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JUST IN: Check Out Guidelines On How To Register For Covid 19 Vaccine In Nigeria
The National Healthcare Primary Development Agency has released guidelines on how to register for covid 19 vaccination in Nigeria as the country few hours ago received its first batch of the AstraZeneca vaccine.Nigeria yesterday March 2nd received 3.2million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine through the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Assess Facility (COVAX).

Olusegun Bamgbose Identifies Boko Haram Terrorist Group As Fulani Bandits Terrorizing Nigeria
Olusegun Bamgbose, Esq., has identified members Boko Haram terrorist group as the armed Fulani bandits terrorizing the North-WestAccording to the frontline legal practitioner, many Boko Haram insurgents have turned to bandits.He said that this is why the issue of suicide bombings have stopped as the country no more experience burning of religious
Video: Nigeria Singer, Asa, Shows Off Her Legwork
Singer, Asa, shared a cute video of herself showing off her legwork. Watch the video below

We'll Transact Business With Southern Nigeria -Middle Belt Kicks Against Blocking Of Food Items
The Middle Belt Forum, Kaduna State chapter, has rejected any attempt by any group or individual to block the supply of food items to the southern part of the country.The group noted that as all ethnic nationalities within the Middle Belt region comprising youths, farmers, traders, artisans and others from Benue, Kogi, Taraba, Plateau, Nasarawa, A
Just In: Nigeria Receives 3.94 Million Doses Of AstraZeneca – Oxford COVID-19 Vaccines
Nigeria has received 3.94 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine through the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Assess Facility, COVAX. This makes Nigeria the third Africa country to benefit from the COVAX facility after Ghana and Ivory Coast.COVAX, an initiative co-led by the vaccine alliance, GAVI and the World Health Organisation (WHO)

CDQ Blasts Burna Boy For Allegedly Disrespecting Former Nigeria Footballer, Obafemi Martins
Rapper CDQ calls out Burna Boy on twitter, for allegedly disrespecting former Nigerian International, Obafemi Martins.He didn’t go into details of what happened, however, he warned that Obafemi Martins is nobody’s mate.He wrote; “I still can’t phantom this Imp an artist just disrespected Obagoal on Hundred points symbol thinking he’s now
Plateau Gov. Lalong Laments On Nigeria's Challenges Caused By Lack Of Policy Implementation
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State on Monday attributed the myriad of challenges bedeviling the country to the lack of effective policy implementation.He also expressed worry that only a fraction of policies developed at various levels are implemented, adding that many of them are either jettisoned or abysmally carried out.Lalong disclosed thi

Ghanaian President Is The First In The World To Receive Free Coronavirus Vaccine From Covax
A free coronavirus vaccine has been given to the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo by Covax. Akufo-Addo received the vaccine on Monday and became the world’s first recipient of a coronavirus vaccine from Covax, according to AFP. Covax is a global scheme to procure and distribute inoculations for free for poorer countries. Richer countries have
"COVID-19 Vaccines Arrive In Nigeria On Tuesday" - Mr. Boss Mustapha
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, has confirmed that Nigeria will on Tuesday, March 2, receive the first tranche of COVID-19 vaccines.Mustapha, who is also the chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, made the disclosure on Saturday in Abuja while evaluating the country's fight against the disease. &q

Federal Government Of Nigeria Announces Free Emergency Medical Services Nationwide
The Federal Government says it is set to launch an emergency medical and ambulance service across the country.The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, revealed this during a retreat organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare Services on the amendment of the 2014 National Health Act.According to the Minister, the Federal Gover
Uche Maduagwu Vows To Lead Protest Against Anti Gay Laws In Nigeria
Up and coming Nigerian actor, Uche Maduagwu has vowed to lead a peaceful protest against “inhumane” anti gay laws in Nigeria.The actor made this disclosure via a post he shared on his verified Instagram page on Friday 26th February 2021.This is coming just four days after he called on the UK government to place sanctions on the Nigerian govern

Nigeria’s Level Of Borrowing Is Reasonable - Minister Of Finance Reiterates
The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, said Nigeria’s borrowing to fund the its buildings for infrastructure and development is not unreasonable.Speaking to newsmen at a media briefing at the statehouse Abuja on Thursday February 25, Ahmed said this in regards to the criticism faced the administration.According to her, without borrowing, the cou
Nigeria Risks Security Threat, If 5G Network Is Deployed Wrongly – NSA Warns
Ahead of the nation’s moves to install the controversial 5G network, the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has stated that Nigeria would risk a security threat, if the network was deployed wrongly in view of its sophistication.The Director of Communications, Office of the National Security Adviser, Bala Fakandu, gave the warning whil

FG Declares Nigeria As Largest Producer Of Cassava In The World
The Nigeria government has disclosed that the country is now the leading producer of cassava in the world.Mrs Karima Babangida, Director, Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Abuja, made the disclosure at a workshop on cassava production organised by the ministry.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workshop tagged “Capacity Building of
Senate Approves N11.35bn For Nigeria Police Trust Fund
The Senate on Wednesday approved the sum of N11,352,457,101.70 as the budget for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) in the 2020 fiscal year. The approval came following considerations of the harmonized report of the Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs.The implementation of the NPTF 2020 budget would lapse on 30th Apri

Ahead Of Nigeria, Ghana Receives 600,000 Doses Of Covid-19 Vaccines From WHO
In January, it was announced by India and the African Union that 400 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines were to be supplied to Africa by the Serum Institute of India as part of the first set of Covid-19 vaccines to be distributed to low and middle-income countries.UNICEF Ghana and World Health Organization Ghana, through a joint statement on Wedne

Nigerian Actress Ruth Kadiri - Fraudsters Don’t Want Nigeria To Get Better
Nollywood actress, Ruth Kadiri has said that many fraudsters in Nigeria do not actually want the country to get better. The movie star took to her Instagram Story to state what she considers the truth.The mother of one wrote that a lot of fraudsters would lose their illegitimate sources of income if the country actually gets better. In her words:

Just In: Nigeria's Super Falcons Beats Equatorial Guinea 9-0 To Win Turkish Cup
The Super Falcons have made the country proud by thrashing Equatorial Guinea to win Turkish Women’s Cup invitational tournament. The tournament ended today with the Super Falcons emerging victorious. Oshoala led the charge with four goals, while Glory Ogbonna, Uchenna Kanu, Charity Adule, Payne Oyedupe, Monday Gift all grabbed a goal each. Niger
Nigeria May Get COVID-19 Vaccines In 10 Days – Health Minister Reveals
Ehanire explained that the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Russia and China that had succeeded in producing the vaccines have now giving licences to other countries to reproduce them.Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health, has said in Lagos on Saturday that Nigeria might get COVID-19 vaccines in the next 10 days, The PUNCH reports.“

Nigeria Is At Risk Of Ebola Outbreak — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says Nigeria is at moderate risk of experiencing an Ebola outbreak.The centre disclosed this in its health advisory released on Thursday, following the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in Guinea. The NCDC said it placed Nigeria at moderate risk owing to its proximity to Guinea after an EVD outbreak w
Benin Republic Ready To Be Nigeria’s ‘37th State'– Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, said the President of Benin Republic, Patrice Talon, had expressed readiness for his country to be part of Nigeria.Onyeama, who stated this shortly after a close door meeting with Beninoise Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Aurélien Agbenonci, said the Beninoise president gave the offe

Akwa Deputy Speaker, Bassey Reveals Only Female President Can Change Nigeria In 2023
The Deputy Speaker, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Felicia Bassey, has advocated the emergence of a woman as president of NigeriaBassey made the call following the emergence of Ngozi Okonjo Iweala as the head of the World Trade Organisation andKamala Harry as Vice President of the United States of America, USA.She said Nigerian women h
Popular Nigeria Singer, Omah Lay Robbed At The Airport
Popular Nigerian Singer, Omah Lay has stated that he was robbed at the airport as his laptop, microphone and audio interface were removed from his box. He disclosed this on his Twitter handle on Thursday evening.He wrote; ”So they stole my laptop, microphone & audio interface from my box at the airport LMAO, y’all looking for a hit record

Nigeria Drops To 36th In Latest FIFA Rankings
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped by one spot in the latest Ranking of the Federation of International Football Associations to now occupy the 36th position in the world.In the ranking table released by the world football governing body on Thursday, the Nigerian team retained the 1474 points they had in the month of December.The ranking which
Soldiers Clash With 'Macopolo' Bus Drivers On Nigeria-Benin Border Over N100 Entrance Fees
The Nigerian government introduced a new toll for bus drivers coming into the country from the Benin Border, a move that proved very unpopular with the 'macopolo' bus drivers.What ensued was a mild standoff between the bus drivers and the members of the Nigerian army. We have some photos from the mild war below:

Pastor Giwa Accuses Pre. Buhari Of Importing Fulani From Other Countries Into Nigeria
The Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of importing Fulani from other countries into Nigeria and creating jobs for them through criminalities.Giwa, in a statement made available on Thursday, said that Nigeria was collapsing while Buhari’s body language kept mo

Nigeria Musician Davido Celebrates Second Gold Record In The US
Nigerian singer Davido‘s 2017 hit single “If” has been certified Gold in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America.This means that the song which was released in 2017, has sold 500,000 copies in the U.S to earn the certification.
Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Appointed WTO Director, To Resume March 1, See Her Reactions
The first woman to be appointed head of the World Trade Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has assured all of her resolve to get global economy working again. The newly-appointed Director-General of the World Trade Organisation said this on Monday while reacting to her appointment, which takes effect from March 1, 2021. According to Punch
We Will Prosecute Anyone Starring Ethnic Hatred In Nigeria - Gen. Buhari Warns Sunday Igboho
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned Nigerians against stoking violence through ethnic hatred, adding that his government will deal decisively with perpetrators of such act.In a statement issued on Sunday by Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, Buhari said his administration is committed to ensuring the security of all Nigerians, irrespective of
UAE Temporarily Suspend Flights From Nigeria To Dubai Till 28th Of February
The Management of Air Peace has announced that the UAE Government had stopped passengers’ airlifting from Nigeria to Dubai as part of its COVID-19 measures.Air Peace Spokesperson, Mr Stanley Olisa, made the announcement in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.Olisa, however, said that flights bringing Nigerians back from UAE were not affected.Accord

Coronavirus Nigeria News, Photos and Videos

JUST IN: Check Out Guidelines On How To Register For Covid 19 Vaccine In Nigeria

Olusegun Bamgbose Identifies Boko Haram Terrorist Group As Fulani Bandits Terrorizing Nigeria

Video: Nigeria Singer, Asa, Shows Off Her Legwork

We'll Transact Business With Southern Nigeria -Middle Belt Kicks Against Blocking Of Food Items

Just In: Nigeria Receives 3.94 Million Doses Of AstraZeneca – Oxford COVID-19 Vaccines

CDQ Blasts Burna Boy For Allegedly Disrespecting Former Nigeria Footballer, Obafemi Martins

Plateau Gov. Lalong Laments On Nigeria's Challenges Caused By Lack Of Policy Implementation

Ghanaian President Is The First In The World To Receive Free Coronavirus Vaccine From Covax

"COVID-19 Vaccines Arrive In Nigeria On Tuesday" - Mr. Boss Mustapha

Federal Government Of Nigeria Announces Free Emergency Medical Services Nationwide

Uche Maduagwu Vows To Lead Protest Against Anti Gay Laws In Nigeria

Nigeria’s Level Of Borrowing Is Reasonable - Minister Of Finance Reiterates

Nigeria Risks Security Threat, If 5G Network Is Deployed Wrongly – NSA Warns

FG Declares Nigeria As Largest Producer Of Cassava In The World

Senate Approves N11.35bn For Nigeria Police Trust Fund

Ahead Of Nigeria, Ghana Receives 600,000 Doses Of Covid-19 Vaccines From WHO

Nigerian Actress Ruth Kadiri - Fraudsters Don’t Want Nigeria To Get Better

Just In: Nigeria's Super Falcons Beats Equatorial Guinea 9-0 To Win Turkish Cup

Nigeria May Get COVID-19 Vaccines In 10 Days – Health Minister Reveals

Nigeria Is At Risk Of Ebola Outbreak — NCDC

Benin Republic Ready To Be Nigeria’s ‘37th State'– Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama

Akwa Deputy Speaker, Bassey Reveals Only Female President Can Change Nigeria In 2023

Popular Nigeria Singer, Omah Lay Robbed At The Airport

Nigeria Drops To 36th In Latest FIFA Rankings

Soldiers Clash With 'Macopolo' Bus Drivers On Nigeria-Benin Border Over N100 Entrance Fees

Pastor Giwa Accuses Pre. Buhari Of Importing Fulani From Other Countries Into Nigeria

Nigeria Musician Davido Celebrates Second Gold Record In The US

Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Appointed WTO Director, To Resume March 1, See Her Reactions

We Will Prosecute Anyone Starring Ethnic Hatred In Nigeria - Gen. Buhari Warns Sunday Igboho

UAE Temporarily Suspend Flights From Nigeria To Dubai Till 28th Of February

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