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Attorney-General Malami wants 2.5% of recovered loots for his office
The minister says the money will be used to "service bills" and lawmakers have asked for a bill conveying the demand.
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2020 Budget: Ministries, agencies over-pricing projects — Lawan
The Senate President said uniformity will be ensured in the prices that will be passed for similar projects of ministries.
CommentHIV/AIDS: PEPFAR to partner Nigerian governors for free testing, treatment
The proposal was tabled during a visit to the secretariat of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Tuesday.
CommentWhy we adopted spiritual warfare to counter Boko Haram – Buratai
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Mr Buratai says the Armed Forces have attained great feats in the fight against insurgents, and breaking their ranks.
CommentCreation of ‘smaller parties’ increased women’s participation in Nigeria’s election – Report
"...all six female presidential candidates in the 2019 elections were from small or new political parties."
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INVESTIGATION (3): A Reporter’s Diary – Living With A ‘Mad’ Cell Mate, Set Up By Prison Warders, Abducted By the Police
FISAYO SOYOMBO documents how prison, police and court officials conspired to abduct him after his cover was blown.
CommentINVESTIGATION(2): Drug Abuse, Sodomy, Bribery, Pimping… The Cash-And-Carry Operations Of Ikoyi Prison
Reporter Fisayo Soyombo exposes how the courts short-change the law, and the prisons are themselves a cesspool of the exact reasons for which they hold inmates.
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South West
After BRT driver’s death, company reiterates zero-tolerance for drugs, alcohol
At least 20 passengers of the BRT bus were injured on Sunday after two of the buses had head-on-collision.
CommentSouth South
Akwa Ibom has enough money to pay N30, 000 minimum wage – NLC
The Akwa Ibom government has repeatedly said it would pay the new minimum wage and has set up an implementation committee to that effect.
CommentSouth East
Executive arm does not obey our laws, resolutions, Abia lawmaker laments
He said the seventh Assembly was determined to perform its legislative functions through its inclusiveness in law-making, representation and oversi...
CommentNorth Central
Niger Assembly seeks IBB, Abdulsalami intervention on deplorable roads
The House unanimously resolved to set up a seven-man ad-hoc committee to reach out to the two former heads of state and seek ways they can interven...
CommentNorth East
DPR seals filling station, nine pumps in Maiduguri
The official says the affected fillings stations would be re-open after satisfying specifications guiding their operations and payment of N100,000 ...
CommentNorth West
Zamfara girl who set self ablaze over boyfriend’s inability to pay dowry dies
PREMIUM TIMES had reported how Aisha had set her self ablaze owing to her fiance's inability to marry her due to his poor finances.
CommentHealth
News Reports
HIV/AIDS: PEPFAR to partner Nigerian governors for free testing, treatment
The proposal was tabled during a visit to the secretariat of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Tuesday.
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Investigations
Despite international interventions, child malnutrition still high in Borno
Despite the efforts of the Nigerian government and international aid organisation malnutrition among children is still high in Borno.
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Health Specials
Health experts discuss reducing Nigeria’s high maternal mortality rate using family planning (LIVE UPDATES)
According to a survey, one in 13 women dies during pregnancy or childbirth in Nigeria.
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Features
10 takeaways from National Health Dialogue 2019
The 2019 National Health Dialogue called on Nigeria to reinvigorate its pursuit of universal health coverage by 2030.
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News Reports
HIV/AIDS: PEPFAR to partner Nigerian governors for free testing, treatment
The proposal was tabled during a visit to the secretariat of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Tuesday.
CommentInvestigations
Despite international interventions, child malnutrition still high in Borno
Despite the efforts of the Nigerian government and international aid organisation malnutrition among children is still high in Borno.
CommentHealth Specials
Health experts discuss reducing Nigeria’s high maternal mortality rate using family planning (LIVE UPDATES)
According to a survey, one in 13 women dies during pregnancy or childbirth in Nigeria.
CommentFeatures
10 takeaways from National Health Dialogue 2019
The 2019 National Health Dialogue called on Nigeria to reinvigorate its pursuit of universal health coverage by 2030.
CommentOpinion
Latest
Are There Saboteurs In Buhari’s Cabinet?, By Remi Adebayo
More than a week after his gaffe, Minister Sylva has not denied the statements ascribed to him.
CommentEditorial
EDITORIAL: The Flaws In Governor Emefiele’s Five-Year Plan For Central Bank of Nigeria
The CBN's policy mix does not appear to support the lofty financial systems development goals.
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International Tax Emergency: A Critical Time For Developing Nations To Speak Up!, By José Antonio Ocampo
Some developing countries fear that by abandoning the weapon of tax incentives, they will no longer be able to attract investment from multinationals.
Comment2020 Nigerian Budget: Dropping the Ball on the Health Sector, Again, By Judith Ann-Walker
This is calling upon the national legislature to reposition health as a catalytic sector for national development.
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Nollywood
Detained Nigerian actor yet to meet bail conditions 31 months after
The erstwhile Lagos socialist has been incarcerated since February 10, 2017.
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Kannywood
Kannywood: Ali Nuhu honoured in India
Ali Nuhu was invited by the students to celebrate the Hausa annual cultural day in India.
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Music
Court fixes date for N200m suit against Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy’s record label
The plaintiff is seeking a declaration, that by copying, recording, reproducing and broadcasting his musical composition and melody without his aut...
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Lifestyle
UPDATED: No study shows staring at women’s breasts makes men live longer
The study said men should stare at breasts for 10 minutes a day to improve the wellness of their hearts and live longer.
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Arts & Books
Lupita wades into melanism in debut book, Sulwe
Lupita in a recent interview with “Good Morning America” said that seeing light-skinned people on TV and in books affected her self-esteem as a you...
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Travel
A Nigerian’s daring actions to challenge ‘stereotype’ abroad
Mr Ogunlowo ''uses creativity to make people rethink erroneous beliefs and, hopefully, make them have more positive attitudes towards others''.
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Nollywood
Detained Nigerian actor yet to meet bail conditions 31 months after
The erstwhile Lagos socialist has been incarcerated since February 10, 2017.
CommentKannywood
Kannywood: Ali Nuhu honoured in India
Ali Nuhu was invited by the students to celebrate the Hausa annual cultural day in India.
CommentMusic
Court fixes date for N200m suit against Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy’s record label
The plaintiff is seeking a declaration, that by copying, recording, reproducing and broadcasting his musical composition and melody without his aut...
CommentLifestyle
UPDATED: No study shows staring at women’s breasts makes men live longer
The study said men should stare at breasts for 10 minutes a day to improve the wellness of their hearts and live longer.
CommentArts & Books
Lupita wades into melanism in debut book, Sulwe
Lupita in a recent interview with “Good Morning America” said that seeing light-skinned people on TV and in books affected her self-esteem as a you...
CommentTravel
A Nigerian’s daring actions to challenge ‘stereotype’ abroad
Mr Ogunlowo ''uses creativity to make people rethink erroneous beliefs and, hopefully, make them have more positive attitudes towards others''.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
Zenith Bank lifts trading on NSE with 357.23 million shares
The worth of Zenith Bank shares was N6.18 billion.
CommentSports
Football
Throwback: Kanu Nwankwo’s magical hat-trick against Chelsea clocks 20 years
Kanu rattled in goals in the 75th, 83rd and 90th minutes to seal victory in that famous London derby.
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Africa
100 elephants die in Botswana in suspected anthrax outbreak
Botswana is home to almost a third of Africa’s elephants, around 130,000.
CommentWest Africa
Opposition leaders in Guinea sentenced to jail for organising protests
The opposition leaders were jailed for organising protests against a possible amendment of the constitution allowing a third term for the 81-year-o...
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