Dec 14, 2020

Buhari's failure to appear before NASS sparks outrage

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Dear MyNigeria reader,

We hope you had a wonderful Christmas celebration. Indeed the year 2020 is finally winding up. It is our expectation that the upcoming year will be fun-filled than this years’.

Prior to the break, the major talking point in the country was the rescue of the more than 300 youngs

Prior to the break, a number of

The novel coronavirus is still a major threat in Nigeria as we continually get news of casualties from the virus. So far, 73,175 Nigerians have been affected by the virus, while, 1,197 have died.

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Coronavirus News Update

Coronavirus News Live

Live News from Nigeria about the coronavirus pandemic

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NCDC confirms 318 new coronavirus infections, no death

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 318 new coronavirus cases with no related fatalities in the East 24 hours.

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Most Read News Stories of the Week

Abdulrasheed Maina collapses in court, in fresh drama

The former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Taskforce Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, mounted a new drama at the Federal High Court in Abuja Thursday.

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I have no case to answer - Maina tells court

Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman, Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), on Wednesday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, that he had no case to answer in the allegations levied against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

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PSC okays recruitment of 925 persons smuggled into police

The Police Service Commission on Tuesday said it had approved the recruitment of 925 persons who were illegally recruited into the Nigeria Police Force.

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Revealed: How Maina was arrested, extradited

Details emerged this weekend of how the chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Abdullahi Maina, was arrested in far away Niamey, capital of Niger Republic, after detectives from Interpol, led by Commissioner of Police, Garba…

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NIS promises better service

The Passport Controller Officer, Festac Passport Office, Lagos State, Mrs Adeola Adesokan, says her focus is to make the passport office the best in the country.

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Infrastructure: FG executes 30 projects in Kwara

The Federal Government has executed more than 30 projects across the three senatorial districts of Kwara from January 2019 till date.

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FG approves 13 loan applications worth N1.08bn for small scale miners

The Federal Government on Tuesday announced the approval of thirteen loan applications worth N1.08billion for artisanal and small scale miners in the country.

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We are truly blessed, Regina Askia shares cute photo with lookalike daughters

Regina Askia recently shared a stunning new photo with her daughters.

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2023: PDP governors to hold meeting with Jonathan, Atiku over zoning issue

The leadership of the largest opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Congress (PDP) are reportedly scheduled to have a meeting with some party governors and aspiring presidential candidates, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and Atiku Abubakar later…

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Villagers gave information to Boko Haram, says DHQ

Some residents of Borno State are sabotaging the efforts of the military by providing information on its movement and activities to Boko Haram, Coordinator of Defence Media Operations Maj-Gen. John Enenche said on Monday.

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Kanu replies Odemwingie after accusing his wife of wooing him and calling her delilah

Ex-Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu has reacted to a callout by his former Super Eagles teammate, Osazie Odemwingie, in which he accused his wife, Amara Kanu, of wooing him via social media.

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Mutiu Adepoju disagrees with Okocha over current Eagles midfielders’ comments

Former Nigerian midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju has reacted to comments made by Austin Okocha about the strength of the Super Eagles midfield.

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Ekiti, A’Ibom, Taraba, others renew call for state police

State governments, including Zamfara, Ekiti, Akwa Ibom, Taraba and Abia, have restated their call for state police amid rising insecurity in the country.

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2023: PDP governors to hold meeting with Jonathan, Atiku over zoning issue

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Actress Liz Dasilva breaks news of her marriage 2 months after tying the knot

Nollywood actress, Liz Dasilva, recently broke the good news of her marriage to fans on social media.

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Ndume dumps Maina, says he’s unreliable

The Chairman, Senate Committee on the Army, Senator Ali Ndume, said he has instructed his legal team to begin the process of terminating the surety bond he signed for captured fugitive Abdulrasheed Maina.

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End SARS Updates

End SARS: Aisha Yesufu reveals what will happen if Buhari doesn't allow protests

Convener of BringBackOurGirls, BBOG, Aisha Yesufu has warned the Buhari-led administration against using any form of force against potential protesters as some states have recorded the second wave of protests.

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Don't be distracted, #EndSARS movement tells protesters

The Osun State EndSARS Movement has urged protesters not to relent in their demands for good governance, an end to police brutality and other inadequacies of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government.

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End SARS: Security agencies ready to kill - Fani-Kayode warns protesters

Former Minister for Aviation, Femi Fani-Fayode has cautioned protesters against the second wave of End SARS protest in the country.

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#EndSARS: You're free to protest peacefully - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday said Nigerians are at liberty to freely express themselves in a democracy but the government will not tolerate any acts of hooliganism.

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End SARS: No protest in Lagos - Police dismisses viral video

The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed a viral video that suggests that there is an ongoing #EndSARS protest in the state on Monday, December 7.

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Mammoth crowd gather in Abuja for second wave of #EndSARS protest

A mammoth crowd believed to be #EndSARS protesters took to the streets of Abuja to take part in the second wave of protest which started today, Dec 7.

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Ghana Elections: What You Need To Know

Ghanaians go to the polls today

Today, December 7, 2020, a total of 17,027,655 registered voters are expected to cast their ballot at about 33,367 polling stations across the country from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Election 2020: How the 16 regions voted

The Electoral Commission (EC) is yet to announce the full outcome of the Monday, December 7, presidential and parliamentary elections.

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LIVESTREAMING: Ghanaians vote in crucial elections

Today, December 7, 2020, a total of 17,027,655 registered voters are expected to cast their ballot at about 33,367 polling stations across the country from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Ghana Decides: Nana Akufo-Addo wins election

Ghana’s incumbent president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been declared the winner of the presidential elections of December 7.

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LIVESTREAMING: Ghana election results declaration day

Ghanaians have been waiting for the final results and declaration of the winner of the 2020 election which has witnessed a lot of flips and flops.

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Pregnant woman in labour defies odds to partake in 2020 elections

A 40-year-old pregnant woman with just a few hours to her delivery has defied all odds to partake in the ongoing presidential and parliamentary elections.

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Meet the Jinapor brothers who will be in Ghana's next parliament

Ghana’s next Parliament will see two blood brothers from the Jinapor family represent their respective constituencies on the ticket of the two different major political parties.

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How NPP supporters scrambled for jollof rice at party headquarters

A victory party without Ghana jollof? That certainly would have been an aberration which is why it comes as little shock that jollof was the food of choice at the victory party of the New Patriotic Party.

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Ghana Decides: No attempt should be made to steal this election, Mahama warns

Former President of Ghana, John Mahama, and candidate of the National Democratic Congress in the December 7, 2020 presidential election, has said he has not conceded defeat or congratulated any of the 11 other candidates in the race including…

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Ghana's opposition leader John Mahama rejects ‘fictionalized’ election results

Former Ghana president and now the leader of the biggest opposition party in the country, John Dramani Mahama, has flat out rejected the results of the December 7 presidential and parliamentary election as declared by the country’s electoral…

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Election 2020: Incumbent falls so far

Following varied results from the various constituencies so far, these are the list of incumbent Members of Parliament who have lost their seats to their contenders in the December 7, 2020 polls.

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