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NPopC to begin birth registration of children in Niger
In collaboration with the National Population Commission, the National Orientation Agency says it is targeting to register 40,000 under five years children in Niger.
INEC intensifies consultation on new polling units
The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, who held a meeting with the media in Abuja, yesterday, said that existing 119, 973 PUs, created 25 years ago had become grossly inadequate, leading to crisis situations during elections.
Troops arrest 10 suspects, recover 16 weapons in Benue
Troops of the Nigerian military have arrested 10 suspected criminals and recovered 16 weapons following the communal clash that took place recently between Ibilla and Ukpa communities in Oju Local Government Area of Benue State.
Seven killed as NURTW members clash in Ebonyi motor park
Seven people have been confirmed dead, with several others sustaining injuries, in a clash between members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) at Effium Motor Park in Ohaukwu, Ebonyi State.
Nigerian Army shortlists successful candidates for short service courses
According to a notice on its website, signed by GAT Ochigbano, the Military Secretary (Army), the successful candidates are to report at the Falgore Training Area in Kano State.
Bayelsa council stakeholders rally support for enumeration exercise
Stakeholders in the Southern Ijaw council area of Bayelsa State have reiterated their preparedness to cooperate with the National Population Commission to ensure a successful Enumeration Area Demarcation exercise.
National Assembly passes N13.58 trillion budget for 2021
The National Assembly, during an emergency session convened on Monday, passed a N13.58 trillion budget for the 2021 fiscal year.
NIMC insists on deadline for linking of NIN to mobile numbers
Despite criticisms from many Nigerians of the two-week ultimatum for the registration and linking of National Identity Number (NIN) to mobile numbers, the federal government has insisted on the deadline.
Kebbi has highest out-of-school children – survey
Kebbi State has the highest population of out-of-school children, the 2020 Nigeria Education Data Survey (NEDS) has revealed.
Kebbi, Yobe, Zamfara top list of out-of-school children – survey
Kebbi, Yobe and Zamfara states have the highest number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, according to Nigeria Education Data Survey (NEDS) 2020.
NPopC: Nigeria’s population now 206 million
The Chairman of the NPopC, Nasir Kwarra, said this at a press conference on the commencement of the next Enumeration Area Demarcation in Abuja on Tuesday.
Nigerian government plans health insurance package for senior citizens
Health minister Osagie Ehanire on Monday inaugurated a ministerial committee to work with the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in developing the framework for the scheme.
NPopC seeks traditional rulers’ support for enumeration, demarcation in Kwara
The National Population Commission (NPC) on Friday called for the support of traditional rulers in Kwara for the success of its coming enumeration and demarcation exercise in three local government areas of the state.
HDP moves to stop Mahmood Yakubu’s reappointment as INEC chair
One of the de registered political parties, the Hope Democratic Party (HDP), has filed a suit in the Federal High Court seeking to restrain the Senate from screening Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as a second term chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
FEC approves N2.9 billion for printing of exam materials
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved N2.9 billion contracts for the printing of sensitive and non-sensitive examination materials.
UNICEF: 57% Nigerian children don’t have birth certificates
The United Nations Children’s Fund on Monday said about 57 per cent of Nigerian children under the age of five years don’t have birth certificates.
Nigeria launches survey on immunisation coverage
Nigeria has formally commenced the process of conducting the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS6) and National Immunization Coverage Survey (NICS).
NBS solicits Nigerians’ support on survey on children, women
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has appealed to the general public to support its survey on the situation of women and children it is conducting, is brought to “ a successful end”.
Southern, Middle-Belt leaders’ forum rejects water resources bill
The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, has accused the Federal Government of clandestine moves to revive the rejected Water Resources Bill, warning that such agenda would be inimical to the growth and development of the country.
Nigeria’s recession will be short-lived – minister
This came as the Federal Government, yesterday, said despite the N2.3 trillion Economic Stimulus Plan put in place to contain impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the economy, there is the possibility that the third quarter, 2020 (Q3’20) Gross Domestic Product, GDP, growth rate will be negative, while the economy will relapse into a recession.
NPopC: More girls to drop out of school
The Acting Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Eyitayo Oyetunji, has said that the continued closure of schools will lead to more girls dropping out of school.
UNFPA: Over one million Nigerian girls still circumcised yearly
The United Nations Population Fund says at least 1, 025, 000 Nigerian girls still face genital circumcision every year.
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Outrage greets blockade of food, cattle coming south
The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, its South-East counterpart, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, among others, yesterday, condemned stoppage of the supply of foodstuffs and cattle to the south from the north by the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuffs and cattle Dealers of Nigeria.
Zamfara governor: Abducted schoolgirls released by kidnappers
An armed gang abducted 317 girls from the Government Girls Science Secondary (GGSS) School in the town of Jangebe at around 1 a.m. on Friday. The governor’s tweets did not state how many girls had been released, but carried images of girls wearing Muslim veils.
Australian police close investigation into ‘rape’ by cabinet minister
Australian police said on Tuesday an investigation into a rape allegation against an unidentified cabinet minister was closed after authorities concluded there was insufficient
Anambra election: United Nigeria airline boss urges PDP to give ticket to winning candidate
The Chairman of United Nigeria Airline, Dr Obiora Okonkwo, yesterday declared his intention to vie for the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State on the platform the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), urging the party to give its ticket to someone with the capacity to win the election.
PTF: No coronavirus vaccines for under-18
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said that Nigerians under the age of 18 years will not receive the COVID-19 vaccines in the country.
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Prison riots leave 50 inmates dead
About 50 Ecuadorian inmates died in prisons due to riots on Tuesday, as local police described the violence as “concerted.”
Ex-Barcelona president arrested over Barçagate scandal
The Catalan police force arrived at the club on Monday to carry out a search and seize operation. The developments surround the so-called Barçagate scandal from last year, which saw club officials accused of orchestrating a smear campaign against players and coaches.
Senator Kalu urges Nigerian government to set up joint security committee
Senate Chief Whip, Orji Kalu, has called on federal government to set up a joint committee of representatives of all security forces to help existing commands to fast-track the release of the abducted students in Niger.
Leicester boss: Arsenal capitalised on our weak points to upstage us
Leicester City boss, Brendan Rodgers, has said they were flat for defeat to Arsenal.
Nigeria plans 200MW solar power, largest in West Africa
The federal government and some private firms have planned to build Ashama 200 megawatts (MW) solar power farm, which may be the largest in West Africa.