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We’ve tackled security across Nigeria, the cries are political – Buratai
Mr Buratai claims that his men have recorded “great success” in the fight against insecurity.
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Buhari warns leaders against politicising Olakunri’s death
Mr Buhari had issued a statement expressing his heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs Olakunri.
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
Makinde, Oyo governor, makes asset public, declares N48 billion
The Oyo State governor publishes his cash and properties held in Nigeria and abroad in his asset declaration document.
CommentSouth South
Ex-Permanent Secretary joins Bayelsa governorship race
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The Bayelsa governorship election will hold in November same day with that of Kogi.
CommentSouth East
APGA faction suspends Alex Otti for alleged anti-party activities
In a swift reaction, the faction to which Mr Otti belongs dismissed the suspension as a nullity.
CommentNorth Central
Three-storey building collapses in Jos
The building houses a pharmacy and a public toilet and many people are feared trapped in the debris.
CommentNorth East
Borno emir returns home 5 years after displacement by Boko Haram
The insurgents captured Gwoza town in August 2014 and declared it the headquarters of its caliphate.
CommentNorth West
Kano Governor Ganduje appoints heads of govt agencies
The Kano governor commends those reappointed for discharging their duties diligently during his first tenure.
CommentHealth
News Reports
World hunger has increased in three consecutive years – UN
Ironically, the report noted that world obesity is also on the rise.
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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
PROFILE: Gambo Gumel Aliyu takes over as new NACA director-general
Mr Aliyu is an associate professor in the Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
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Features
Six things Nigeria’s new health insurance chief must do to stabilise NHIS
The NHIS leadership seat appears too hot for anyone to sit on since the inception of the scheme almost 15 years ago.
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News Reports
World hunger has increased in three consecutive years – UN
Ironically, the report noted that world obesity is also on the rise.
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
PROFILE: Gambo Gumel Aliyu takes over as new NACA director-general
Mr Aliyu is an associate professor in the Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
CommentFeatures
Six things Nigeria’s new health insurance chief must do to stabilise NHIS
The NHIS leadership seat appears too hot for anyone to sit on since the inception of the scheme almost 15 years ago.
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Buhari’s Zero-Sum Politics, By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú
Divisive zero-sum politics has created a real dichotomy between those who see a united Nigeria and those who see it as a lie that will unravel.
CommentEditorial
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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Revamping Buhari’s Shambolic Foreign Policy, By Femi Aribisala
Our president should not go to Germany and say Nigerian women are only good for “the kitchen, the living room and the other room.”
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Mr. Elumelu puts entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship at the heart of his Africapitalism agenda.
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You must come to the consciousness that no human stock is inherently good or bad. Every stock has its share of the good, the bad and the ugly.
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Nollywood
Oscars: Three Nigerians make Academy’s members list
Half of the new members are women and 29 per cent are people of colour
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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
R. Kelly arrested on sex crimes charges
The famous singer was taken into custody around 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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Lifestyle
Nigerians ‘spent N3 billion in cinemas for first half of 2019’
The figures are according to data provided by cinemas and gathered by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN).
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Arts & Books
Book on ‘Media and Elections’ by Lanre Arogundade set for launch
Media stakeholders, industry gurus, government officials, diplomatic corps, royal fathers, have been penciled to grace the launch of the latest boo...
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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.
Comment
Nollywood
Oscars: Three Nigerians make Academy’s members list
Half of the new members are women and 29 per cent are people of colour
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
R. Kelly arrested on sex crimes charges
The famous singer was taken into custody around 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
CommentLifestyle
Nigerians ‘spent N3 billion in cinemas for first half of 2019’
The figures are according to data provided by cinemas and gathered by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN).
CommentArts & Books
Book on ‘Media and Elections’ by Lanre Arogundade set for launch
Media stakeholders, industry gurus, government officials, diplomatic corps, royal fathers, have been penciled to grace the launch of the latest boo...
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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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News Reports
NSE Inducts 46 dealing clerks
The NSE said it would support the inductees in developing their capacity.
CommentSports
Football
Super Eagles need better goalkeeper now — Disu
The former assistant coach questions the choice of Daniel Akpeyi and his decisions.
CommentForeign
Africa
South Africa’s Zuma, back at inquiry, says his life in danger
Zuma tells the inquiry he could trace that conspiracy to foreign intelligence services and the apartheid government in the 1990s.
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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