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A PREMIUM TIMES investigation had exposed the corruption going on at the surveyor-general's office.
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33 killed as man sets Japanese movie studio on fire
A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the attack, but a motive remains unclear.
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The former minister in 2016 banned cattle from roaming in Abuja but the enforcement agency says it is contrary to its establishment Act.
CommentAtiku tackles Buhari over rising Nigeria debt
The former vice president says Nigeria has spent more on servicing domestic debts than on education and youth development.
CommentSpecial Reports
SPECIAL REPORT: How N-Power beneficiaries abscond from duty, abuse opportunity in three states
The scheme, which was initiated to bring relief to thousands of youth, is being abused by some beneficiaries in Adamawa, Kano and Katsina.
CommentINVESTIGATION: Inside Nigeria’s haven of fake medical reports, corrupt health officials
Officials in various hospitals connive to issue health certificates without the patients passing through necessary tests.
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South West
NYSC to compensate families of corps members killed during service — Official
The corps says it has begun the process to compensate the victims' families.
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Okowa sends additional 10 commissioner nominees to Delta Assembly
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The nominees are to appear before the House for screening on July 24.
CommentSouth East
Police arrest owner of collapsed Ebonyi hotel
The arrest was facilitated by the assistant to the governor on Infrastructural Maintenance, Ali Odefa.
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Police announce restriction of protests in Abuja
Police say the restriction is to promote security and other economic activities.
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Civilian JTF not a potential security threat — Borno governor
Mr Zulum says the activities of the group were being monitored by the state.
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Kaduna Gov Poll: Court of Appeal dismisses PDP’s suit for vote recount
The Tribunal had on May 28 struck out the party’s motion seeking for recount of votes cast in the election.
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News Reports
116 million Nigerians lack decent toilets — WaterAid
Nigeria is now ranked second worldwide among countries where open defecation is prevalent.
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Investigations
INVESTIGATION: Inside Nigeria’s haven of fake medical reports, corrupt health officials
Officials in various hospitals connive to issue health certificates without the patients passing through necessary tests.
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Health Specials
PROFILE: Gambo Gumel Aliyu takes over as new NACA director-general
Mr Aliyu is an associate professor in the Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
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Features
Suicide and the rising agony of Nigerians
Nigeria is number one in West Africa in suicide rate but has no clear cut programmes or law to address the increasing scourge.
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News Reports
116 million Nigerians lack decent toilets — WaterAid
Nigeria is now ranked second worldwide among countries where open defecation is prevalent.
CommentInvestigations
INVESTIGATION: Inside Nigeria’s haven of fake medical reports, corrupt health officials
Officials in various hospitals connive to issue health certificates without the patients passing through necessary tests.
CommentHealth Specials
PROFILE: Gambo Gumel Aliyu takes over as new NACA director-general
Mr Aliyu is an associate professor in the Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
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Suicide and the rising agony of Nigerians
Nigeria is number one in West Africa in suicide rate but has no clear cut programmes or law to address the increasing scourge.
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The Server Controversy and Upcoming Bayelsa and Kogi Elections, By Moshood Isah
It is pertinent for INEC, civil society organistions and political parties to push for assent to the new electoral act amendement bill, which will ...
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Overall, the faceoff between NBC and DAAR Communications again raises the urgent imperative of reviewing the NBC Act
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Lecturers would be testing the students on the basis of their level of application of knowledge.
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AfCFTA has the potential of being the first recipe in transforming Africa into a global powerhouse of the future.
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Blessed with astounding genius, David-West balances out his remarkable work ethic and achievements with a warm persona.
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On behalf of the surviving members of "OPEC", here is wishing Akinrogun happy 80th birthday.
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Igbo folklore movie ‘Oka Okoro’ set to premiere in Abuja
The producer says the film promotes the rich history, culture and heritage of Igbo land.
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Kannywood
Kannywood actress, Nafeesat, directs first movie
"All your prayers are needed. I will be putting the director's cap for the first time."
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Music
Domestic Violence: Pollock retracts allegation against Wizkid, says account hacked
In the earlier post, Pollock, 34, who is also Wizkid’s manager, alleged that the 29-year-old singer hit her multiple times during the relationship.
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Lifestyle
Wizkid’s baby mama accuses him of domestic violence
Pollock, who is also Wizkid's manager, made the allegations on Wednesday when she announced their split.
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Arts & Books
Book on ‘Media and Elections’ by Lanre Arogundade set for launch
Media stakeholders, industry gurus, government officials, diplomatic corps, royal fathers, have been penciled to grace the launch of the latest boo...
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Travel
TRAVELOGUE: What does it mean to Google-Map Abuja?
Where Lagos announces its presence with blaring horns and maddening (traffic) chaos, Abuja does with ease and regal serenity.
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Nollywood
Igbo folklore movie ‘Oka Okoro’ set to premiere in Abuja
The producer says the film promotes the rich history, culture and heritage of Igbo land.
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Kannywood actress, Nafeesat, directs first movie
"All your prayers are needed. I will be putting the director's cap for the first time."
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Domestic Violence: Pollock retracts allegation against Wizkid, says account hacked
In the earlier post, Pollock, 34, who is also Wizkid’s manager, alleged that the 29-year-old singer hit her multiple times during the relationship.
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Wizkid’s baby mama accuses him of domestic violence
Pollock, who is also Wizkid's manager, made the allegations on Wednesday when she announced their split.
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Book on ‘Media and Elections’ by Lanre Arogundade set for launch
Media stakeholders, industry gurus, government officials, diplomatic corps, royal fathers, have been penciled to grace the launch of the latest boo...
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TRAVELOGUE: What does it mean to Google-Map Abuja?
Where Lagos announces its presence with blaring horns and maddening (traffic) chaos, Abuja does with ease and regal serenity.
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News Reports
NSE drops to 27,000 mark, amid Seplat losses
The market capitalisation, which opened at N13.666 trillion shed N87 billion or 0.64 per cent to close at N13.579 trillion.
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Football
Nigeria’s Amaju Pinnick no longer CAF Vice President
The decision was reached as CAF held its Executive Committee meeting in Cairo on Thursday.
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Africa
WHO declares DRC Ebola outbreak as Public Health Emergency
The declaration is based on the continuous spread and unsuccessful efforts to contain the disease in the DRC.
CommentWest Africa
Seven separatists killed in Cameroon’s troubled Anglophone region
Armed separatists seeking to secede from largely French-speaking Cameroon have been clashing with government forces.
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