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The announcement comes a day after the WHO announced a temporary suspension of hydroxychloroquine trials.
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Despite the closure of borders to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, movement of people and smuggling of goods continue between Nigeria and Benin Repu...
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Ondo APC faction denies withdrawing case against Adetimehin-led exco
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The faction says there is attempt to frustrate the gubernatorial ambition of the various aspirants within the party.
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I didn’t unilaterally decide to demolish hotels in Rivers – Wike
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“I don't take decisions alone in the fight against COVID-19,” Mr Wike says.
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Airstrikes kill 200 bandits in Katsina, Zamfara – DHQ
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Gov. Matawalle appoints new Emir of Kaura Namoda
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News Reports
How African countries’ anti-suicide laws support the opposite
African countries average 10 male suicides per 100,000 per year.
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Investigations
SPECIAL REPORT: Residents lament as abandoned NDDC health centres litter Imo
In one of the communities, the abandoned and uncompleted health centre was simply converted to a school by residents.
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Coronavirus: African leaders call for action against malaria
The leaders, in the statement, urged manufacturers of essential malaria commodities to ensure the consistent availability of products and maintain ...
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Features
For pregnant women in Nigeria, COVID-19 presents additional healthcare burden
Pregnant women in Nigeria lament the trouble they undergo while accessing healthcare in the midst of the pandemic.
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News Reports
How African countries’ anti-suicide laws support the opposite
African countries average 10 male suicides per 100,000 per year.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Residents lament as abandoned NDDC health centres litter Imo
In one of the communities, the abandoned and uncompleted health centre was simply converted to a school by residents.
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For pregnant women in Nigeria, COVID-19 presents additional healthcare burden
Pregnant women in Nigeria lament the trouble they undergo while accessing healthcare in the midst of the pandemic.
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EDITORIAL: COVID-19: Calling On Nigeria’s Billionaires and Religious Leaders To Step Up
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Hollywood red carpets look for coronavirus makeover
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Arts & Books
Three Nigerian writers shortlisted for AKO Caine Prize
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The Caine Prize is an annual literary award for the best original short story by an African writer.
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The agency says the virtual operation is to present an opportunity to classify movies and video works produced before the COVID-19 lockdown which h...
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Hollywood red carpets look for coronavirus makeover
As Hollywood grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, the red carpets of the near future will look very different – if they happen at all.
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Three Nigerian writers shortlisted for AKO Caine Prize
The Caine Prize is an annual literary award for the best original short story by an African writer.
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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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News Reports
COVID-19: Lufthansa agrees on bailout with German govt
The COVID-19 pandemic has grounded around 90 per cent of its planes.
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Football
Ighalo may leave Manchester United this week
Ighalo’s original deal was until May 31 but United's season will now extend well beyond that as a result of the coronavirus pandemic
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Africa
Scores killed in South Sudan tribal clashes – ICRC
South Sudan has been plagued for decades by ethnic clashes over cattle and land, as well as blood feuds.
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France adopts bill ratifying end of CFA Franc use in French West Africa
The eight countries concerned are: Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo.
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