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Shock as Nigerian professor says COVID-19 does not exist
Mr Otoikhian claims there is secrecy around the diagnosis of COVID-19 in the country. He says that also suggests the disease does not exist.
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Reps to investigate $1.05bn “illegal withdrawals” from NLNG account
Reps ask the committee on public accounts “to conduct a thorough investigation on activities that have taken place on the dividends account and report back t...
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He said this shortly after the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, apologised to the National Assembly joint committee on Labour.
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The two sides were involved in a war of words last week over the planned employment of 774,000 Nigerians by the government.
CommentIbrahim Magu suspended as EFCC chairman
The acting-chairman’s suspension comes a day after he was forced to appear before an anti-corruption panel in Abuja.
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Four Years Of Illegality: Buhari govt repeatedly violates Nigerian laws over sacked army officers
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It is one of Nigeria's worst cases of arbitrariness, disregard for the court and shabby treatment of her heroes.
CommentEXCLUSIVE: Malabu Scandal: Nigeria grounds Dan Etete’s $57million jet in Canada
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The jet was part of an epic spending spree Mr Etete embarked on after receiving over $800million from the Malabu OPL 245 deal.
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South West
Boat Mishap: Two Lagos agencies issue conflicting casualty figures
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While LASWA's figures said five persons died, 14 rescued and two missing; LASEMA said six passengers died, seven rescued and nine still missing.
CommentSouth South
COVID-19: Delta commissioner, 21 others discharged
The commissioner tested positive for coronavirus on June 20.
CommentSouth East
Court remands couple for allegedly nailing, burning 10-year old maid
“How can one explain nailing a child as was done to Jesus Christ, using hot pressing iron, sharp and dangerous objects on her even to her private p...
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Kwara Governor’s Chief of Staff dies of COVID-19
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Alleged gang leader, others arrested in Adamawa
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Troops eliminate 46 bandits in Katsina – DHQ
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The bandits were eliminated by troops of Special Army Super Camp 4, Faskari, operating under Exercise Sahel Sanity.
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News Reports
Shock as Nigerian professor says COVID-19 does not exist
Mr Otoikhian claims there is secrecy around the diagnosis of COVID-19 in the country. He says that also suggests the disease does not exist.
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Investigations
INVESTIGATION: Delta residents lament as fully, partially funded NDDC water projects are abandoned (2)
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Health Specials
INTERVIEW: What to know about COVID-19 strains in Nigeria – Molecular Biologist
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We realised that the virus has changed, a mutation.
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COVID-19: Bitter tales of poor widows, physically challenged
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News Reports
Shock as Nigerian professor says COVID-19 does not exist
Mr Otoikhian claims there is secrecy around the diagnosis of COVID-19 in the country. He says that also suggests the disease does not exist.
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INVESTIGATION: Delta residents lament as fully, partially funded NDDC water projects are abandoned (2)
Seven projects listed as ‘completed’ were not executed, five were abandoned, five were completed and still in use, while three were completed but a...
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INTERVIEW: What to know about COVID-19 strains in Nigeria – Molecular Biologist
We realised that the virus has changed, a mutation.
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COVID-19: Bitter tales of poor widows, physically challenged
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The NBC’s New Strangulatory Code!, By Wole Soyinka
Let government kindly take its knee off the neck of this industry. Please – let it breathe!
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EDITORIAL: COVID-19: Calling On Nigeria’s Billionaires and Religious Leaders To Step Up
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Nollywood
Nigeria’s LGBTQ movie, ‘Ife’, set for release
The story revolves around two lesbian partners who fell in love and struggled through the challenges of being in a same-sex relationship in Nigeria
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Kannywood
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The singer also acknowledged how much he loves to sing love songs for Kannywood movies.
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Lifestyle
BBNaija 2020 to hold with pre-quarantined housemates, limited ninjas, other changes
Coronavirus is forcing many Big Brother franchises around the world, including Big Brother Naija, to rethink their format
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Arts & Books
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Travel
Lufthansa plans job cut, to ground 500 aircraft by 2022
Lufthansa had a fleet of 763 planes at the end of 2019.
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Nollywood
Nigeria’s LGBTQ movie, ‘Ife’, set for release
The story revolves around two lesbian partners who fell in love and struggled through the challenges of being in a same-sex relationship in Nigeria
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The singer also acknowledged how much he loves to sing love songs for Kannywood movies.
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BBNaija 2020 to hold with pre-quarantined housemates, limited ninjas, other changes
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Lufthansa plans job cut, to ground 500 aircraft by 2022
Lufthansa had a fleet of 763 planes at the end of 2019.
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News Reports
UBA gets new Deputy Managing Directors
Commenting on the appointments, Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, said the appointments were directed at serving the bank’s customer base better.
CommentSports
Football
Nemanja Matic seals new Manchester United Deal
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Matic joined United in 2017 and has made 114 appearances for the club.
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Burkina Faso resumes polio immunisation despite COVID-19
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Ghana’s President self-isolates after COVID-19 exposure
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