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Coronavirus: Nigeria records 307 new cases, total exceeds 10,000
There was a decline in the number of infections reported on Sunday (307) compared to the number reported on Saturday (553).
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Adeboye reacts to killing of UNIBEN undergraduate
The cleric said the RCCG management would cooperate fully with the police to unravel the crime and arrest the perpetrators.
CommentASUU Strike: FG calls for talks with lecturers
The minister said that the ASUU strike was all about the disagreement on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).
CommentBayelsa residents paid highest prices for rice, garri in April – NBS
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Prices of food items differ from state to state with Bayelsa recording the highest prices for rice, garri, fish (tilapia fish and iced sardine), maize and to...
CommentMajor health stories published last week
Nigeria had recorded over 250 deaths from coronavirus by the end of the week, but the federal government says more deaths have been recorded in hospitals fro...
CommentSpecial Reports
INVESTIGATION: NDDC paid millions for non-existent, abandoned Delta water projects (1)
Seven projects listed as 'completed' were not executed, five were abandoned, five were completed and still in use, while three were completed but are no long...
CommentINVESTIGATION: Between Nigeria and Benin Republic, corrupt security officials help breach COVID-19 travel ban
Despite the closure of borders to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, movement of people and smuggling of goods continue between Nigeria and Benin Repu...
CommentRegional
South West
Fayemi relaxes Ekiti lockdown
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Governor Kayode Fayemi revealed that consultations are underway to reopen religious worship centres, schools and big markets in the state.
CommentSouth South
Police speak on murder of UNIBEN student
Vera Omozuwa, a 100 level Microbiology student of UNIBEN, was beaten inside a hall in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Ikpoba Hill, Benin City...
CommentSouth East
Runaway COVID -19 case in Aba surrenders self, family to hospital
The positive case was declared wanted on Thursday by the Abia Government, after he disappeared from a holding facility in Aba
CommentNorth Central
Kwara govt slashes RoW fee for telecom firms
The Kwara State government slashes the fee from N5,500 per linear metre to N1 per kilometre of fibre.
CommentNorth East
Police arrest 11 suspects for allegedly raping 12-year-old
Mr Jinjiri said the suspects (names withheld) were arrested on May 30, in Dutse Local Government Area of the state.
CommentNorth West
Zamfara lawmaker, Tukur Jekada, is dead
The lawmaker died after a brief illness on Sunday, an official said.
CommentHealth
News Reports
Major health stories published last week
Nigeria had recorded over 250 deaths from coronavirus by the end of the week, but the federal government says more deaths have been recorded in hos...
Comment
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
Coronavirus: African leaders call for action against malaria
The leaders, in the statement, urged manufacturers of essential malaria commodities to ensure the consistent availability of products and maintain ...
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Features
For pregnant women in Nigeria, COVID-19 presents additional healthcare burden
Pregnant women in Nigeria lament the trouble they undergo while accessing healthcare in the midst of the pandemic.
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News Reports
Major health stories published last week
Nigeria had recorded over 250 deaths from coronavirus by the end of the week, but the federal government says more deaths have been recorded in hos...
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
Coronavirus: African leaders call for action against malaria
The leaders, in the statement, urged manufacturers of essential malaria commodities to ensure the consistent availability of products and maintain ...
CommentFeatures
For pregnant women in Nigeria, COVID-19 presents additional healthcare burden
Pregnant women in Nigeria lament the trouble they undergo while accessing healthcare in the midst of the pandemic.
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Latest
Why Trump May Throw AfDB’s Adesina Inside the Bandama River, By Festus Adedayo
Trump and his gruff would win this war and Adesina, with his hallowed credentials and celebrated knowledge, may be thrown into the Bandama River pr...
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EDITORIAL: COVID-19: Calling On Nigeria’s Billionaires and Religious Leaders To Step Up
The country is in dire need of help.
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Post-Coronavirus: Africa’s Manufacturing Moment, By Muhammadu Buhari
Africa is positioned to play a critical role in the remoulding of a post-coronavirus world that centres around manufacturing.
CommentRIGHT OF REPLY: Before We Crucify Sheik Pantami, By Susan Emelefor
Madam Oluwakemi Ola, I think you should get your facts right and reach out to Oga Pantami to tender his apology to Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and the entire Nig...
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
COVID-19: Censors board adopts virtual film censorship for Nollywood
The agency says the virtual operation is to present an opportunity to classify movies and video works produced before the COVID-19 lockdown which h...
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Kannywood
KANNYWOOD: Why I stopped kissing, hugging in Nigerian films – Ali Nuhu
Nuhu has acted in many movies in Nollywood and was the first Kannywood actor to have made an impact in Nollywood movies.
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Music
How I obtained nude photos of popular musician, Salawa Abeni — Suspect
Man arrested over nude photos of popular musician, Salawa Abeni. He is now in police custody.
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Lifestyle
Funmi Iyanda hosts Fashola, Ali Baba on Public Eye Live
The theme for the week is COVID-19, Creative Industry, and Nigeria's Infrastructure.
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Arts & Books
Three Nigerian writers shortlisted for AKO Caine Prize
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The Caine Prize is an annual literary award for the best original short story by an African writer.
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Travel
Lufthansa plans job cut, to ground 500 aircraft by 2022
Lufthansa had a fleet of 763 planes at the end of 2019.
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Nollywood
COVID-19: Censors board adopts virtual film censorship for Nollywood
The agency says the virtual operation is to present an opportunity to classify movies and video works produced before the COVID-19 lockdown which h...
CommentKannywood
KANNYWOOD: Why I stopped kissing, hugging in Nigerian films – Ali Nuhu
Nuhu has acted in many movies in Nollywood and was the first Kannywood actor to have made an impact in Nollywood movies.
CommentMusic
How I obtained nude photos of popular musician, Salawa Abeni — Suspect
Man arrested over nude photos of popular musician, Salawa Abeni. He is now in police custody.
CommentLifestyle
Funmi Iyanda hosts Fashola, Ali Baba on Public Eye Live
The theme for the week is COVID-19, Creative Industry, and Nigeria's Infrastructure.
CommentArts & Books
Three Nigerian writers shortlisted for AKO Caine Prize
The Caine Prize is an annual literary award for the best original short story by an African writer.
CommentTravel
Lufthansa plans job cut, to ground 500 aircraft by 2022
Lufthansa had a fleet of 763 planes at the end of 2019.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
Nigeria’s health sector has massive wealth potential, says Polaris Bank MD, Abiru
The Polaris Bank MD says the coronavirus pandemic offers Nigeria an opportunity to improve its health sector.
CommentSports
Football
Lille confirm multiple offers for Osimhen
Lille stand to make a considerable profit on Osimhen as they reportedly paid just €12million for him last year.
CommentForeign
Africa
Rwanda reports first death from coronavirus
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The victim was a 65-year-old driver, who opted to return home from a neighbouring country, a Rwandan official said.
CommentWest Africa
Attack in Burkina Faso kills at least 15
The attack, carried out by an unidentified group of assailants, left several others wounded.
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