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Herders, farmers clashes claimed 7,000 lives in Benue, Nasarawa in five years — U.S. Report
The report also says the violence has cost the Nigerian economy $13 billion a year over the past five years.
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N479 billion released for social intervention within three years- Presidency
The schemes include the N-Power, Conditional Cash Transfers, National Home-Grown School Feeding, and Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programmes (GEEP).
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ANALYSIS: How Nigerian state governments ‘pocketed’ N15.5 trillion LGA allocations in 12 years
In Nigeria, federal allocations to the local governments are just additional revenue for the state governments who determine how to redistribute such funds.
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Unpaid Pension: South-West pensioners threaten to sue governors
The retirees propose that political office holders should be on the same salary scale as civil servants.
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Presidential amnesty programme trains over 20, 000 ex-combatants in Niger Delta
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UNN gets new VC
Charles Igwe was until his appointment the institution’s deputy vice chancellor in charge of administration.
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Herders, farmers clashes claimed 7,000 lives in Benue, Nasarawa in five years — U.S. Report
The report also says the violence has cost the Nigerian economy $13 billion a year over the past five years.
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Police arrest five soldiers, 83 others in Borno over alleged crimes
The soldiers were arrested at different times for various acts of armed robbery between May 3 and 23.
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Sokoto approves N1.5 million as 2019 Hajj fare
It has set June 15 as deadline for intending pilgrims to complete their payment.
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News Reports
82% of Nigerian men not screened of prostate cancer — Study
Health experts urges the government to make prostate screening mandatory for every Nigerian man above 40.
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Investigations
It’s Official: Nigeria gravely lacks doctors to address citizens’ health needs
Only one Nigerian doctor is available to cater for every 4,845 citizens, available statistics show.
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Health Specials
#PHC4UHC: Nigeria’s policy experts tour primary health institutions
The project is coordinated by NIPSS in collaboration with the Development Research and Project Centre (DRPC).
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Features
INTERVIEW: How Universal Health Coverage led to Algeria being Malaria-Free – WHO Representative
Algeria is now the second African country after Mauritius to be officially recognized by the World Health Organisation as malaria-free.
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News Reports
82% of Nigerian men not screened of prostate cancer — Study
Health experts urges the government to make prostate screening mandatory for every Nigerian man above 40.
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It’s Official: Nigeria gravely lacks doctors to address citizens’ health needs
Only one Nigerian doctor is available to cater for every 4,845 citizens, available statistics show.
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#PHC4UHC: Nigeria’s policy experts tour primary health institutions
The project is coordinated by NIPSS in collaboration with the Development Research and Project Centre (DRPC).
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INTERVIEW: How Universal Health Coverage led to Algeria being Malaria-Free – WHO Representative
Algeria is now the second African country after Mauritius to be officially recognized by the World Health Organisation as malaria-free.
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Ramadan 1440 AH/2019: Please Stop Lying, By Murtadha Gusau
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EDITORIAL: Why El-Rufai’s Concept of Equal Citizenship Deserves Support
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I wondered how the projects were successfully deliver on despite Boko Haram that could have wreaked havoc on them to make a strong statement?
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Nigerian entertainers care less about their health – Ibinabo
Ibinabo said many of her colleagues do not care much about their health until it becomes too late.
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Top Kannywood actors get new endorsements
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Rihanna features Lagos in new video
The 45-seconds video begins with female models parading against a backdrop of thatched houses in a rustic setting.
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82% of Nigerian men not screened of prostate cancer — Study
Health experts urges the government to make prostate screening mandatory for every Nigerian man above 40.
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Arts & Books
Two Nigerians shortlisted for 2019 Caine Prize
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The winner of this year's £10,000 prize will be announced at an award ceremony at SOAS University of London in July.
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Travel
Travelogue: A reporter’s visit to Owerri, ‘City of Statues’
Owerri is referred to as the City of Statues due to the governor's fixation on 'immortalising' prominent figures using such structures.
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Ibinabo said many of her colleagues do not care much about their health until it becomes too late.
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Top Kannywood actors get new endorsements
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Rihanna features Lagos in new video
The 45-seconds video begins with female models parading against a backdrop of thatched houses in a rustic setting.
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82% of Nigerian men not screened of prostate cancer — Study
Health experts urges the government to make prostate screening mandatory for every Nigerian man above 40.
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Two Nigerians shortlisted for 2019 Caine Prize
The winner of this year's £10,000 prize will be announced at an award ceremony at SOAS University of London in July.
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Travelogue: A reporter’s visit to Owerri, ‘City of Statues’
Owerri is referred to as the City of Statues due to the governor's fixation on 'immortalising' prominent figures using such structures.
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News Reports
SEC, NSE streamline processes to boost market listing
The streamlined process which would come into effect on June 1.
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Football
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles target bright start against Qatar
The group is aware of the pedigree of Nigeria at the FIFA U20 World Cup and cannot afford to under-perform.
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Africa
Court orders release of detained Al Jazeera reporter
Hussein, an Egyptian national, was arrested in December 2016 when he was on a holiday in Egypt.
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Nigeria pledges to support Gambia on TSA
A Gambian delegation were in Nigeria to understudy the workings of the TSA.
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