Nigerian govt sells stake in security printing firm to CBN for N17 billion
The government will retain only 10.1 per cent equity, after divesting 21 per cent.
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Top News
Gemade dumps PDP eight weeks after joining party
The former PDP national chairman says his decision to exit the PDP was the same reason that made him leave APC.
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We didn’t ban use of phones around polling units – INEC
The Commission says the ban takes effect when a voter collects the ballot paper and enters into voting cubicle.
CommentTwo Nigerians jailed for human trafficking in South Africa
The judge says he would have sentenced them to life imprisonment in the absence of 'mitigating factors'.
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Special Reports
SPECIAL REPORT: Why preventable Neonatal Tetanus continues to kill newborns in Nigeria
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A World Health Organisation report listed Nigeria as one of only 18 countries yet to eliminate the child killer disease.
CommentSPECIAL REPORT: How children battle for survival in Oyo capital
It's a harsh world for children hawkers on the streets of Oyo State capital as they battle for daily survival.
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Regional
South West
‘Lagos records five cases of domestic violence daily’
A professor advocates the protection of persons with disabilities from domestic violence.
CommentSouth South
Rivers govt says Amaechi must account for N112 billion state asset he ‘sold off’
They state government says the Amaechi administration used the proceeds – N112 billion – to fund the political activities.
CommentSouth East
Nigerian polytechnic shut due to flood
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"We encounter flooding yearly, but the magnitude of this year’s flooding has gone beyond what we recorded in the recent past."
CommentNorth Central
Protesting Kwara retirees threaten 2019 elections boycott over unpaid pensions, gratuities
Local government retirees have not been paid gratuities since 2008.
CommentNorth East
Police parade 28 suspected political thugs in Gombe
Three of the suspects were accused of rape.
CommentNorth West
2019: 160 APC aspirants jostle for 31 Bauchi Assembly seats
10 members of the legislature are seeking fresh mandate.
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Opinion
Editorial
Editorial: Mischaracterising the Nigerian Youth Issue
The president needs to learn that foreign trips should not be the occasion to demarket Nigeria.
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Thinking Aloud About the Adeosun-NYSC Certificate Scandal, By Mohammed Dahiru Aminu
It is also disingenuous for Adeosun to claim that she did not know that her certificate was forged.
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ExxonMobil Persists In Cheating Nigerian Workers: What Is Government Doing?, By Femi Aribisala
Why would a labour minister in Nigeria join forces with an American oil firm to shortchange its Nigerian workforce?
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
RMD, Falz, MI, Ini Edo, others star in “Chief Daddy”
The film has a stellar cast starring veterans and newer actors.
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Kannywood
Adam Zango reconciles with Ali Nuhu
Both fell apart over a scandal involving actress, Rahama Sadau in February 2015.
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Music
Cobhams Asuquo drops new song ‘Starlight’
The track is the latest installment by the ‘One Hit’ crooner.
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Lifestyle
‘Mrs. Maisel,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ win on night of Emmy upsets
HBO’s medieval fantasy “Game of Thrones” won a total of nine Emmys.
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Arts & Books
Nigerian photographer makes Portrait of Britain shortlist
The Portrait of Britain is a foremost photography competition in the United Kingdom.
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Travel
What the weather will look like on Wednesday – NiMet
The agency predicts thunderstorms and rains across the country on Wednesday.
Comment
Nollywood
RMD, Falz, MI, Ini Edo, others star in “Chief Daddy”
The film has a stellar cast starring veterans and newer actors.
CommentKannywood
Adam Zango reconciles with Ali Nuhu
Both fell apart over a scandal involving actress, Rahama Sadau in February 2015.
CommentMusic
Cobhams Asuquo drops new song ‘Starlight’
The track is the latest installment by the ‘One Hit’ crooner.
CommentLifestyle
‘Mrs. Maisel,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ win on night of Emmy upsets
HBO’s medieval fantasy “Game of Thrones” won a total of nine Emmys.
CommentArts & Books
Nigerian photographer makes Portrait of Britain shortlist
The Portrait of Britain is a foremost photography competition in the United Kingdom.
CommentTravel
What the weather will look like on Wednesday – NiMet
The agency predicts thunderstorms and rains across the country on Wednesday.
Comment
Business
News Reports
Nigerian govt sells stake in security printing firm to CBN for N17 billion
The government will retain only 10.1 per cent equity, after divesting 21 per cent.
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Sports
Football
Liverpool 3-2 PSG: Firmino lights up matchday 1 with last-minute winner
Firmino scored the winner for Liverpool.
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Foreign
Africa
UK, Finland halt aid to Zambian social-welfare scheme over alleged misuse
The withdrawal of the funding will hurt the poor in the southern African country.
CommentWest Africa
Mali’s President Keita takes oath of office for 2nd term
Mr Keita took his oath before Supreme Court judge Nouhoum Tapily
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