Nigeria’s Central Bank takes over Skye Bank
The CBN has approved a change of name for the distressed bank.
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Top News
2019 Polls: Abdulsalami Abubakar warns against Nigeria’s disintegration
The former Nigerian leader says the country cannot be great except everybody collaborates on peace.
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2019: Buhari ‘sectional’, desperate to perpetuate self in power — Tambuwal
The Sokoto governor and presidential aspirant says he will support restructuring and will not be a "religious bigot".
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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
Osun Poll: INEC, EFCC vow to prosecute vote buyers, sellers
The governorship election holds on Saturday.
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Akwa Ibom governor loses fourth aide
This is the second among the governor’s aides to resign within the past 20 days.
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Enugu denies stopping issuance of birth certificates by hospitals, churches
The government says it is untrue and should be disregarded.
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Community holds special memorial service for late Army general, Abisoye
The former Minister of Health died March 17 last year in Lagos.
CommentNorth East
Borno APC chairman’s son ‘abducted’
The boy was taken away from school by an unknown woman who pretended to be a relative
CommentNorth West
123 women die during birth in Kaduna in six months — Report
The government identified four major causes responsible for the deaths: haemorrhage, anaemia, sepsis and eclampsia.
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Opinion
Latest
Who Killed Husain, The Beloved Grandson Of The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him)?, By Murtadha Gusau
I Begin With The Name Of Allah, The Most Merciful, The One Who Bestows Mercy Alhamdulillah. Indeed, all praise is due to Allah. We praise Him and s...
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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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Segun Agagu: Five Years After, By Eric Teniola
For those who knew Segun Agagu very well, they definitely would have missed him in the last five years. I do. Great fella.
CommentWe Should All Be Education Advocates, By Adetola Salau
The work is grueling, but the rewards are incomparable when progress is made to serve students.
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Nollywood
Lack of cinemas hampering Nollywood growth — PwC
Nigeria currently boasts 114 cinema screens which service a population estimated, in 2018, at 198 million.
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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
OsunDecides: Davido steals show at Adeleke’s campaign rallies
Ademola Adeleke is vying to be governor of Osun State.
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Lifestyle
2.7 million Nigerian women engage in abortion— Expert
The expert says majority of these abortions are considered unsafe.
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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
Lack of cinemas hampering Nollywood growth — PwC
Nigeria currently boasts 114 cinema screens which service a population estimated, in 2018, at 198 million.
CommentKannywood
Adam Zango reconciles with Ali Nuhu
Both fell apart over a scandal involving actress, Rahama Sadau in February 2015.
CommentMusic
OsunDecides: Davido steals show at Adeleke’s campaign rallies
Ademola Adeleke is vying to be governor of Osun State.
CommentLifestyle
2.7 million Nigerian women engage in abortion— Expert
The expert says majority of these abortions are considered unsafe.
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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Business
News Reports
NNPC counters Police, denies $470.5 million, N8 billion hidden in banks
NNPC vows to resist funds subjected to 5% whistle blowing fees.
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Sports
Football
Four matches to watch this weekend
Enyimba seek Confederations Cup semifinal place as Gunners continue resurgence.
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Foreign
Africa
South African president appoints panel on land reform
Land remains predominantly in hands of the whites more than two decades after the end of apartheid , sparking discontent among the blacks.
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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