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COEASU advises the government to address challenges in Kwara colleges of education

COEASU advises the government to address challenges in Kwara colleges of education.

To avoid a clash between the union and the government, the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union has urged Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to solve the challenges ailing the state's three colleges of education.

Olusegun Lana, COEASU's National Vice President and Southwest Zonal Coordinator, 

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NAPTIP is considering launching a microfinance program for victims of human trafficking

NAPTIP is considering launching a microfinance program for victims of human trafficking.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has announced that plans to establish a microfinance scheme for human trafficking survivors are in the works.

Dr. Fatima Waziri-Azi, the agency's Director-General, announced this to reporters at the agency's headquarters in Abuja

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Bandits collecting taxes does not imply that they have taken control, according to Lai Mohammed

Bandits collecting taxes does not imply that they have taken control, according to Lai Mohammed.

Bandits placing taxes on communities, according to Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed, does not indicate they have taken control.

'Insurgency, secessionism, and banditry threaten Nigeria,' Mohammed stated at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday in response

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The Post-UTME screening exercise has been postponed by FUPRE

The Post-UTME screening exercise has been postponed by FUPRE.
Dele Ogunyemi, Warri
Published29 October 2021

The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) stated on Thursday that the Post-UTME Screening Exercise, which was previously planned to take place from Monday, October 25th to Saturday, October 30th, 2021, has been postponed.

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Bandits kidnap corps members in Zamfara NYSC camp, causing panic.

Bandits kidnap corps members in Zamfara NYSC camp, causing panic.

Following the kidnapping of several of their colleagues on their route to their orientation camp in Zamfara State's Tsafe Local Government Area, panic has gripped prospective corps members.


Despite the fact that police confirmed the kidnapping of two potential corps members along the Sheme-Tsafe route in the state on Tuesday, witnesses stated about six more were missing.

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Yobe village has been attacked by Boko Haram, leaving travellers stuck

The Yobe village has been attacked by Boko Haram, leaving travellers stuck

On Saturday, armed individuals attacked a Nigerian military base in Katarko village in Yobe State's Gujba Local Government Area.

According to security and local sources, terrorists opened fire on security agents within the base, prompting inhabitants to flee to the bushes for protection.

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Otedola is now the majority shareholder of First Bank

Otedola is now the majority shareholder of First Bank

The Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola, has emerged a major shareholder of , owners of First Bank Nigeria, after acquiring a 5.07 per cent equity stake, the company confirmed Saturday.

The holding firm had earlier denied knowledge of the takeover saying it had not received a...

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How I Made It With Barcelona and the Super Falcons | Oshoala

How I Made It With Barcelona and the Super Falcons | Oshoala

As the Super Falcons seek to navigate their way into the next round of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament, the captain of the team, Asisat Oshoala, spoke with Premium Times about the perception of the team by Nigerians and some issues around the team

The four-time Africa Woman...

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Ex-Senate President Anyim is being questioned by the EFCC about a purported N750 million fraud

Ex-Senate President Anyim is being questioned by the EFCC about a purported N750 million fraud

We learned on Sunday that the began questioning a former Senate President, Pius Anyim, in a case of alleged corruption and misappropriation of public funds.

Mr Anyim, who served as Senate President from 2000 to 2003

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Two weeks before the election, INEC has yet to begin issuing PVCs to eligible Anambra voters.

A stack of Permanent Voter Cards, PVC.

In the days leading up to the 2021 Anambra governorship election, a Twitter user alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had yet to begin the issuance of permanent voters cards (PVCs) to newly registered voters.

Conclusion: This is correct. In Anambra State, INEC is failed to begin distributing permanent voter cards to newly-registered voters in preparation for the governorship election in 2021.

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Nigeria reports 26 deaths and 165 new cases of COVID-19. Sunday

Nigeria reports 26 deaths and 165 new cases of COVID-19. Sunday

On Sunday, the Nigerian government revealed 26 more dead, bringing the total death toll to 2,882 from 2,856 the day before.

According to the NCDC, 165 new illnesses were reported across 

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Buhari tells The Economist that bandits are similar to Boko Haram.

Buhari tells The Economist that bandits are similar to Boko Haram.

Although President Buhari has been reluctant to label bandits operating in Northern Nigeria as terrorists, he has stated that in some regions "there are essentially no difference."

Garba Shehu, Mr Buhari's spokesman, said this in reaction to a report in the UK-based news magazine

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ANALYSIS: Oil price increases have minimal impact on Nigeria.

ANALYSIS: Oil price increases have minimal impact on Nigeria.

Despite the recent increase in oil prices, the Nigerian government is not profiting much from its crude sales, as the country continues to import processed petroleum at exorbitant costs due to the status of its domestic refineries.

Analysts and Nigerian policymakers have been reacting to the recent increase in oil prices with mixed emotions and apprehension.

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#EndSARS Memorial Protest: Nigeria has not learnt any lesson – NBA, Okei-Odumakin

EndSARS Memorial Protest: Nigeria has not learnt any lesson – NBA, Okei- Odumakin

The has expressed regrets that the nation has not learnt its lessons from last year’s #EndSARS protest, condemning the crackdown on peaceful demonstrators commemorating the first year anniversary of the historic events on Wednesday.

Olumide Akpata, the...

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Nigeria hails U.S. return to global climate change agenda

Nigeria hails U.S. return to global climate change agenda

The Nigerian government has praised United States President Joe Biden for returning to the global climate change agenda, even as the American government pledged support for Nigeria’s fight against insecurity.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo gave the commendation on Tuesday at the Presidential...

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COVID-19: Ondo enforces no vaccination, no entry rule

COVID-19: Ondo enforces no vaccination, no entry rule

The Ondo State government says it would begin barring its employees from gaining access to their work places beginning November 1, if they fail to obtain vaccinations against COVID-19.

The order was made known on Wednesday in Akure by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government...

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As food prices rise, Buhari, Osinbajo’s bill doubled while Nigerians struggle with same income

As food prices rise, Buhari, Osinbajo's bill doubled while Nigerians  struggle with same income

Nigerian taxpayers will have to pay twice as much to feed their president and vice president in 2022 as food prices continue to rise, even as the citizens themselves ironically remain at the same income level that has left many struggling daily to buy food.

Food inflation reached its highest...

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PANDORA PAPERS: Code of Conduct Bureau set to probe Peter Obi, Bello-Koko others

PANDORA PAPERS: Code of Conduct Bureau set to probe Peter Obi, Bello-Koko  others

Nigeria’s Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has declared an interest in the Pandora Papers revelations, regarding Nigerian past and present public officers reported to have owned undeclared assets offshore, and expressed a commitment to open investigations.

The CCB is the Nigerian public agency...

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Lagos govt demolishes illegal structures in Obalende

Lagos govt demolishes illegal structures in Obalende

The Lagos State Building Control Agency has removed illegal, haphazard and non-conforming structures at Obalende in Ikoyi/Victoria Island Local Council Development Area of the state.

This was made known on Wednesday in a statement titled, ‘LASBCA removes illegal structures in...

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CBN introduces N500m grant for undergraduates, graduates

CBN introduces N500m grant for undergraduates, graduates

The Central Bank of Nigeria has said it will support youths in tertiary institutions with grants to promote entrepreneurship and reduce unemployment.

The CBN disclosed this on Wednesday in a report, titled ‘Guidelines for the implementation of tertiary institutions entrepreneurship...