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Governorship Elections: APC holds 15 states; PDP 11; three outstanding (FULL DETAILS)
Twenty-six out of 29 states where governorship elections held now have conclusive results as of Sunday night.
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Trump jubilates as Special Counsel Mueller finds no evidence of Russia collusion
The U.S. president has been under a sweeping investigation amidst suspicion he colluded with foreign elements to win 2016 elections.
CommentHow I survived ‘rigours, hazards’ of election campaigns — Osinbajo
The vice president speaks at an event attended by the governors of Lagos and Oyo States, past governors of Osun and Akwa Ibom and Ogun governor-elect.
CommentKano: PDP candidate warns of ‘unprecedented political crisis’ if Ganduje is declared winner
The party's candidate says it is "very unfortunate to have witnessed a gang up against democracy by the trio of the ruling APC, INEC and the security agencies".
CommentSpecial Reports
SPECIAL REPORT: Lagos ramshackle school where hoodlums defecate in classrooms
About 66 years after it was established, Methodist Primary School, Ewu Tuntun, has received little or no attention from the government.
CommentGlobal Fund for Health: How seven African countries squandered millions of foreign aid
An audit report last year revealed how aid money disappeared in the hands of corrupt officials
CommentRegional
South West
Nigeria’s largest rural mini-grid to electrify 600 households in Ogun
The project which is due to be commissioned in September 2019 will supply a peak load of 99kW to the community in its first phase.
CommentSouth South
INEC suspends supplementary election in Bayelsa constituency
Out of the three constituencies earlier scheduled for the polls, the election is now holding in two.
CommentSouth East
Voter apathy trails Imo supplementary poll
The election took place in five local government areas of the state.
CommentNorth Central
Useni vows to challenge Lalong’s victory in court
Mr Useni says "there was massive rigging and electoral shortcomings."
CommentNorth East
Bauchi Governorship: INEC declares supplementary election result (LIVE UPDATES)
The supplementary elections held in 36 polling units scattered across 15 of the 20 local government areas of Bauchi State.
CommentNorth West
Kano’s Ganduje on course to win re-election
Mr Ganduje has won the supplementary election held Saturday.
CommentOpinion
Latest
What Does Emeka Ihedioha Need?, By Kenneth Amaeshi
The absence of a strong opposition gave Rochas Okorocha the unfettered chance to run Imo State as an emperor.
CommentEditorial
EDITORIAL: Halt Harassing Electoral Officials
PREMIUM TIMES calls for support for INEC, to help the body conduct credible elections beginning from Saturday.
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Travel Through The Earth And See…!, By Murtadha Gusau
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. Peace and blessing be upon whom Allah sent as ...
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Nollywood
Kunle Afolayan screens ‘Mokalik’ in Lagos
Nigerian singer, Simi, secures her first acting role in the film.
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Kannywood
Kannywood’s top singer releases song on Kano’s inconclusive election, calls on Buhari to intervene
Mr Ahmed released a new song on Thursday, which has since taken a place on social media.
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Music
Veteran singer, Chris Mba, down with heart disease; seeks assistance
The singer was popular in the 80s for his signature jerry curl and hits like ‘Funky Situation’, 'Baby Don't Cry'.
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Lifestyle
NBC reverses self, renews GOTV licence for another three years
The Commission says it took the decision to renew GOTV operational licence due to the intervention of ONSA.
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Arts & Books
Book Review: Flipping financial forte through “Borrowing Made Easy”
'The book engenders a paradigm shift capable of accelerating the global pursuit to end poverty.'
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Travel
NiMet advises air travellers, road users against poor visibility
The agency says dust has been released into the atmosphere over the source region in southern Chad and Niger Republic.
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Nollywood
Kunle Afolayan screens ‘Mokalik’ in Lagos
Nigerian singer, Simi, secures her first acting role in the film.
CommentKannywood
Kannywood’s top singer releases song on Kano’s inconclusive election, calls on Buhari to intervene
Mr Ahmed released a new song on Thursday, which has since taken a place on social media.
CommentMusic
Veteran singer, Chris Mba, down with heart disease; seeks assistance
The singer was popular in the 80s for his signature jerry curl and hits like ‘Funky Situation’, 'Baby Don't Cry'.
CommentLifestyle
NBC reverses self, renews GOTV licence for another three years
The Commission says it took the decision to renew GOTV operational licence due to the intervention of ONSA.
CommentArts & Books
Book Review: Flipping financial forte through “Borrowing Made Easy”
'The book engenders a paradigm shift capable of accelerating the global pursuit to end poverty.'
CommentTravel
NiMet advises air travellers, road users against poor visibility
The agency says dust has been released into the atmosphere over the source region in southern Chad and Niger Republic.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
With no tariff hike in three years, electricity firms ‘lose N1.4 trillion’
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DISCOs are making more money than before, regardless.
Comment- With no tariff hike in three years, electricity firms ‘lose N1.4 trillion’
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- Nigeria LNG, NCDMB sign Nigerian content plan agreement for NLNG Train 7
- Tony Elumelu Foundation unveils 3,050 young Africans for entrepreneurship scheme
Sports
Football
Amuneke qualifies Tanzania for Africa Cup of Nations
Tanzania last featured at the Africa Cup of Nations in 1980.
CommentForeign
Africa
Rescue workers recover 145 bodies in Zimbabwean town after cyclone
The cyclone was so severe that an entire township was buried in huge boulders.
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