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COAS conference: Nigeria reaffirms commitment to equipping Armed Forces
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that his government is doing all possible to equip Nigeria’s Armed Forces so that they can...
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COAS conference: Nigeria reaffirms commitment to equipping Armed Forces
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that his government is doing all possible to equip Nigeria’s Armed Forces so that they can perform efficiently and effectively in the country’s many operations. The President, who was represented by the Chief of Defence Staff,...
Direct Primaries: CSOs dispute 500 billion claim, provide ‘alternative costs’
The groups said it would cost INEC "far less to organise direct primaries for the 18 political parties". The post Direct Primaries: CSOs dispute 500 billion claim, provide ‘alternative costs’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Three killed, many injured as farmers, herders clash in Jigawa
A resident said the clash started on Wednesday after herders allegedly encroached into farmlands, destroying crops. The post Three killed, many injured as farmers, herders clash in Jigawa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
China threatens ‘countermeasures’ if US boycotts Olympics
China said Monday it will take “countermeasures” if the United States called for a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics, hours after unconfirmed reports that the Biden administration could announce such a move this week. CNN and NBC cited unnamed sources...
Sylvester Oromoni’s death: RRS takes over Dowen College, Lekki
The Rapid Response Squad of the Nigeria Police, Lagos state command has stationed their men at Dowen College, Lekki. The development follows the sealing up of he school by officials of Lagos State Ministry of Education on Sunday. The school is embroiled in a...
Adamawa Govt proscribes activities of Professional Hunters Association
The Adamawa State Government has banned the operations of the Professional Hunters Association of Nigeria across the 21 Local Government areas of the State, especially in Demsa, Numan, Lamurde, Guyuk and Shelleng. The Governor in a statement signed by his press...
2023: Zoning Presidency To South-East Will Stop IPOB Agitation – Northern Group
Spokesman of the Arewa Concerned Civil Society Organisations of Nigeria, Abdulsalam Kazeem, speaks during a press conference in Kaduna on December 6, 2021. A coalition of northern groups under the umbrella of Arewa Concerned Civil Society Organisations of Nigeria...
Lifestyle
Chile Confirms First Case Of Omicron Variant
An international passenger arrives near a new rapid COVID-19 testing site for arriving international passengers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on December 3, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP Chile said Saturday it had found its first case of the Omicron...
Austria Sees Third Weekend Of COVID-19 Protests
Police clashes with protesters during a demonstration against measures taken to curb the Covid-19 corona pandemic in Vienna, on December 4, 2021. FLORIAN WIESER / APA / AFP Tens of thousands of Austrians turned out Saturday for the third straight weekend of protests against the government’s...
No Reports Of Deaths From Omicron Variant Yet, Says WHO
A picture of the billboard of the World Health Organization (WHO) The World Health Organization said Friday it had not seen any reports of deaths relating to the new Omicron variant of Covid-19. The WHO said it was collecting evidence about the variant of concern (VOC), as countries around the...
Entertainment
#BellaNaijaWeddings Weekly: Here’s a Rundown of Everything You Missed This Week!
Hey there, BellaNaija Weddings Fam! Another beautiful weekend is upon us and you already know what...
“If I find my partner cheating, I’ll forgive him” – Popular actress Biodun Okeowo
Popular Nollywood actress, Biodun Okeowo aka Omoborty says she will forgive him if she catches her...
Metro
Eight Lagos children die in locked SUV, police begin probe
The families of eight minors have been thrown into mourning after their corpses were recovered from a Honda Sport Utility Vehicle parked on Adelayo Street, in the Jah-Michael area, Badagry Expressway, Lagos State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the vehicle was parked in...
Traders bemoan losses as fire destroys goods in Kwara
An early morning fire incident on Sunday in the Geri-Alimi area of Ilorin, Kwara State, destroyed goods worth millions of naira stocked in six shops. The fire, which affected six of the 41 shops in the complex located opposite the Kwara State Art and Culture Centre,...
Coroner summons PUNCH over Ikoyi building collapse
The Lagos State Government has begun a coroner’s inquest into the death of the victims of the Ikoyi building collapse. The coroner also summoned PUNCH Newspapers to appear before the court. PUNCH Metro had reported that a 21-storey building on Gerrard Road, Ikoyi,...
World News
US slaps sanctions on DRC national over Gertler ties
DRC national Alain Mukonda is accused of providing support to blacklisted Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler.
India says deliveries of Russian S-400 defence system have begun
New Delhi says it has started receiving parts of missile defence system in a deal that prompted threats of US sanctions.
Ethiopian forces recapture two key towns from rebels, gov’t says
Ethiopia's government says it has recaptured the strategic towns of Dessie and Kombolcha from Tigrayan rebels.
Canada to release more residential school documents: Report
News comes after hundreds of unmarked graves were discovered this year at former residential school sites in Canada.
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The Punch
- Suspension of Ohanaeze National Youth Leader unconstitutional, says Umahi
- Suspected robbers shoot Benue poly lecturer for daring them
- Improve on intelligence gathering, Buhari tells Army
- Adamawa bans hunters association over abuse of power
- Drama as accused fail to produce surety with C of O after bail
- NBC code to protect Nigerians from harm – Ex-acting DG, Idachaba
- Dowen College: Sylvester’s death a big slap on Lagos govt’s face – Sanwo-Olu’s wife
- German FA opens probe into England midfielder, Jude Bellingham’s match-fixing comment
Vanguard
- Vanguard Personal Advisor Services introduces Five-Fund Active Equity offer
- Rolling over to an IRA vs. retaining an employer retirement plan
- High inflation, but not stagnation
- How to make the most of charitable donations
- The importance of being prepared
- What’s the buzz around meme stocks?
- Don’t feel left out of the FIRE movement
- Inflation, diversification, and the 60/40 portfolio
- How to handle COVID-19’s financial impacts
- Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Fund launches
- 3 behavioral factors can affect retirement spending
- Balancing your goals
- Ready to invest? See how to open an account
- Inflation beyond the current spike
- The ins and outs of rollover IRAs
Technology
Facebook Takes Down Anti-Vaccine Posts Harassing Doctors, Journalists
This illustration photo taken in Los Angeles on October 28, 2021, shows a person using Facebook on a smartphone in front of a computer screen...
Parag Agrawal: New CEO Sheds Low Profile To Take Twitter Helm
This handout photo released on November 29, 2021 courtesy of Twitter shows new Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal. PHOTO: AFP/TWITTER Parag Agrawal, who...
Jack Dorsey Steps Down As Twitter CEO
In this file photo taken on June 04, 2021, Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter and co-founder & CEO of Square, attends the crypto-currency conference...
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The Guardian
- Bauchi Assembly withdraws confirmation of commissioner over budget defence
- Dowen College student’s death heartbreaking – Sanwo-Olu’s wife
- Ambassador Leonard honours varian and other stakeholders working to improve cancer healthcare in Nigeria
- How we helped to arrest alleged murderers of FIRMAN CEO – witnesses
- FG refutes report that ISWAP laundered N18 billion through Nigeria
- Private and public sector leaders strengthen U.S.-Nigeria commercial ties
- FCT CP bans use and sales of fireworks
- 21 begin trial in Madagascar over alleged coup plot
- Covid disruptions caused surge in malaria deaths: WHO
- Russia to send Japanese tycoon to ISS in return to space tourism
- Kaduna Electric distributes 1,534 free prepaid meters
- NAF successes depend on human resource, technical, logistics support- Air Chief
- Kaduna, Nasarawa, FCT, others in darkness as labour shut down electricity
- COVID-19 summit: Senate President disappointed at absence of health ministers, permanent secretary
- Mohammed Idris, Kashifu Inuwa, Saliu Mustapha named 2021 CJA winners
World News
US slaps sanctions on DRC national over Gertler ties
DRC national Alain Mukonda is accused of providing support to blacklisted Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler.
India says deliveries of Russian S-400 defence system have begun
New Delhi says it has started receiving parts of missile defence system in a deal that prompted threats of US sanctions.
Ethiopian forces recapture two key towns from rebels, gov’t says
Ethiopia's government says it has recaptured the strategic towns of Dessie and Kombolcha from Tigrayan rebels.
Canada to release more residential school documents: Report
News comes after hundreds of unmarked graves were discovered this year at former residential school sites in Canada.
SPAC merging with Trump’s media firm gets SEC information request
Digital World Acquisition Corp has drawn criticism since its plan to merge with Trump's media firm was announced.
Mine deaths in South Africa rise for second consecutive year
Worker safety continues to deteriorate in South Africa's mines.
Zimbabwe court drops case against investigative journalist
A high court drops two charges against Hopewell Chin'ono, but the reporter still faces trial over a tweet.
South Africa: Anti-apartheid veteran Ebrahim dies aged 84
The largely unsung figure in the fight against apartheid had joined the struggle in his early teens.
ICC prosecutor defends dropping US from Afghan war crime probe
Rights groups have criticised Karim Khan's decision not to investigate US forces and CIA for war crimes.
The world could end Covid quicker. Here’s how
The Nation
- Suspected robbers shoot Benue poly lecturer dead for daring them
- 10 LGA in Osun benefit from FG’s N5,000 monthly payment scheme
- FIRS advocates inclusion of 36 states in Tax to determine accurate GDP for Nigeria
- Jigawa LGA cholera response team, SCI supports 1000 cholera survival households
- COVID-19: Sterling Bank partners Lagos govt to launch mass vaccination campaign
- PDP congratulates Gov Emmanuel on making Africa’s inspiring Individuals’ list
- Niger State to explore avenues to end against gender-based violence ― Governor’s wife
- Kano APC crisis: We will intervene very soon ― Caretaker Committee
- Gombe APC crisis only flexing muscles, not leadership crisis – Publicity secretary
- Ohanaeze Ndigbo youth tackles Ugwuanyi’s critics
- Over 160,000 sign petitions seeking prosecution of those involved in Sylvester Oromoni’s torture, death
- Nigerians to pay more as shipping lines set to increase cost of freight insurance
- NLRC’s Gbajabiamila and Buhari’s economic revamp efforts
- Mental health: Disruptions and solutions
- On Lagos peace walk
Business
UNICEF engages school girls in life skill training
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has engaged both in and out-of-school girls in life-building skills to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) practice in Ebonyi State, southeast Nigeria. The adolescent girls (in- and- out of...
Bullying at Dowen? Waiting for the truth
The tragic news of the death of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni of Dowen College Lagos has brought the issue of bullying in schools at all levels to the fore once more. There are conflicting narratives about the root cause of young Sylvester’s death. First is the claim...
Nigeria fashion parades potential at World Expo in Dubai
Supermodel Naomi Campbell strutted the catwalk at the Burj Khalifa in outfits by renowned Nigerian designers during the Arise Fashion Week (AFW) Friday. Outstanding African fashion brands are conquering the continent and the world. In doing so, they are also tapping...
Rising debt, weak spending, low tax put Nigeria in trilemma
Nigeria’s rising debt combined with its weak spending and the difficulty in raising extra tax revenues means it faces a fiscal policy trilemma. Africa’s biggest economy’s debt to GDP ratio at 33 percent is lower when compared to emerging peers like Egypt (90.2...
VerifyMe appoints Sarah Essien as chief operating officer
VerifyMe Nigeria has announced the appointment of Sarah Essien as the new Chief Operating Officer. Essien joins VerifyMe from the United Kingdom – Nigerian Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF) where she was an international project manager. She also previously...
Opinion
Democracy, good governance and national integration, By Kayode Fayemi
It is my conviction that the best way to honour the memory of this teacher, philosopher, mentor, father, political activist, organiser extraordinary, and patriot par excellence is to continue to organise to successfully achieve national integration on the basis of...
Uganda’s loss of international airport to China
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that originated in China in the late 2019 crippled countries worldwide with smaller and poor economies taking a big hit. Reduction in revenues and foreign aid has affected these countries’ spending and thus their ability to repay loans....
Moral imperatives of power shift to the South in 2023
As the 2023 presidential election inches closer, the issue of zoning of the presidential ticket of the major political parties is now on the front burner. While the ruling All Progressives Congress has given indications that it will zone the ticket to the South, the...
Murder at Dowen College: Thoughts on parenting and legal remedies
Delinquent children are capable of unbelievable crimes. I was once a counsellor at Eaton County Juvenile Correctional Facilities. When I read their files, I was shocked. Even as their counsellor, and during one-on-one sessions, I was always looking over my shoulders....
Videos
Mariah Carey dons ’60 to 70 pound’ gown for Christmas special
Mariah Carey dished about her extravagant beaded gown on ITV's "Lorraine" while promoting her second Apple TV+ holiday special.
Author says Xi Jinping pressing Biden to make decisions WH doesn’t want to
CNN's Phil Mattingly talks to author Gordon Chang about reporting that the Biden administration is expected to announce that no US government officials will attend the 2022 Beijing Olympics, implementing a diplomatic boycott of the games.
CNN’s Phil Mattingly calls out Matt Gaetz’s vaccine claim
CNN's Phil Mattingly takes a look at how some prominent Republican lawmakers are peddling misinformation about Covid-19 and vaccines.
CNN10 – 12/6/21
A deadly volcanic eruption occurs in Indonesia, the U.S. implements new travel rules, and the last surviving officer of a famous U.S. Army unit passes away.
Actor offers to play Biden on ‘SNL’. Hear Biden’s response
Ahead of the 44th annual Kennedy Center Honors, President Joe Biden hosted a reception for this year's recipients at the White House. Among them are "Saturday Night Live" creator Lorne Michaels, who Biden teased for the parade of actors recruited to play him on the...
Father speaks out about harms of social media after daughter’s death
As scrutiny over the potential pitfalls of social media intensifies, CNN's Phil Mattingly speaks with a father that lost his 14-year-old daughter to suicide in 2017 after she viewed harmful and graphic content.
Lawmaker reacts to Cawthorn’s ‘earthen vessels’ abortion remarks
Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) reacts to Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) referring to "earthen vessels" during anti-abortion remarks on the House floor.
New Music: Deep Purple ‘Turning to Crime’
The legendary rock band releases their first covers album, recorded during the pandemic. Rick Damigella reports.