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Many missing feared dead as boat sinks in Nigeria
Add a CommentDozens of people are missing feared dead in north-western Nigeria after a boat carrying about 200 broke in two and sank in a river, officials say. Most passengers were women and children travelling from Niger state to neighbouring Kebbi state. … Read more →
More than 1,800 prisoners escape in Nigeria
Add a CommentMore than 1,800 inmates have escaped from a prison in Nigeria after it was attacked by gunmen, officials say. The attackers reportedly entered the prison yard in the south-eastern town of Owerri by using explosives to blast the administrative block. … Read more →
Nigeria End Sars protest: Key protest group says stay at home
Add a CommentA group that has been key in organising protests against police brutality that have gripped Nigeria in the last two weeks has urged people to stay at home. The Feminist Coalition also advised people to follow any curfews that may … Read more →
WASSCE: Nigeria won’t open schools over COVID-19 fears
Add a CommentThe Federal Government of Nigeria says it will not be forced to reopen schools as it battles to curb the spread of the Coronavirus in the country. Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu told State House corrspondents at the end … Read more →
Ghana to rebuild demolished Nigeria High Commission’s property
Add a CommentThe government of Ghana has announced it will rebuild the demolished structure on the premises of Nigeria High Commission in Accra. The measure follows findings of a committee set up to investigate the incident which occurred over the weekend. The … Read more →
Nigeria has ‘no money’ to import food
Add a CommentNigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigerian farmers must produce enough for the country to eat, saying that the country has “no money to import” food. The comments follow concerns around food insecurity during the coronavirus pandemic and rising … Read more →
Buhari imposes 2 weeks curfew in Nigeria
Add a CommentPresident Muhammadu Buhari has imposed a two-week curfew in Nigeria. The curfew applies from 8pm to 6am. The move forms part of efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. He made the announcement Monday night, April 27, in his second televised … Read more →
Coronavirus: Dangote pledges $550K to help curb spread in Nigeria
Add a CommentThe Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) yesterday pledged N200million [$550,000] to support the current effort of the Nigerian government towards curbing the spread of Corona Virus or Covid-19 in the country. ADF’s intervention is considered the largest single donation by a … Read more →
VIDEO: John Mahama’s presentation at Realnews Magazine lecture, Nigeria
Add a CommentFormer President John Dramani Mahama has appealed to the government of Nigeria to open its Seme-Krake, Igolo and Idiroko borders it unilaterally closed since August to some West African Countries. According to Mr Mahama “the total closure of, especially, the Benin … Read more →
Mahama appeals to Nigeria to open Seme border
Add a CommentFormer President John Mahama has appealed to Nigeria to open its border at Seme. He also admonished the governments of Ghana and Nigeria to immediately resolve the crises that prevail within their domestic markets. While Nigeria closed its borders in … Read more →
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