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Police fail to act after officers caught on video collecting bribe
The officers were caught on video collecting bribes on the Ibadan-Ife expressway.
CommentTop News
German govt trains Nigerian artisans, returnee migrants on carpentry
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The skill acquisition programme, which spanned four weeks, was tagged 'Empowerment of Carpenters and Reintegration of migrants in Nigeria'
CommentYari attacks Obasanjo, others over comments on Nigeria’s security
“It was on record that President Olusegun Obasanjo superintended the massacres in Zaki Biam in Benue State and Odi in Bayelsa state.”
CommentEl-Zakzaky’s matter out of Buhari’s domain — Presidency
The Presidency says the matter is now before the court in Kaduna, and "the centre can be said to be clear of any alleged violations of court orders."
CommentAFCON 2019: Super Eagles arrive Nigeria
The players and officials were welcomed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha.
CommentSpecial Reports
SPECIAL REPORT: How N-Power beneficiaries abscond from duty, abuse opportunity in three states
The scheme, which was initiated to bring relief to thousands of youth, is being abused by some beneficiaries in Adamawa, Kano and Katsina.
CommentINVESTIGATION: Inside Nigeria’s haven of fake medical reports, corrupt health officials
Officials in various hospitals connive to issue health certificates without the patients passing through necessary tests.
CommentRegional
South West
UK to invest £5million in PLANT programme in Lagos
The programme will increase and spread the use of new technologies in agribusinesses.
CommentSouth South
Senate committee to meet with Oshiomhole over Edo Assembly crisis
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The Senate committee already met with some Edo lawmakers.
CommentSouth East
Man electrocuted in Anambra
The incident occurred while the victim was up on a breadfruit tree, which he was hired to cut its branches under electricity high tension cable in ...
CommentNorth Central
66,725 voters to participate in Plateau by-election – INEC
The election is scheduled for August 3.
CommentNorth East
Aid worker killed, six missing as gunmen attack NGO convoy in Borno
The attack on Action Against Hunger, an international nongovernmental organisation, happened on Thursday, but the details have just been made public.
CommentNorth West
Minimum wage: Gov Masari canvasses upward review of revenue from Federation Account
The governor says his administration has no problem implementing the new wage law.
CommentHealth
News Reports
116 million Nigerians lack decent toilets — WaterAid
Nigeria is now ranked second worldwide among countries where open defecation is prevalent.
Comment
Investigations
INVESTIGATION: Inside Nigeria’s haven of fake medical reports, corrupt health officials
Officials in various hospitals connive to issue health certificates without the patients passing through necessary tests.
Comment
Health Specials
Babatunde Osotimehin Legacy Forum: Health experts discuss Family Planning in Nigeria (Live Updates)
The event will focus on advocating for more investment and inclusion in family planning strategies in the country.
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Features
Suicide and the rising agony of Nigerians
Nigeria is number one in West Africa in suicide rate but has no clear cut programmes or law to address the increasing scourge.
Comment
News Reports
116 million Nigerians lack decent toilets — WaterAid
Nigeria is now ranked second worldwide among countries where open defecation is prevalent.
CommentInvestigations
INVESTIGATION: Inside Nigeria’s haven of fake medical reports, corrupt health officials
Officials in various hospitals connive to issue health certificates without the patients passing through necessary tests.
CommentHealth Specials
Babatunde Osotimehin Legacy Forum: Health experts discuss Family Planning in Nigeria (Live Updates)
The event will focus on advocating for more investment and inclusion in family planning strategies in the country.
CommentFeatures
Suicide and the rising agony of Nigerians
Nigeria is number one in West Africa in suicide rate but has no clear cut programmes or law to address the increasing scourge.
CommentOpinion
Latest
To The Duke, and Creative Disrupter of Nigerian Journalism at 60, By ‘Tope Fasua
Happy 60th birthday to the media guru.
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
CommentMore
Mobile Phones, Internet and Jobs In Africa (1), By Rafiq Raji
Mobile telephony is engendering the formalisation of the informal economy in many African countries.
CommentThe Power of the Office of the Chief of Staff, By Eric Teniola
The only head of state who did not appoint a chief of staff was President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.
CommentNa’Allah: Newer Heights for An Ebullient and Fecund Academic, By Mahfouz A. Adedimeji
Here is wishing the phenomenal vice chancellor, Prof. Na’Allah, a very successful and memorable tenure at the University of Abuja.
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Genevieve Nnaji, Kate Beckinsale, others star in ’Farming’
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Nnaji starred alongside British movie star, Kate Beckinsale and other talented actors in the movie.
Comment
Kannywood
Kannywood actress, Nafeesat, directs first movie
"All your prayers are needed. I will be putting the director's cap for the first time."
Comment
Music
Domestic Violence: Pollock retracts allegation against Wizkid, says account hacked
In the earlier post, Pollock, 34, who is also Wizkid’s manager, alleged that the 29-year-old singer hit her multiple times during the relationship.
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Lifestyle
Yinka Ayefele, wife welcome triplets in U.S.
Yinka Ayefele confirmed the arrival of his babies by posting a video of the children on Instagram on Friday.
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Arts & Books
Book on ‘Media and Elections’ by Lanre Arogundade set for launch
Media stakeholders, industry gurus, government officials, diplomatic corps, royal fathers, have been penciled to grace the launch of the latest boo...
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Travel
TRAVELOGUE: What does it mean to Google-Map Abuja?
Where Lagos announces its presence with blaring horns and maddening (traffic) chaos, Abuja does with ease and regal serenity.
Comment
Nollywood
Genevieve Nnaji, Kate Beckinsale, others star in ’Farming’
Nnaji starred alongside British movie star, Kate Beckinsale and other talented actors in the movie.
CommentKannywood
Kannywood actress, Nafeesat, directs first movie
"All your prayers are needed. I will be putting the director's cap for the first time."
CommentMusic
Domestic Violence: Pollock retracts allegation against Wizkid, says account hacked
In the earlier post, Pollock, 34, who is also Wizkid’s manager, alleged that the 29-year-old singer hit her multiple times during the relationship.
CommentLifestyle
Yinka Ayefele, wife welcome triplets in U.S.
Yinka Ayefele confirmed the arrival of his babies by posting a video of the children on Instagram on Friday.
CommentArts & Books
Book on ‘Media and Elections’ by Lanre Arogundade set for launch
Media stakeholders, industry gurus, government officials, diplomatic corps, royal fathers, have been penciled to grace the launch of the latest boo...
CommentTravel
TRAVELOGUE: What does it mean to Google-Map Abuja?
Where Lagos announces its presence with blaring horns and maddening (traffic) chaos, Abuja does with ease and regal serenity.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
INTERVIEW: Why NSIA is not investing in Nigeria’s power sector — MD
The MD, Uche Orji, says in terms of size, the NSIA is one of the smallest sovereign wealth funds in the world, about 52 out of 56 or so.
CommentForeign
Africa
WHO declares DRC Ebola outbreak as Public Health Emergency
The declaration is based on the continuous spread and unsuccessful efforts to contain the disease in the DRC.
CommentWest Africa
Seven separatists killed in Cameroon’s troubled Anglophone region
Armed separatists seeking to secede from largely French-speaking Cameroon have been clashing with government forces.
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