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Foreign

North Korea’s Kim makes first appearance in almost a month

Daily Tracker Nov 16, 2020

North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, reportedly appeared in public for the first time in 25 days, South Korean news agency Yonhap said on Monday, amid continued speculation over his health. KCNA state news agency said Kim on…

Crime Watch

Troops rescue nine kidnapped persons on Kaduna-Abuja highway

Daily Tracker Nov 16, 2020

At least nine persons kidnapped along Kaduna-Abuja highway on Sunday have been rescued. The Kaduna State Government said on Monday that the rescue was effected by troops on internal security operations. Commissioner for…

Health

Two NYSC members test positive for COVID-19 in Kano

Daily Tracker Nov 16, 2020

The NYSC Coordinator in Kano State, Hajiya Aisha Tata, says two new corps members out of the 826 posted to the state have tested positive for COVID-19. The coordinator disclosed this on Monday while briefing newsmen after the…

Business

NBS: ‘Nigeria’s inflation hits 14.2 per cent in October’

Daily Tracker Nov 16, 2020

The National Bureau of Statistics says the nation’s inflation rate rose by 0.5 per cent point to 14.2 per cent in October from 13.7 percent in September 2020. This represents the 14th consecutive monthly rise in Headline…

News

Umahi: PDP cannot be stampeded says Ologbondiyan

Daily Tracker Nov 16, 2020

Ahead of the planned defection of Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the alleged refusal of the party to take a definite stance on the 2023…

Entertainment

Jennifer Lopez: ‘Year 2020 was a leveler, shown me what matters most’

Daily Tracker Nov 16, 2020

Latin-American singer, Jennifer Lopez on Sunday described the year 2020 as a leveler in view of the rampaging COVID-19 pandemic which has held the entire world down. The iconic singer said the year also showed to her what…

Crime Watch

COVID-19: Rape cases rise by 149 percent – ActionAid

Daily Tracker Nov 15, 2020

By Michy Abraham in Maiduguri ActionAid Nigeria has lamented that rape cases in the country has increased by 149 percent. The increment was attributed to the lockdowns as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. A press release issued at…

Health

Despite COVID-19 challenges, malaria prevention drug administered on 2.1m children in Borno

Daily Tracker Nov 15, 2020

Malaria prevention drugs have been administered on 2.1 million children in Borno State. This according to the State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Saliyu Kwaya-Bura was despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.…

News

Power operators lose N1.25bn as generation sheds 62.96MW in one day‎

Daily Tracker Nov 15, 2020

‎The latest report of the Advisory Power Team, Office of the Vice President, has revealed that operators in the power sector lost N1.25bn, while power generation dropped by 62.96 megawatts in one day, on November 11.‎ The…

Crime Watch

Army says it is unhappy Sanwo-Olu denied inviting soldiers

Daily Tracker Nov 15, 2020

‎The Nigerian Army was unhappy that Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, denied inviting soldiers to the Lekki Tollgate on October 20, Commander of 81 Military Intelligence Brigade, Victoria Island, Lagos, Brigadier General…

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