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How ex-Zamfara governor Yari paid self, deputy N525 million two days to handover
Official documents and a bank statement show that Mr Yari paid himself N350 million two days before he left office.
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Despite crisis, APC will win Edo governorship in 2020, Oshiomhole says
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Mr Oshiomhole said this during a meeting APC state chairpersons had with President Muhammadu Buhari.
CommentCourt Invasion: NBA demands suspension of SSS Director General
The NBA, therefore, made four demands including the "immediate suspension of the Director General of the Department of State Security from office."
CommentNigerian govt files fresh charges against P&ID – Malami
The minister said the controversial agreement was procured on the basis of fraud and corruption.
CommentSpecial Reports
INVESTIGATION: How child labour boosts milk production at FrieslandCampina in Nigeria
A PREMIUM TIMES’ investigation shows that farmers who supply raw milk to FrieslandCampina, producers of Peak Milk and Three Crown, routinely use children for...
CommentSPECIAL REPORT: Inside Oyo’s garri-producing community that lacks basic amenities
Residents of Olorunda in Oyo State have never had electricity. There is also no school, hospital, potable water and others in the community.
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South West
FG closes Mile 2 – Apapa road for repairs, appeals for understanding
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The Mile 2 to Tin-Can Island section of the Apapa-Oshodi-Ojota-Oworonsoki Expressway would be closed for 72 hours.
CommentSouth South
Gov. Obaseki signs 2020 Appropriation Bill of N179.2 billion
The budget has a capital profile of N86,539,289,300 recurrent expenditure and N92,673,522,750 capital expenditure.
CommentSouth East
IPOB claims responsibility for attack on Amaechi in Spain
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The group said its 'branch' in Spain "followed an order by its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to attack Nigerian leaders anywhere they are seen".
CommentNorth Central
Gov. Sule, Al-Makura deny rift over alleged N18 billion inherited debts
The Nasarawa governor and his predecessor addressed journalists in Abuja to deny the alleged rift.
CommentNorth East
Boko Haram: ICC may open war crime investigations in Nigeria next year
“An ICC investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the conflict in northeast Nigeria is now inevitable," an officia...
CommentNorth West
How ex-Zamfara governor Yari paid self, deputy N525 million two days to handover
Official documents and a bank statement show that Mr Yari paid himself N350 million two days before he left office.
CommentHealth
News Reports
54% of NHIS 2019 approved budget released so far – Official
Mr Ehanire made this known at a two-day investigative hearing organised by three committees of the House of Representatives in Abuja.
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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
NIPSS graduates executives who produced report on Nigeria’s Universal Health Coverage (LIVE UPDATES)
The 66 graduates were drawn from different professional backgrounds across the country.
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Features
World AIDS Day: Nigeria needs to tackle Mother-to-Child Transmission to meet 2030 target
Huge gaps in testing and prevention of mother-to-child transmission make the goal of ending the epidemic by 2030 in Nigeria unattainable.
Comment
News Reports
54% of NHIS 2019 approved budget released so far – Official
Mr Ehanire made this known at a two-day investigative hearing organised by three committees of the House of Representatives in Abuja.
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
NIPSS graduates executives who produced report on Nigeria’s Universal Health Coverage (LIVE UPDATES)
The 66 graduates were drawn from different professional backgrounds across the country.
CommentFeatures
World AIDS Day: Nigeria needs to tackle Mother-to-Child Transmission to meet 2030 target
Huge gaps in testing and prevention of mother-to-child transmission make the goal of ending the epidemic by 2030 in Nigeria unattainable.
CommentOpinion
Latest
Packing NATO At 70 Into Old Peoples Home, By Owei Lakemfa
Ageing is a natural process, but some age faster due to a variety of reasons including ill health, lack of good nutrition and troublesome children ...
CommentEditorial
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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The Crooked King and the Faithful Follower(s), By Niyi Osundare
Again the song: An f’oye l’oju An mi Janduku j’oye A f’oye l’oju* I know he is a chronic liar But I love him all the same He plies his base untruths With s...
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Nollywood
Basketmouth speaks on rape joke that cost him EU slot
In 2014, the comedian joked about Nigerian women "deserving to be raped if they refuse to have sex by the second date".
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Kannywood
Singer Fati Nijar turbanned ‘queen of Hausa singers in Europe’
Fati is the new and first queen Hausa singers in Europe.
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Music
Ebenezer Obey speaks on ‘rivalry’ with Sunny Ade
“The competition between myself and KSA was projected by fans and media. It almost turned our music into politics."
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Lifestyle
Emmanuela, ‘Aiyetoro’, others top 2019 most-watched YouTube videos in Nigeria
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According to YouTube, the top trending videos in Nigeria for 2019 reflect the nation’s love of sports and entertainment.
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Arts & Books
Nigeria vows to ‘go after’ stolen artefacts worldwide
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"We cannot imagine by what logic an Ife Bronze or a Benin Bronze or a Nok Terracotta can belong to any other part of the globe except to the people...
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Travel
TRAVELOGUE: Day Obasanjo was immortalized in Congo
On the day of the naming of the IITA research station after Obasanjo, even the suckling knew an unusual event was going to happen.
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Nollywood
Basketmouth speaks on rape joke that cost him EU slot
In 2014, the comedian joked about Nigerian women "deserving to be raped if they refuse to have sex by the second date".
CommentKannywood
Singer Fati Nijar turbanned ‘queen of Hausa singers in Europe’
Fati is the new and first queen Hausa singers in Europe.
CommentMusic
Ebenezer Obey speaks on ‘rivalry’ with Sunny Ade
“The competition between myself and KSA was projected by fans and media. It almost turned our music into politics."
CommentLifestyle
Emmanuela, ‘Aiyetoro’, others top 2019 most-watched YouTube videos in Nigeria
According to YouTube, the top trending videos in Nigeria for 2019 reflect the nation’s love of sports and entertainment.
CommentArts & Books
Nigeria vows to ‘go after’ stolen artefacts worldwide
"We cannot imagine by what logic an Ife Bronze or a Benin Bronze or a Nok Terracotta can belong to any other part of the globe except to the people...
CommentTravel
TRAVELOGUE: Day Obasanjo was immortalized in Congo
On the day of the naming of the IITA research station after Obasanjo, even the suckling knew an unusual event was going to happen.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
NSE moves 197.04 million shares worth N3.53bn in bearish trading
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The market capitalisation lost N28 billion or 0.22 per cent to close at N12.961 trillion against N12.989 trillion recorded on Thursday.
CommentSports
Football
Four matches to watch this weekend
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United will continue without the rehabilitating Paul Pogba while City will miss the immense contributions from record goalscorer, Sergio Aguero.
CommentForeign
Africa
Boko Haram abducts 18 in Cameroon
The terrorists stormed several localities of the region, looted foodstuffs, and abducted 18 men and women.
CommentWest Africa
Death toll in migrant boat sinking off Mauritania rises to 63
The boat bound for Spain capsized on Wednesday with up to 180 people aboard.
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