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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 →
South Africa apologises to Nigeria for xenophobic violence
Add a CommentSouth Africa has apologised to Nigeria over a spate of attacks in which Nigerians and other foreigners have been targeted. A special envoy from South Africa presented an apology from President Cyril Ramaphosa to his Nigerian counterpart, Muhammadu Buhari in … Read more →
MTN closes down all stores in Nigeria after anti-South African attacks
Add a CommentThe Nigerian division of South African telecom operator MTN said on Wednesday it will close all stores and service centres in the country until further notice after its facilities in three cities were attacked. The facilities were attacked after days … Read more →
US imposes visa restrictions on Nigerians involved in ‘undermining democracy’
Add a CommentThe U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it had imposed visa restrictions on Nigerians it said were involved in trying to undermine democracy in presidential and parliamentary elections this year. The department did not name the individuals or say how … Read more →
Nigerian kidnapper apologises to Ghana and Nigeria
Add a CommentSampson Agarlor, one of the alleged kidnappers of the two Canadian nationals in Kumasi has apologized to the Canadian ladies and their families, the Republic of Ghana and Nigeria for his actions. “I take this opportunity to apologize to the … Read more →
PHOTO: Nigeria unveils stunning World Cup outfit
Add a CommentOnce again, the Nigerian national team have taken their World Cup style to a whole new level as they set off for Russia yesterday. They have made a name for themselves as a team to watch at this summer’s tournament in Russia, not … Read more →
Nigeria uncovers over 80,000 ‘ghost’ policemen on gov’t payroll
Add a CommentThere are over 80,000 ghost police officers in Nigeria, data from the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation has revealed. According to local media reports, the disclosure came after staff count and full integration of payrolls across the country’s … Read more →
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