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Ngige inaugurates panel to probe suspended NSITF MD, others
The committee is chaired by Ibrahim Khaleel of the Nigeria Labour Congress.
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602 repentant Boko Haram terrorists take oath of allegiance-DHQ
The army says the repentant Boko Haram members relinquished their membership of the terrorist group and underwent De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Re-In...
CommentGokada founder’s murder may be financially motivated—Police
Mr Saleh was found beheaded and dismembered in his Manhattan apartment, New York, with an electric saw lying next to his remains on Tuesday.
CommentSpecial Reports
INVESTIGATION: From Jonathan to Buhari: Inside Nigeria’s multibillion naira railway fraud
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This is a detailed look into how Nigeria wasted billions on the rehabilitation of a key railway line, with very little to show.
CommentFour Years Of Illegality: Buhari govt repeatedly violates Nigerian laws over sacked army officers
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It is one of Nigeria's worst cases of arbitrariness, disregard for the court and shabby treatment of her heroes.
CommentRegional
South West
Man in court for allegedly abducting neighbour’s wife, children
Jubril Anifowose allegedly abducted his neighbour’s wife and two children in 2016
CommentSouth South
Police discover decomposing body of kidnap victim in Rivers
Mr Omoni said the victim was kidnapped on May 5, in Woji and forcefully taken to a forest in Alesa community, Eleme Local Government Area of the st...
CommentSouth East
Umahi suspends Ebonyi FADAMA coordinator over alleged financial crimes
The state Fiscal Responsibility Commission indicted Cletus Nwakpu of misappropriation of funds
CommentNorth Central
Court refuses to dissolve 10-year-old marriage
Mrs Joseph also alleged that the husband was always coming home late and drunk.
CommentNorth East
400 corps members pass out in Borno in low-key ceremony
Mr Umar said that the corps members contributed immensely in the healthcare service delivery and improved the wellbeing of persons affected by insu...
CommentNorth West
Insecurity: Buhari sends security chiefs to North-west
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“We need to strategise our efforts in addressing banditry, kidnapping and other forms of crimes in this zone."
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News Reports
Coronavirus: Many households lack enough water, soap for handwashing – NBS
Washing of hands with soap under running water for at least 20 seconds is a key part of preventing the spread of coronavirus
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Investigations
INVESTIGATION: Delta residents lament as fully, partially funded NDDC water projects are abandoned (2)
Seven projects listed as ‘completed’ were not executed, five were abandoned, five were completed and still in use, while three were completed but a...
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Health Specials
Schools Reopening: WHO official calls for data-based COVID-19 strategies
A senior WHO official said that the topic of schools reopening have become a “political football”, which is not fair on children.
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Features
Stakeholders discuss funding gap in Nigeria’s family planning sector
Stakeholders worry that the COVID-19 pandemic has widened the funding gap in family planning services in Nigeria
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News Reports
Coronavirus: Many households lack enough water, soap for handwashing – NBS
Washing of hands with soap under running water for at least 20 seconds is a key part of preventing the spread of coronavirus
CommentInvestigations
INVESTIGATION: Delta residents lament as fully, partially funded NDDC water projects are abandoned (2)
Seven projects listed as ‘completed’ were not executed, five were abandoned, five were completed and still in use, while three were completed but a...
CommentHealth Specials
Schools Reopening: WHO official calls for data-based COVID-19 strategies
A senior WHO official said that the topic of schools reopening have become a “political football”, which is not fair on children.
CommentFeatures
Stakeholders discuss funding gap in Nigeria’s family planning sector
Stakeholders worry that the COVID-19 pandemic has widened the funding gap in family planning services in Nigeria
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When the Cure Is Worse Than the Disease, By Azu Ishiekwene
NDDC was a child of necessity; in hindsight, a misbegotten child.
CommentEditorial
EDITORIAL: COVID-19: Calling On Nigeria’s Billionaires and Religious Leaders To Step Up
The country is in dire need of help.
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For Leadership Lessons, the East May Have To Go West, By Jimanze Ego-Alowes
There is a marker to the excellence of the best brains that a faculty can retain. The first and insistent sign is that it must be a pan-constituency spread.
CommentOur Children’s Lives Matter: Lets Adhere To Safety First In Reopening Schools, By Peter A. Okebukola
Verification and enforcement of compliance by the federal and state ministries of education before any school reopens should not be compromised.
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
BBNaija 2020: Organisers announce Season 5 prize money
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The organisers also said they are taking precautions to keep the housemates safe and coronavirus-free.
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Kannywood
KANNYWOOD: I felt like dying staying at home during COVID-19 – Rahama Sadau
Rahama said she became very much unseen and almost totally unavailable during the lockdown.
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Music
2Baba diversifies, launches agro-business project
Our target is to empower a minimum of 1,000 youths in each of the 36 States and the FCT by the year 2021," 2Baba said.
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Lifestyle
U.S. denies Hushpuppi bail
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Mr Abbas, 37, who was resident in Dubai and known for flaunting extravagant lifestyle on social media, was arrested last month over money launderin...
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Arts & Books
COVID-19: Nigeria’s arts and culture agency unveils drive-in theatre
Before the pandemic, drive-in theatres had been relatively rare across the world, but the strain on the creative industry, as caused by COVID-19 ha...
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Travel
Lufthansa plans job cut, to ground 500 aircraft by 2022
Lufthansa had a fleet of 763 planes at the end of 2019.
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Nollywood
BBNaija 2020: Organisers announce Season 5 prize money
The organisers also said they are taking precautions to keep the housemates safe and coronavirus-free.
CommentKannywood
KANNYWOOD: I felt like dying staying at home during COVID-19 – Rahama Sadau
Rahama said she became very much unseen and almost totally unavailable during the lockdown.
CommentMusic
2Baba diversifies, launches agro-business project
Our target is to empower a minimum of 1,000 youths in each of the 36 States and the FCT by the year 2021," 2Baba said.
CommentLifestyle
U.S. denies Hushpuppi bail
Mr Abbas, 37, who was resident in Dubai and known for flaunting extravagant lifestyle on social media, was arrested last month over money launderin...
CommentArts & Books
COVID-19: Nigeria’s arts and culture agency unveils drive-in theatre
Before the pandemic, drive-in theatres had been relatively rare across the world, but the strain on the creative industry, as caused by COVID-19 ha...
CommentTravel
Lufthansa plans job cut, to ground 500 aircraft by 2022
Lufthansa had a fleet of 763 planes at the end of 2019.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
Oil prices ease after OPEC, allies reach new agreement
The allies agreed to scale back oil production cuts from August.
CommentSports
Football
Super Eagles striker recovers from coronavirus
Before getting the clean bill of health to reunite with his teammates, the Nigerian striker returned negative in three tests
CommentForeign
Africa
Three Zambian lawmakers test positive for COVID-19
This brings the total number of lawmakers who tested positive to 19.
CommentWest Africa
ECOWAS gives ex-President Jonathan new appointment
Mr Jonathan's appointment was communicated to him by Jean-Claude Kassi Brou, President of the ECOWAS Commission.
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