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FG extends deadline for NIN-SIM linkage till April

FG extends deadline for NIN-SIM linkage till April

The Federal Government has extended the ongoing National Identification Number (NIN) and Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) integration exercise by eight weeks, with a new deadline of April 6, 2021.
Hundreds of stranded Nigerians repatriated from Saudi Arabia

Hundreds of stranded Nigerians repatriated from Saudi Arabia

Nigeria evacuated hundreds of its citizens from Saudi Arabia on Thursday after they overstayed their visas and were left stranded, two Reuters witnesses said.
Failure to wear face mask now attracts fine or 6 months jail time - FG

Failure to wear face mask now attracts fine or 6 months jail time - FG

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the COVID-19 Disease Health Protection 2021, a regulation which makes the use of face mask mandatory to curtail the spread of the coronavirus disease.
Former Super Eagles Coach, goalkeeper trainer, Joe Erico is dead

Former Super Eagles Coach, goalkeeper trainer, Joe Erico is dead

Erico, nicknamed "Jogobonito exponent", passed away on Tuesday morning in Lagos surrounded by his family, after a brief illness.
COVID-19: NAFDAC has not approved any vaccines, says DG

COVID-19: NAFDAC has not approved any vaccines, says DG

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, said the agency has not approved any COVID-19 vaccines.
NMA reveals reason 20 doctors died of COVID-19 in one week

NMA reveals reason 20 doctors died of COVID-19 in one week

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has given major reasons why at least 20 doctors died within a week from COVID-19.
FG reveals plans to destabilise Nigeria through sponsored media war

FG reveals plans to destabilise Nigeria through sponsored media war

The Federal Government has exposed orchestrated plans by some disgruntled elements to smear the integrity of President Muhammadu Buhari in order to bring about chaos and disharmony in the country.
FG directs universities to suspend academic activities till further notice

FG directs universities to suspend academic activities till further notice

The Federal Government has instructed the Vice-Chancellors of all universities within the country to immediately put on hold all academic activities in their various institutions.
COVID-19: Buhari cancels Christmas homage

COVID-19: Buhari cancels Christmas homage

THE Presidency says President Muhammadu Buhari will not be hosting the usual Christmas homage by religious and community leaders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday.
12 die, 25 injured in fatal motor accident

12 die, 25 injured in fatal motor accident

An accident has claimed the lives of 12 persons, with 25 fatally injured along Abuja-Kaduna Highway on December 23, 2020.