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[Premium Times] Mr Buhari says the government is expected to provide N49.7 trillion or 14.3%, while the private sector would provide the balance of N298.3 trillion or 85.7%.

[Premium Times] "Good journalism acts as a cleanser in the society. It sets agenda for transparency, accountability and serves as a bulwark against abuse of power."

[Premium Times] A resident of Unguwar Ibrahim Maiwada told PREMIUM TIMES that two people were killed during the attack while five women were kidnapped.

[Premium Times] The situation persists because women and girls have not harnessed any political capital.

[Premium Times] Gov Masari on November 17 presented the 2022 appropriation bill of N340.9 billion, tagged, "Budget of Economic Resilience," before the legislative.

[Premium Times] Mr Alakija said a fellow club member, Ashish Gajarr, videoed him without his consent.

[Premium Times] The all-share index closed at 42,388.57, dropping 6.14 basis points.

[Premium Times] Mr Fayemi says Nigerians should commend President Buhari for rejecting amended Electoral Act.

[Premium Times] YCee urged Nigerian youths to remain undeterred in voting and aspiring for positions in the 2023 elections.

[Premium Times] The magistrate held that the international passports of the students must be submitted to the court and they must stay within two kilometres of their residence at all times.

[Premium Times] Mr Buhari had taken his first jab of the vaccine on March 6 and the second jab on May 29.

[Premium Times] Jiti Ogunye in his reaction said the president's reasons are not 'genuine.'

[Premium Times] Officials give reasons for the parlous state of Sokoto's only government-owned vocational training school.

[Vanguard] Says imposing direct primaries on political parties'll cause trouble in polity Asks NASS to rework bill, remove direct primaries, return for assent NASS should extricate itself from public odium by overriding Buhari -- Urhoghide We have numbers to override Buhari's veto - Senator Electronic transmission of election result target of veto -- Wike APC keeps mum CSOs urge NASS to halt 2022 budget, pass Electoral Bill before Christmas

[This Day] Kaduna -- The death toll from the attacks on communities in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna state has risen to 40 following the discovery of two corpses in the bush by security operatives.

[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has disclosed the three countries in West Africa has yet to pay for electricity supplied to them from Nigeria in the second quarter of 2021.

[This Day] Osogbo -- Some hoodlums yesterday laid siege in some parts of Obafemi Awalowo University's community in Ile-Ife.

[This Day] TUESDAY WITH REUBEN ABATI

[Vanguard] ... Suspends Ekiti election indefinitely lSenate to pass 2022 Appropriation Bill today

[Vanguard] NIGERIANS deserve congratulations for winning the epic legislative battle for electronic transmission of their votes in future elections.

[Vanguard] ... We must find home-grown cure for COVID-19, says FG

[Vanguard] Foreign telecommunications companies, telcos who wish to terminate calls to their counterparts in Nigeria, will now have to pay a minimum of $0.045 per minute to have the call go through.

[Vanguard] A legislative proposal that has suffered a high level of frustration is the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2010.

[This Day] The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has cried out against the orgy of endless killings in the north by bandits and terrorists.

[Premium Times] The company produced 'The Wedding Party' and its sequel, both ranking first and second on the list of the highest-grossing Nigerian films of all time.

[Premium Times] The gangling striker appears to be out in the race for a place in the Super Eagles final squad to Cameroon

[Premium Times] Mr Buhari had one month window to assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill transmitted to him by the National Assembly on 19 November.

[This Day] President Muhammadu Buhari has withheld his assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2021.

[Vanguard] ... says lawmakers "ll meet Tuesday

[TechCrunch] Nigerian mobility tech startup Metro Africa Xpress Inc. (MAX) is planning to enter more markets across Africa as it races towards formalizing the continent's transportation sector after securing $31 million in Series B funding.

[Premium Times] "Twenty-nine of the victims have been identified, with nine remaining unidentified as of the time of this update," a Kaduna official says. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112190176.html

[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles has won the World's Most Romantic Destination title for the second consecutive year at the 28th World Travel Awards, the Tourism Department said Thursday. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112190172.html

[Ethiopian Herald] The recently published opinion on the New York Times exposes that the U.S. is demonizing Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for his successful effort in thawing Ethio-Eritrea relations that has been in deadlock for two decades, experts on the course told Sputnik International. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112190171.html

[Dalsan Radio] The German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) has granted a 12 million Euro top up for the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF) doubling Germany's total contribution to the SHF for 2021 to 24 million Euro. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112190174.html

[Daily Trust] The chairman of the Pangolin Conservation Guild of Nigeria (PCGN), Prof Olajumoke Morenikeji, has lamented that developed countries have turned Nigeria into a hotspot for wildlife trafficking, describing it as a shame. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112190173.html

[Daily Trust] The chairman of the Pangolin Conservation Guild of Nigeria (PCGN), Prof Olajumoke Morenikeji, has lamented that developed countries have turned Nigeria into a hotspot for wildlife trafficking, describing it as a shame.

[Egypt Online] Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ambassador Ahmed Hafez said on Saturday 18/12/2021 that Egypt is proud of hosting six million refugees on its lands. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112190175.html

[Ethiopian Herald] The Ethiopian government said it will not acknowledge the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR) resolution for the establishment of an independent investigation team for the alleged human rights violation in the northern conflict. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112190170.html

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education says it is confident that the damage caused by storm at a marking centre in Thaba Nchu, Free State, will not impact adversely on the finalisation and release of results in the province. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112180134.html

[SAnews.gov.za] Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, says COVID-19 infections during the fourth wave have exceeded the previous peaks reached in the previous resurgences. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112180133.html

[SAnews.gov.za] All branches of the South African Post Office (Sapo) will remain open on weekdays and Saturday mornings throughout the festive season. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112180130.html

[Daily Maverick] Two years ago, Mozambique's spectacular and vast Niassa Special Reserve, bordering on Tanzania, was just getting over a horrific period of elephant poaching. Then it was swamped by Cyclone Eloise. Yet the resilient Mozambicans took it in their stride. Then it was reported that Islamic State fighters arrived in the neighbouring Cabo Delgado state. And now they're in Niassa. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112180129.html

[Govt of SA] President Cyril Ramaphosa is making good progress in his recovery from COVID-19 while continuing treatment for mild symptoms. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112180123.html

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is continuing his recovery from mild symptoms of COVID-19 after testing positive for the virus on Sunday. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112180122.html

[SAnews.gov.za] Portfolio Committee on Transport Chairperson, Mosebenzi Zwane, has called on long-distance drivers and travellers to make use of vaccination sites that will be placed next to roadblocks. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112180121.html

[Nyasa Times] The Poetry Association of Malawi (PAM) on Saturday approved five new board members that will play an advisory role to help the association achieve its goals. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112170412.html

[Nyasa Times] Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda', who is co-chairperson of Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 has said public gathering including sporting activities will be restricted to 250 people for outdoor events. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112170413.html

[New Dawn] The Public Financial Management Reform for Institutional Strengthening Project (PFMRISP), has certificated 121 procurement practitioners from 13 implementing agencies of the public financial management reform projects. The training was conducted between September and November 2021. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112170292.html

[New Dawn] The head coach of the Grand Bassa County football team Daniel T. Sasley says his victory against River Gee County in their second group game of the National County Sports Meet is laudable. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112170291.html

[Premium Times] The petitioner had told the #EndSARS panel that her husband was arrested by SARS operatives at their home in the Lekki area of Lagos and whisked to Anambra State on June 15, 2017.

[Premium Times] The about 14-minute long song was rendered in Hausa by a man who identified himself in the song as Adamu Ayuba with the female chorus hailing Mr Turji as a hero among heroes. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112170069.html

[Premium Times] The office of Auditor-General of the Federation, in its 2019 Report, also said the House of Representatives made payments from a salary account, in billions, without payment vouchers, as required by extant regulations.

[Premium Times] The group appealed to the three 'frontline' aspirants from the north-central zone chasing the APC chairmanship to have a rethink in the interest of posterity. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112170068.html

[FrontPageAfrica] Laine, Guinea -- The Liberia Returnee Network, a group of former refugees have visited the Laine Refugee Camp in Guinea to ascertain for themselves the condition the Liberian refugees are faced with. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112160412.html

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberian Senate and the House of Representatives seem to be at loggerheads over the Lower House's decision to pass its version of the Mineral Development Agreement with BAO CHICO Mineral, ignoring similar similar agreement sent to the upper house. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112160411.html

[Premium Times] The corporation said it has over two billion litres of petrol in stock.

[allAfrica] Dakar -- International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva visited Democratic Republic of Congo and Senegal last week, where she met with the current and upcoming chairs of the African Union. In this guest column, she and Senegal's President Macky Sall envision ways to boost African recovery from the severe economic and social disruptions of today's global crisis. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112160001.html

[Govt of SA] The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has passed four Bills at its plenary sitting today, namely, the Financial Sector Law Amendment Bill, the National Forests Amendment Bill, the National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Bill and the Civil Aviation Amendment Bill. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112150625.html

[Govt of SA] The Rustenburg Labour Centre in the North West has been temporarily closed following a reported COVId-19 case. This is to allow employees who have been in contact with the affected employee to self-isolate and for the necessary cleaning protocols for the office to be carried out as required. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112150624.html

[New Times] The minister and his entourage were briefed on the current operations by Rwanda security forces in their area of operations in Cabo Delgado. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112150623.html

[Govt of SA] Provincial sport legends officially acknowledged by MEC Marais source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112150622.html

[Premium Times] The authority also permitted it to fly directly to Dubai instead of Sharjah Airport the airline had earlier requested three frequencies.

[New Zimbabwe] SIX soldiers recently discharged from the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) on allegations of stealing state property have been reinstated by the High Court. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112140427.html

[Premium Times] The victims, according to the report, have been defrauded of about $3.3million in scams involving Mr Bemigho and other members of the Black Axe.

[The Conversation Africa] Rhino translocations have become a critical tool in the arsenal for the protection of these endangered animals. Recently, 30 white rhinos were flown into Rwanda from South Africa and introduced into the Akagera National Park, in what is the single largest translocation. It was carried out through a collaboration between the Rwanda Development Board, African Parks and tourism agency, andBeyond, and the South African private reserve, with funding provided by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112150002.html

[Daily Maverick] This series seeks to establish the theoretical and historical underpinnings of the relationship between race, ethnicity, culture and space, in both colonial and post-colonial South Africa with specific reference to Afrikaners. To what extent does the phenomenon of race, as opposed to racism, give rise to socioeconomic and cultural asymmetries in society? source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112140640.html

[ShareAmerica] African countries are making great strides in preserving wildlife, and the United States is committed to supporting them. U.S. agencies fund African programs that protect sea turtle habitat, combat wildlife trafficking and foster community involvement in conservation. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112140780.html

[New Frame] Mukanya's heart will always reside in Zimbabwe, but calling out politicians in his music has made it difficult for him to live there. He is also ready to pass on the mantle. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112140006.html

[Premium Times] Curiously, Mr Abubakar Malami has endorsed official impunity by insisting that national security supersedes the rule of law under the Buhari administration.

[Govt of SA] Remarks by the Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, MP on the occasion of the Basic Income Support Webinar source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112130679.html

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Human Settlements has warned potential beneficiaries of fully subsidised government homes about scammers claiming to assist them to apply for government subsidy houses (RDP), also known as Breaking New Ground (BNG). source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112130678.html

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa says while former Deputy President FW de Klerk was afforded a State Memorial Service, his legacy remains "contested". source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112130677.html

[Govt of SA] Minister Kubayi and MEC Sibiya respond to KZN Military Veterans housing challenges source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112130680.html

[New Times] The First Lady Jeannette Kagame made case for gender equality in the science and scientific field in African countries. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112120028.html

[Premium Times] The matter has threatened diplomatic relations between Nigeria and the UAE, and Nigeria's Air Peace wants an apology.

[Daily Trust] Ebony life CEO, Mo Abudu, has been listed among Forbes 100 most powerful women in the world. She takes up the 98th position on the list.

[Vanguard] Bandits have kidnapped a mother and her 4 children in a village close to Sabon Tasha community of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

[Premium Times] The flyover was closed for about three weeks to carry out rehabilitation works on the Funsho Williams, Costain-bound carriageway.

[Premium Times] The flyover was closed for about three weeks to carry out rehabilitation works on the Funsho Williams, Costain-bound carriageway. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[The Herald] There should be a marked improvement in the supply and availability of petrol from today after the scheduled maintenance at Beira has been completed. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112120025.html

[Dalsan Radio] Tension remains high in Galmudug region after six people were killed following deadly clashes between two clan militias. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112120024.html

[Leadership] Corpses in many mortuaries in Nigeria have remained unclaimed for months on end, while poor documentation and identification sometimes lead to mix ups that have resulted in bodies being claimed by the wrong family.

[Premium Times] One of the most scathing criticisms came Thursday from the Jama'atul Nasrul Islam (JNI).

[Daily Trust] SUB: Following the Federal Government's restriction of its flights, Emirates Airlines has suspended all its flights to Nigeria indefinitely....

[Premium Times] "The food that served us in the prison would never be accepted by animals. My family was feeding me."

[Nigeria Health Watch] Nuwonkota is an agrarian community in Gbako Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. The community has a Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) which provides healthcare services to the people. The PHC has however been in a bad shape for several years.

[The Conversation Africa] The global COVID pandemic not only heightened interest in the field of disaster risk management, but in several instances required the use and implementation of emergency laws. South Africa was no exception. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112110005.html

[This Day] The Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Musa Nuhu has confirmed that Emirates Airlines flight operations to Lagos has been suspended, while it is allowed to operate once in a week to Abuja.

[This Day] The federal government has expressed its readiness to support the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in its drive to address the myriad of peoples grievances before it.

[Daily Trust] Ogun and Lagos State Governments are on collision course following removal notices served on houses and businesses of a border community to give way for the construction of the Rail Mass Transit Project by the Lagos State. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[ISS] The Southern African Development Community's six-year-old reform process is in jeopardy. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112110002.html

[Daily Trust] Ogun and Lagos State Governments are on collision course following removal notices served on houses and businesses of a border community to give way for the construction of the Rail Mass Transit Project by the Lagos State.

[Premium Times] INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, on Thursday held a meeting with the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations on the controversial direct primaries clause in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Premium Times] In his remarks, the Head of Damaturu Office of WFP, Agbessi Amewoa, said the programme is run based on funding and contributions from donor countries and agencies. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Premium Times] The President noted that there had been improved security in the country's maritime domain and the Gulf of Guinea. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112100013.html

[Africa Check] "JUST IN: Notorious kidnapper, Evans, Sentenced To Death By Hanging," begins a message posted on Facebook on 25 November 2021.

[This Day] Leaders from across the globe including President Muhammadu Buhari and 16 other African presidents are expected at a meeting with US President Joe Biden to discuss ways to make democracy more responsive.

[Premium Times] The ailing actor who spoke with PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday said he has conducted a series of tests to ascertain the nature of his ailment to no avail. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Daily Trust] At least 15 worshippers were killed while dozens sustained injuries in an attack on a mosque in Ba'are village, Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Daily Trust] SUB: Three suspected kidnappers have been arrested at their hideout near Ossra-Irekpeni communities along Okene-Lokoja-Abuja highway.... Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Premium Times] The suspects have been handed over to the police, the official said. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Africa Check] Nigerian music star Davido is giving away airtime and internet data to celebrate his birthday, claims a message circulating on WhatsApp and Facebook. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Africa Check] A message circulating on WhatsApp and Facebook claims Nigerian Breweries has launched a competition to celebrate its 75th birthday, giving away N100,000. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[Africa Check] "JUST IN: Notorious kidnapper, Evans, Sentenced To Death By Hanging," begins a message posted on Facebook on 25 November 2021. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[This Day] Leaders from across the globe including President Muhammadu Buhari and 16 other African presidents are expected at a meeting with US President Joe Biden to discuss ways to make democracy more responsive. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[The Herald] Southern Rocks suffered their first defeat in this year's domestic Pro50 Cricket Championship at the hands of Mountaineers at Harare Sports Club on Wednesday. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112090235.html

[UNCTAD] But the world's largest free trade area needs measures to boost productivity and expand opportunities. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112100001.html

[Vanguard] .Tragedy was averted in Aba the commercial capital of Abia State when a court building suddenly collapsed about twenty minutes after its sitting. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[The Conversation Africa] Tonewoods are wood species that possess certain desirable properties that make them suitable for making musical instruments, such as woodwind or string instruments - like a flute or a violin. Any good tonewood should be radially cut, which means the lines formed by the year-rings are perfectly parallel on the surface. It must have an even-grain structure, be defect free and not shrink or swell noticeably with environmental changes. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112090003.html

[Vanguard] .Tragedy was averted in Aba the commercial capital of Abia State when a court building suddenly collapsed about twenty minutes after its sitting.

[Premium Times] Although Reuters reported that 1 million doses have gone to waste, an insider who spoke anonymously Wednesday morning with PREMIUM TIMES for fear of victimisation, said the figures were exaggerated. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[New Frame] The author delivers a searing and unforgettable take on the spiritual corruption that has engulfed his homeland and the wounds it leaves on a quartet of friends. Via AllAfrica News: Nigeria https://ift.tt/2yErvHN

[New Frame] The author delivers a searing and unforgettable take on the spiritual corruption that has engulfed his homeland and the wounds it leaves on a quartet of friends. source https://allafrica.com/stories/202112090001.html

[New Frame] The author delivers a searing and unforgettable take on the spiritual corruption that has engulfed his homeland and the wounds it leaves on a quartet of friends.

[Vanguard] We can't travel home without military escort,says students ,civil servants of B/ Gwari extraction

[Premium Times] The court the matter relating to the Paris Club refund judgement debts till December 13.

[This Day] Abuja -- The Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, has disclosed that a total of 1,147 communities across the country will benefit from special intervention projects under the School Base Management Committee (SBMC).

[Daily Trust] Borno State Police Command said it has arrested a woman, Anita Yohanna, with live ammunition while trying to board a car to Yola from Askira town in the Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.

[Daily Trust] Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lawyer of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has claimed that his client is starving in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS).