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FG Extends NIN-SIM Linkage (See New Date)
The federal government has given a new deadline for NIN-SIM linkage. FG announced it has extended the date from April 6 to May 6, 2021. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami said in a statement on Friday April 2 that the request for the extension was presented to President Muhammadu Buhari and he endorsed it.

Lagos Govt Seals 400 Nightclubs & 30 Events Centers Over COVID 19 Protocols In The State
The Lagos State Government has sealed 400 nightclubs and 30 event centres in the State for contravening COVID-19 directives.Mr. Lanre Mojola, the Director-General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, LSC, made this disclosure in a statement on Thursday. “The commission was involved in the enforcement of COVID-19 protocol and this led to the sea
UPDATE: Nigerian Doctors Call For Ban Of Public Officials From Seeking Medical Treatment Abroad
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called on the National Assembly to ban public officials from seeking medical treatment abroad.Leaders of the association made the call at the onset of their nationwide strike on Thursday, three days after President Muhammadu Buhari travelled to London for a medical check-up.President of NARD,

Failed Governor, Rochas Okorocha Offers Full Scholarships To 5000 Children Of Fulani Herdsmen
Former governor of Imo state and current senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has offered full scholarships to 5000 children of Fulani herdsmen.The governor made the announcement at his foundation headquarters where he invited certain representatives of the Fulani community to receive the scholarships. We have some photos from the occasion b
PHOTOS: Hushpuppi Emaciates In American Prison As He Appears For Trial
Husspuppi seems to have lost so much weight in prison.A photo of the day he was arrested in Dubai and the most recent seen picture of him shows he has lost so much weight while in jail.The left photo above shows the day he was picked up, looking heavy with a big stomach while the right photo shows the alleged fraudster being arraigned in cou

EFCC Nabbed 34 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Ibadan And Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested 34 suspected Internet fraudsters, otherwise known as “Yahoo Yahoo Boys” who were apprehended in separate operations in Ibadan and Lagos.Twenty- four of the suspects, most of who claimed to be undergraduates, were rounded up on Thursday at their hideout in Apete area of Ibadan, O
Custom to Ban The Importation of Used Vehicles into Nigeria
Nigerian roads are filled with so many fairly used vehicles and because of the vision of the government on revamping the economy to boost local production, the federal government may consider the option of placing a ban on the importation of fairly used cars better known as Tokunbovehicles.This was made known by the Controller General of the

Boko Haram Terrorists Reveal Plans On Attacking Communities In Borno & Yobe State
Boko Haram terrorists are planning a series of attacks on communities in Borno and Yobe states.According to a military source, non-governmental organisations working in the area have been informed and have started withdrawing their workers from the two states.They (Boko Haram terrorists) have been quiet for some time now due to the pressure from t
"Don't Allow Mischief Mongers Divide Nigeria We Are Better As One" _Pre. Buhari Urges Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians not to allow “mischief mongers” to divide the country.The president in his Easter message to Christians, on Thursday, said Nigeria is “stronger and better” as one. “We should not allow the antics of a few mischief mongers to fragment the unity and faith that the vast majority of citizens of

I Can’t Demand N7bn Bribe When I Left N75bn In Office – Former Anambra Governor, Peter Obi
Former Anambra state governor, Peter Obi , has debunked claims that he asked the sum of N7bn for installing the state governor, Willie Obiano .He wondered how he could have left N75bn for the governor and turn around to ask him to give him N7bn out of it.The former governor said since he left office about seven years ago, he has not received any
“Leaving Nigeria Doesn’t Guarantee Your Success” – Frank Donga Reveals
Popular TV presenter, Frank Donga opines that the idea of leaving Nigeria to travel abroad is not an assurance of getting a good life.This is coming amid the stereotype of youths justifying leaving Nigeria for abroad as an opportunity of a lifetime.According to Frank Donga, staying in Nigeria does not make anyone a patriotic citizen, neither is le

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Got It Wrong, COVID-19 Vaccine Saves Lives – NIFROP Declares
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has been criticized by the National Inter-Faith Religious Organizations for Peace (NIFROP).NIFROP is appalled by the anti-vaccine stance of the founder of Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, who has issued messages to discourage people from taking the COVID-19 vaccines.NIFROP is concerned that “Oyakhilome has taken h
“Even To Die Young Is Now Expensive In Nigeria” – Rapper, Erigga Laments
Nigerian hip-hop recording artist Erhiga Agarivbie popularly known as Erigga laments about the high cost of living in Nigeria.The Warri-based rapper took to his official Twitter page to sarcastically wail over the cost of cigarettes that are being sold in the market.He complained that the cigarettes that were being sold at N250 naira are now sold

New Development As Police Establish Radio Station 'To Bring Police Closer To The People'
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, says the establishment of the Nigeria Police Radio, 99.1FM is to promote community policing and bring the police closer to the people.Mr Adamu stated this at the inauguration of the radio station on Wednesday in AbujaHe said the radio station was a legacy project, conceived, nurtured and actualised
Former CBN Governor, Charles Soludo Attacked by Gunmen, Security Personnel Killed
Unknown gunmen have reportedly attacked former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, in his home town.It was gathered that Soludo was attacked at Isuofia in Aguata LGA, during an interactive session between him and some Isuofia youths.The former Governor of the apex bank is running for the governorship of Anambra State on the pl

Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed Reveals FG Proposes To Spend N396bn On COVID-19 Vaccination
Minister of Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed has revealed that the Federal Government is proposing to spend the sum of N396 billion for the COVID-19 vaccination in 2021 and 2022.She disclosed this on Wednesday after the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting.Ahmed explained that the figure may significantly reduce as the Federal Govern

Fani Femi-Kayode Meets With Borno State Governor (Photos)
A great afternoon and an extraordinary, fruitful and productive series of meetings with Governor Mai Buni of Yobe state who is the National Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee and a great friend and brother.The struggle to save Nigeria and move her forward continues.We shall continue to meet, collaborate, work closely together and interact and

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Fined N65.6m Over COVID-19 Sermon By The UK
Nigerian Pastor, Chris Oyakhilome and his religious channel, Loveworld has been fined N65.6 million by the United Kingdom's Office of Communications better known as Ofcom. Ofcom said in a statement that the station was fined £125,000 (N65.6m) for breaching the country’s broadcasting code by disseminating misinformation on COVID-19. The sta
I Still Scold My Son Even Though He's Nigeria's Vice President - Osinbajo’s Mum
Olubisi Osinbajo, the 87-year-old mother of Nigeria's Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo’s has talked about her relationship with her son. According to her, she still disciplines her son even though she's Nigeria's vice president. Recalling how she felt when vice president Yemi Osinbajo signified his intentions to go into pol

"I Begged Niger Republic To Allow Nigeria Construct Railway" - Rotimi Amaechi
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has revealed that he pleaded with the government of the Niger Republic to allow Nigeria to construct the $1.95 billion railway from Kano State into Maradi.Nigeria plans to construct a railway line that would start from Kano to Dutse-Katsina through Jibia and end in Maradi, Niger Republic. However, Amaechi
Jubilation as Court Bars FG From Blocking SIM Cards Not Linked to NIN
A Federal High Court in Lagos State has barred the Federal Government from blocking SIM cards not linked to National Identity Numbers next month.The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy had, through the Nigerian Communications Commission, asked operators to block all SIM cards not linked to NIN by April 9, 2021. The deadline had caused m

Ex-US President Trump Launches New Personal Website After Facebook And Twitter Ban
Following his banishment by social media platforms, an ex-President of the United States President, Donald Trump has unveiled his own personal website. The website will serve his personal office. The website, 45office.com, comes after Trump’s ban from social media sites in the aftermath of the January Capitol insurrection. The site features a le
UPDATE: Kidnappers Of APC Chieftain, Dominic Edem Demand For N50M Ransom
The unknown gunmen, who kidnapped a chieftain of All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Cross River State, Mr Dominic Aqua Edem, have demanded N50m ransom.It was gathered that the abductors got in touch with the family on Sunday and commenced negotiation for his release.As of the time of filing this report, negotiation was still on but the family mem

JUST IN: Ondo Police Set To Investigate Causes Of Death Of 22 Cows In The State
Ondo state police command is investigating the cause of the death of 22 cows in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of the State.The sad incident was said to have thrown the university community into panic and confusion.The cows belonging to one Ibrahim Saliu were rumoured to have been poisoned by some persons who are envious of
BREAKING: Rivers Gov. Nyesome Wike Sacks Commissioner Of Environment, Igbiks Tamuno
It has been reported that Rivers state Commissioner for Environment, Dr Igbiks Tamuno has been sacked by Governor Wike. Why Tamuno was sacked is still unclear at the moment, but The Nation reported that he was holding a press briefing at his ministry when he got wind of the development.He has been directed to submit government’s documents and pr

Federal Government Declares Friday And Monday As Public Holidays
The Federal Government has declared Friday, 2nd and Monday the 5th of April 2021 as public holidays, to mark the Easter celebrations this year. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, announced this on Tuesday.It was contained in a statement signed by the Director (Press & Public Relations) of the Ministry of Interior, Mohammed Manga, an

Group Creates Security Force Outfit For Oduduwa Republic, Codenamed Operation Paramole
Agitations for the Oduduwa Republic, the proposed Yoruba nation, has gained more momentum as a security force, dedicated to actualizing the project, was unveiled on Tuesday. The creation of the outfit codenamed Operation Paramole was disclosed on the Twitter handle, @OdudwaRepublic.The post read: “ Oduduwa Nation Security Force, Code Name: Opera
Gov. El-Rufai Secretly Withdraws Son From Public School In Kaduna As Kidnapping Cases Increases
Abubakar El-Rufai, the seven-year-old son of Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, who was enrolled in 2019 at the Kaduna Capital School, has been absent from school for several weeks till now, according to findings by SaharaReporters.It was learnt that the boy's absence from the school is strongly linked to the rising abduction of schoolc
Another 50 Cows Die Mysteriously in Akungba-Akoko In Ondo State
No fewer than 50 cows have died in mysterious circumstances in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko Southwest Local Government Area of Ondo state. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Monday evening at Ibaka area of the community.A resident of Akungba, Oshk Fela Castro told SaharaReporters that the cows died after eating something suspected to be poisono
Video Of Justice Umar Danladi Publicly Assaulting And Brutalizing Security Guard At Abuja Plaza
Umar Danladi, Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has been caught on camera physically assaulting a security guard at Banex plaza in Wuse, Abuja. In the video exclusive obtained by SaharaReporters, Umar was seen speaking angrily, scolding, and shouting at the yet-to-be-identified man.The CCT chairman also launched a barrage of attacks o

Coronavirus Nigeria News News, Photos and Videos

FG Extends NIN-SIM Linkage (See New Date)

Lagos Govt Seals 400 Nightclubs & 30 Events Centers Over COVID 19 Protocols In The State

UPDATE: Nigerian Doctors Call For Ban Of Public Officials From Seeking Medical Treatment Abroad

Failed Governor, Rochas Okorocha Offers Full Scholarships To 5000 Children Of Fulani Herdsmen

PHOTOS: Hushpuppi Emaciates In American Prison As He Appears For Trial

EFCC Nabbed 34 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Ibadan And Lagos

Custom to Ban The Importation of Used Vehicles into Nigeria

Boko Haram Terrorists Reveal Plans On Attacking Communities In Borno & Yobe State

"Don't Allow Mischief Mongers Divide Nigeria We Are Better As One" _Pre. Buhari Urges Nigerians

I Can’t Demand N7bn Bribe When I Left N75bn In Office – Former Anambra Governor, Peter Obi

“Leaving Nigeria Doesn’t Guarantee Your Success” – Frank Donga Reveals

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Got It Wrong, COVID-19 Vaccine Saves Lives – NIFROP Declares

“Even To Die Young Is Now Expensive In Nigeria” – Rapper, Erigga Laments

New Development As Police Establish Radio Station 'To Bring Police Closer To The People'

Former CBN Governor, Charles Soludo Attacked by Gunmen, Security Personnel Killed

Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed Reveals FG Proposes To Spend N396bn On COVID-19 Vaccination

Fani Femi-Kayode Meets With Borno State Governor (Photos)

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Fined N65.6m Over COVID-19 Sermon By The UK

I Still Scold My Son Even Though He's Nigeria's Vice President - Osinbajo’s Mum

"I Begged Niger Republic To Allow Nigeria Construct Railway" - Rotimi Amaechi

Jubilation as Court Bars FG From Blocking SIM Cards Not Linked to NIN

Ex-US President Trump Launches New Personal Website After Facebook And Twitter Ban

UPDATE: Kidnappers Of APC Chieftain, Dominic Edem Demand For N50M Ransom

JUST IN: Ondo Police Set To Investigate Causes Of Death Of 22 Cows In The State

BREAKING: Rivers Gov. Nyesome Wike Sacks Commissioner Of Environment, Igbiks Tamuno

Federal Government Declares Friday And Monday As Public Holidays

Group Creates Security Force Outfit For Oduduwa Republic, Codenamed Operation Paramole

Gov. El-Rufai Secretly Withdraws Son From Public School In Kaduna As Kidnapping Cases Increases

Another 50 Cows Die Mysteriously in Akungba-Akoko In Ondo State

Video Of Justice Umar Danladi Publicly Assaulting And Brutalizing Security Guard At Abuja Plaza

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