DEFENSE & SECURITY
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NSCDC restates commitment to protect schools, farmers
By Rabiu Sani-Ali The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps…
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CP tasks Police on respect for human rights
By Rabiu Sani-Ali Mr Sama’ila Shu’aibu-Dikko, the Commissioner of Police…
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Police establish 5 units to address banditry in Sokoto
By Habibu Harisu Police have established additional five units to…
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Buhari celebrates release of abducted Zamfara schoolgirls
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed “overwhelming joy”…
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ECONOMY
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Osun boosts MSMEs with N100m for job creation
By Victor Adeoti Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun, on Thursday, said the sum of N100 million has been set aside to boost Micro Small and…
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Nigerian stock market extends loss by 0.40%
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma The nation’s bourse extended negative trend for the third consecutive trading session following sell pressure on Nigerian Breweries, Dangote Sugar Refinery and…
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FG inaugurates FCCPC, consumer tribunal boards, warns against corrupt practices
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Government has inaugurated boards of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal…
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PTAD pays N954m gratuity, pension arrears to 414 police pensioners
By Nana Musa The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) says it paid gratuity and pension arrears to 414 Association of Retired War Affected Police Officers…
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POLITICS
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COVID-19: Governors, deputies to be vaccinated March 10
By Emmanuel Oloniruha State governors and their deputies are to take the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday (March 10). Dr Kayode Fayemi, the Chairman of …
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President Buhari mourns lawmaker Yuguda Hassan-Kila
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the leadership of the National Assembly, particularly members of the House of Representatives, over the passing…
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Wike wants PIB to allocate 10% revenue to oil-bearing communities
By Precious Akutamadu Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Thursday advocated that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), currently before the National Assembly, should allocate 10…
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ZLP to boycott Delta LG poll
By Ifeanyi Olannye The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) says it would not feature in the March 6, Delta local government councils poll. The state ZLP…
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Governors to meet March 4 on COVID-19 vaccines, distribution
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The governors of the 36 states in Nigeria, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), will on Thursday meet…
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Former Ivorian President Gbagbo promises to return home ‘soon’
Former Ivorian President, Laurent Gbagbo, announced on Tuesday that he is considering returning home after a 10-year absence following his acquittal by the International Criminal…
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PDP optimistic of victory in Delta LG poll
By Ifeanyi Olannye The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed optimism of a landslide victory at the March 6 Delta local government councils poll. Dr…
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Reps task INEC on constituency delineation
By Femi Ogunshola The House of Representatives on Wednesday tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to embark on constituency delineation in the country. The…
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INEC solicits NASS support on conversion of voting points to polling units
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has solicited the National Assembly’s support to convert existing voting points in the country to polling…
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AGRICULTURE
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Institute to train 75,000 agricultural extension agents
By Mustapha Yauri The National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, is to train 75,000 agricultural extension agents on…
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Bayelsa Govt to partner ITF in training, agricultural dev’t
By Shedrack Fran The Bayelsa Government says it will collaborate with the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) for a comprehensive agricultural policy that includes training, and…
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FG begins sale of 200,000 tonnes of rice to 18 millers
By Ibrahim Bello The Federal Government through the Central Bank of Nigeria’ (CBN) Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) has commenced sale of 200,000 metric tonnes of…
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FAO trains 600 crop, livestock farmers in Benue
By Philip Dzeremo Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said it had trained 600 crop and livestock farmers in rural communities of Benue on alternative feedstock.…
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NALDA collects 25,000 litres of rabbits’ urine for production of fertiliser
By Bukola Adewumi The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) says it has collected over 25,000 litres of urine from over 5,000 rabbits for production…
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Coy begins tomato paste production in Kebbi
By Muhammad Lawal Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State has announced that the newly established modern tomatoes factory in Ngaski would begin production in March.…
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RCCG to float foundation to drive agribusiness among youths
Idowu Gabriel The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Ekiti Region 25, is to float a foundation to drive agribusiness among its youth members as…
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Agric Institute advocates early distribution of inputs to farmers
By Mustapha Yauri The Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has urged government to distribute inputs to farmers early, in order…
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Group urges measures to tackle dwindling fortunes in oil palm sector
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Oil Palm Growers Association of Nigeria (OPGAN) has called for pragmatic steps by relevant government agencies to tackle the dwindling fortunes…
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FG, USAID, others to boost local fish production- Official
By Bukola Adewumi The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, USAID in collaboration with Partnership Initiative in Niger Delta (PIND), says plans are underway…
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FOREIGN
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COVID-19 lockdowns threaten mental health of 332m children worldwide — UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warns that stay-at-home policies are threatening the mental health of 332 million children worldwide. In a report released on…
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Buckingham Palace to investigate bullying allegations against Meghan
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reclaiming their narrative after the United Kingdom’s Times newspaper published a buzzy report about a bullying complaint allegedly filed…
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Brexit: UK defends extension of Irish Sea border grace periods
Britain has defended its extension of grace periods to allow businesses to adapt to new regulations under Brexit, after Brussels said London had violated its…
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UN secretary-general discusses peace in Yemen with Iranian FM
United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, discussed measures to restore peace in Yemen in a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif, the…
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World leaders congratulate Gorbachev on 90th birthday
World leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel congratulated former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev on his 90th…
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3 media employees killed in eastern Afghanistan
Three employees of independent broadcaster Enikas were killed by a gunman in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Nangarhar, the broadcaster’s owner told dpa on Tuesday. The…
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Commonwealth: Minister urges common measure at combating COVID-19
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Minister of Education, Mr Adamu Adamu, has urged members of the Commonwealth of Nations to evolve common measures to fight…
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German mother charged with murdering 5 of her children
A mother from the western German city of Solingen accused of killing five of her six children has been charged with murder on all five…
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12th WTO ministerial conference to hold in Geneva
The 12th ministerial conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) earlier scheduled to hold in the Kazakh capital of Nur-Sultan has been moved to Geneva,…
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UN appeals for $3.85bn as Yemen faces hunger crisis
The United Nations is calling for funding in an international donor meeting on Monday to save millions of people in Yemen from hunger. The UN…
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Abudu: Nigerian citizens in S/Africa promise to follow-up case
By Fortune Abang The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) says it will follow-up the case of a 40-year-old, Mr Temitope Abudu, who was…
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Khashoggi: U.S. imposes visa ban on 76 Saudis
The United States on Friday slapped a visa ban on 76 Saudi individuals in what it calls the “Khashoggi Ban”. This followed a U.S. intelligence report…
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SPORTS
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Chelsea benefit from controversial penalty call to draw goalless with Man U.
Manchester United lost further ground at the top of the…
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TAFCAN to host all-comers athletics competition in Lagos
By Moses Omorogieva The Track and Field Coaches Association of…
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Insurance FC’s coach says there should be level playing field for all clubs
By Igbaugba Ehigimetor Benard Ogbe, Chief Coach of Bendel Insurance…
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Kaduna Govt. unveils new logo for Kaduna United FC
By Stella Kabruk The Kaduna State Government has celebrated the…
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Vaccines ‘encouraged’, not compulsory for athletes at Tokyo – Coates
Athletes are being encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 ahead…
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Double high jump world champion Vlasic retires
Croatia’s double high jump world champion and Olympic medallist Blanka…
ENTERTAINMENT
“I Am LAYCON” breaks streaming record in Nigeria
By Taiye Olayemi I Am LAYCON, a reality series which premiered Feb. 10 on showmax has broken the Nigerian record for the most viewed show…
