ANALYSIS: Nigerian Senate as retirement home for state governors
Out of 10 outgoing governors, eight are seeking new stools in the upper chamber of the National Assembly.
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Top News
Buhari asks supporters to ignore Saraki’s ‘crude speeches’
On Thursday, Mr Saraki said Mr Buhari and the APC lack the vision and capacity to develop Nigeria.
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PDP Primary: Atiku names Iwuanyanwu, 58 others into presidential nomination council
Mr Iwuanyanwu says in his nearly 50 years as a politician, he has never seen Nigerians as poor as they currently are.
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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 West
OsunDecides: APC, PDP bicker over violent attacks on loyalists
Both campaigns allege a spontaneous uptick in violent aggression against supporters ahead of elections Saturday.
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APC condemns destruction of Akwa Ibom governor’s campaign billboards
Some billboards promoting Mr Emmanuel’s second term bid were torn into pieces.
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Enugu denies stopping issuance of birth certificates by hospitals, churches
The government says it is untrue and should be disregarded.
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Plateau VIO impounds 800 tricycles
Most of the impounded tricycles have been released to their owners after registration.
CommentNorth East
Borno APC chairman’s son ‘abducted’
The boy was taken away from school by an unknown woman who pretended to be a relative
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Kebbi Govt. releases N1.3bn gratuity to state, LG retirees – Official
He appealed to all retirees for their support and understanding.
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Opinion
Latest
Nigeria Air and Hadi Sirika: Why Transparency Matters, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Clearly, order, transparency and due process has to be returned to the aviation industry.
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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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Segun Agagu: Five Years After, By Eric Teniola
For those who knew Segun Agagu very well, they definitely would have missed him in the last five years. I do. Great fella.
CommentWe Should All Be Education Advocates, By Adetola Salau
The work is grueling, but the rewards are incomparable when progress is made to serve students.
CommentTwilight 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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Arts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Lack of cinemas hampering Nollywood growth — PwC
Nigeria currently boasts 114 cinema screens which service a population estimated, in 2018, at 198 million.
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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
2.7 million Nigerian women engage in abortion— Expert
The expert says majority of these abortions are considered unsafe.
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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
Lack of cinemas hampering Nollywood growth — PwC
Nigeria currently boasts 114 cinema screens which service a population estimated, in 2018, at 198 million.
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
2.7 million Nigerian women engage in abortion— Expert
The expert says majority of these abortions are considered unsafe.
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
Oil workers accuse Chevron of unilaterally sacking contract workers
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The oil firm on Friday, rejected the allegations.
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Sports
Football
FIFA World Ranking: Nigeria improves in Africa, globally
Belgium and France share the top spot for the first time in the table’s 25-year history.
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Foreign
Africa
South Africa’s cabinet approves new mining charter
More details about the charter would be announced on Friday.
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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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