EXCLUSIVE: How Ex-lawmaker sacked in 2017 influenced N800m projects in 2018 budget
The lawmaker is a close associate of House Speaker Yakubu Dogara.
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South West
Ekiti: APC assembly members reject long adjournment, vow to resume duties
The House has been adjourned till October.
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Police, Miyetti Allah debunk rumour of planned attack on Cross River community
“The state police command and the security adviser to Gov. Ayade have been on alert since we received the information."
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APC to hold fresh congresses in Imo
The Imo State chapter of the party experienced parallel congresses.
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Dino Melaye condemns burning of Kogi school
Mr Melaye promised to rebuild and repair the burnt and damaged blocks of classrooms.
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Police speak on arrest of Borno politician at Atiku’s event
The politician seeks to be govenror in 2019.
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Katsina Flood: Body of missing bride recovered in Niger Republic
The flood occurred on Monday night at about 2 a.m.
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The Uses and Abuses of Executive Orders (2), By Sadeeq Garba Shehu
The ambiguity behind EOs poses a great concern to all stakeholders.
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Editorial: Mischaracterising the Nigerian Youth Issue
The president needs to learn that foreign trips should not be the occasion to demarket Nigeria.
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Shadow Boxing Over Killings, By Dele Agekameh
The inspector general of Police has now charged his men to chase shadows and divert attention from the real enemies in our midst.
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Arts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Nigerian to write standalone comic on Black Panther’s “Shuri”
Marvel is launching the comic in October.
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Kannywood
How piracy is slowly crippling Kannywood — Producer
''Before a marketer sells 10 copies of the movie, more than a 1000 are already out on the streets''.
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Music
Cardi B, Beyonce, Jay-Z Lead 2018 MTV VMA nominations
The nominations cut across all 'gender-neutral' categories, organisers say.
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Arts & Books
18-year-old wins BBC news Somali young female poet award
Shugri’s poem explores old Somali culture and the cultural utensils that were in use in nomadic life.
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Travel
How the weather will look like on Thursday
NiMet predicts cloudy skies, thunderstorms and rainy activities
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Nollywood
Nigerian to write standalone comic on Black Panther’s “Shuri”
Marvel is launching the comic in October.
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How piracy is slowly crippling Kannywood — Producer
''Before a marketer sells 10 copies of the movie, more than a 1000 are already out on the streets''.
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Cardi B, Beyonce, Jay-Z Lead 2018 MTV VMA nominations
The nominations cut across all 'gender-neutral' categories, organisers say.
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Arts & Books
18-year-old wins BBC news Somali young female poet award
Shugri’s poem explores old Somali culture and the cultural utensils that were in use in nomadic life.
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How the weather will look like on Thursday
NiMet predicts cloudy skies, thunderstorms and rainy activities
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SEC advises investors on shares, warns against ponzi schemes
SEC said there was need to properly sensitise investors to guide against money loss.
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Football
CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba edge Williamsville, top Group C
Enyimba now sit at the top of the log with six points from three games.
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Foreign
Africa
Zimbabwean govt hikes salaries of workers ahead of crucial vote
The salary hikes come amid limited fiscal space that has seen government spending more than 90 per cent of its revenue on wages.
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Former Charles Taylor’s deputy convicted in U.S.
Thomas Woewiyu was convicted on 11 counts of criminal immigration fraud.
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