October 15
Nigeria: Fact-Check - Did Akpabio Advise Nigerians to Go for Free Food Whenever They See One?
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In a video clip, a voice that sounds like Mr Akpabio says, "Times are difficult, and wherever you see free food, please endeavour to avail yourself." Read more »
Nigeria: Many Nigerian Lawmakers Consume, Trade in Hard Drugs - Senator
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The Kano senator also recommended drug tests for politicians before contesting elections and assuming political positions. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Targets Inflation Relief Through Agriculture
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"We are looking to food production to help bring down inflation." Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Red Rail Will Transport Up to 500,000 Commuters Daily - Sanwo-Olu
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The governor said the Red Rail Line solidifies his administration's transportation legacy. Read more »
Nigeria: Interest Rate Hike in September Done in Anticipation of Fuel Price Increase - Cardoso
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Mr Cardoso explained that CBN anticipated the price increase and used the interest rate hike to cushion its inflationary impact. Read more »
Nigeria: Air Peace, Festus Keyamo and the Sad Reality of Nigeria's Aviation Sector [opinion]
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The frustration and anger I feel towards Air Peace is overwhelming. The airline's constant disregard for its customers and audacity in offering solutions that, in essence, put more… Read more »
Nigeria: Danjuma Launches Own Airport, Hotel As Nigeria Govt Hands Over Kashimbila Power Dam to Firm
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The 40-megawatt hydroelectricity power Dam in Taraba State was initiated by the Goodluck Jonathan administration but concessioned to Mr Danjuma's firm, KP Hydro Limited. Read more »
Nigeria: Building Permits - Fashola Wants Lagos to Reduce Charges, As Sanwo-Olu Extends Amnesty to Building Owners
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This is as Mr Sanwo-olu announced an extension of amnesty to owners and developers of existing buildings without planning approvals in the state to 31 December. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Allow Use of Hard Drugs in Their Homes, Offices - Senator
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The Kano senator also recommended drug tests for politicians before contesting elections and assuming political positions. Read more »
Nigeria: Grid Collapse a 'National Shame' - Peter Obi
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"This recurring disaster is a national shame and a glaring testament to the failure of leadership and policy implementation at the highest levels," Mr Obi said. Read more »
Nigeria: Bobrisky Saga - Court Orders Verydarkman to Delete Defamatory Videos, Comments Against Falana
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The judge issued the order on Monday in a ruling on Mr Falana's preliminary application for pre-emptive actions to restrain VeryDarkMan from further defaming him and his son. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirship Tussle - Court of Appeal Fixes Hearing for Oct 17
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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has fixed Thursday, October 17, for hearing in the appeals over the emirship dispute in Kano State. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Gov'ship - Stop Propaganda, Accept Election Results, PDP Urged
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A pro-democracy organisation, the Initiative for Democratic Advancement and Free Speech, has called on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State to accept the results of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Fagbemi, Others Get Abuad Honours As 226 Graduates With First-Class
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The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, Mr Damian Dodo, SAN, and Pastor Tunde Bakare, will be formally decorated with Honorary Doctor of Laws,… Read more »
Nigeria: Daily Trust Foundation Trains Journalists On Broadcast Investigations
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The Daily Trust Foundation, with support from the MacArthur Foundation, has organised a three-day training session in Sokoto for journalists from the Northwest subregion, focused… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Govs' Meeting On Damagum's Fate Deadlocked
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Governors of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ended their meeting on the fate of the party's acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, without reaching a… Read more »
Nigeria: Naseni to Strengthen Procurement Process
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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC)/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has said his… Read more »
Nigeria: Maiduguri Airport to Begin Int'l Operations Jan 2025 - - Keyamo
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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced that the Muhammadu Buhari Airport in Maiduguri, Borno State, will officially commence international… Read more »
Nigeria: Fintiri Cautions Nurses Against 'Japa' Syndrome
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Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has expressed concern over the increasing exodus of healthcare professionals from the country, commonly referred to as the "japa" syndrome, urging… Read more »
Nigeria/Libya: Afcon Qualifiers - Nigeria's Super Eagles Stay Top Despite Libya Controversy
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Nigeria's Super Eagles remain in pole position in Group D with seven points from three games Read more »
Nigeria/Libya: Nigerian Parliament Moves to Investigate the Ill-Treatment of Its National Football Team in Libya
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The Super Eagles were left stranded at Al Abraq Airport for 12 hours after landing in Libya. Read more »
Nigeria/Libya: Super Eagles' Experience in Libya - What It Says About CAF, NFF, African Football, Social Media
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The Super Eagles are safely back in Nigeria after almost 20 hours of being deliberately marooned at the Al-Abraq Airport in Bayta, where they had gone to honour a Group D 2025… Read more »
Nigeria/Libya: CAF Releases New Statement On Libya Vs Nigeria Afcon Qualifier Debacle
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Contrary to initial reports suggesting a potential walkover, CAF announced that the match will not take place as scheduled Read more »
