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NCDC- COVID-19: Omicron variant not in Nigeria yet

NCDC- COVID-19: Omicron variant not  in Nigeria yet

The recently found SARS-CoV-2 variation of concern of the coronavirus infection- B.1.1.529 lineage, dubbed Omicron, has yet to be detected in the nation, according to the.

The disease centre, on the other hand, cautioned Nigerians not to let their guard down, recommending them

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COVID-19 Omicron: EU, US and others impose ‘targeted' travel bans on Africa

COVID-19 Omicron: EU, US and others impose ‘targeted' travel bans on Africa

Ayoade Alakija, the co-chairman of the African Union's Vaccine Delivery Alliance, and Akinwumi Adesina, the president of the, have condemned what they call the developed world's rush to ban African countries over the discovery of a new coronavirus variant in South Africa, which the World Health Organization has named and classified

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Gunmen assault a police convoy in Ebonyi and take two officers hostage

Gunmen assault a police convoy in Ebonyi and take two officers hostage

Two people are missing and three others were injured in an attack on a convoy in Ebonyi State's Effium Community, Ohaukwu Local Government Area, on Sunday.

The officers were attacked with Chinedu Awo, an Ebonyi legislator who represents the Ohaukwu North State Constituency in the Ebonyi House of Assembly.

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Official: Jos jail attack kills ten and frees 252 prisoners

Official: Jos jail attack kills ten and frees 252 prisoners

During the attack by gunmen on the Jos Medium Security Custodial Centre on Sunday, ten people were murdered and 252 convicts escaped.

Francis Enobore, the NCoS's spokesperson, revealed this in an Abuja statement on Monday.

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Kaduna state begin a four-day working week from December 1

Kaduna state begin a four-day working week from December 1

The state administration has declared that the shift to a four-day workweek will begin on December 1.

In the meanwhile, the administration has announced that public employees would be allowed to work from home on Fridays

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How Nigerian banks aided Maina in stealing N2 billion from pensioners – Judge

How Nigerian banks helped Maina to steal pensioners' N2 billion - Judge

A Federal High Court judge, Okon Abang, on Monday, revealed the roles two Nigerian banks played in the N2 billion pension fraud perpetrated by a former chairperson of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina.

earlier that the judge sentenced Mr Maina...

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ECOWAS sanctions coup plotters in Guinea and Mali

ECOWAS imposes individual sanctions on coup plotters in Guinea, Mali |  Africanews

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), on Sunday, hardened its stance against military rule in Mali and Guinea, imposing new sanctions and calling on both countries to honour timetables for a return to democracy.

The imposition of the sanctions is the bloc’s toughest response...

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Globally, 45 million people are 'on the verge of starvation,' according to the World Food Programme

UN alarms: 45 million people in the world are on the verge of starvation.  "The number of people at risk of extreme hunger is increasing rapidly" -  Polish News

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the number of people on the verge of famine in 43 countries has climbed to 45 million — an increase of three million by 2021 – as acute hunger increases globally.

This figure has climbed from 42 million in 2021 to 27 million in 2019, according to a statement issued by the agency on Monday.

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Anambra Election: So Far, INEC Results Reflect Votes Cast – Yiaga Africa

Anambra Election: INEC's results true reflection of votes cast - Yiaga  Africa - NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

Yiaga Africa on Monday said the results announced thus far by the (INEC) reflected the ballots cast during the 6 November Anambra governorship election.

Executive Director, Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo, made this known at a press conference on the...

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Nigeria distributes 5.7 million COVID-19 vaccinations and aims for a population coverage of 70% by 2022.

Why Nigeria may not meet its COVID-19 vaccination target

The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) has administered the first dose of COVID-19 immunization to 5,770,899 eligible people, with 3,146,885 receiving the second dose (fully vaccinated).

Abdullahi Garba, Director, Planning Research and Statistics, NPHCDA, said this at a Ministerial Press Briefing update on COVID-19 Response and Development in the Health Sector on Monday in Abuja.

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INTERVIEW: Tambuwal on what the APC would do to Jonathan if he runs for president in 2023

INTERVIEW: What we will do to Jonathan if fielded by APC in 2023 -- Tambuwal

Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto is the Chairperson of the Governors’ Forum. He played a key role in the success of the recently concluded national convention of the PDP and has been working with his colleagues to strengthen and stabilise the opposition party ahead of the 2023 general...

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The truth about the'mysterious' fabric that fell from the sky in Ondo

The truth about the'mysterious' fabric that fell from the sky in Ondo

Could a cloth truly have fallen from the sky? This and many more were the questions asked by social media users who saw footage of what appears to be a long piece of white cloth descending from the sky in Ondo town, a prominent community in Ondo State.

The footage shows several residents of the...

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ANALYSIS: #AnambraDecides2021: Can Ihiala voters assist the PDP in overtaking the APGA?

ANALYSIS: #AnambraDecides2021: Can Ihiala voters assist the PDP in overtaking the APGA?,

As far as the 2021 governorship election in the South-east state is concerned, one of the 21 local government districts in is nearly on everyone's lips.

Following Saturday's poll, Charles Soludo, the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, was virtually on the verge

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The Ikoyi Building Collapse: Why Are Journalists Banned From An Investigative Panel? | Lagos Govt

The Ikoyi Building Collapse: Why Are Journalists Banned From An Investigative Panel? | Lagos Govt

Gbenga Omotoso, the Lagos state commissioner for information, has explained why the media was prohibited from the panel of inquiry formed to probe the cause of the collapse of the 21-story building in the state's Ikoyi neighborhood.

The building, in the posh Ikoyi neighborhood, was under construction when it collapsed on Monday, burying at least 40 people.

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Sanwo-Olu suspends the head of the building agency after the collapse of the Ikoyi Building

Ikoyi building collapse: Gov Sanwo-Olu suspends LASBCA boss - Kemi Filani  News

Following the collapse of a 21-story building in the Ikoyi region of Lagos, the state's governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the general manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Gbolahan Oki, to be suspended indefinitely.

Commissioner for Information Gbenga Omotosho stated in a statement on Tuesday.

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Nigeria will cut carbon emissions to zero by 2060, according to Buhari at COP26

COP26: Nigeria will cut carbon emission to net zero by 2060, Buhari says

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the country will achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2060. He gave a speech during the ongoing COP26 in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

The summit, according to Mr Buhari, is taking place at a time when the globe is suffering from the severe effects of climate change.

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The death toll from the collapse of the Ikoyi building has risen to 20

The death toll from the collapse of the Ikoyi building has risen to 20

Rescue officials have recovered 20 bodies buried under the rubble after a 21-storey building collapsed on Monday in the Ikoyi part of Lagos, the National Emergency Management Agency () has said.

The building, situated on Gerard Road, trapped about 50 persons under the rubble, witnesses...

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The raid on Mary Odili's house appeared to be a mission to kill or maim her, according to the Supreme Court

Raid on Mary Odili's home appeared like a mission to kill, maim her – Supreme  Court

The Supreme Court management, on Tuesday, broke its silence on Friday’s raid on the home of one of its Justices, Mary Odili.

In a statement by its Director, Press and Information, Festus Akande, the apex court said the invasion which “depicted a gory picture of war” appeared like a mission to...

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Is Dogo Gide, the legendary bandit, still alive? So far, we've learned

Is Dogo Gide, the legendary bandit, still alive? So far, we've learned

Dogo Gide, the legendary banditry boss, was allegedly assassinated by his lieutenant, Sani San Makama, according to rumors on social media and recently certain online publications.

Mr. Gide was assassinated on Sunday, according to PRNigeria.

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ANALYSIS: COP26: Nigeria's aim to reduce carbon emissions to zero by 2060 is vague

ANALYSIS: COP26: Nigeria's aim to reduce carbon emissions to zero by 2060 is vague

President Muhammad Buhari pledged on the second day of the ongoing COP26 world leaders meeting in Glasgow, UK, that Nigeria will achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2060.

While acknowledging the significance of COP26 in the face of apparent climate change, Mr Buhari stated