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BREAKING: National Council of State pegs minimum wage at N27,000
The council's meeting was presided by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday.
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Special Reports
Top police squad under fire for seizing slain suspect’s asset, pocketing millions in rent
The Intelligence Response Team earned nationwide accolades for busting 'Evans' and other notorious gangsters, but rights groups are unimpressed.
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South West
Lagos 2019: We will resist any attempt to rig – Agbaje
He said PDP was determined to prevent the rigging that had robbed him and other party candidates of victory in 2015.
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Child Right Act: Delta returns 160 maltreated children to parents
The government says more than 30 parents and guardians were arrested.
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Man goes berserk in Ebonyi, kills wife, children, four others
The assailant is believed to have a mental health challenge
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1 dies, 13 others injured in Niger auto crash
FRSC says eight vehicles were involved in the accident.
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Election: Buhari in Yobe, pledges improved security in North-East
The president also pledged to build a robust economy.
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Election: Atiku campaigns in Jigawa, says Buhari not ‘real’ Fulani
Mr Abubakar was in the state to solicit for votes ahead of the February elections.
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The Obasanjo Bombshell, By Reuben Abati
Obasanjo may not always be right but his courage to speak up is unmistakable.
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EDITORIAL: Buhari Must Act Now To End the Sordid Affair At NHIS
President Buhari must abandon his usual silence on matters of national import and restore sanity in this critical health scheme.
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The Debaters, Buhari’s Middle Finger And Atiku’s Own Goal, By ‘Fisayo Soyombo
More than 24 hours after the debate, the major conversations have been about the absentees — Buhari and Atiku.
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It was sad that the leading candidates for office lacked the courage of their convictions and turned tail at the presidential debate!
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Nollywood
Yoruba actor, Adewale Olarenwaju, aka ‘Ishow Larry’, is dead
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The late actor began his career as a makeup artist on the set of several Yoruba movies before becoming an actor.
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Music
Singer Niniola buys JAMB forms for 30 students
She says the gesture under her foundation “Adopt A Child’s Education,” is part of her giving back to the society.
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Lifestyle
Victoria Beckham splashes N600,000 on moisturiser made from blood
The mother of four is very particular about skincare routine and spends a fortune on her hair and skin.
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Arts & Books
Books paint contrasting pictures of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
The controversy around Winnie Madikizela-Mandela continues in death as it did in life.
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Travel
Nigeria’s first storey building records 13,609 visitors
The 172-year-old house is located in Badagry, Lagos State.
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Nollywood
Yoruba actor, Adewale Olarenwaju, aka ‘Ishow Larry’, is dead
The late actor began his career as a makeup artist on the set of several Yoruba movies before becoming an actor.
CommentMusic
Singer Niniola buys JAMB forms for 30 students
She says the gesture under her foundation “Adopt A Child’s Education,” is part of her giving back to the society.
CommentLifestyle
Victoria Beckham splashes N600,000 on moisturiser made from blood
The mother of four is very particular about skincare routine and spends a fortune on her hair and skin.
CommentArts & Books
Books paint contrasting pictures of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
The controversy around Winnie Madikizela-Mandela continues in death as it did in life.
CommentTravel
Nigeria’s first storey building records 13,609 visitors
The 172-year-old house is located in Badagry, Lagos State.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
Six Ministers tell story of decline and recovery of Nigerian economy
The ministers briefed leaders of the Organized Private Sector in a manner that told the story of the economy and addressed contemporary issues.
CommentSports
Football
Ronaldo arrives Spanish court for alleged tax fraud trial
The Portuguese soccer star is expected to plead guilty after striking a deal last year with Spanish authorities to pay a $21.3million fine.
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Africa
Row as Italy accuses France of exploiting Africa and fueling migration
Italy's deputy PM wants the EU to impose sanctions on France.
CommentWest Africa
Eight UN peacekeepers killed in Mali
UN peacekeeping and French forces are stationed in northern Mali.
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