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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

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January 21, 2021

Herdsmen Crisis: Hausa-Fulani not Yoruba’s enemy: Makinde

“We have a common enemy. That enemy is not the Hausa Fulani who is looking for pasture for his flock,” Mr. Makinde said.

Seyi Makinde
January 20, 2021

Court remands herdsman for attempted murder

The herdsman allegedly cut the victim’s right and left fingers in an attempt to kill him slowly.

Fulani-Herdsmen
January 20, 2021

Wike donates N500m to rebuild burnt Sokoto market, while markets in Rivers remain shut

Governor Wike stated that whatever affected Sokoto concerned Rivers.

January 20, 2021

ASUU, govt trade accusations over Ebonyi varsity shutdown

The delegation said it was disappointed with the reaction of the state governor.

David Umahi
January 19, 2021

INEC announces date for Anambra guber election

The commission has scheduled the Anambra Governorship poll for November 6.

INEC Photo (Credit: Punch Newspapers)
January 19, 2021

Sule flags off sale of fertilizer for dry season farming

He said that 300 metric tons fertilizer would be sold at N5,000 per bag to dry season farmers.

Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule
January 19, 2021

Tanker Explosion: Gov. Abiodun bans fuel trucks from Ogun flyovers

“We will put in place a very thick fine for any tanker driver found on any of these bridges,” the governor said.

Dapo Abiodun
January 19, 2021

Residents lynch Nigerian soldier for killing civilian during argument

An army memo disclosed that three of the civilians who received gunshot wounds were currently being treated at a specialist hospital in Maiduguri.

Cameroonian soldiers
January 19, 2021

One killed, properties destroyed as speeding petrol tanker explodes in Abeokuta

Fire brigade and other early responders have put out the inferno.

Abeokuta fire
January 19, 2021

Nigerian soldier dies in mysterious Borno barracks fire

The cause of the fire has yet to be ascertained by military authorities.

Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Yusuf Buratai. [CREDIT: Thisday]