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Atiku finally speaks on defeat at presidential tribunal
Mr Abubakar said he would ''stop at nothing to regain a mandate freely given to him by Nigerians''.
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Buhari meets Ag. Head of Civil Service, Yemi-Esan
Mrs Yemi-Esan took over from Winifred Oyo-Ita, who was asked to proceed on indefinite leave.
CommentP&ID Contract Scandal: EFCC set to charge ex-official of Nigeria’s petroleum ministry
The official is accused of complicity in the controversial contract Nigeria signed with an Irish firm, Process and Industrial Development Company (P&ID) ...
CommentViolent crimes reduce across Nigeria – IGP Adamu
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IGP Adamu said the 'relative peace' is as a result of "peace initiatives and the dialogues (with bandits) initiated through the Federal Government’s security...
CommentSpecial Reports
SPECIAL REPORT: As Lagos govt fails to implement own law, physically challenged lawyers suffer
Physically challenged lawyers narrate the ordeal they pass through daily as they practice their profession in Lagos
CommentINVESTIGATION: How Nigerian Breweries protected its Dutch CEO suspected of corruption
Heineken suddenly transferred the Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries, Nico Vervelde, to Singapore shortly after Nigerian police interrogated him for all...
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South West
Five killed in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash
Ten passengers sustained injuries after the commercial bus conveying them burst into flames.
CommentSouth South
Don’t give up on us, APC begs Akwa Ibom residents
A governorship election tribunal in Akwa Ibom dismissed the APC's petition.
CommentSouth East
Enugu electricity company arrests 10 suspected vandals
The company says it spends millions of naira monthly to replace and repair vandalized facilities
CommentNorth Central
Kogi constructs N4 billion rice mill
Speaking during the tour, the governor said he visited the dam and promised to establish a rice mill.
CommentNorth East
Gbajabiamila donates drugs worth N60 million to Borno IDPs
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Mr Gbajabiamila visited the IDPs in Borno State in July.
CommentNorth West
SBMC: Inside story of Nigeria’s scheme to reduce out-of-school children in Kano
The SBMC has led to an increase in the enrolment of children in Kano schools.
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Health
News Reports
Nigeria records 23 deaths linked to yellow fever in Bauchi
As of September 11, there had been 169 clinically suspected laboratory cases of the disease with 15 confirmed.
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Investigations
INVESTIGATION: Why Lagos govt’s N5.6bn cardio-renal centre remains grounded, in terrible state
The abandonment of this facility has come with a huge cost, especially with the rising statistics of Nigerians battling with various cardiac and re...
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Health Specials
Profiles of Nigeria’s new health ministers Osagie Ehanire and Olorunnimbe Mamora
Ehanire is the senior minister while Olorunnimbe Mamora is the minister of state.
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Features
10 things you need to know about yellow fever
Yellow Fever is vaccine-preventable and is treatable if diagnosed early.
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News Reports
Nigeria records 23 deaths linked to yellow fever in Bauchi
As of September 11, there had been 169 clinically suspected laboratory cases of the disease with 15 confirmed.
CommentInvestigations
INVESTIGATION: Why Lagos govt’s N5.6bn cardio-renal centre remains grounded, in terrible state
The abandonment of this facility has come with a huge cost, especially with the rising statistics of Nigerians battling with various cardiac and re...
CommentHealth Specials
Profiles of Nigeria’s new health ministers Osagie Ehanire and Olorunnimbe Mamora
Ehanire is the senior minister while Olorunnimbe Mamora is the minister of state.
CommentFeatures
10 things you need to know about yellow fever
Yellow Fever is vaccine-preventable and is treatable if diagnosed early.
CommentOpinion
Latest
Xenophobia: Niger Republic Too Is Guilty, By Suleiman Uba Gaya
For the first time in the life of most Nigerians, they now know they have a country that can protect them.
CommentEditorial
EDITORIAL: NBC Vs. DAAR Communications: What All Parties Should Do
Overall, the faceoff between NBC and DAAR Communications again raises the urgent imperative of reviewing the NBC Act
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Brexit, English Tribalism and the Difficult Future for European Democracy, By Jibrin Ibrahim
My dear friends in the United Kingdom, welcome to the politics of the tribal leader whose only rules are the promotion of despotism.
CommentBuhari’s New VAT Rate As Reverse Robin Hood, By Majeed Dahiru
The proposed increase in VAT will only serve the interest of Nigeria’s political leadership class.
CommentWike’s Revenge and Atiku’s Next Move, By Azu Ishiekwene
The custodians of PDP (and Atiku remains one of them) will do everything to extend the life of the party.
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Nigerians spent N1.2 billion in cinemas in July, August
The highest-grossing film for the period was ‘Bling Lagosians’.
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Kannywood
Kannywood actress debunks death rumours
Maryam Yahaya is one of the new faces of Kannywood currently making waves in the industry.
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Music
Kanye West edges out JAY-Z as world’s richest rap artiste
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Forbes says Kanye West earns $150 in a year.
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Lifestyle
Facebook unveils new Portal video chat, TV streaming devices
Facebook is already one of the biggest global players in private messaging, with its WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram apps.
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Arts & Books
Over 70 exhibiting artists, others for 2019 ART X Lagos
This year the show will celebrate some of Lagos’ most exciting emerging and underground mavericks.
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Travel
TRAVELOGUE: Japan File: The Good Nigerians of Japan, By Femi Adesina
“I am personally very happy that there are millions of Nigerians who are truly making us proud.”
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Nollywood
Nigerians spent N1.2 billion in cinemas in July, August
The highest-grossing film for the period was ‘Bling Lagosians’.
CommentKannywood
Kannywood actress debunks death rumours
Maryam Yahaya is one of the new faces of Kannywood currently making waves in the industry.
CommentMusic
Kanye West edges out JAY-Z as world’s richest rap artiste
Forbes says Kanye West earns $150 in a year.
CommentLifestyle
Facebook unveils new Portal video chat, TV streaming devices
Facebook is already one of the biggest global players in private messaging, with its WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram apps.
CommentArts & Books
Over 70 exhibiting artists, others for 2019 ART X Lagos
This year the show will celebrate some of Lagos’ most exciting emerging and underground mavericks.
CommentTravel
TRAVELOGUE: Japan File: The Good Nigerians of Japan, By Femi Adesina
“I am personally very happy that there are millions of Nigerians who are truly making us proud.”
CommentBusiness
News Reports
Average price for kerosene, diesel, petrol rose in August – NBS
The bureau lists states with the highest and lowest average price for the refilling of a 5kg cylinder of LPG.
CommentSports
Football
Neymar, Firmino top Brazil squad to face Nigeria, Senegal
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Nigeria and Brazil will tango in a much-anticipated encounter at the Singapore National Stadium, Kallang.
CommentForeign
Africa
Tunisia allows ex-dictator Ben Ali to be buried at home
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Ben Ali died on Thursday at a Saudi hospital at the age of 83, according to his lawyer.
CommentWest Africa
ECOWAS Parliament seeks UN support in resolving crisis in sub-region
The delegation said one of the reasons the sub-region is poor is because the West has not adequately helped in curbing the smuggling of small arms ...
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