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Boko Haram attacks Yobe community, targets Damaturu, destroys phone masts
An army spokesperson said the Boko Haram attempted to infiltrate Damaturu.
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EXCLUSIVE: TETFund suspends conference attendance sponsorship for Nigerian lecturers over corrupt practices
"More than 50 per cent of lecturers sponsored by TETFund for both local and foreign conferences did not attend the conferences but pocketed the money," an of...
CommentAPC writes INEC, demands fresh governorship election in Bayelsa
The party says the swearing-in of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party as governor is unconstitutional.
CommentSpecial Reports
INVESTIGATION: Smuggling still rampant in Nigeria’s northwestern boundaries despite border closure
While the policy on restriction of petroleum supply to border towns is effective, smuggling still continues.
CommentSPECIAL REPORT: Despite restriction on fuel supply to border communities, smuggling, extortion still rife
While the government’s embargo on fuel supply to communities 20 kilometres within the country’s land borders has not entirely stopped smuggling, it has expos...
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South West
Fire destroys eight shops in Apongbon market, Lagos – LASEMA
“Efforts by the Lagos State Fire Service and LASEMA Response Team to combat the inferno were successful."
CommentSouth South
Lamentation as Edo communities battle worsening gully erosion
Many erosion control projects of the NDDC begun in Edo State about seven years ago have not been completed.
CommentSouth East
Three siblings burnt to death in Anambra fire
The fire also destroyed properties worth millions of naira.
CommentNorth Central
Resident doctors decry assault on member at Abuja hospital
Mr Arome said that the assault was committed on Saturday when the doctor on call was discharging his duty.
CommentNorth East
Boko Haram attacks Yobe community, targets Damaturu, destroys phone masts
An army spokesperson said the Boko Haram attempted to infiltrate Damaturu.
CommentNorth West
Buhari speaks on killing of 30 people by bandits in Katsina
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”Local communities that catch bandits should hand over the suspects to law enforcement authorities," President Buhari said.
CommentHealth
News Reports
Coronavirus: 1,716 medical workers infected, six dead in China
As of Sunday, more than 68,000 people have been infected by coronavirus in China, with the death toll standing at 1,665.
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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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Health Specials
How high cost of cancer treatment has badly affected patients in Nigeria
As the world marks cancer day on Tuesday, many Nigerian patients are barely able to pay for their treatment.
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Features
Treatment for male infertility not effective, Study finds
The study found that supplements containing zinc and folic acid previously used to treat infertility in men make no difference.
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News Reports
Coronavirus: 1,716 medical workers infected, six dead in China
As of Sunday, more than 68,000 people have been infected by coronavirus in China, with the death toll standing at 1,665.
CommentInvestigations
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.
CommentHealth Specials
How high cost of cancer treatment has badly affected patients in Nigeria
As the world marks cancer day on Tuesday, many Nigerian patients are barely able to pay for their treatment.
CommentFeatures
Treatment for male infertility not effective, Study finds
The study found that supplements containing zinc and folic acid previously used to treat infertility in men make no difference.
CommentOpinion
Latest
Chief Emiola Adesina: The Passing of a Social Landscape Architect, By Adewale Ajadi
Chief Adesina was a most disciplined hero for a young, disruptive and rebellious individual like me, who is totally at odds with all traditional an...
CommentEditorial
EDITORIAL: Bichi Must Go; Buhari Must Halt Slide Into Despotism
The frightening scale of impunity and arbitrary conduct under the presidency of General Muhammadu Buhari has plumbed new depths.
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Budget: The Soothing Embrace of the Senate and NDDC Interim Management, By Ifeatu Agbu
The NDDC boss assured the Committee that the documents would be made available latest by next week.
CommentBig Brother Nigeria: Still A Toddler In African Politics, By Owei Lakemfa
How can a country which, for four months now, has shut its borders with no timeline for reopening them, aspire to lead free trade in the continent?
CommentPlease Lets Use Our Jumu’ah Pulpits To Pray For Our Country and Leaders!, By Murtadha Gusau
In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, Bestower of Mercy All Praise is due to Allah, We praise Him and we seek help from Him. We ask forgiveness from Him. We r...
CommentBorno and Nigeria’s Growing Distance from the President, By Jibrin Ibrahim
One of the key challenges is that self-help in security provisioning is growing as people give up on the State and its agencies.
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
INTERVIEW: My career as Nollywood production designer — Pat Nebo
Nebo says Nollywood needs more historical movies.
Comment
Kannywood
Nude Video: Deezell sues ex-lover Maryam Booth, demands N10 million
Deezell denied leaking the video and insisted that Maryam apologise to him or he will go to court.
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Music
Burna Boy criticised for declaring self best artiste after Fela
"FACT! I always knew I was and I am THE BEST. Everyone you think is the best know I’m best since Fela Kuti,” Burna Boy wrote on Twitter.
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Lifestyle
Churchill sues Tonto Dikeh, demands N500 million
Tonto had revealed shocking details of her short-lived marriage to Churchill in a three-part YouTube series.
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Arts & Books
Nigeria film corporation introduces masters degree in film culture
The programme was introduced to meet trajectory necessities of providing in-depth knowledge and skills for the management of creative works and aud...
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Travel
Morocco: Feeding the Soil, While Rallying the South for Greatness!
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"After the encounter, even in its brevity, I became inclined to agree with a friend who said: “If you die without seeing Marrakech, God would likel...
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Nollywood
INTERVIEW: My career as Nollywood production designer — Pat Nebo
Nebo says Nollywood needs more historical movies.
CommentKannywood
Nude Video: Deezell sues ex-lover Maryam Booth, demands N10 million
Deezell denied leaking the video and insisted that Maryam apologise to him or he will go to court.
CommentMusic
Burna Boy criticised for declaring self best artiste after Fela
"FACT! I always knew I was and I am THE BEST. Everyone you think is the best know I’m best since Fela Kuti,” Burna Boy wrote on Twitter.
CommentLifestyle
Churchill sues Tonto Dikeh, demands N500 million
Tonto had revealed shocking details of her short-lived marriage to Churchill in a three-part YouTube series.
CommentArts & Books
Nigeria film corporation introduces masters degree in film culture
The programme was introduced to meet trajectory necessities of providing in-depth knowledge and skills for the management of creative works and aud...
CommentTravel
Morocco: Feeding the Soil, While Rallying the South for Greatness!
"After the encounter, even in its brevity, I became inclined to agree with a friend who said: “If you die without seeing Marrakech, God would likel...
CommentBusiness
News Reports
NSE moves 132.62 million shares worth N1.28bn in bearish trading
The figures contrast with a turnover of 150.73 million shares worth N2.78 billion exchanged in 3,198 deals on Thursday.
CommentSports
Football
EPL: Saka shines again as Arsenal romp to big win over Newcastle
Saka provided an assist, his eighth in all competitions this season, as Arsenal continued to show improvement under Arteta.
CommentForeign
Africa
One in four African children live in conflict zones – Report
According to available data, in conflict situations, girls were far more likely to be raped or fall victim to other forms of sexual abuse than boys.
CommentWest Africa
SPECIAL REPORT: Inside the illegal logging of rosewood in Ghana
The records from Ghana says between 2010 and 2018, 506,199 cubic meters of wood was exported to China, but the Chinese records show that the countr...
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