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Nearly 300 abducted schoolchildren in northwest Nigeria freed after over two weeks in captivity
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Malawi has declared a state of disaster over a severe drought that is affecting most of the country.
The announcement comes less than a month after ... Show more
Africa Live this week: 25-31 March 2024 - BBC News: Bringing you the latest news from around Africa at bbc.com/africalive.
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Nigerian court sentences Chinese businessman to death for murdering girlfriend: Frank Geng Quarong was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend - a killing that ...
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Tributes have been pouring in for veteran Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor who died on Sunday.
Muonagor's death comes just a few days after he appealed for ... Show more
Africa Live this week: 25-31 March 2024 - BBC News: Bringing you the latest news from around Africa at bbc.com/africalive.
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Quick Glance: Africa News: 25-31 March 2024
- Six people found guilty of the murder of politician Chokri Belaid after a decade-long wait
- Kenya Airways reports an operating profit for the first time since 2017
- Cocoa prices hit a record high due to harvest failures caused by droughts
- Ugandan government instructs all civil servants to exercise weekly for health benefits
Okuama Resident Who Said Slain Soldiers Were Not for Peacekeeping on Army’s Wanted List
fij.ng/article/okuama-resident-who-said-slain-soldiers-were-not-for-peacekeeping-on-armys-wanted-list/
Kuriga kidnap: More than 280 Nigerian pupils released: Gunmen rode through the school in Kuriga in north-western Nigeria seizing children as young as eight.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68649221
How Nigeria Spent $630m on Leaking National Database: Three years down the line, the federal government issued an order that made NIN mandatory for all Nigerians ...
fij.ng/article/how-nigeria-spent-630m-on-leaking-national-database/
Amusan Wins 3rd Consecutive African Games 100m Hurdles Gold Medal
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Amaechi Muonagor: Nigeria mourns Nollywood comedy titan, dead at 61: Amaechi Muonagor was a loved Nollywood legend, whose career spanned over two decades.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68654481
Nigeria stampede at charity cash hand-out event kills seven in Bauchi: Children were among the victims of the crush at the charity event that attracted a big ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68654619
Nigeria thrown into darkness as power grid collapses: Since the privatisation of the power sector in November 2013, the grid has collapsed over 140 times.
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Nigerian Islamic police arrest non-fasting Muslims during Ramadan: The 11 violated the Ramadan fast in northern Kano state, where Sharia operates alongside ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68552431
Access Holdings annual profit surges as revenue touches record N2.6 trillion: The surge in top-line now makes Access Holdings Nigeria’s biggest public company by ...
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Nigeria seeks to fix snag in domestic oil supply to refineries: Nigeria's oil regulator met with producers and local refiners to fix implementation of a policy ...
reuters.com/business/energy/nigeria-seeks-fix-snag-domestic-oil-supply-refineries-2024-03-26/
Finidi George: Nigeria's friendly results split opinion on claim for Super Eagles post
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Buy made-in-Nigeria goods to strengthen Naira, Tinubu urges Nigerians: Mr Ngelale noted that the president also assured Nigerians that his administration is ...
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Nigeria Binance: British-Kenyan executive Nadeem Anjarwalla no longer in custody: Nadeem Anjarwalla has left the country after a month in custody ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68656119
200 kidnapped Nigerian students and staff released from captivity: Kaduna Governor Uba Sani says country's national security adviser coordinated development ...
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Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery could accelerate European sector's decline: Nigeria's giant Dangote oil refinery could bring to an end a decades-long gasoline ...
reuters.com/business/energy/nigerias-dangote-oil-refinery-could-accelerate-european-sectors-decline-2024-03-27/
South Africa's MTN annual profit slumps on Nigeria naira devaluation: Africa's biggest telecoms operator MTN Group on Monday reported a 72.3% tumble in full-year ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/south-africas-mtn-annual-profit-slumps-nigeria-naira-devaluation-2024-03-25/
2024 Hajj: NACHON raises fare to N8.5m, registered pilgrims to pay additional N1.9m
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Budget Padding: Ningi demands reinstatement, insists suspension’s illegal: Mr Ningi has threatened to sue the Senate if his 12 March suspension is not reversed ...
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At four, I was kidnapped and sex-trafficked for years. Now I fight for the powerless – and win every case
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/mar/25/at-four-i-was-kidnapped-and-sex-trafficked-for-years-now-i-fight-for-the-powerless-and-win-every-case
Nigerian court denies separatist leader Kanu bail, orders trial: A Nigerian federal court on Tuesday denied separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu bail and instead ...
reuters.com/world/africa/nigerian-court-denies-separatist-leader-kanu-bail-orders-trial-2024-03-19/
Gunmen in Nigeria have kidnapped at least 87 people, including women and children in Kaduna state, residents and police said ...
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South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia and Ivory Coast hit by major internet outages
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Quick Glance: Internet outages in 13 African countries due to undersea cable damage
- Thirteen countries across Africa experienced Internet outages due to damage to submarine fiber optic cables.
- Multiple network providers reported Internet outages yesterday, with the outage seemingly moving from North Africa to South Africa.
- Some countries had short-lived Internet disruptions, while others, including South Africa, experienced ongoing outages.
- Undersea cable-related Internet outages aren't new and can last a while, with damaged cables responsible for a significant portion of intercontinental traffic.
Nigeria: Rescued schoolchildren reunited with families: The children had been kidnapped two weeks ago from their school in Kaduna. The practice of kidnapping for ...
dw.com/en/nigeria-joy-as-rescued-kidnapped-schoolchildren-reunited-with-families/a-68654705
NiMet forecasts three-day sunshine, haziness from Monday: Isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Bayelsa, Rivers, Lagos, Edo ...
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Ellis wants Banyana to land knockout blow in Olympic clash with Nigeria: Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has likened their 2024 Olympic qualifier against ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-03-26-ellis-wants-banyana-to-land-knockout-blow-in-olympic-clash-with-nigeria/
Binance executives remain in detention after Nigeria court appearance, families say
reuters.com/world/africa/binance-executives-remain-detention-after-nigeria-court-appearance-families-say-2024-03-20/
Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso Voted for Larger Rates Hike: Nigerian central bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso voted for an even larger ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-19/nigeria-s-central-bank-governor-olayemi-cardoso-voted-for-larger-rates-hike
Police Begin Persecution of FIJ for ‘Cybercrime’, Summon BoT Chair to Abuja: The police have summoned Bukky Shonibare, the chairman of FIJ’s Board of Trustees ...
fij.ng/article/police-begin-persecution-of-fij-for-cybercrime-summon-bot-chair-to-abuja/
Ghana 1-2 Nigeria: Finidi passes audition with goals from Dessers, Lookman: The Jollof Wars between Ghana and Nigeria continued on Friday in Morocco ...
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Quick Glance: Nigeria vs. Ghana: Super Eagles lead against Black Stars in Morocco
- The historic rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana takes place at the Stade de Marrakech in Morocco.
- Expect an intense encounter despite it being a friendly match.
- Coach Otto Addo returns to Ghana, while George Finidi leads the Super Eagles on an interim basis.
- Both teams are without some key players, but fans are hoping for an exciting game.
Katsina converts 722 LG workers to agricultural extension service officers: Governor Radda says each of the 361 political wards across the 34 local government ...
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In Nigeria, parents finally able to see children who were abducted from school in early March
pbs.org/newshour/world/in-nigeria-parents-finally-able-to-see-children-who-were-abducted-from-school-in-early-march
Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts Federation sets new targets after African Games success
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19 Days After, Nigeria Customs Yet to Address FIJ’s Smuggling Exposé : The Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria's land borders authorities, continues to remain ...
fij.ng/article/19-days-after-nigeria-customs-yet-to-address-fijs-smuggling-expose/
African Games: Brume wins gold, sets new record: With this impressive feat, Brume not only defended her 2019 title but also set a new Games record ...
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JUST IN: Governor subsidies 2024 hajj for Kano pilgrims: PREMIUM TIMES reported how the NAHCON has increased the rate for the 2024 Hajj citing foreign exchange ...
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Tinubu suspends public-funded foreign trips by ministers, govt officials | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/21/tinubu-suspends-public-funded-foreign-trips-by-ministers-govt-officials/
Nigerian army rescues abducted Kaduna students : The Nigerian army on Sunday rescued students and staff who were abducted by gunmen from a school in the ...
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Nigerian children released after being abducted from school: Authorities say students abducted by gunmen from a school in northern Nigeria have been released ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-24/nigerian-students-released-unharmed-after-school-abduction/103626210
Nigeria kidnap crisis: Schoolboy recounts daring escape from bandits: Musa Garba was one of more than 280 abducted last week, but he managed slip away from his ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68534319
Tinubu sets up new economic coordination, management teams: The Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) comprises distinguished leaders and key ...
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Tinubu appoints coordinator for Nigeria’s counter-terrorism centre: He also served in Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of Congo under the United Nations ...
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Nigeria's kidnap crisis: Inside story of a ransom negotiator: How one man is secretly helping families pay kidnappers to release their relatives.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68612958
Nigeria’s public debt stock increases to N97.34trn in Q4 2023 – NBS: Nigeria’s public debt stock, which included external and domestic debt, grew by 10 ...
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Undersea Cable Cuts: Services 90% restored – NCC: “We are pleased to announce that services have now been restored to approximately 90 per cent of their peak ...
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Nigerian military kills 212 terrorists, apprehends 252 others – Official: The troops also recovered 223 assorted weapons and 2,756 ammunition comprising three ...
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UPDATED: Tinubu honours 17 slain soldiers, families to get houses, scholarships: Mr Tinubu also announced "scholarships to all the children of the deceased ...
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Lagos SWAN, WCFL sign deal for grassroots football development: During a brief ceremony attended by WCFL and Lagos SWAN management, the Chairperson, Lagos SWAN ...
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JUST IN: CBN raises interest rate: The committee voted to retain the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) at 45 per cent for commercial banks and adjust the CRR of merchant ...
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Nigeria military denies reprisal attack after 16 troops killed: Men in army uniform ransacked and burned homes in Nigeria's oil-producing Delta state days after ...
reuters.com/world/africa/nigeria-military-denies-reprisal-attack-after-16-troops-killed-2024-03-18/
National grid collapses again: The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company confirmed the development to its customers through its social media handles.
punchng.com/national-grid-collapses-again-2/
Nigerian court has sentenced a Chinese man to death for killing his girlfriend | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/26/nigerian-court-has-sentenced-a-chinese-man-to-death-for-killing-his-girlfriend/
Fubara dissolves Rivers task force on sanitation: The governor did not give a reason for the dissolution of the task force.
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Exclusive: Nigerian kidnappers demand $620,000 for release of school hostages: Gunmen who kidnapped 286 students and staff from a school in northern Nigeria last ...
reuters.com/world/africa/nigerian-kidnappers-demand-620000-release-school-hostages-local-authorities-2024-03-13/
Finidi targets second win over Mali on Tuesday: Coach Finidi emphasises that the Eagles should not be discouraged by injuries and absences within the team ...
premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/680788-finidi-targets-second-win-over-mali-on-tuesday.html
Infinix Nigeria unveils NOTE 40 Series, redefining charging technology: Infinix NOTE 40 Series makes a grand debut in Nigeria, introducing all-round FastCharge 2 ...
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Late Olubadan exalted Yoruba traditional heritage – Obasanjo: In his terse condolence message in the register, Mr Obasanjo wrote, "The late Olubadan carried ...
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PICTORIAL: How 34-year-old Nigerian US Naval officer, Aregbesola died in Red Sea: A Nigerian-born United States Naval Officer, Michael Aregbesola ...
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Dozens of Children Kidnapped in Nigeria Are Released, Officials Say: The military of the West African nation, which is plagued by kidnappings largely driven by ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/24/world/africa/nigeria-children-released.html
Bola Tinubu: Nigeria won't pay a ransom to Kaduna kidnappers: A local chief tells the BBC some of the 280 abducted schoolchildren are in a "critical condition".
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68561870
Nigeria Reportedly Drops Plan to Charge Companies for Hiring Foreign Workers: Nigeria suspended the introduction of a levy on the employment of foreign workers ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-09/nigeria-halts-plans-for-levy-on-expatriate-staff-thisday-says
UPDATED: After IPI Nigeria revelation, military confesses abducting, detaining missing editor
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NAF destroys several illegal refining sites, barges in Rivers: The sites and barges destroyed were discovered between Monday and Tuesday at Bille, Dariama ...
premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/681247-naf-destroys-several-illegal-refining-sites-barges-in-rivers.html
Nigeria abduction: At least 28 schoolchildren escape captors: Nigeria continues to search for nearly 300 schoolchildren taken in the northern town of Kuriga.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68521015
NPFL Round-up: Rangers go top after Oriental Derby victory: Rangers, the Flying Antelopes, are now in the number one position with 48 points.
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Ellis urges fans to fill stadium for Banyana-Nigeria qualifier: Desiree Ellis is bracing herself for another match of her life as Banyana Banyana coach.
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/sport/2024-03-24-ellis-urges-fans-to-fill-stadium-for-banyana-nigeria-qualifier/
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Down the rushy glen – Brian Maye on poet, diarist and editor William Allingham: His letters and diaries provide a vivid insight into Victorian literary culture
irishtimes.com/opinion/an-irish-diary/2024/03/25/down-the-rushy-glen-brian-maye-on-poet-diarist-and-editor-william-allingham/
Nigeria’s consumer protection agency discovers deceptive rice weight in Abuja market
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Yul Edochie denies marrying Judy Austin, says they’re skitmakers: PREMIUM TIMES reported that May filed for a divorce against Edochie in August 2023 ...
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Beneficiaries receive $5,000 each as Tony Elumelu Foundation announces 2024 cohort
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Nine-year-old boy dies in Onitsha bridge accident – FRSC: Others were injured in the accident.
premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/680758-nine-year-old-boy-dies-in-onitsha-bridge-accident-frsc.html
EXCLUSIVE: Why British investor’s bid to buy PZ Cussons Nigeria fell apart: PZ Cussons (Holdings) UK set out on 4 September 2023 to purchase other stockholders’ ...
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Falana to speak at lecture in honour of late Odumakin: The union noted that the two-day event will also feature an interfaculty debate not just to honour the ...
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