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Presidency affirms Buhari’s warning, insists ballot box snatchers face death
The Presidency says Mr Buhari should be commended and not criticised.
CommentTop News
Ozekhome, Ogunye differ on Buhari ‘death threat’ against ballot box snatchers
The president on Monday said those planning to snatch ballot boxes may be carrying out their last illegal acts
CommentElections: Niger Delta politicians arming thugs for trouble – Nigerian Army
The army says it would deal "decisively with anyone found to be disrupting the electoral process under any guise."
CommentElections: CAN says pre-election events threatening violence, calls for week of prayers
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The association also called for national prayers for Leah Sharibu, the schoolgirl kidnapped by terrorists last year in Yobe State
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Sharibu was abducted alongside 109 other girls from their secondary school in Dapchi, Yobe State, on February 19, 2018.
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EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Four Army Officers Ordered to Truncate 2015 Presidential election
The officers were ordered to trigger confusion and violence in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to stalemate the 2015 presidential election.
CommentSPECIAL REPORT: Nigeria’s four seasons of lavishness with N15.46 trillion Excess Crude Fund
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Nigeria earned $109.37 billion, approximately N15.274 trillion, as excess crude money between 2004 and 2018.
CommentRegional
South West
APC leaders accuse Akeredolu of threatening Buhari’s victory in Ondo
The leaders said the governor's support for his allies who defected to the Action Alliance (AA) was affecting the fortunes of the party.
CommentSouth South
Elections: Niger Delta politicians arming thugs for trouble – Nigerian Army
The army says it would deal "decisively with anyone found to be disrupting the electoral process under any guise."
CommentSouth East
Anambra records 30 fire incidents, 10 deaths
The official says three persons died at Ihiala and seven at Amawbia fire incidents
CommentNorth Central
Bird flu hits Plateau, 3,900 birds dead
“Sometimes in January, when we heard of an outbreak of the dreaded disease in some part of Bauchi State, we knew Plateau is at risk."
CommentNorth East
Rescheduled Polls: All sensitive election material retrieved from LGAs- Borno REC
The commission says it is 100 per cent ready for rescheduled polls
CommentNorth West
El- Rufai alleges plan to ‘wipe out’ some Kaduna communities
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He described the recent killings in his state as genocidal
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How Foreign Aid Fuels African Media’s Payola Problem, By Prue Clarke
The revelation confirmed a dirty secret of African journalism: reporters earn most of their income from payments by their sources. And the dirtiest...
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EDITORIAL: Onnoghen: Time To Halt Nigeria’s Slide To Anarchy
Mr. Buhari’s reckless violation of the Constitution in his suspension of the CJN has pushed the nation to the edge of a constitutional crisis.
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It is no news that Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the presidential and National Assembly elections that were to hol...
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If someone asks you: “How do you do?” Tell him: “I do with God.” If he asks you: “How do you do?” Tell him: “I cannot do without God.” Human-beings cannot be...
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African leaders, like all real leaders everywhere, must do whatever it takes to preserve and nourish the lives of their people.
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
TAMPAN denies abandoning ailing Baba Suwe
TAMPAN also says it is set to introduce an insurance scheme for members.
Comment
Kannywood
Adam Zango dumps Buhari, supports Atiku
The actor asks fans to support PDP's Atiku Abubakar's presidential bid.
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Music
Davido becomes first Nigerian panelist on American TV series
Comedy Central Roast is a popular American TV series.
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Lifestyle
Artificially sweetened beverages increase stroke risk – Study
Drinking over two artificially sweetened beverages a day, could increase the risk of all types of stroke.
Comment
Arts & Books
Lagos govt seeks return of ‘Lander stool’ from British Museum
The stool was taken from the country during the colonial period.
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Travel
NiMet advises air travellers, road users against poor visibility
The agency says dust has been released into the atmosphere over the source region in southern Chad and Niger Republic.
Comment
Nollywood
TAMPAN denies abandoning ailing Baba Suwe
TAMPAN also says it is set to introduce an insurance scheme for members.
CommentKannywood
Adam Zango dumps Buhari, supports Atiku
The actor asks fans to support PDP's Atiku Abubakar's presidential bid.
CommentMusic
Davido becomes first Nigerian panelist on American TV series
Comedy Central Roast is a popular American TV series.
CommentLifestyle
Artificially sweetened beverages increase stroke risk – Study
Drinking over two artificially sweetened beverages a day, could increase the risk of all types of stroke.
CommentArts & Books
Lagos govt seeks return of ‘Lander stool’ from British Museum
The stool was taken from the country during the colonial period.
CommentTravel
NiMet advises air travellers, road users against poor visibility
The agency says dust has been released into the atmosphere over the source region in southern Chad and Niger Republic.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
UK deeply disappointed by Honda’s decision to close plant
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Honda says its decision is not related to Brexit and is a product of global changes in the industry.
CommentSports
Football
Nigerian Goalscorers: Azubuike pops up with rare goal
Former U-23 captain scores first ever goal
CommentForeign
Africa
Egyptian parliament votes to extend president’s term limits
If the proposed amendments is finally adopted, Mr al-Sissi can run for two more terms – six years each, potentially staying in power until 2034.
CommentWest Africa
Polls postponement: ECOWAS Head of Observer Mission departs Nigeria
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, a former Liberian president will return to Nigeria on Thursday.
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