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Saraki reacts to order forfeiting houses, claims EFCC misled judge
Mr Saraki says he is sure the order would be reversed once he presents his case.
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Buhari arrives Sochi ahead of Russia–Africa Economic Summit
While in Russia, President Buhari will participate actively in the Russia – Africa Summit, which would focus on exploring and expanding opportunities in secu...
CommentBandits displace 17 villages in Kaduna
The displaced persons, numbering about 2000, have taken refuge at LEA Birnin Yero Primary School.
CommentWhy Nigeria’s borders will remain closed – Lai Mohammed
President Buhari’s directive on limited closure of the country’s western border was effected to allow Nigeria’s security forces develop a strategy to curb sm...
CommentAgain, Lai Mohammed’s absence stalls NBC boss fraud trial
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Lai Mohammed is a prosecution witness in the trial of Modibbo Kawu for alleged abuse of office and laundering of N2.5 billion.
CommentSpecial Reports
INVESTIGATION(2): Drug Abuse, Sodomy, Bribery, Pimping… The Cash-And-Carry Operations Of Ikoyi Prison
Reporter Fisayo Soyombo exposes how the courts short-change the law, and the prisons are themselves a cesspool of the exact reasons for which they hold inmates.
CommentINVESTIGATION: Inside story of unexecuted, abandoned N224 million constituency projects in Plateau
In this second part of an investigative report from Plateau undertaken by UDEME & Premium Times, the reporter brings to limelight the hardship faced by c...
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South West
SSS arrests six University of Ibadan staff over examination malpractice
The arrests followed their alleged complicity in the smuggling of scripts for students writing examinations, fabrications of CBT results and falsif...
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APC coming to correct PDP’s mistakes in Bayelsa – Oshiomhole
The Bayelsa governorship election holds on November 16.
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2 escape death in Onitsha as containers fall on vehicle
The articulated vehicle lost control, due to bad spots along the road, making the containers to fall, damaging the car and causing injuries to the ...
CommentNorth Central
Police parade 81 suspected kidnappers in Abuja
The suspects were accused of taking part in kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes across the country.
CommentNorth East
Seven terrorists killed, eight others crippled by own IEDs in Borno – Army
"The incident was a clear case that can be best described as a tactical boomerang..." the army said.
CommentNorth West
NAF investigating killing of two in Sokoto – Official
The deaths reportedly resulted from a fracas between NAF personnel and suspected Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) youth.
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News Reports
Five months after disbursement of N327 million, ambulances yet to appear on accident-prone highways
The ambulances are supposed to go to Abuja-Lokoja, Lagos-Ibadan, Doka-Kaduna, Onitsha-Akwa, Lagos-Ore and Abeokuta-Lagos highways.
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Investigations
Despite international interventions, child malnutrition still high in Borno
Despite the efforts of the Nigerian government and international aid organisation malnutrition among children is still high in Borno.
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Health Specials
Health experts discuss reducing Nigeria’s high maternal mortality rate using family planning (LIVE UPDATES)
According to a survey, one in 13 women dies during pregnancy or childbirth in Nigeria.
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Features
10 takeaways from National Health Dialogue 2019
The 2019 National Health Dialogue called on Nigeria to reinvigorate its pursuit of universal health coverage by 2030.
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News Reports
Five months after disbursement of N327 million, ambulances yet to appear on accident-prone highways
The ambulances are supposed to go to Abuja-Lokoja, Lagos-Ibadan, Doka-Kaduna, Onitsha-Akwa, Lagos-Ore and Abeokuta-Lagos highways.
CommentInvestigations
Despite international interventions, child malnutrition still high in Borno
Despite the efforts of the Nigerian government and international aid organisation malnutrition among children is still high in Borno.
CommentHealth Specials
Health experts discuss reducing Nigeria’s high maternal mortality rate using family planning (LIVE UPDATES)
According to a survey, one in 13 women dies during pregnancy or childbirth in Nigeria.
CommentFeatures
10 takeaways from National Health Dialogue 2019
The 2019 National Health Dialogue called on Nigeria to reinvigorate its pursuit of universal health coverage by 2030.
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The Backward North and Forward South: The Reason For Regional Inequality (I), By Nasiru Ahmad
In contrast to the South, the North solely relies on federal allocations and subventions to implement projects and pay salaries.
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EDITORIAL: The Flaws In Governor Emefiele’s Five-Year Plan For Central Bank of Nigeria
The CBN's policy mix does not appear to support the lofty financial systems development goals.
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A Postmortem On Dele Giwa’s Mangled Body, By Festus Adedayo
Since that dark Sunday morning on October 19, 1986 when renowned journalist, Dele Giwa, was parcel-bombed by God-knows-who, Nigerian journalism, Nigeria and ...
CommentThe Kurds As Burnt Offering, By Owei Lakemfa
I hope the Syrian army will repel the Turkish invaders and save the hapless Kurds in northern Syria from annihilation.
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Nollywood
Nigerian actress Mercy Johnson bags Pennek’s Brand Ambassador
Pennek Nigeria Limited is a real estate investment firm, which specialises in the procurement and offering of choice plots of land.
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Kannywood
Kannywood: Ali Nuhu honoured in India
Ali Nuhu was invited by the students to celebrate the Hausa annual cultural day in India.
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Music
Davido deposits N36m to purchase customised jewelry for 30BG members
The singer also gave his older brother, Ayoola, an expensive Rolex wristwatch to mark his 40th birthday.
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Lifestyle
How patient couple welcomed first baby after 17 years of marriage
The couple had earlier lost a pregnancy bearing triplets.
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Lupita wades into melanism in debut book, Sulwe
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Travel
A Nigerian’s daring actions to challenge ‘stereotype’ abroad
Mr Ogunlowo ''uses creativity to make people rethink erroneous beliefs and, hopefully, make them have more positive attitudes towards others''.
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Nollywood
Nigerian actress Mercy Johnson bags Pennek’s Brand Ambassador
Pennek Nigeria Limited is a real estate investment firm, which specialises in the procurement and offering of choice plots of land.
CommentKannywood
Kannywood: Ali Nuhu honoured in India
Ali Nuhu was invited by the students to celebrate the Hausa annual cultural day in India.
CommentMusic
Davido deposits N36m to purchase customised jewelry for 30BG members
The singer also gave his older brother, Ayoola, an expensive Rolex wristwatch to mark his 40th birthday.
CommentLifestyle
How patient couple welcomed first baby after 17 years of marriage
The couple had earlier lost a pregnancy bearing triplets.
CommentArts & Books
Lupita wades into melanism in debut book, Sulwe
Lupita in a recent interview with “Good Morning America” said that seeing light-skinned people on TV and in books affected her self-esteem as a you...
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A Nigerian’s daring actions to challenge ‘stereotype’ abroad
Mr Ogunlowo ''uses creativity to make people rethink erroneous beliefs and, hopefully, make them have more positive attitudes towards others''.
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News Reports
Social Investment Programme: $104 million released within a year – Presidency
The fund was derived from recovered Abacha loot and an International Development Association (IDA) credit.
CommentSports
Football
Ballon d’Or 2019: Lionel Messi, Ronaldo headline 30-man list
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Brazilian and PSG super star Neymar failed to make the cut.
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Africa
Ebola: Death toll rises to 2.150 in DR Congo
Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention put the death toll at 2,133 early October.
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Five killed in twin attacks in northern Burkina Faso
Since 2015, a spate of terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso has killed more than 500 people and internally displaced more than 280,000 others, includi...
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