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Presidential Debate (LIVE UPDATES): Buhari, Atiku, three other presidential candidates clash
Security and economy are expected to be the major topics of discussion tonight.
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Special Reports
EXCLUSIVE: Agency headed by Buhari’s in-law caught in another massive procurement fraud
Border Communities agency shortlisted over 800 unqualified contractors for multi-billion Naira contracts. Only 173 of 988 shortlisted contractors met the min...
CommentANALYSIS: How Nigeria’s defence fared in three years of Mansur Dan Ali’s leadership
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Mr Dan Ali appears to have pursued a fairly conventional, at times controversial, national defence policy.
CommentRegional
South West
Truck loses control in Ibadan, kills one
Three buses and four tricycles were reportedly damaged during the accident.
CommentSouth South
Osinbajo arrives Benin to inaugurate TraderMoni
The programme gives N10,000 collateral-free loan to traders.
CommentNorth Central
Buhari condemns Tiv, Jukun clash
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A clash between two groups in Abinsi town near Makurdi, the Benue state capital Thursday degenerated into an ethnic clash.
CommentNorth East
One person injured as PRP, APC supporters clash in Bauchi
Most of the clashes were over the positioning of campaign posters and billboards within the metropolis.
CommentOpinion
Latest
A Female Year To All, By Bunmi Fatoye-Matory
May we all have a year where the full expression of our humanity and talents is not stunted for any reason.
CommentEditorial
EDITORIAL: Buhari Must Act Now To End the Sordid Affair At NHIS
President Buhari must abandon his usual silence on matters of national import and restore sanity in this critical health scheme.
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Prosecuting Onnoghen: An Issue Best Settled After the General Polls, By Rafiq Raji
For the avoidance of doubt, the complications in respect of this matter relate to the timing and due process of the law.
CommentWill They Not Use Their Minds, Intellect and Reason To Understand?, By Murtadha Gusau
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. He guides His obedient servants to His love an...
CommentThe Ethnic Victory of 2015 and An Apology, By Moses E. Ochonu
I am now ashamed and feel a need to apologise to my compatriots who are now groaning under the jackboot of a resurgent dictator.
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Foreign film experts to host Nollywood masterclass in Lagos
The experts, drawn from South Africa, Kenya and India, will host a Nollywood masterclass at the MultiChoice Talent Factory which kicks off in Lagos...
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Music
Sony Music drops R. Kelly over alleged sexual abuse
Several women have accused Kelly of sexual abuse.
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Lifestyle
Victoria Beckham splashes N600,000 on moisturiser made from blood
The mother of four is very particular about skincare routine and spends a fortune on her hair and skin.
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Arts & Books
New Nigerian Copyright Commission boss pledges positive impact
The official says the commission will be proactive in the execution of its mandate.
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Travel
Nigeria’s first storey building records 13,609 visitors
The 172-year-old house is located in Badagry, Lagos State.
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Nollywood
Foreign film experts to host Nollywood masterclass in Lagos
The experts, drawn from South Africa, Kenya and India, will host a Nollywood masterclass at the MultiChoice Talent Factory which kicks off in Lagos...
CommentMusic
Sony Music drops R. Kelly over alleged sexual abuse
Several women have accused Kelly of sexual abuse.
CommentLifestyle
Victoria Beckham splashes N600,000 on moisturiser made from blood
The mother of four is very particular about skincare routine and spends a fortune on her hair and skin.
CommentArts & Books
New Nigerian Copyright Commission boss pledges positive impact
The official says the commission will be proactive in the execution of its mandate.
CommentTravel
Nigeria’s first storey building records 13,609 visitors
The 172-year-old house is located in Badagry, Lagos State.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
2019 Budget: How Nigeria will realise 2.3 million daily oil target — Officials
Two ministers express optimism that the target will be met.
CommentSports
Football
CAF Champions League: Lobi Stars lose in Abidjan
Lobi Stars who have lost all the away games in this year’s CAF champions league.
CommentForeign
Africa
Dozens killed in al-Shabaab attack on Somali military base
There were contradicting tallies as to the number of people killed.
CommentWest Africa
ICC halts release of former Ivorian President Gbagbo in spite acquittal
The 73-year-old was acquitted on Wednesday.
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