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Nigerian lawmakers repeatedly tried to manipulate NSIP beneficiaries – Presidential Aide
The lawmakers had alleged that the NSIP beneficiaries "are not known personally to the them" and the National Social Register (NSR) is a scam.
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Stabilisation Fund: We’ll provide $150 million to Nigerian govt within 72 hours – NSIA
The NSIA said it does not require more than three days to make the money available to the government to meet the emergency.
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Mrs Uwais described some of the lawmakers' claims as false and another as "regrettable and dangerous.”
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The top four countries named by the survey as most vulnerable to COVID-19 are all dealing with intransigent conflicts.
CommentBuhari, other African leaders stand with WHO chief after Trump attack
"The Government of Nigeria fully supports @WHO and its Director General @DrTedros," Mt Buhari wrote.
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INVESTIGATION: Nigeria allows fugitive to control sensitive national data
Mahmood Ahmadu who is on the run from justice over the 2014 immigration recruitment scandal is the owner of Online Integrated Solutions a company in possessi...
CommentCoronavirus: Nigerian tertiary institutions not equipped for distance learning
In Nigeria, physical learning has been halted for the next few weeks, most likely months, depending on containment of the disease.
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South West
COVID-19: Ondo lawmakers reject membership of Akeredolu’s relief committee
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The lawmakers decided to create a separate committee where the legislature would reach the needy in a similar manner.
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Coronavirus: FG flays Wike over arrest of pilots
The minister said besides the federal government, "no other person had the legal rights to legislate on civil aviation".
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Lockdown: Ebonyi partially restores religious activities
The government also relaxes the ban on burials.
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Eight dead in Kwara tanker accident
The accident involving six petrol tankers and a car occurred at Oloru-Kanbi in Moro LGA of the state.
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Measles claims seven children in Adamawa
The seven dead children were among the 25 children who contracted measles in Fufore LGA of the state.
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Coronavirus: Travellers passing through Kaduna will be quarantined 14 days- Official
Travellers also have the option of staying away from Kaduna routes, the official said.
CommentHealth
News Reports
Measles claims seven children in Adamawa
The seven dead children were among the 25 children who contracted measles in Fufore LGA of the state.
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Investigations
SPECIAL REPORT: Residents lament as abandoned NDDC health centres litter Imo
In one of the communities, the abandoned and uncompleted health centre was simply converted to a school by residents.
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Health Specials
Coronavirus: Taskforce to decide on travel bans as Nigeria confirms third Covid-19 case
The committee is expected to decide whether the government should ban flights into Nigeria from high-risk countries or gathering at social activiti...
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Features
More than a million babies are born to young Nigerians every year: we explored why
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In Nigeria, 145 babies are born to every 1,000 girls aged 15-19 annually.
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News Reports
Measles claims seven children in Adamawa
The seven dead children were among the 25 children who contracted measles in Fufore LGA of the state.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Residents lament as abandoned NDDC health centres litter Imo
In one of the communities, the abandoned and uncompleted health centre was simply converted to a school by residents.
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Coronavirus: Taskforce to decide on travel bans as Nigeria confirms third Covid-19 case
The committee is expected to decide whether the government should ban flights into Nigeria from high-risk countries or gathering at social activiti...
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More than a million babies are born to young Nigerians every year: we explored why
In Nigeria, 145 babies are born to every 1,000 girls aged 15-19 annually.
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Fighting the Virus With A Herdsman’s Mentality, By Banji Ojewale
What this demands is atypical reasoning, thinking outside the box of warfare, not swallowing all what the world is throwing at us.
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EDITORIAL: COVID-19: Calling On Nigeria’s Billionaires and Religious Leaders To Step Up
The country is in dire need of help.
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Rarely was a person so clear about his place in life and happy to stay there no matter what temptations and ambitions lurked around.
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Over two million tweets touting conspiracy theories about the virus have been posted since the disease began to spread outside China.
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Gradually it is becoming clear that mankind has invented weapons of destruction. The same science that made our lives longer and better is the same science t...
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Larry Gaaga begins production of ‘RattleSnake’ soundtrack
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‘Rattle Snake’ was a 1994 Nollywood classic directed by the late Amaka Igwe
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Kannywood
KANNYWOOD: It will take Kannywood years to get back on its feet – Hassana Dalhat
Mrs Dalhat said the only way forward is to get the private sector and the government to invest in the industry.
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Music
VIDEO: Burna Boy mocks Nigerian youth
Burna Boy said that he believed the fire outbreak at a public building was intentionally started to cover up financial misappropriation.
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Lifestyle
Coronavirus Lockdown: How couples can enjoy intimacy without pregnancy – Experts
Experts say prolonged period in lockdown combined with expected difficulties obtaining contraception may bring an increase in unplanned pregnancies
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Arts & Books
A tribute to poet and professor Harry Garuba: we continue to learn with you
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In 1996, Harry was a founding member and columnist for the Nigerian national daily newspaper, The Post Express. Harry used his words to illuminate ...
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Travel
Morocco: Feeding the Soil, While Rallying the South for Greatness!
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"After the encounter, even in its brevity, I became inclined to agree with a friend who said: “If you die without seeing Marrakech, God would likel...
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Larry Gaaga begins production of ‘RattleSnake’ soundtrack
‘Rattle Snake’ was a 1994 Nollywood classic directed by the late Amaka Igwe
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Mrs Dalhat said the only way forward is to get the private sector and the government to invest in the industry.
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VIDEO: Burna Boy mocks Nigerian youth
Burna Boy said that he believed the fire outbreak at a public building was intentionally started to cover up financial misappropriation.
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Coronavirus Lockdown: How couples can enjoy intimacy without pregnancy – Experts
Experts say prolonged period in lockdown combined with expected difficulties obtaining contraception may bring an increase in unplanned pregnancies
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A tribute to poet and professor Harry Garuba: we continue to learn with you
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"After the encounter, even in its brevity, I became inclined to agree with a friend who said: “If you die without seeing Marrakech, God would likel...
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News Reports
AfDB unveils $10 billion Response Facility to curb COVID-19
The Facility entails $5.5 billion for sovereign operations in African Development Bank countries, and $3.1 billion for sovereign and regional opera...
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Africa
COVID-19 cases top 10, 000 in Africa – WHO
The country with the lowest confirmed case is South Sudan, which has reported only one case.
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Coronavirus: ECOWAS Commission announces support for West African countries
The commission lists the donations, reaffirming its solidarity with member states as they battle to contain the scourge.
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