NLC declares indefinite warning strike over minimum wage
The warning strike will take effect from Wednesday morning.
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Court summons senator over alleged N200m dud cheque
The prosecution counsel says defendants appear to be absconding from justice after being served a warrant of arrest earlier.
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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.
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Regional
South West
Ekiti APC picks consensus candidates for state assembly
The 26 candidates are to be formally affirmed by party delegates to the October 2 primary.
CommentSouth South
Expulsion of Reps deputy chief whip ‘nullity’ — APC Chapter
A ward and a local government on Monday announced Mr Iriase's expulsion.
CommentSouth East
2019: More groups drum support for Governor Ugwuanyi
The group hails the governor's development strides, peace initiatives
CommentNorth Central
FRSC job seeker collapses, dies in Kogi
The deceased collapsed shortly after successfully completing about a two-kilometre race.
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2019: Buhari’s minister joins Borno governorship race
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Mr. Baba-Shehuri says he will deliver the "good leadership qualities he has learned from working with President Buhari" to the state.
CommentNorth West
23 police officers arrested for extortion, others
The police also seized a consignment of Indian hemp.
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Opinion
Latest
Revoking UN’s Association With Olusegun Obasanjo, By Araoye, Pahad, et al.
The likes of Olusegun Obasanjo should not be promoted as role models in Africa by United Nations
CommentEditorial
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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2019 and Governance Compass For the Oil Sector, By Oke Epia
With programmes like these, the days of insufficient debates and engagements of politicians may be over for good.
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Arts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Comedian Bill Cosby to be sentenced for sexual assault conviction
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More than 50 women have come forward to publicly accuse Cosby of sexual assault.
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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
Ras Kimono’s wife, Efemena Okedi, is dead
Her death comes three months after Ras Kimono passed on.
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Lifestyle
Miss Imo emerges ‘Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria’
The winner will represent Nigeria at the Miss World 2018 pageantry scheduled for December 8 in Sanya, China.
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Arts & Books
18 galleries set for 2018 ART X Lagos
The 2018 ART X Prize with Access winner, Bolatito Aderemi-Ibitola, will have a solo presentation of her project.
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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
Comedian Bill Cosby to be sentenced for sexual assault conviction
More than 50 women have come forward to publicly accuse Cosby of sexual assault.
CommentKannywood
Adam Zango reconciles with Ali Nuhu
Both fell apart over a scandal involving actress, Rahama Sadau in February 2015.
CommentMusic
Ras Kimono’s wife, Efemena Okedi, is dead
Her death comes three months after Ras Kimono passed on.
CommentLifestyle
Miss Imo emerges ‘Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria’
The winner will represent Nigeria at the Miss World 2018 pageantry scheduled for December 8 in Sanya, China.
CommentArts & Books
18 galleries set for 2018 ART X Lagos
The 2018 ART X Prize with Access winner, Bolatito Aderemi-Ibitola, will have a solo presentation of her project.
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
MPC retains lending rate at 14% for 13th consecutive time
The committee is also concerned about the rising level of non-performing loans in the banking system.
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Sports
Football
FIFA Best 2018: Modric wins Best Player Award
The Croatian was voted winner ahead of Mohammed Salah and Ronaldo
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Foreign
Africa
South African president appoints panel on land reform
Land remains predominantly in hands of the whites more than two decades after the end of apartheid , sparking discontent among the blacks.
CommentWest Africa
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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