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Nigeria’s death toll from Lassa fever rises to 103
More health workers have also been diagonised with Lassa fever.
CommentTop News
Reps order centre to remit ₦542 million within three weeks
Failure to comply, the House panel said it would either recommend that the agency be scrapped or the agency's debt be deducted from its monthly allocation.
CommentCourt orders release of Dasuki’s passport
Mr Dasuki requested for the passport, which he said has expired, in order for it to be renewed
CommentSpecial Reports
INVESTIGATION: Smuggling still rampant in Nigeria’s northwestern boundaries despite border closure
While the policy on restriction of petroleum supply to border towns is effective, smuggling still continues.
CommentRegional
South West
Amotekun: Ekiti to translate law, others into Yoruba language
The document, known as the Ekiti State Security Network Agency law, was read the third time at the State House of Assembly on Friday.
CommentSouth South
Bayelsa Assembly elects new speaker, deputy
Abraham Ingobere was elected speaker to replace Monday Obolo, who is now the majority leader.
CommentSouth East
Police arraign two for allegedly circulating woman’s nude video
A petition from a human rights group prompted police investigation and subsequent arraignment of the suspects.
CommentNorth Central
Police arrest 12 suspects over perm sec’s abduction
The perm sec, Jibril Giza, was abducted on February 16 and regained his freedom on February 18.
CommentNorth East
Yobe CAN stages protest over Leah Sharibu
The Christian community also sent a message of hope to Leah and all those in captivity including Muslims.
CommentNorth West
Zamfara Assembly probes N2 billion Govt. House project
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The N2 billion Government House project was initiated by the immediate past administration of Governor Abdulaziz Yari.
CommentHealth
News Reports
Nigeria’s death toll from Lassa fever rises to 103
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More health workers have also been diagonised with Lassa fever.
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Investigations
SPECIAL REPORT: Residents lament as abandoned NDDC health centres litter Imo
In one of the communities, the abandoned and uncompleted health centre was simply converted to a school by residents.
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Health Specials
How high cost of cancer treatment has badly affected patients in Nigeria
As the world marks cancer day on Tuesday, many Nigerian patients are barely able to pay for their treatment.
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Features
What I’ve learnt about drug testing in Nigeria over the last 20 years
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There have been initiatives in Nigeria to develop local technology. But in my experience, these initiatives fail to get traction.
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News Reports
Nigeria’s death toll from Lassa fever rises to 103
More health workers have also been diagonised with Lassa fever.
CommentInvestigations
SPECIAL REPORT: Residents lament as abandoned NDDC health centres litter Imo
In one of the communities, the abandoned and uncompleted health centre was simply converted to a school by residents.
CommentHealth Specials
How high cost of cancer treatment has badly affected patients in Nigeria
As the world marks cancer day on Tuesday, many Nigerian patients are barely able to pay for their treatment.
CommentFeatures
What I’ve learnt about drug testing in Nigeria over the last 20 years
There have been initiatives in Nigeria to develop local technology. But in my experience, these initiatives fail to get traction.
CommentOpinion
Latest
Muhammadu Buhari and Femi Adesina: What Are You Doing To Nigeria’s Future?, By ‘Tope Fasua
Worrisome though is the question pertaining to why our president choose to be more transparent in 2015, then less transparent in 2019? Why please?
CommentEditorial
EDITORIAL: Bichi Must Go; Buhari Must Halt Slide Into Despotism
The frightening scale of impunity and arbitrary conduct under the presidency of General Muhammadu Buhari has plumbed new depths.
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Investing In Our Future, By ‘Lande Atere
It is not in our interest to ignore our youths, leaving them with little or no alternatives. A number of them are going into self-employment and entrepreneur...
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
PHOTOS: Bollywood partners Nollywood in new movie ‘Namaste Wahala’
‘Namaste Wahala,’ a romantic comedy, is set for theatrical release on April 24.
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Kannywood
Nude Video: Deezell sues ex-lover Maryam Booth, demands N10 million
Deezell denied leaking the video and insisted that Maryam apologise to him or he will go to court.
Comment
Music
Olamide signs joint venture deal with U.S. music company
The joint venture deal will also cover the distribution of Fireboy’s music and other new acts that would be signed to Olamide's label, YBNL.
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Lifestyle
Churchill sues Tonto Dikeh, demands N500 million
Tonto had revealed shocking details of her short-lived marriage to Churchill in a three-part YouTube series.
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Arts & Books
How Nigerian words made it into the Oxford English Dictionary
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By taking ownership of English and using it as their own medium of expression, Nigerians have made, and are continuing to make, a unique and distin...
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Travel
Morocco: Feeding the Soil, While Rallying the South for Greatness!
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"After the encounter, even in its brevity, I became inclined to agree with a friend who said: “If you die without seeing Marrakech, God would likel...
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Nollywood
PHOTOS: Bollywood partners Nollywood in new movie ‘Namaste Wahala’
‘Namaste Wahala,’ a romantic comedy, is set for theatrical release on April 24.
CommentKannywood
Nude Video: Deezell sues ex-lover Maryam Booth, demands N10 million
Deezell denied leaking the video and insisted that Maryam apologise to him or he will go to court.
CommentMusic
Olamide signs joint venture deal with U.S. music company
The joint venture deal will also cover the distribution of Fireboy’s music and other new acts that would be signed to Olamide's label, YBNL.
CommentLifestyle
Churchill sues Tonto Dikeh, demands N500 million
Tonto had revealed shocking details of her short-lived marriage to Churchill in a three-part YouTube series.
CommentArts & Books
How Nigerian words made it into the Oxford English Dictionary
By taking ownership of English and using it as their own medium of expression, Nigerians have made, and are continuing to make, a unique and distin...
CommentTravel
Morocco: Feeding the Soil, While Rallying the South for Greatness!
"After the encounter, even in its brevity, I became inclined to agree with a friend who said: “If you die without seeing Marrakech, God would likel...
CommentBusiness
News Reports
DMO: Nigeria’s February FGN bond auction ‘oversubscribed by over 284%’
The agency said it offered about N140 billion across three instruments to investors.
CommentSports
Football
NFF Denies Appointing Amokachi As Technical Director
The NFF affirmed Bitrus Bewarang as the Technical Director of the Football Federation.
CommentForeign
Africa
Africa’s growing lead battery industry is causing extensive contamination
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The production of lead batteries is growing rapidly in Africa as the market for lead batteries expands.
CommentWest Africa
Gunmen kill 24 in attack on Burkina Faso church
The attack on the church in northwestern Burkina Faso occurred during Sunday service.
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