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Malabu Scandal: How Shell, Eni, Jonathan’s ministers, others negotiated $1.3 billion deal – Witness
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VON takes over building seized from Nigeria’s ex-military chief accused of corruption
The Federal High Court in March ordered the forfeiture of all properties belonging to the late air marshal to the federal government.
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SPECIAL REPORT: How N-Power beneficiaries abscond from duty, abuse opportunity in three states
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Osun monarch advocates death penalty for kidnappers
The monarch said the issue of kidnapping in the state had become worrisome and demanded a harsh penalty for anyone who carried out such an act.
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Patient commits suicide at UBTH
The victim allegedly stabbed himself to death with a broken window blade beside his bed while awaiting a doctor.
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Police speak on video showing herders chased out of community
The police say the video is the handiwork of mischief makers.
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Police announce restriction of protests in Abuja
Police say the restriction is to promote security and other economic activities.
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Bauchi gov makes fresh appointments
Governor Bala Mohammed appointed four new senior advisers.
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Business activities grounded as El-Zakzaky’s trial resumes
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News Reports
WHO declares DRC Ebola outbreak as Public Health Emergency
The declaration is based on the continuous spread and unsuccessful efforts to contain the disease in the DRC.
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Investigations
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Mr Aliyu is an associate professor in the Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
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Features
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Nigeria is number one in West Africa in suicide rate but has no clear cut programmes or law to address the increasing scourge.
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News Reports
WHO declares DRC Ebola outbreak as Public Health Emergency
The declaration is based on the continuous spread and unsuccessful efforts to contain the disease in the DRC.
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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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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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Suicide and the rising agony of Nigerians
Nigeria is number one in West Africa in suicide rate but has no clear cut programmes or law to address the increasing scourge.
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Let’s help our youth with this information.
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AfCFTA has the potential of being the first recipe in transforming Africa into a global powerhouse of the future.
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Igbo folklore movie ‘Oka Okoro’ set to premiere in Abuja
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Kannywood
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"All your prayers are needed. I will be putting the director's cap for the first time."
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Music
Fans slam Davido for liking Wizkid’s baby mama post
The two pop stars have a history of rivalry
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Lifestyle
Wizkid’s baby mama accuses him of domestic violence
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Where Lagos announces its presence with blaring horns and maddening (traffic) chaos, Abuja does with ease and regal serenity.
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Nollywood
Igbo folklore movie ‘Oka Okoro’ set to premiere in Abuja
The producer says the film promotes the rich history, culture and heritage of Igbo land.
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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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Fans slam Davido for liking Wizkid’s baby mama post
The two pop stars have a history of rivalry
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Wizkid’s baby mama accuses him of domestic violence
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News Reports
Nigeria plans clampdown on shell companies
The anti-graft agency says fresh guidelines on administration of shell businesses would be issued before September.
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Football
Mikel quits Super Eagles
The 32-year old said he was ending his national career in the same country where it started.
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Africa
WHO declares DRC Ebola outbreak as Public Health Emergency
The declaration is based on the continuous spread and unsuccessful efforts to contain the disease in the DRC.
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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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