Boko Haram insurgents kill seven, burn three villages in Borno
Attacks by the terrorists in Nigeria’s war-ravaged northeast have increased in recent months.
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Top News
Gov. Ortom confirms receipt of N14.9bn Paris Club refunds
The governor says 80 per cent of the funds would be committed to payment of salaries, pensions and gratuities.
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Police Vs Adeleke: Atiku tackles Buhari
Mr Abubakar describes police's investigation into Mr Adeleke's academic credentials as hypocritical and warns that Nigeria is sliding into a fascist state.
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2019: APC to commence screening of aspirants Thursday
While State House of Assembly aspirants are to be screened in state capitals, aspirants for other positions will be screened in Abuja.
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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 South
One killed, others wounded as cultists clash at Edo university
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The police commissioner in the state confirms the killing of a student.
CommentSouth East
Undergraduate, who died at school’s facility, buried amid controversy
The victim was a 400-level student of Microbiology at the university.
CommentNorth Central
Gov. Ortom confirms receipt of N14.9bn Paris Club refunds
The governor says 80 per cent of the funds would be committed to payment of salaries, pensions and gratuities.
CommentNorth East
Yobe North adopts President Buhari, Lawan, Buni as consensus candidates
The zone says it has confidence in the trio.
CommentNorth West
Hajj 2018: First batch of Zamfara pilgrims returns home
Hajj official says the second batch is expected to return to Nigeria on Thursday.
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Opinion
Latest
Paying For Sirika’s Aborted Flight of Fancy, By Azu Ishiekwene
Arrogant waste was never more arrogant.
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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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Twilight of the (Military) Gods, By Chris Ngwodo
The central delusion of the military god complex is that soldiers are specially anointed to save the nation.
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The Evolving Culture Of Public Scrutiny, By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú
A greater Nigeria is possible if and when failure to meet goals, objectives and expectations are met with consequences.
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Nollywood
RMD, Falz, MI, Ini Edo, others star in “Chief Daddy”
The film has a stellar cast starring veterans and newer actors.
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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
‘Mrs. Maisel,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ win on night of Emmy upsets
HBO’s medieval fantasy “Game of Thrones” won a total of nine Emmys.
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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
RMD, Falz, MI, Ini Edo, others star in “Chief Daddy”
The film has a stellar cast starring veterans and newer actors.
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
‘Mrs. Maisel,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ win on night of Emmy upsets
HBO’s medieval fantasy “Game of Thrones” won a total of nine Emmys.
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
Nestle to examine “strategic options” for skin health unit
Earlier this year, the company increased its focus on food, drinks and nutritional health products.
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Sports
Football
NFF Election: Pinnick records landslide victory
It is the first time in the NFF that an incumbent will be getting a second consecutive term in office via a democratic process.
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Foreign
Africa
Uganda tightens security ahead of Bobi Wine’s return
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Robert Kyagulanyi, a 36-year-old pop star, is widely seen as posing a significant challenge to Museveni, who has ruled since 1986.
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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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