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[Nigeria Health Watch] A report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) focused on the largest study of the prevalence of violence against women. The report was on behalf of a special working group of the United Nations, and it revealed that across their lifetime, one in three women are subjected to physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner or sexual violence from a non-partner. Given the high levels of stigma and under-reporting of sexual abuse, the true figure may be significantly higher. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111300025.html

[Premium Times] "Sadly, one of the NCoS Armed Squad personnel paid the supreme price in the encounter while nine inmates also lost their lives," the source said. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111300013.html

[Premium Times] Nigeria has administered at least 9,640,048 doses of COVID vaccines so far.

[Premium Times] The judge said the deceased's death certificate stated the cause of death as cardiopulmonary arrest and the secondary cause as HIV.

[Premium Times] The NLC President says the most topical items of the amendment included the adoption of direct primaries for internal political parties' contestants.

[Premium Times] The 17th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), came to a grand end at the Marriot Hotel, Lagos, on Sunday.

[This Day] The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN), yesterday said the #EndSARS Panel set up by the Lagos State Government was illegal.

[Premium Times] Nigeria has administered at least 9,640,048 doses of COVID vaccines so far. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Premium Times] The judge said the deceased's death certificate stated the cause of death as cardiopulmonary arrest and the secondary cause as HIV. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Premium Times] The NLC President says the most topical items of the amendment included the adoption of direct primaries for internal political parties' contestants. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Premium Times] The 17th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), came to a grand end at the Marriot Hotel, Lagos, on Sunday. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[This Day] The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN), yesterday said the #EndSARS Panel set up by the Lagos State Government was illegal. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Leadership] Northern Elders Forum (NEF) yesterday cautioned against profiling all Fulani as terrorists, saying millions of law-abiding Fulani should be encouraged to stay on the side of the law. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111300020.html

[This Day] In a bid to ensure the development and growth of Nigeria's Mines and Steel sector, the office of the former ruler of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hamdan bin Khalifa, has pledged the sum of $2 billion to Nigeria. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111300018.html

[This Day] The latest move by the federal government to end petrol subsidy next year and introduce a monthly payment of N5,000 to cushion the effect of the action on 40 million poorest Nigerians has received dissenting views from economic and public policy analysts in the country. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111300017.html

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Three terror convicts who were re-arrested after escaping from Kamiti Maximum prison have been sentenced to a further 15 months. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111300030.html

[TechCrunch] Yassir, an Algerian startup that provides on-demand services such as ride-hailing and last-mile delivery, has raised a $30 million Series A round. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111300027.html

[SAnews.gov.za] Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has reiterated the President's call for South Africans to keep calm amid the latest variant, Omicron. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111290537.html

[SAnews.gov.za] Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu, on Monday received results confirming that she has tested positive for COVID-19. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111290536.html

[Nile Post] Civil Society Orgaisations(CSOs) have commended government for the recently announced shs200 billion small businesses recovery fund meant for SMEs hit by Covid. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111290613.html

[Premium Times] To prevent infections on newly propagated plants, one farmer rubs fluids from aloe vera plants on the exposed surface of the grafted plant. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Premium Times] Ms Roan noted that globally, nearly eight million people lose their lives each year from infectious diseases that could be avoided with access to basic healthcare Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Premium Times] SERAP said: "The safety of protesters in Nigeria remains as precarious as ever." Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Premium Times] A local official had earlier claimed that nine people died from cholera in some community in the state. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Capital FM] Kirinyaga -- Deputy President William Ruto has asked politicians seeking elective positions to conduct their campaigns peacefully. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111290041.html

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President William Ruto says no one will be shortchanged in his United Democratic Alliance party nominations ahead of the 2022 general election. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111290039.html

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Council of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) has condemned the killings of four people in Kerio valley in a cattle rustling incident that occurred on Saturday. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111290033.html

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The heavy rains have caused flooding in various parts of the capital Nairobi, rendering some roads impassable. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111290031.html

[Capital FM] Kwale -- Deputy President William Ruto has said Kenya is past the politics of ethnicity. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111290029.html

[Leadership] Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno said his administration was planning to support 10,000 irrigation farmers in 2022. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111290028.html

[Premium Times] Mrs Adeyeye says if excessive use of antibiotics is allowed to fester, antimicrobial resistance could lead to death.

[Premium Times] To prevent infections on newly propagated plants, one farmer rubs fluids from aloe vera plants on the exposed surface of the grafted plant.

[Premium Times] Ms Roan noted that globally, nearly eight million people lose their lives each year from infectious diseases that could be avoided with access to basic healthcare

[Premium Times] SERAP said: "The safety of protesters in Nigeria remains as precarious as ever."

[Premium Times] A local official had earlier claimed that nine people died from cholera in some community in the state.

[Vanguard] Following the restoration of flights between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates, UAE on Friday, Air Peace airline yesterday announced the resumption of flights to Dubai through Sharjah with effect from December 1. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111290019.html

[Premium Times] "Julius Berger will asphalt between Arepo and Warewa, therefore, there is going to be diversion of traffic for six days." source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111290018.html

[Premium Times] Mrs Adeyeye says if excessive use of antibiotics is allowed to fester, antimicrobial resistance could lead to death. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111290017.html

[Premium Times] To prevent infections on newly propagated plants, one farmer rubs fluids from aloe vera plants on the exposed surface of the grafted plant. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111290015.html

[Premium Times] Ms Roan noted that globally, nearly eight million people lose their lives each year from infectious diseases that could be avoided with access to basic healthcare source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111290014.html

[Vanguard] An epidemic has hit Igboland. No one is safe. Gory tales litter the space. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111280023.html

[Vanguard] Two lovers and their friend have reportedly been murdered in their house located at Aralusi Quarters in Akure, Ondo State capital, by suspected internet fraudsters also called 'Yahoo Boys'. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111280022.html

[Nation] A scrap metal dealer and a lorry driver linked to the vandalism of a section of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line have been arrested. The two will face economic sabotage and terrorism related charges. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111280016.html

[Nation] Sir Winston Churchill, the British imperialist, was known for many pithy wisecracks. Two of those are particularly poignant as Kenya stares the cliff of 2022 in the face. In the first, he quipped that "democracy is the worst form of government, except for all others that have been tried." source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111280015.html

[This Day] The deregulation of the downstream oil sector has become inevitable. But the palliatives to cushion the impact must be well thought-out

[Vanguard] An epidemic has hit Igboland. No one is safe. Gory tales litter the space.

[Vanguard] Two lovers and their friend have reportedly been murdered in their house located at Aralusi Quarters in Akure, Ondo State capital, by suspected internet fraudsters also called 'Yahoo Boys'.

[Leadership] The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Etsako Central local government area of Edo State, Ibrahim Aliyu lshaq, has been reportedly abducted by gunmen suspected be kidnappers.

[Leadership] The much talk-about 2021 electoral act amendment bill has been forwarded to President Muhammadu Buhari for his assent and it is only remaining 20 Days for Nigerians to know their faith.

[This Day] The deregulation of the downstream oil sector has become inevitable. But the palliatives to cushion the impact must be well thought-out Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Vanguard] An epidemic has hit Igboland. No one is safe. Gory tales litter the space. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Vanguard] Two lovers and their friend have reportedly been murdered in their house located at Aralusi Quarters in Akure, Ondo State capital, by suspected internet fraudsters also called 'Yahoo Boys'. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Leadership] The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Etsako Central local government area of Edo State, Ibrahim Aliyu lshaq, has been reportedly abducted by gunmen suspected be kidnappers. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Leadership] The much talk-about 2021 electoral act amendment bill has been forwarded to President Muhammadu Buhari for his assent and it is only remaining 20 Days for Nigerians to know their faith. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Leadership] The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Etsako Central local government area of Edo State, Ibrahim Aliyu lshaq, has been reportedly abducted by gunmen suspected be kidnappers. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111280007.html

[Nation] I could say I have been reading all my life. Having grown up under my grandmother, I grew up with stories. I used to be that quiet boy who would rather hide in a book than go out playing. I read everything I laid my hands on; newspapers in school, children's books like Adventures of Thiga, my elder cousins' high school set books and even books with covers torn out, like Arrow of God by Chinua Achebe. I was lucky that my deceased uncle had a bookshelf in the village with all those fine Heinemann African Wri source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111280017.html

[Nation] Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)-listed lender Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has announced a 5.7 per cent increase in profit after tax for the nine months to September helped by higher interest income. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111280009.html

[Nation] That Wazalendo hockey club from Kenya has fallen at the first hurdle in the 2021 Africa Cup for Clubs Championship highlights the depth to which the local game has sunk. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111280008.html

[Leadership] The much talk-about 2021 electoral act amendment bill has been forwarded to President Muhammadu Buhari for his assent and it is only remaining 20 Days for Nigerians to know their faith. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111280018.html

[State Department] The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111280001.html

[IPS] Stockholm / Rome -- While COVID 19 is keeping the world and news media in its constant grip and national politics often come to the forefront, it might be easy to forget urgent and nevertheless related matters. One is how global education has suffered and how children and youngsters have been forced to cope with a different reality. This aspect like so many other of human existence is gendered and while addressing education it is relevant to talk about changing gender roles as well. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111270008.html

[Daily Trust] The captain of Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Wikki Tourists, Mohammed Idris Guda, has revealed how Brazilian legend, Roberto Carlos walked into their dressing room during the Budweiser All Stars Game in Lagos and slammed them for failing to keep to time. In this interview with Trust Sports, the NPFL star spoke on what he gained by sharing the same pitch with legendary Robert Carlos and John Terry in the exhibition match in Lagos, his team's preparation for the 2021/2022 season and why

[This Day] After what looked like eternity, President Muhammady Buhari , last Monday, finally approved that the convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) should hold in February next year, three months ahead. This is coming after the acting chairman, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni had served for seventeen months, having been appointed acting Chairman since June last year. By February therefore, he would have served for 20 months as acting National Chairman of the party. Many had thought that at the ouster of the

[Daily Trust] The captain of Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Wikki Tourists, Mohammed Idris Guda, has revealed how Brazilian legend, Roberto Carlos walked into their dressing room during the Budweiser All Stars Game in Lagos and slammed them for failing to keep to time. In this interview with Trust Sports, the NPFL star spoke on what he gained by sharing the same pitch with legendary Robert Carlos and John Terry in the exhibition match in Lagos, his team's preparation for the 2021/2022 season and why Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[This Day] After what looked like eternity, President Muhammady Buhari , last Monday, finally approved that the convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) should hold in February next year, three months ahead. This is coming after the acting chairman, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni had served for seventeen months, having been appointed acting Chairman since June last year. By February therefore, he would have served for 20 months as acting National Chairman of the party. Many had thought that at the ouster of the Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[ISS] Saif al-Islam Gaddafi's ambitions in Libya may not materialise, but his move shows the international court's limits. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111270007.html

[This Day] Uyo -- An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Ikot Ekpene, has sentenced a 31-year-old man to death for kidnapping a four -year-old infant boy, yet to be recovered till the judgement.

[This Day] Abuja -- The Kaduna State Caucus of the House of Representatives has lamented the killings and kidnapping of motorists by bandits along the Kaduna-Abuja highway, calling for measures to resolve the problem.

[This Day] Uyo -- An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Ikot Ekpene, has sentenced a 31-year-old man to death for kidnapping a four -year-old infant boy, yet to be recovered till the judgement. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[This Day] Abuja -- The Kaduna State Caucus of the House of Representatives has lamented the killings and kidnapping of motorists by bandits along the Kaduna-Abuja highway, calling for measures to resolve the problem. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[DW] Migration, development, and security are the focus of the incoming German government's Africa policy. But the private sector feels snubbed by the government's new coalition deal. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111270004.html

[The Conversation Africa] Developing countries in general, and African countries in particular, confront an enormous financing challenge to meet the UN's sustainable development goals. This financing gap featured prominently at the 2021 United Nations climate change conference (COP26) and has been intensified by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111270006.html

[DW] The European Union has agreed to halt air travel from South Africa and several surrounding countries over a new COVID variant. Many other countries have banned travel from the region. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111270003.html

[DW] Empowering gender ambiguity: Now on show in a Berlin exhibition, South African photographer Zanele Muholi's work focuses on LGBTQ Black identities. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111270002.html

[DW] The World Health Organization will hold talks about the new COVID-19 variant found in South Africa. Concern over the variant has prompted several countries to suspend and limit flights from the region. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111270005.html

[New Republic] The 8th ministerial meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will be held in Dakar, Senegal at the end of November. Since its inception in 2000, the FOCAC has become an important platform for China-Africa collective dialogue and an effective mechanism for pragmatic cooperation. It has played an important role in advancing China-Africa comprehensive strategic partnership, strengthening China-Africa cooperation in various fields, and enhancing the well-being of the Chinese and African people. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111270001.html

[This Day] A prosecution witness, Mr. Ifeoluwa Oluwo, yesterday told a Lagos High Court, sitting at Tafa Balewa Square, how Chidinma Ojukwu, the alleged murder suspect of Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Usifo Ataga, sold an Apple MacBook Laptop, of the deceased to him.

[This Day] The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Matters, Darlington Nwokocha, has stated that the committee's is ready with the amendment to the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Bill in order to maintain a sustainable banking sector and enhance deposit insurance system in Nigeria.

[This Day] A prosecution witness, Mr. Ifeoluwa Oluwo, yesterday told a Lagos High Court, sitting at Tafa Balewa Square, how Chidinma Ojukwu, the alleged murder suspect of Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Usifo Ataga, sold an Apple MacBook Laptop, of the deceased to him. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[This Day] The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Matters, Darlington Nwokocha, has stated that the committee's is ready with the amendment to the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Bill in order to maintain a sustainable banking sector and enhance deposit insurance system in Nigeria. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[This Day] Chiemelie Ezeobi reports that beyond the recently held symposium in Ife, Osun State to tackle afro-phobia, it provided ample opportunity to savour culture and history at its best at the cradle of civilisation.

[This Day] Chiemelie Ezeobi reports that beyond the recently held symposium in Ife, Osun State to tackle afro-phobia, it provided ample opportunity to savour culture and history at its best at the cradle of civilisation. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[DW] A grand ceremony marked the reopening of the 3,400-year-old walkway in the ancient city of Thebes. Egyptian authorities hope to boost the country's struggling tourism sector. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111260061.html

[IPS] United Nations -- In Hollywood movies, the legendary Wild West was routinely portrayed with gunslingers, lawmen and villains--resulting in the ultimate showdown between the "good guys and the bad guys". source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111260059.html

[DW] A large explosion rocked the Somali capital during rush hour damaging a nearby school and a hospital. It is the latest attack by jihadist al-Shabab group in the troubled country. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111260026.html

[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES explores the experiences of the families of fallen Nigerian soldiers and tells a sad story of inadequate compensation and feelings of neglect. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111260066.html

[Nigeria Health Watch] Nigeria Health Watch has announced the second edition of the #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards ceremony to celebrate evidence-based and accurate reporting of epidemic preparedness in Nigeria is now open. Nominations close on Sunday, January 2, 2022, and winners will be announced at an award ceremony on January 28, 2022.

[This Day] The remains of Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as 'Baba Suwe', have been laid to rest amidst tears and tributes at his Elepe residence in Ikorodu, Lagos State.

[Leadership] Minister of State Petroleum Resources Chief Timipre Sylva, on Wednesday undertook an on the spots assessment of the oil spill site of Aiteo Eastern Exploration Company, in Basambri, Bayelsa State.

[Premium Times] "You have to talk sense. We are leaving network location and if we leave here, it will take you days before you hear from your brother again."

[Premium Times] Africa remains the region with the highest rate of killings of women and girls by an intimate partner or a family member with 2.7 victims per 100,000 inhabitants.

[Nigeria Health Watch] Nigeria Health Watch has announced the second edition of the #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards ceremony to celebrate evidence-based and accurate reporting of epidemic preparedness in Nigeria is now open. Nominations close on Sunday, January 2, 2022, and winners will be announced at an award ceremony on January 28, 2022. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[This Day] The remains of Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as 'Baba Suwe', have been laid to rest amidst tears and tributes at his Elepe residence in Ikorodu, Lagos State. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Leadership] Minister of State Petroleum Resources Chief Timipre Sylva, on Wednesday undertook an on the spots assessment of the oil spill site of Aiteo Eastern Exploration Company, in Basambri, Bayelsa State. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Premium Times] "You have to talk sense. We are leaving network location and if we leave here, it will take you days before you hear from your brother again." Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Premium Times] Africa remains the region with the highest rate of killings of women and girls by an intimate partner or a family member with 2.7 victims per 100,000 inhabitants. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Gov.UK] New precautionary travel restrictions are being introduced as the UK Health Security Agency confirms a new variant under investigation. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111260005.html

[Premium Times] A lawmaker says Mexican drug barons have set up meth factories in Nigeria. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111260010.html

[DW] South Africa's health minister has said a newly identified coronavirus variant is of "serious concern." Scientists said the variant, which has spread fast among young people, could be behind a national spike in cases. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111260004.html

[Daily Trust] Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday, bemoaned increasing number of the out-of-school children in Nigeria, describing them as potential Boko Haram recruits. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111260017.html

[The Conversation Africa] Thula Simpson's new book, History of South Africa from 1902 to the Present, is an event-packed narrative history. It is reminiscent of the style of Eric Walker's History of Southern Africa eight decades ago - a very influential book, prescribed for many university history classes - except this time black South Africans are central to the story, not confined to its margins. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111260003.html

[The Conversation Africa] Skin lightening products have been popular for more than 40 years among sub-Saharan African populations. But over the past decade, there appears to be an increase in use. The latest data would suggest that prevalence is as high as 72%. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111260002.html

[The Conversation Africa] Social media plays a number of roles in people's lives. These platforms influence the way people communicate, connect and transmit information. This is especially true for young people who revel in social media's speed, accessibility and public nature. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111260001.html

[Premium Times] Some lawmakers spoke against the bill that seeks to amend the constitution.

[Premium Times] About N52 billion was allocated for the Special Public Works Programme in the 2020 budget.

[Vanguard] Minister of State Petroleum Resources Chief Timipre Sylva, on Wednesday, undertook an on-the-spots assessment of the oil spill site of Aiteo Eastern Exploration Company, in Basambri, Bayelsa State.

[Vanguard] Gov. Nasir El- Rufai of Kaduna State has come under fire for begging Nigerians not to vote for the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP in 2023, claiming that PDP, if voted into power will take the country backwards. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[This Day] Abuja -- The ActionAid Country Director, Mrs. Ene Obi, has called on Nigerian women to properly organise themselves for the advancement of women rights, adding that women were deceived by the government of President Muhammadu Buhari that they would gain 40 percent affirmative action, a spillover of the 35 percent 1995 Beijing Conference agreement. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Daily Trust] The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and other key stakeholders, are working on a needs assessment for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Premium Times] A government official says the traffic situation has been made worse by the influx of people into the state. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Africa Check] President Muhammadu Buhari was enthusiastic as he launched the continent's first central bank digital currency. But what is it all about? Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Vanguard] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise investment in infrastructure to improve the country's business environment and boost economic growth. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111250030.html

[Nigeria Health Watch] Sticky post source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111250029.html

[This Day] As Nigeria moves to ramp up testing and treatment for HIV virus in the country, the federal government has said that an estimated 1,629,427 persons living with HIV have so far been put under a regular treatment. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111250028.html

[Vanguard] The Consulate-General of Nigeria in New York has taken custody of three Benin and Ife artefacts from the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111250024.html

[Premium Times] Mr Malami's office is prosecuting Mr Suraju for allegedly peddling falsehood against a former AGF, Mohammed Adoke. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202111250023.html

[Vanguard] Gov. Nasir El- Rufai of Kaduna State has come under fire for begging Nigerians not to vote for the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP in 2023, claiming that PDP, if voted into power will take the country backwards.

[This Day] Abuja -- The ActionAid Country Director, Mrs. Ene Obi, has called on Nigerian women to properly organise themselves for the advancement of women rights, adding that women were deceived by the government of President Muhammadu Buhari that they would gain 40 percent affirmative action, a spillover of the 35 percent 1995 Beijing Conference agreement.

[Daily Trust] The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and other key stakeholders, are working on a needs assessment for climate change mitigation and adaptation.