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BREAKING: Buhari appoints Akpabio, Keyamo, Fashola, 40 other ministers
Some of the ministerial nominees are returning to the federal cabinet.
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Nigerians react to death of journalist, others killed in Shiites/police clash
The demonstration ended with casualties, including the death of a deputy police commissioner.
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Mauritius Leaks: Documents, audio recording reveal tax avoidance schemes of Nigeria’s fintech giant
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Venture Garden Nigeria Limited, arguably Nigeria’s biggest financial technology (fintech) company, has set up shop in Mauritius, a notorious tax haven.
CommentSPECIAL REPORT: How N-Power beneficiaries abscond from duty, abuse opportunity in three states
The scheme, which was initiated to bring relief to thousands of youth, is being abused by some beneficiaries in Adamawa, Kano and Katsina.
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South West
‘Herdsmen vigilante’ mounting road blocks raises concern in Ondo
The police insist no group of persons have been permitted to bear arms under any guise.
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Obaseki-Oshiomhole feud beyond me – Edo APC chairman
A former speaker accuses Governor Obaseki of destroying Mr Oshiomhole’s legacy in Edo.
CommentSouth East
Ihedioha meets Buhari, seeks presidential intervention on infrastructure devt. in Imo
The governor says his predecessor, Rochas Okorocha, built bridges without iron rod.
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Kogi receives fresh N30.8 billion bailout fund
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The money is the balance of the N50 billion bailout fund which the state requested from the federal government.
CommentNorth East
Court bars National Assembly from interfering in Bauchi Assembly crisis
The court stops a committee set up by federal lawmakers from proceeding with its assignment
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Zamfara: APC vows third return to Supreme Court
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Apparently dissatisfied, the APC is bent on returning to the Supreme Court a third time.
CommentHealth
News Reports
WHO certifies new HIV treatment drug
The agency says the drug is more effective, easier to take and has fewer side effects.
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Investigations
INVESTIGATION: Inside Nigeria’s haven of fake medical reports, corrupt health officials
Officials in various hospitals connive to issue health certificates without the patients passing through necessary tests.
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Health Specials
Babatunde Osotimehin Legacy Forum: Health experts discuss Family Planning in Nigeria (Live Updates)
The event will focus on advocating for more investment and inclusion in family planning strategies in the country.
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Features
Suicide and the rising agony of Nigerians
Nigeria is number one in West Africa in suicide rate but has no clear cut programmes or law to address the increasing scourge.
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News Reports
WHO certifies new HIV treatment drug
The agency says the drug is more effective, easier to take and has fewer side effects.
CommentInvestigations
INVESTIGATION: Inside Nigeria’s haven of fake medical reports, corrupt health officials
Officials in various hospitals connive to issue health certificates without the patients passing through necessary tests.
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Babatunde Osotimehin Legacy Forum: Health experts discuss Family Planning in Nigeria (Live Updates)
The event will focus on advocating for more investment and inclusion in family planning strategies in the country.
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Suicide and the rising agony of Nigerians
Nigeria is number one in West Africa in suicide rate but has no clear cut programmes or law to address the increasing scourge.
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That we have a serious vermin problem in Nigeria, both literally and metaphorically, is not in doubt.
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Nollywood
Nigerians react to Desmond Elliot’s call seeking ban on foreign movies
The actor's comments led to a heated debate on social media.
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Kannywood
Kannywood actress, Nafeesat, directs first movie
"All your prayers are needed. I will be putting the director's cap for the first time."
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Music
Domestic Violence: Pollock retracts allegation against Wizkid, says account hacked
In the earlier post, Pollock, 34, who is also Wizkid’s manager, alleged that the 29-year-old singer hit her multiple times during the relationship.
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Lifestyle
Yinka Ayefele, wife welcome triplets in U.S.
Yinka Ayefele confirmed the arrival of his babies by posting a video of the children on Instagram on Friday.
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Arts & Books
Google celebrates late Nigerian novelist Buchi Emecheta
Over the course of her life, Buchi Emecheta published 16 novels and wrote several plays.
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Travel
TRAVELOGUE: What does it mean to Google-Map Abuja?
Where Lagos announces its presence with blaring horns and maddening (traffic) chaos, Abuja does with ease and regal serenity.
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Nollywood
Nigerians react to Desmond Elliot’s call seeking ban on foreign movies
The actor's comments led to a heated debate on social media.
CommentKannywood
Kannywood actress, Nafeesat, directs first movie
"All your prayers are needed. I will be putting the director's cap for the first time."
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Domestic Violence: Pollock retracts allegation against Wizkid, says account hacked
In the earlier post, Pollock, 34, who is also Wizkid’s manager, alleged that the 29-year-old singer hit her multiple times during the relationship.
CommentLifestyle
Yinka Ayefele, wife welcome triplets in U.S.
Yinka Ayefele confirmed the arrival of his babies by posting a video of the children on Instagram on Friday.
CommentArts & Books
Google celebrates late Nigerian novelist Buchi Emecheta
Over the course of her life, Buchi Emecheta published 16 novels and wrote several plays.
CommentTravel
TRAVELOGUE: What does it mean to Google-Map Abuja?
Where Lagos announces its presence with blaring horns and maddening (traffic) chaos, Abuja does with ease and regal serenity.
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News Reports
Naira gains marginally against dollar at parallel market
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The Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N458 and N403 respectively.
CommentSports
Football
Four teams secure promotion to Nigeria Professional Football League
Shooting Stars of Ibadan missed the chance to secure promotion to the NPFL.
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Africa
Egyptian court sentences 11 to life imprisonment for joining Islamic State
The Giza Criminal Court also sentenced two other defendants to 15 years in prison.
CommentWest Africa
Senegal’s Offshore Oil Reserves a Pricey Pawn in Covert Deal
The sweetheart deal cost Senegal hundreds of millions of dollars in rights to the oil and gas concession
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