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Herders killed more Nigerians in 2018 than Boko Haram – Report
The report said terror-related incidents in Nigeria increased by 37 per cent.
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Hate Speech Bill: Governors tell NASS to respect views of Nigerians
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“I am not sure I have heard any governor come out to say he is in support of death penalty for hate speech."
CommentPREMIUM TIMES journalist shortlisted for Fetisov Journalism Awards
Apart from Mr Abdulaziz, five other Nigerians, the most by any country, also made the shortlist.
CommentMinimum Wage: NGF ‘commits’ to December 31 deadline
The official noted that the state governors were committed to the welfare of their workforce.
CommentSpecial Reports
INVESTIGATION: After acquiring $1.3bn DisCos, investors leave meter, transformer burdens to consumers
Electricity companies have largely failed in their performance targets, for example, targeting 1.064 million meters by 2019 but installing less than 50,000 b...
Comment20 “hidden” destinations of purported health spendings in 2020 proposed budget
A minimum of 20 health-related projects got generous appropriation but only for construction purposes and without regard for how such health facilities will ...
CommentRegional
South West
SPECIAL REPORT: Lagos court where tiny courtrooms impede justice
The courtrooms at the Federal High Court in Lagos are, arguably, among the tiniest and most uncomfortable in the country.
CommentSouth South
APC Crisis: Ganduje leads committee to end Oshiomhole/Obaseki feud
The committee hopes to resolve the discord between Mr Oshiomhole, and Governor Obaseki, which has ruptured the state chapter.
CommentSouth East
Enugu govt immortalizes late Ekwueme
The Enugu government renames street after late Mr Ekwueme
CommentNorth Central
Dino Melaye calls for cancellation of Kogi West election
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Dino Melaye said he attached to the petition 21 video CDs and documentary evidence to prove that there was no election in Kogi West on November 16.
CommentNorth West
Gov. Masari presents N249.5 billion budget for 2020
N75.6 billion is for recurrent expenditure while N173.9 billion is for capital expenditure.
CommentHealth
News Reports
Ogun govt. to deworm over 800,000 school children
The second round of the exercise for children between the ages of 5 and 14, which commenced on November 15, will end on November 24.
Comment
Investigations
Despite international interventions, child malnutrition still high in Borno
Despite the efforts of the Nigerian government and international aid organisation malnutrition among children is still high in Borno.
Comment
Health Specials
Health Emergency Initiative – Lagos organisation paying hospital bills of poor Nigerians
Since 2015, Health Emergency Initiatives has been helping to roll back medical detention and saving lives by paying the hospital bills of poor Nige...
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Features
Nigeria budgets N2,000 for the Healthcare of each citizen in 2020
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Some of Nigeria's health indices provide context to how dire the situation is in the country.
Comment
News Reports
Ogun govt. to deworm over 800,000 school children
The second round of the exercise for children between the ages of 5 and 14, which commenced on November 15, will end on November 24.
CommentInvestigations
Despite international interventions, child malnutrition still high in Borno
Despite the efforts of the Nigerian government and international aid organisation malnutrition among children is still high in Borno.
CommentHealth Specials
Health Emergency Initiative – Lagos organisation paying hospital bills of poor Nigerians
Since 2015, Health Emergency Initiatives has been helping to roll back medical detention and saving lives by paying the hospital bills of poor Nige...
CommentFeatures
Nigeria budgets N2,000 for the Healthcare of each citizen in 2020
Some of Nigeria's health indices provide context to how dire the situation is in the country.
CommentOpinion
Latest
Inside the Worlds Of Melaye, Dickson and Co., By Azu Ishiekwene
INEC must continue to perform its role as umpire without fear, favour or ill-will and spare no cost to prosecute more electoral offenders.
CommentEditorial
EDITORIAL: The Flaws In Governor Emefiele’s Five-Year Plan For Central Bank of Nigeria
The CBN's policy mix does not appear to support the lofty financial systems development goals.
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Mothering A Murderous Bill, By Banji Ojewale
The bill leaves the definition of hate speech in the hands of a government that does not suffer free speech to exist.
CommentThe Aides Debate and Government Somersault, By Anthony Akaeze
The argument in some quarters that the sacked or redeployed staff in question were meant to dent Osinbajo's political aspiration, may not be out of place.
CommentIs Aliyu Isa Aliyu the Youngest Most Published Nigerian?, By Mohammed Dahiru Aminu
Aliyu’s scholarly feats are outstanding anywhere in the world, but more so in Nigeria where very many professors of long standing cannot even match his resea...
CommentPrebendalism: Are Vote Buying and Voter Intimidation Here To Stay?, By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú
A great Nigeria cannot emerge from this prebendal state, unless we effect changes in our political institutions and culture.
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Nigerian Actors Guild Gets New Exco
This is the first time the guild would hold a hitch-free election.
Comment
Kannywood
KANNYWOOD: Sadau, Washa win big at Africa Films Award in London
Washa wins the best actress award in the Hausa film category for her outstanding role in the movie 'Sadauki.'
Comment
Music
Copyright Infringement: Danny Young, Tiwa Savage settle out of court
The singer commends Tiwa’s management “for committing in good faith, time and efforts towards finding an amicable resolution to the dispute.”
Comment
Lifestyle
Sex position, duration don’t determine child’s gender- Expert
“What medicine says is that sperm carries the X or Y chromosomes while the female egg is X. If the sperm carrying Y meets the egg first, it results...
Comment
Arts & Books
Joburg Film Festival opens in Johannesburg
The Joburg Film Festival features a curated mix of 60 of the finest films and documentaries from across Africa and around the world, between 19 and...
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Travel
TRAVELOGUE: Day Obasanjo was immortalized in Congo
On the day of the naming of the IITA research station after Obasanjo, even the suckling knew an unusual event was going to happen.
Comment
Nollywood
Nigerian Actors Guild Gets New Exco
This is the first time the guild would hold a hitch-free election.
CommentKannywood
KANNYWOOD: Sadau, Washa win big at Africa Films Award in London
Washa wins the best actress award in the Hausa film category for her outstanding role in the movie 'Sadauki.'
CommentMusic
Copyright Infringement: Danny Young, Tiwa Savage settle out of court
The singer commends Tiwa’s management “for committing in good faith, time and efforts towards finding an amicable resolution to the dispute.”
CommentLifestyle
Sex position, duration don’t determine child’s gender- Expert
“What medicine says is that sperm carries the X or Y chromosomes while the female egg is X. If the sperm carrying Y meets the egg first, it results...
CommentArts & Books
Joburg Film Festival opens in Johannesburg
The Joburg Film Festival features a curated mix of 60 of the finest films and documentaries from across Africa and around the world, between 19 and...
CommentTravel
TRAVELOGUE: Day Obasanjo was immortalized in Congo
On the day of the naming of the IITA research station after Obasanjo, even the suckling knew an unusual event was going to happen.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
Reps urge CBN to review its monetary policy rate
At 13.5 per cent, Nigeria's policy rate, which is at par with Malawi, is the sixth highest in Africa.
CommentSports
Football
Tottenham appoint Mourinho as new head coach
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Mourinho's first game will be at the London Stadium on Saturday as Tottenham travel to take on West Ham.
CommentForeign
Africa
African Development Bank Group becomes shareholder in AFC
The Bank Group’s investment in Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) will enable both institutions to accelerate infrastructure development and delivery...
CommentWest Africa
70 people killed in Guinea ahead of 2020 presidential polls – Report
The deaths have occurred since 2015, during various demonstrations against President Alpha Conde’s plans to amend the constitution to run for a thi...
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