Ghana Black Stars win WAFU Cup, thrash Nigeria Super Eagles
Stephen Sarfo who was voted as man-of-the-match scored a brace for Ghana.
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Top News
Era of godfatherism over in Nigerian govt appointments – Lai Mohammed
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“Gone are those days when people were appointed into positions by other factors apart from merit.”
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Special Reports
SPECIAL REPORT: One year later, Nigerian MDAs yet to implement govt resolution on removal of HND, BSC dichotomy
The National Council on Establishment last year directed the removal of the dichotomy at entry level.
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South South
Flood ravages 12 Cross River communities, 3,000 farmlands destroyed
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Hundreds of residents were rendered homeless, an official said.
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Anglican Communion endorses Governor Ugwuanyi for second term
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The Enugu helmsman is up for re-election in 2019.
CommentNorth Central
Five Kwara officials arraigned for alleged forgery
The accused allegedly issued tax payers with forged receipts.
CommentNorth East
Boko Haram: Frustrated IDPs ask to be allowed to trek home
The IDPs asked to be allowed to return to Bama.
CommentNorth West
Ex-Rep dumps APC for PDP, claims Atiku will soon do same
Mr. Baiko says he and his followers had been neglected by the government they helped form
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The New Creation In Christ Jesus, By Femi Aribisala
As Levi was in the loins of Abraham when Melchisedec met him, so have we been in the loins of Christ from the foundation of the world. Jesus says t...
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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Hurricane Trump Makes a Landfall In the United Nations, By Owei Lakemfa
Trump’s lack of seriousness can be gleaned from his speech which sought international consensus to deal with North Korea over nuclear weapons.
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Whether or Not You Read This, You Still Owe N102,000, By Saatah Nubari
According to the Debt Management Office, Nigeria’s Public Debt Stock as at June 30, 2017 is N19.6 trillion.
CommentHow Research Can Mitigate the Resurgence of Crises in Nigeria’s North-East, By Philip Olayoku
There is need for further research on best ways to create legitimacy for the process among communities within which the integration will take place.
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Nollywood
Kalu Ikeagwu, Sinmi Hassan hit stage with ‘No More Lies’
The play is an adaptation of Tyrone Terrence’s award-winning play, ‘Private Lies’
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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
Yemi Alade joins Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Ed Sheeran on “Just Dance 2018” Video Game
Yemi Alade is the only African artiste listed on the popular game
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Lifestyle
INTERVIEW: I can’t wait to have children – Denrele Edun
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Derenle also spoke about the late Goldie, rumoured relocation to South Africa and other matters.
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Arts & Books
BuzzFeed Announces 2018 Emerging Writers $14,000 Fellowship
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Winners will benefit from career mentorship, editorial guidance and financial support.
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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
Kalu Ikeagwu, Sinmi Hassan hit stage with ‘No More Lies’
The play is an adaptation of Tyrone Terrence’s award-winning play, ‘Private Lies’
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
Yemi Alade joins Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Ed Sheeran on “Just Dance 2018” Video Game
Yemi Alade is the only African artiste listed on the popular game
CommentLifestyle
INTERVIEW: I can’t wait to have children – Denrele Edun
Derenle also spoke about the late Goldie, rumoured relocation to South Africa and other matters.
CommentArts & Books
BuzzFeed Announces 2018 Emerging Writers $14,000 Fellowship
Winners will benefit from career mentorship, editorial guidance and financial support.
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
BUSINESS SPECIAL: Pressure on Nigeria as the world turns away from oil
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"Maximizing the benefits of all oil and gas assets now will save the country the humiliation of 'drinking its oil.'”
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Sports
Football
Ghana Black Stars win WAFU Cup, thrash Nigeria Super Eagles
Stephen Sarfo who was voted as man-of-the-match scored a brace for Ghana.
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Foreign
Africa
Three killed in protests against President Al-Bashir’s visit to IDP camp
The Sudanese authorities accuse the majority of Kalma IDPs of being loyal to the Sudan Liberation Movement.
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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