Dino Melaye’s recall: INEC to return to court on Thursday
The commission says the lawmaker 'ran away' to avoid being served papers.
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Alleged N4.9 billion Fraud: Court rejects Fani-Kayode’s application
The EFCC is prosecuting Mr. Fani Kayode over money he received as a director of the 2015 failed re-election campaign of former President Jonathan.
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Special Reports
EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Central Bank endangers economy as bank illegally funnels huge cash to fund ‘broke federal govt.’
Experts say the CBN and the federal government have set up the Nigerian economy for a big fall.
CommentEXCLUSIVE: Inside the multi-million dollars ALSCON deal brokered by a Nigerian minister
The Supreme Court has ruled twice on the matter, but the judgments are yet to be implemented by the government.
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South West
Ajimobi blames ‘failed politicians’ for attack on Olubadan Palace
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A security council meeting was held in the Oyo State capital.
CommentSouth South
Presidential panel hearing alleged rights abuses by Nigerian Army sits in Port Harcourt
The public sitting will attend to all memoranda submitted to the panel from all the south-south state.
CommentSouth East
Enugu sets up committee on conversion of waste to energy
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The state is also considering the utilization of its coal deposits for the generation of additional electricity.
CommentNorth Central
Benue treatment of workers “worst” in Nigeria – NLC President
The state government rejected the characterisation.
CommentNorth East
Adamawa Assembly removes Deputy Speaker, three other officers
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Some new principal officers were elected.
CommentNorth West
Sokoto commissioner loses appeal against EFCC
The commissioner is being prosecuted for corruption.
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Malami, Magu and the Blues of Anti-corruption War, By Godwin Onyeacholem
And on the protection of whistleblowers, pray, what has Malami done?
CommentEditorial
EDITORIAL: Time to Address the Biafran and Other Agitations
Lasting solutions should be devised to contain all the fears and agitations of the different groups in the country.
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We Voted for Change: The Difference President Buhari Is Not Making (1), By Fred Adetiba
Today, the country is sharply divided along religious and ethnic lines because of these utterances, postures and actions.
CommentNnamdi Kanu: The Wisdom of the Mob Is Not Always the Best Guide, By Reuben Abati
Since your disappearance there has also been little talk about self-determination or Biafra among Igbos. The sound of the narrative is gradually changing.
CommentThe Senate and the Risky Politics of Pension, By Kenneth Amaeshi
The proposed bill is trapped in a web of unfairness, which could undermine the current pension system.
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Chris Attoh admits marriage to actress Damilola Adegbite has crashed
''Despite our differences, she and I will always be friends.''
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Kannywood
Kannywood actor Lawal Nuhu eyes House of Reps seat in 2019
The actor says he will not jettison his acting career for politics.
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Music
Lawyer to feuding Psquare brothers, Festus Keyamo, speaks on crisis
The popular musicians are threatening to separate and launch individual careers.
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Lifestyle
Ooni’s ex-queen receives award, dedicates it to women ‘who refuse to be tamed’
The Ife monarch is expected to unveil a new queen.
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Arts & Books
Memory and Trauma In Ogaga Ifowodo’s “A Good Mourning”
The collection is, indeed, unputdownable in all its lyrical and artisitic grace.
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Travel
Travelogue: Voyage to the land of the Pharaohs
Every evening after my classes, I took a stroll down the busy roads of Cairo.
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Nollywood
Chris Attoh admits marriage to actress Damilola Adegbite has crashed
''Despite our differences, she and I will always be friends.''
CommentKannywood
Kannywood actor Lawal Nuhu eyes House of Reps seat in 2019
The actor says he will not jettison his acting career for politics.
CommentMusic
Lawyer to feuding Psquare brothers, Festus Keyamo, speaks on crisis
The popular musicians are threatening to separate and launch individual careers.
CommentLifestyle
Ooni’s ex-queen receives award, dedicates it to women ‘who refuse to be tamed’
The Ife monarch is expected to unveil a new queen.
CommentArts & Books
Memory and Trauma In Ogaga Ifowodo’s “A Good Mourning”
The collection is, indeed, unputdownable in all its lyrical and artisitic grace.
CommentTravel
Travelogue: Voyage to the land of the Pharaohs
Every evening after my classes, I took a stroll down the busy roads of Cairo.
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Business
News Reports
MPC retains Nigeria’s lending rate at 14%
Seven members of the MPC were present at the meeting.
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Sports
Football
Nigeria invites Mikel, Iwobi, Moses, 20 others for World Cup qualifier against Zambia
The match will hold on October 7 in Uyo.
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Foreign
Africa
Opposition lawmaker docked for calling Kenyan President `son of a dog’
Paul Ongiu, popularly known as Baba Owino, was arrested on Monday.
CommentWest Africa
Mali Insecurity keeps over 150,000 children out of school
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“The denial of their right to education has reached a crisis point.”
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