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UPDATED: SSS releases Sowore, Bakare, pays N100,000 fine
The political activist was arrested on August 3.
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UK signs MoU with Nigeria’s standards agency
The agreement intends to share good practice between the Nigerian and British standards organisations.
CommentU.S. lawmakers move ahead with articles to impeach Trump
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Mr Trump dares the Democrat-led House to impeach him "so that our country can get back to business."
CommentNigerian lawmakers lament ‘numerous’ checkpoints on federal highways
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The lawmakers said checkpoints not only cause hardship for commuters on the roads but serves as a means of extortion by the security personnel.
CommentWomen protest in court over Sowore’s continued detention
The half-naked women asked the State Security Service (SSS) to release their son, Mr Sowore.
CommentSpecial Reports
INVESTIGATION: How child labour boosts milk production at FrieslandCampina in Nigeria
A PREMIUM TIMES’ investigation shows that farmers who supply raw milk to FrieslandCampina, producers of Peak Milk and Three Crown, routinely use children for...
CommentSPECIAL REPORT: Inside Oyo’s garri-producing community that lacks basic amenities
Residents of Olorunda in Oyo State have never had electricity. There is also no school, hospital, potable water and others in the community.
CommentRegional
South West
Nigerian university sacks over 800 workers
Most affected are workers employed between 2016 and 2018
CommentSouth East
Aba residents react to Orji Kalu’s 12-year prison sentence
Justice Muhammed Idris convicted Orji Kalu on 39 counts of N7.65 billion fraud.
CommentNorth Central
Gov. Bello presents 2020 Appropriation Bill of N176.123 bn to Kogi Assembly
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The budget is made up of N78.969 billion recurrent expenditure N97.153 billion capital expenditure.
CommentNorth East
‘Mama Boko Haram’ arraigned for alleged N66 million fraud
Mrs Wakil, a lawyer, was arraigned alongside an associate, Tahiru Daura.
CommentNorth West
‘Cleric’ arrested for N3 million, $24,000 fraud
The petitioner also alleged that the suspect compelled him to pay the sum of $24,000 for prayers.
CommentHealth
News Reports
54% of NHIS 2019 approved budget released so far – Official
Mr Ehanire made this known at a two-day investigative hearing organised by three committees of the House of Representatives in Abuja.
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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
NIPSS graduates executives who produced report on Nigeria’s Universal Health Coverage (LIVE UPDATES)
The 66 graduates were drawn from different professional backgrounds across the country.
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Features
World AIDS Day: Nigeria needs to tackle Mother-to-Child Transmission to meet 2030 target
Huge gaps in testing and prevention of mother-to-child transmission make the goal of ending the epidemic by 2030 in Nigeria unattainable.
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News Reports
54% of NHIS 2019 approved budget released so far – Official
Mr Ehanire made this known at a two-day investigative hearing organised by three committees of the House of Representatives in Abuja.
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
NIPSS graduates executives who produced report on Nigeria’s Universal Health Coverage (LIVE UPDATES)
The 66 graduates were drawn from different professional backgrounds across the country.
CommentFeatures
World AIDS Day: Nigeria needs to tackle Mother-to-Child Transmission to meet 2030 target
Huge gaps in testing and prevention of mother-to-child transmission make the goal of ending the epidemic by 2030 in Nigeria unattainable.
CommentOpinion
Latest
Questions Amaechi Should Answer On Transportation University, By Olabisi Deji-Folutile
Universities are not secondary schools. We don’t need this proliferation!
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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Contemporary Traditional Rulers and Chieftancy Awards, By Udeme Nana
Present-day traditional rulers must rediscover how to thump their chests in defence of all that is good in their communities.
CommentOf Constituency Offices and Projects, By Reuben Abati
Members of the Nigerian National Assembly, and by extension lawmakers across the country, have been under scrutiny lately with regard to their engagements wi...
CommentThe Largest University System In Africa, and the Worst, By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú
A youthful Nigeria needs and deserves quality education and a great plan for its youth to prosper.
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Basketmouth speaks on rape joke that cost him EU slot
In 2014, the comedian joked about Nigerian women "deserving to be raped if they refuse to have sex by the second date".
Comment
Kannywood
Singer Fati Nijar turbanned ‘queen of Hausa singers in Europe’
Fati is the new and first queen Hausa singers in Europe.
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Music
Ebenezer Obey speaks on ‘rivalry’ with Sunny Ade
“The competition between myself and KSA was projected by fans and media. It almost turned our music into politics."
Comment
Lifestyle
Emmanuela, ‘Aiyetoro’, others top 2019 most-watched YouTube videos in Nigeria
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According to YouTube, the top trending videos in Nigeria for 2019 reflect the nation’s love of sports and entertainment.
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Arts & Books
Nigeria vows to ‘go after’ stolen artefacts worldwide
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"We cannot imagine by what logic an Ife Bronze or a Benin Bronze or a Nok Terracotta can belong to any other part of the globe except to the people...
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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
Basketmouth speaks on rape joke that cost him EU slot
In 2014, the comedian joked about Nigerian women "deserving to be raped if they refuse to have sex by the second date".
CommentKannywood
Singer Fati Nijar turbanned ‘queen of Hausa singers in Europe’
Fati is the new and first queen Hausa singers in Europe.
CommentMusic
Ebenezer Obey speaks on ‘rivalry’ with Sunny Ade
“The competition between myself and KSA was projected by fans and media. It almost turned our music into politics."
CommentLifestyle
Emmanuela, ‘Aiyetoro’, others top 2019 most-watched YouTube videos in Nigeria
According to YouTube, the top trending videos in Nigeria for 2019 reflect the nation’s love of sports and entertainment.
CommentArts & Books
Nigeria vows to ‘go after’ stolen artefacts worldwide
"We cannot imagine by what logic an Ife Bronze or a Benin Bronze or a Nok Terracotta can belong to any other part of the globe except to the people...
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
NSE: Trading maintains losing streak
The loss is occurring for the fourth consecutive time with the All-Share Index declining by 0.09 per cent.
CommentSports
Football
EPL: Rashford scores twice as Mourinho suffers defeat at Old Trafford
In other games Leicester City secured a 2-0 win over Watford while Liverpool crushed Everton 5-2.
CommentForeign
Africa
29 people die as South Sudan clans clash over Nile Island
The clash involved clans from the states of Eastern Lakes and Jonglei with both claiming ownership of the island.
CommentWest Africa
Nigerians enjoy more electricity than many countries in West Africa – Official
Nigeria is among first five in access to electricity in West Africa.
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