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Nigeria records 37 new Lassa fever cases as death toll rises
Since the onset of the 2019 outbreak, there had been 69 deaths from the confirmed cases, bringing the fatality rate to 21.3 per cent.
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Elections: Foreign observers to get visa extension, fee waiver – Nigerian Govt
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) gave logistics and operational problems as reasons for postponing the polls.
CommentJAMB considers postponement of 2019 examination
JAMB also announced a postponement of the mock examination earlier scheduled for February 23.
CommentDeployment of sensitive material end Thursday – INEC
Mr Yakubu says the commission has achieved 100 per cent configuration of the Smart Card Readers.
CommentSpecial Reports
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.
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South West
Two arrested for allegedly robbing police officers
The police say the suspects were rescued from a lynch mob.
CommentSouth South
Akwa Ibom inaugurates own airline
The inauguration was performed by Nigeria’s Senate president, Bukola Saraki, at the state-owned airport in Uyo.
CommentSouth East
Enugu pensioners thank Ugwuanyi for payment of gratuities
Some of the pensioners reiterate support for the governor’s re-election
CommentNorth Central
INEC commences distribution of sensitive materials in Niger
The rescheduled presidential and National Assembly elections hold on Saturday.
CommentNorth East
Election: INEC begins distribution of sensitive materials in Adamawa
Electoral officers have also been mobilised across the state's 21 local government areas ahead of Saturday's election.
CommentNorth West
Gov. Bagudu signs Kebbi’s N151bn 2019 budget
Mr Bagudu, while signing the budget at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, said it would consolidate the gains achieved in 2018.
CommentOpinion
Latest
Nigeria’s Disconcerting Electoral Cycles: Here We Go Again!, By Dele Agekameh
INEC, and all the political parties, should take this blame.
CommentEditorial
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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Amosun’s Treasonable Mischief and Other Stories, By Louis Odion
Not until Muntader al-Zaidi’s act of suicidal daring was the world jolted to shoe-throwing as a form of Arab expression of deep social anger. Visiting Presid...
CommentHow 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 secret of...
CommentStill On Nigeria; And Our Culpability For This Mess, By Lande Omo Oba
Until we fix this space, it is going to remain “every man for himself, and the Devil take the hindmost”.
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Help, my health is deteriorating, Baba Suwe cries out
The comic actor is battling diabetic complications, among other ailments.
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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
Nigerian fashion designers mourn Karl Lagerfeld
Mr Lagerfeld died at 85 from pancreatic cancer on Tuesday.
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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
Help, my health is deteriorating, Baba Suwe cries out
The comic actor is battling diabetic complications, among other ailments.
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
Nigerian fashion designers mourn Karl Lagerfeld
Mr Lagerfeld died at 85 from pancreatic cancer on Tuesday.
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
Investors bid N234bn for N150bn bonds offer — DMO
“Total bids received from investors for the bonds exceeded N234 billion, with a total subscription level of 156 per cent."
CommentSports
Football
Champions League: Atletico Madrid, Manchester City secure crucial victories
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Juventus lost away to Atletico Madrid in a tough encounter.
CommentForeign
Africa
Egypt denies New York Times journalist entry
David Kirkpatrick was arrested on Monday after arriving at Cairo International Airport and sent back to London.
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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