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JUST IN: Nigerian soldiers intercept ‘strange’ military equipment in Adamawa
The massive equipment were apparently imported into the country without requisite approvals from federal authorities.
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APC reacts to claim it funded Wadume
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The alleged kidnap kingpin said it received N13 million from the ruling party for its presidential election.
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The president said this via a statement released on Saturday to mark the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition.
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CommentDelay in appointing ministers slowed work on Lagos-Ibadan rail – Amaechi
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Technological gap in mining and processing impedes local production and demand for kaolin in Nigeria.
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Premium Times monitored the implementation of the programme in the North-west Nigerian state.
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Ogun to demolish houses harbouring kidnappers
The governor said with the launching of the reinvigorated security trust fund, the full architecture for internal safety of lives and property has ...
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Akwa Ibom govt. to close down 1,140 illegal schools
The government says the measure is being taken to stem the rising cases of unapproved private schools.
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Okorocha urges IGP to disregard Ihedioha’s ‘deceitful petition’ against him
The former governor said Mr Ihedioha petitioned the police just because he addressed his supporters in the state when he travelled to the area.
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EFCC arrests Kwara TV GM, three others for alleged land fraud
Mr Adebowale was arrested alongside two workers of the Kwara State television authority,
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101 houses, shops burnt by Boko Haram in Konduga – Borno officials
The insurgents had on Thursday staged coordinated attacks on communities around Maiduguri which led to displacement of residents.
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Hajj: First batch of Kaduna Pilgrims return from Saudi
A total of 3, 546 pilgrims from the state performed the 2019 Hajj.
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Raise tax on tobacco, advocates urge Nigerian government
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The group said Nigeria gets over N10 billion on tobacco tax yearly, yet no percentage of the levy is earmarked for tobacco control.
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Investigations
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Exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months and continued breastfeeding until age two or longer can boost children’s immune system
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News Reports
Raise tax on tobacco, advocates urge Nigerian government
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World Breastfeeding Week: Nine myths about breastfeeding
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Terrorism, Like the World, Without End, By Owei Lakemfa
What is terrorism or who is a terrorist, quite often, depends on who is making the definition.
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Nollywood
Why we’re shooting remake of ’Living in Bondage’- Producer
The iconic Nollywood film ’Living in Bondage’ is coming almost 30 years after the original movie was shot.
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Kannywood
Kannywood group elects new executives
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Music
Davido pulls stunning performance with 50 Cent
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Lifestyle
BBNaija: Khafi wins car prize
Khafi says she loved the red colour and the car would be her first.
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Arts & Books
Nigerian blogger, Japheth Prosper, unveils new book
Mr Prosper is widely known for over a hundred short stories which he regularly circulates on social media.
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Travel
Travelogue: Memories of six days across three African nations
The reporter pens down some of his experience in Niamey, en route Accra and Abidjan.
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Nollywood
Why we’re shooting remake of ’Living in Bondage’- Producer
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Kannywood group elects new executives
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Davido pulls stunning performance with 50 Cent
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BBNaija: Khafi wins car prize
Khafi says she loved the red colour and the car would be her first.
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Nigerian blogger, Japheth Prosper, unveils new book
Mr Prosper is widely known for over a hundred short stories which he regularly circulates on social media.
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The reporter pens down some of his experience in Niamey, en route Accra and Abidjan.
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CBN injects $297.92 million into retail market
The director reiterated that the bank’s management was satisfied with the continued stability in the foreign exchange market.
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Africa
Tunisia’s Karoui still presidential candidate despite arrest – Electoral Commission
Tunisian Police arrested Karoui after a court-ordered his detention in a case involving charges of money laundering and tax evasion.
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How young educated Ghanaians view corruption
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We found that a person’s attachments to the state and to kinship groups mattered a great deal for their decision to resort to corruption.
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