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Despite violence, result manipulation, other irregularities, Oshiomhole says Bayelsa election ‘truly transparent and peaceful’
Adams Oshiomhole and David Lyon met with President Buhari.
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INEC fixes November 30 for Kogi West re-run
INEC had declared the November 16 election in the senatorial district inconclusive because the margin of win by the APC candidate was less than the total can...
CommentKogi Poll: Let’s meet in court, Gov Bello tells PDP, others
INEC on Monday declared Mr Bello winner of the November 16 governorship election in Kogi State.
CommentNigerian Army decorates 31 new major generals
The new generals are among the recently promoted senior officers to different ranks by the army authorities.
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
How I killed my father – Suspect
The suspect has been arrested by the police for allegedly killing his father.
CommentSouth South
Coalition demands cancellation of Bayelsa governorship election
INEC declared David Lyon of the APC winner of the November 16 election with 352,552 votes.
CommentSouth East
IMT begins award of degrees
The institution says it commenced the award of degrees in affiliation with University of Nigeria.
CommentNorth Central
INEC fixes November 30 for Kogi West re-run
INEC had declared the November 16 election in the senatorial district inconclusive because the margin of win by the APC candidate was less than the...
CommentNorth East
EU, UN pledge to help Nigeria defeat Boko Haram
The official acknowledges the "negative, nefarious and wicked intentions of the Boko Haram, as well as its criminal aspects and distractions..."
CommentNorth West
Kano Govt reacts to court ruling sacking four new emirs
PREMIUM TIMES reported how the Kano high court nullified the creation of four new first-class emirates by the state government.
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.
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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.
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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
World Antibiotic Awareness Week: New health challenge emerges with antibiotics misuse
It is estimated that only half of the antibiotics consumed in Nigeria are correctly used. This poses an imminent threat to disease treatment in the...
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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
World Antibiotic Awareness Week: New health challenge emerges with antibiotics misuse
It is estimated that only half of the antibiotics consumed in Nigeria are correctly used. This poses an imminent threat to disease treatment in the...
CommentOpinion
Latest
One Household, One Borehole, By Udeme Nana
Government's intervention would also ensure the provision of safe drinking water, regulation and proper monitoring of the water industry.
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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Buhari Musn’t Be Allowed To Get Away With Ignoring Nigerian Courts, By Kolawole Olaniyan
This disdainful arrogance for the courts and our constitutional jurisprudence wasn’t even normalised during periods of military dictatorship in Nigeria.
CommentMothering 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.
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Three Nigerian films to screen at Joburg Film Festival 2019
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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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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.'
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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.”
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Lifestyle
MultiChoice Group reinforces position as Africa’s leading storyteller
MultiChoice Group showcases media portfolio, pledges to enhance customer experience
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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.
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Nollywood
Three Nigerian films to screen at Joburg Film Festival 2019
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...
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
MultiChoice Group reinforces position as Africa’s leading storyteller
MultiChoice Group showcases media portfolio, pledges to enhance customer experience
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
Nigeria imports $600 million cassava derivatives annually – CBN
CBN says Nigeria is blessed with several varieties of cassava that could be explored to optimum potential.
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.
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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...
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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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