security.
NHIS has achieved universal health coverage in formal sector – scribe
Prof Mohammed Sambo, Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), says the company has achieved Universal Health Coverage (UHC) of the nation’s formal sector.
Official: NHIS has achieved success in Nigeria’s formal sector
Mohammed Sambo, the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), says the agency has achieved Universal Health Coverage (UHC) of the nation’s formal sector.
Africa coronavirus deaths near 100 000 after second wave
Africa's total reported death toll from Covid-19 was approaching 100 000 on Thursday, a fraction of those reported on other continents but rising fast as a second wave of infections overwhelms hospitals.
Nigeria’s coronavirus related deaths rise tops 1,700
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday announced additional eight coronavirus-related deaths in 24 hours, bringing the country’s COVID-19 related deaths to 1,702.
FBN Holdings announces new board announcements
FBN Holdings PLC has announced the appointments of Mr. Seni Adetu and Mrs. Juliet Anammah as Independent Non-Executive directors, while Mr. Otu Hughes has been appointed as a Non-Executive director. These appointments are subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”).
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Nigeria records 1,386 new coronavirus infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 1,386 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 114,691.
Nigeria records 917 new coronavirus infections, 9 deaths
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 917 new Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in the country.
Nigeria records 1,016 new coronavirus cases as total rises to 86,576
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 1,016 new infections of COVID-19 (COVID-19) in the country.
Nigeria sets new record in number of new one day infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 1,145 new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.
Nigeria records 758 new coronavirus cases
Nigeria on Tuesday recorded 758 new COVID-19 infections according to data from the Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), bringing the nation’s total number of confirmed cases to 74,132.
Nigeria’s chief justice contracts coronavirus
Nigeria’s Chief Justice and head of the Supreme Court, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammad, CFR, has contracted the deadly coronavirus and is being treated in a hospital in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
Yellow fever suspected cases hit 1,558 in eight Nigerian states
Yellow Fever, YF, suspected cases in Nigeria on Saturday rose to 1,558 cases with 46 confirmed cases in 481 Local Government Areas, LGAs.
President Buhari greets Emir of Ilorin on silver jubilee
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, CFR, on attainment of Silver Jubilee on the throne of his forefathers.
Men like Justice Karibi-Whyte, difficult to find anymore – NBA supremo
National President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Olumide Akpata, says it will remain difficult to find across the globe, men like the late Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte, JSC.
PTF: Nigeria not ready for full-scale re-opening of economy
The Federal Government said on Thursday that the country “is not ready for full-scale re-opening of the economy.”
Nigeria further relaxes virus restrictions
The Federal Government has relaxed emergency restrictions put in place in the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic as a way of limiting its spread.
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Tammy Abraham out of Chelsea’s FA Cup squad vs Manchester City
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