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72 killed, 32 kidnapped across Nigeria last week
Victims of last week's attacks include two top Zamfara officials, the mother of a former Nigerian footballer and 10 military personnel.
CommentTop News
Major health stories in the news last week
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Within the period, the NNPC recorded a total of 580.32 million dollars in the export sale of crude oil and gas.
CommentChildren of colonel killed by Boko Haram get support from Rivers govt
The Rivers government in a statement on Saturday identified the slain colonel as Ken Elemele.
CommentPrices Of tomatoes, rice, yam reduce in June – NBS
The price of one kilogramme of tomatoes reduced from N249.52 recorded in May 2019 to N226.07 in June.
CommentSpecial Reports
SPECIAL 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.
CommentINVESTIGATION: 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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South West
How to ease Lagos traffic – Fashola
The former Lagos governor addressed an audience in Lagos on the traffic situation.
CommentSouth South
Senate committee to meet with Oshiomhole over Edo Assembly crisis
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The Senate committee already met with some Edo lawmakers.
CommentSouth East
Man electrocuted in Anambra
The incident occurred while the victim was up on a breadfruit tree, which he was hired to cut its branches under electricity high tension cable in ...
CommentNorth Central
PDP youth leader writes IGP, accuses Kogi official of framing him
Mr Okai appealed to the police to protect his right to leave and go about his normal life without restriction by the state government.
CommentNorth East
Bauchi records outbreak of three animal diseases in six months – Official
“We recorded what is called Equine influenza. a viral disease," the official said.
CommentNorth West
Buhari threatens ‘fiercest force’ against killer bandits in Sokoto
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"This frequent and large scale killings of poor villagers by gangs of mass murderers must be met with the fiercest force the government can mobilise."
CommentHealth
News Reports
Major health stories in the news last week
High rate of HIV in Nigerian prisons and a dire shortage of decent toilets were some of the top News.
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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.
Comment
News Reports
Major health stories in the news last week
High rate of HIV in Nigerian prisons and a dire shortage of decent toilets were some of the top News.
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.
CommentHealth 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.
CommentFeatures
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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Dead Burying Their Dead and El-Rufai’s Dishonest Demographics, By Festus Adedayo
Tragedy struck when he was assassinated mid-life in 1987. However, the 43 years life of Jamaican reggae music star, Peter MclnTosh, otherwise known...
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EDITORIAL: NBC Vs. DAAR Communications: What All Parties Should Do
Overall, the faceoff between NBC and DAAR Communications again raises the urgent imperative of reviewing the NBC Act
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The Prospect of Oil and Gas In Northern Nigeria, By Hannatu Musawa
Best of luck to the new NNPC boss, Mele Kolo Kyari, as he and his team vigorously pursue oil exploration in the Northern part of Nigeria.
CommentThe Weapon of Deportation and White America, By Owei Lakemfa
Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded that Trump’s plan to: “Make America Great Again' has always been about making America white again”.
CommentMobile Phones, Internet and Jobs In Africa (1), By Rafiq Raji
Mobile telephony is engendering the formalisation of the informal economy in many African countries.
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Nollywood
Genevieve Nnaji, Kate Beckinsale, others star in ’Farming’
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Nnaji starred alongside British movie star, Kate Beckinsale and other talented actors in the movie.
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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
Genevieve Nnaji, Kate Beckinsale, others star in ’Farming’
Nnaji starred alongside British movie star, Kate Beckinsale and other talented actors in the movie.
CommentKannywood
Kannywood actress, Nafeesat, directs first movie
"All your prayers are needed. I will be putting the director's cap for the first time."
CommentMusic
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.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
INTERVIEW: Why NSIA is not investing in Nigeria’s power sector — MD
The MD, Uche Orji, says in terms of size, the NSIA is one of the smallest sovereign wealth funds in the world, about 52 out of 56 or so.
CommentSports
Football
Nigeria’s Akabueze changes club in Turkey
Akabueze was a member of the Nigerian team that took part in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada.
CommentForeign
Africa
WHO declares DRC Ebola outbreak as Public Health Emergency
The declaration is based on the continuous spread and unsuccessful efforts to contain the disease in the DRC.
CommentWest Africa
Seven separatists killed in Cameroon’s troubled Anglophone region
Armed separatists seeking to secede from largely French-speaking Cameroon have been clashing with government forces.
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