$2.1 billion Arms Scandal: Angry Olisa Metuh tears statement he made to EFCC
"The tearing of statement is tantamount to willful destruction of government property and it is a serious offence."
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Top News
‘Shocked’ Ribadu denies receiving money from Dasuki
Mr. Ribadu says he did not receive any money from the former NSA either directly or through a proxy.
CommentLassa Fever Outbreak: 41 Nigerians killed in 10 states – Minister
States affected are Bauchi, Nasarawa, Niger, Taraba, Kano, Rivers, Edo, Plateau, Gombe and Oyo.
CommentProfessor appointed local government chairperson in Enugu
The appointee is one of 17 local government heads named by Governor Ugwuanyi of Enugu State.
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Special Reports
INVESTIGATION: While Turaki, Lamido are accused of stealing billions, Jigawa pupils sit on bare floors to learn
Investigators and activists believe the allegedly stolen funds could have been used to fix the state’s broken education system.
CommentSPECIAL REPORT: Inside the massive money laundering in Nigeria’s National Assembly
The nation’s lawmaking body is involved in abusing Nigeria's money laundering law it helped enact.
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Regional
South West
Notorious cultist, “Butcher”, admits killing 15 in gang clashes
The suspect was arrested with guns and live ammunition.
CommentSouth South
Bayelsa election violence: Police go after ex-militant leader, Ogunboss
The former militant leader is blamed for the attack on a Bayelsa community during elections Saturday.
CommentSouth East
Professor appointed local government chairperson in Enugu
The appointee is one of 17 local government heads named by Governor Ugwuanyi of Enugu State.
CommentNorth Central
Plateau college expels 50 students for exams fraud
The college holds first convocation in 10 years.
CommentNorth East
Adamawa teachers protest salary delay
The government promises to look into the teachers' demands.
CommentNorth West
Katsina govt. releases N811million for payment of gratuities
The government says it will pay those not covered now, shortly.
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Opinion
Latest
The So-called Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Policy Divergence, By Chinedu Moghalu
Bringing about a private sector that is prospering should be the thrust for governments and policymakers across OPEC and non-OPEC oil producers in ...
CommentEditorial
EDITORIAL: Nigeria, Nigerians and the Great Expectations for 2016
Nigeria has started 2016 grappling with modalities that will make the year a more peaceful and progressive one for its people. The Federal Governme...
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Nigeria’s Hall of Shame, By Dele Agekameh
What Nigerians want to see at the end of this arrests, detention and revelations is that the tax payers’ money which has been brazenly stolen by these culpri...
CommentNigeria’s National Assembly: A House of Thieves and Blackmailers, By Olusegun Obasanjo
Most members of the National Assembly live above the law in their misconduct and corruption. They cannot, in true conscience, oversight anybody
CommentLagarde, the IMF and Us, By Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu
…the IMF Managing Director’s visit to Nigeria will serve to help create political consensus on the direction of the Nigerian economy going forward at a...
CommentFemi Falana on Dasuki’s Case: When A Senior Advocate Is Not Conversant With Facts, By Okoi Obono-obla
…factually and technically, and indeed in law, it is wrong for anybody to suggest that the Federal Government of Nigeria is in disobedience of court or...
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Nollywood
Stella Damasus, Daniel Ademinokan launch TV station
The station is set for official launch in January 2016.
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Music
Lagos set to host Nigeria’s first stage musical, Kakadu
The play was written and produced by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Uche Nwokedi
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Lifestyle
Foyeke Akinyemi, 22, emerges Miss Oyo
Governor Ajimobi said the contest was to encourage the youth, saying the state would produce Miss Nigeria in future.
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Arts & Books
Nigeria will not sell National Theatre, minister says
''We will restore the National Theatre to its pride of place and make it more user friendly," Mr. Mohammed says
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Travel
TRAVEL: Everything is wrong in Zamfara village, Mutunji
No single child has finished primary school in Mutunji since 2005
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Nollywood
Stella Damasus, Daniel Ademinokan launch TV station
The station is set for official launch in January 2016.
Comment
Music
Lagos set to host Nigeria’s first stage musical, Kakadu
The play was written and produced by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Uche Nwokedi
CommentLifestyle
Foyeke Akinyemi, 22, emerges Miss Oyo
Governor Ajimobi said the contest was to encourage the youth, saying the state would produce Miss Nigeria in future.
CommentArts & Books
Nigeria will not sell National Theatre, minister says
''We will restore the National Theatre to its pride of place and make it more user friendly," Mr. Mohammed says
CommentTravel
TRAVEL: Everything is wrong in Zamfara village, Mutunji
No single child has finished primary school in Mutunji since 2005
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Business
Latest
CBN halts direct sales of FOREX to Bureau de Change operators
The CBN accuses operators of contributing to the huge hemorrhage on the country’s scarce foreign exchange reserves.
Comment- CBN halts direct sales of FOREX to Bureau de Change operators
- N90 billion dividends unclaimed by Nigerian investors – Securities Commission
- Foreign Exchange Crisis: CBN lifts ban on cash deposit of dollars, others
- INTERVIEW: We’re anxiously waiting for removal of fuel subsidy — PPPRA workers’ union leader
Sports
Football
Messi wins record fifth FIFA Ballon d’Or
Fifa XI consisted majorly of players from the Spanish league, La Liga.
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Foreign
Africa
Egypt’s first parliament in 3 years holds opening session
The new parliament has 568 elected members plus another 28 appointed directly by President al-Sis
CommentWest Africa
How Buhari ensured democratic transition in Burkina Faso — Osinbajo
Mr. Osinbajo said the people of Burkina Faso had proved to be genuinely interested in good governance.
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