Three lecturers kidnapped in Kaduna
One of the victims was the head of the institution’s dental school.
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Top News
Two Nigerians jailed for human trafficking in South Africa
The judge says he would have sentenced them to life imprisonment in the absence of 'mitigating factors'.
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Group tackles EFCC, Customs for placing Fayose on watch list
The group also carpets the anti-graft agency for approaching Customs over a function delegated to the Nigeria Immigration Service.
CommentNigerian govt obeys court order, reinstates controversial official, Yushau Shuaib
The National Industrial Court had in November 2017 ordered the government to reinstate the civil servant
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Special Reports
SPECIAL REPORT: Why preventable Neonatal Tetanus continues to kill newborns in Nigeria
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A World Health Organisation report listed Nigeria as one of only 18 countries yet to eliminate the child killer disease.
CommentSPECIAL REPORT: How children battle for survival in Oyo capital
It's a harsh world for children hawkers on the streets of Oyo State capital as they battle for daily survival.
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Regional
South West
OsunDecides: Buhari, Tinubu, others campaign for APC candidate Oyetola
Forty-eight candidates from different parties will contest the governorship seat on Saturday.
CommentSouth South
42 Edo communities submerged by flood – Official
The official said over 30,000 people were affected by the flood.
CommentSouth East
Okorocha swears in new Imo SSG, others
The governor also swore-in Kenneth Ejiogu as his new Chief of Staff.
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North East
Police parade 28 suspected political thugs in Gombe
Three of the suspects were accused of rape.
CommentNorth West
2019: 160 APC aspirants jostle for 31 Bauchi Assembly seats
10 members of the legislature are seeking fresh mandate.
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Opinion
Latest
The Virtues Of Fasting the Days Of Tasu’ah And Ashurah In Islam, By Murtadha Gusau
Tuesday, Al-Muharram 8, 1440 AH (18/09/2018) In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all...
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Editorial: Mischaracterising the Nigerian Youth Issue
The president needs to learn that foreign trips should not be the occasion to demarket Nigeria.
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ExxonMobil Persists In Cheating Nigerian Workers: What Is Government Doing?, By Femi Aribisala
Why would a labour minister in Nigeria join forces with an American oil firm to shortchange its Nigerian workforce?
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Nobel Peace Laureates’ Noble Visit To Bahrain, By Babafemi A. Badejo
I personally hope that the Nobel Laureates would push further on the need for a peaceful Gulf.
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Nollywood
Netflix acquires Genevieve’s ‘Lion Heart’
"Netflix announced it had acquired the worldwide rights for the film."
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Kannywood
Adam Zango reconciles with Ali Nuhu
Both fell apart over a scandal involving actress, Rahama Sadau in February 2015.
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Music
Cobhams Asuquo drops new song ‘Starlight’
The track is the latest installment by the ‘One Hit’ crooner.
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Lifestyle
‘Mrs. Maisel,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ win on night of Emmy upsets
HBO’s medieval fantasy “Game of Thrones” won a total of nine Emmys.
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Arts & Books
Nigerian photographer makes Portrait of Britain shortlist
The Portrait of Britain is a foremost photography competition in the United Kingdom.
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Travel
What the weather will look like on Wednesday – NiMet
The agency predicts thunderstorms and rains across the country on Wednesday.
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Nollywood
Netflix acquires Genevieve’s ‘Lion Heart’
"Netflix announced it had acquired the worldwide rights for the film."
CommentKannywood
Adam Zango reconciles with Ali Nuhu
Both fell apart over a scandal involving actress, Rahama Sadau in February 2015.
CommentMusic
Cobhams Asuquo drops new song ‘Starlight’
The track is the latest installment by the ‘One Hit’ crooner.
CommentLifestyle
‘Mrs. Maisel,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ win on night of Emmy upsets
HBO’s medieval fantasy “Game of Thrones” won a total of nine Emmys.
CommentArts & Books
Nigerian photographer makes Portrait of Britain shortlist
The Portrait of Britain is a foremost photography competition in the United Kingdom.
CommentTravel
What the weather will look like on Wednesday – NiMet
The agency predicts thunderstorms and rains across the country on Wednesday.
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Football
Liverpool v PSG (LIVE UPDATES): History-laden Reds welcome Cash-rich Paris
Both have started their league seasons with perfect records.
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Foreign
Africa
Ethiopian police arrest 269 over deadly attack on civilians
Twenty three persons were confirmed dead while 886 others displaced.
CommentWest Africa
Mali’s President Keita takes oath of office for 2nd term
Mr Keita took his oath before Supreme Court judge Nouhoum Tapily
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