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Atiku and the PDP had asked the tribunal to compel INEC to grant them access to the server and smart card readers used in the conduct of the election
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Another building collapses in Lagos
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Oyegun tackles Oshiomhole over crisis in Edo politics
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Governors reject Miyetti Allah’s push for vigilante group in South East
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PDP orders fresh state congress in Kogi
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Nigerian Army bans sale of petroleum products in jerrycans in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa
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Investigations
It’s Official: Nigeria gravely lacks doctors to address citizens’ health needs
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#PHC4UHC: Nigeria’s policy experts tour primary health institutions
The project is coordinated by NIPSS in collaboration with the Development Research and Project Centre (DRPC).
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Abuja Guest Writer session spotlights Venezuelan, Nigerian literature
Ambassador Carrabballo’s talk will showcase aspects of Latin American Literature.
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The movie, which is Bolanle Austen-Peters’ directorial debut, was shot at several luxurious locations across Lagos.
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Kannywood is on the brink of collapse — Actor
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Nigeria’s Music industry revenue to hit $50 million by 2020 – Report
Findings from the report also reveal the Nigerian music industry is poised to spike in growth significantly over the next three to five years.
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The research found that 23 to 33 per cent of women in an online study said they had engaged in a “foodie call”.
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Afreximbank approves $69 million dividend for investors
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AFCON 2019: Amuneke speaks on Tanzania loss to Senegal
Tanzania is playing its first Nations Cup after over three decades.
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Ethiopian army chief shot dead
The regional governor of Amhara and an adviser were also killed.
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At least 95 killed by suspected terrorists in central Mali
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