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Presidency speaks on EFCC raid on Atiku sons’s apartment
A spokesman accuses the opposition PDP of spreading "fake news".
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2019: Ogun PDP crisis worsens as two governorship candidates launch separate campaigns
Ladi Adebutu and Buruji Kashamu are recognised by the national leadership of the PDP and INEC respectively.
CommentSign Electoral Amendment Bill, Ezekwesili tells Buhari
The candidate asked the National Assembly to override the president if he does not change his stance.
CommentSpecial Reports
SPECIAL REPORT: South West’s multi-billion naira water projects abandoned, leaving residents stranded (1)
The projects were awarded between 2012 and 2016 for over N5 billion; some started as state government projects but were later expanded by the federal governm...
CommentEXCLUSIVE: Why UK Fraud Office isn’t prosecuting billionaire Indimi’s oil firm named in criminal conviction
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Two former top Afren officials who had business dealing with Oriental have been sentenced to prison.
CommentRegional
South West
Ekiti: Court dismisses Oni’s eligibility case against Fayemi
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Segun Oni lost the APC governorship primary to Kayode Fayemi.
CommentSouth South
2019: Okowa appoints Ibori, Oyovwaire, others into campaign council
The governor is seeking re-election on the platform of PDP
CommentSouth East
Police order investigation on alleged attempted assassination of Mbaka
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The clergyman claimed that some unidentified gunmen fired gun shots at his vehicle, in transit within Enugu.
CommentNorth Central
Assembly candidate kidnapped in Nasarawa
Police says David Ayele was abducted from his Lafia residence at about 8pm on Sunday.
CommentNorth East
Yobe govt establishes budget and planning departments in 17 LGAs
The governor says the move is aimed at enhancing the budgeting process for better performance.
CommentNorth West
Alleged N450m Fraud: Court grants ex-Kebbi governor, two others bail
The accused are to be remanded in prison until they meet their bail conditions.
CommentOpinion
Latest
A Global Anti-corruption Laurel for Nuhu Ribadu, By Chido Onumah
This honour for Mallam Ribadu is a testimony to integrity, hard work and dedication.
CommentEditorial
EDITORIAL: Buhari Must Act Now To End the Sordid Affair At NHIS
President Buhari must abandon his usual silence on matters of national import and restore sanity in this critical health scheme.
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Aishat: Flippant Activist Or Frustrated First Lady?, By Festus Adedayo
There is no doubting the fact that Aishat Buhari’s hue is alien to the Nigerian first lady commune.
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Actor Gideon Okeke alleges police brutality
The police commissioner has ordered an investigation of the incident.
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Kannywood
Rahama Sadau celebrates one million followers on Instagram
Rahama is the first Kannywod actress to hit one million followers on Instagram.
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Music
Fela’s family home heritage museum ready next year — Ogun govt
The project which began in 2017 is 70 per cent completed.
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Lifestyle
Seven people monitoring your social media
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From security agencies to exes, several entities snoop on you whether you like it or not.
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Arts & Books
Nigerian professor, Ugandan win Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature
Another Nigerian was the runner-up for the prize.
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Travel
Four ‘cool’ destinations to travel in Africa
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This four places make National Geographic Traveller's Cool List for 2019.
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Nollywood
Actor Gideon Okeke alleges police brutality
The police commissioner has ordered an investigation of the incident.
CommentKannywood
Rahama Sadau celebrates one million followers on Instagram
Rahama is the first Kannywod actress to hit one million followers on Instagram.
CommentMusic
Fela’s family home heritage museum ready next year — Ogun govt
The project which began in 2017 is 70 per cent completed.
CommentLifestyle
Seven people monitoring your social media
From security agencies to exes, several entities snoop on you whether you like it or not.
CommentArts & Books
Nigerian professor, Ugandan win Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature
Another Nigerian was the runner-up for the prize.
CommentTravel
Four ‘cool’ destinations to travel in Africa
This four places make National Geographic Traveller's Cool List for 2019.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
Nigeria’s economy grows by 1.81% in Q3 – NBS
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The recovery of Nigeria’s economy is set to become a dominant theme.
CommentSports
Football
Villarreal sack coach Calleja
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The club has struggled, winning just once in La Liga since September.
CommentForeign
Africa
EU renews Congo sanctions ahead of presidential election
President Joseph Kabila has also refused to accredit EU election observers in spite concerns by opposition politicians.
CommentWest Africa
Nigeria contributes $710m to ECOWAS, more than 13 countries put together
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In the same period, 13 other countries contributed a cumulative amount of 697. 947 million dollars.
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