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Alleged Fraud: Ex-INEC boss, Maurice Iwu, seeks transfer of case due to ‘old age’
The EFCC had re-arraigned Mr Iwu for alleged laundering of N1.2 billion in the build-up to the 2015 general elections.
CommentTop News
Insecurity: Kano govt to recruit 2,200 constabulary personnel for community policing
Each of the states 44 council areas will benefit from the arrangement, and will have 50 constabulary personnel each.
CommentCourt nullifies impeachment of ex-Kogi deputy governor, Simon Achuba
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Mr Achuba was impeached by the Kogi State House of Assembly on October 18, 2019.Mr Achuba was impeached by the Kogi State House of Assembly on October 18, 2019.
CommentNigerian Army’s current achievement against Boko Haram best yet — Army Chief
Mr Buratai's representative says despite "media propaganda", the fact is that "this is the best time we've ever had."
CommentTop Civilian-JTF official abducted in Chibok
Suspected Boko Haram militants appear to have targeted a die-hard hunter of the terror group.
CommentSpecial Reports
INVESTIGATION: How UBEC barred Kwara from accessing N7.1 billion education fund over misappropriation
Since 2013, the Universal Basic Education Commission has prevented Kwara State from accessing N7.1 billion education grants as a penalty for misappropriating...
CommentRegional
South West
820 Buses: Court dismisses Ambode’s suit to stop Lagos Assembly from probing him
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Mr Ambode had filed a suit to challenge the constitutionality of the probe of his administration by the House of Assembly over procurement of 820 b...
CommentSouth South
Nigerian woman ‘abducted’ over inability to pay back N21,000 bank loan
“The truth is that those people want their money back, they have vowed not to let anybody know where she is except they have their money”
CommentSouth East
Man dies after taking sex enhancement drugs
Police say the man died after sex with a woman in an Anambra hotel.
CommentNorth Central
Court nullifies impeachment of ex-Kogi deputy governor, Simon Achuba
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Mr Achuba was impeached by the Kogi State House of Assembly on October 18, 2019.Mr Achuba was impeached by the Kogi State House of Assembly on Octo...
CommentNorth East
Lassa Fever: Yobe monarch calls for return of Environmental Health Inspectors
The royal father said the return of environmental health inspectors will revive the glorious era of good hygiene practices among people in the urba...
CommentNorth West
Insecurity: Kano govt to recruit 2,200 constabulary personnel for community policing
Each of the states 44 council areas will benefit from the arrangement, and will have 50 constabulary personnel each.
CommentHealth
News Reports
Coronavirus: Germany at ‘start of epidemic’
Mr Spahn said he was increasingly of the view that the chance that this epidemic will pass Germany by will not be fulfilled.
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Investigations
SPECIAL REPORT: Residents lament as abandoned NDDC health centres litter Imo
In one of the communities, the abandoned and uncompleted health centre was simply converted to a school by residents.
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Health Specials
How high cost of cancer treatment has badly affected patients in Nigeria
As the world marks cancer day on Tuesday, many Nigerian patients are barely able to pay for their treatment.
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Features
Pneumonia: Why preventable killer disease is still an epidemic in Nigeria
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Pneumonia is a leading childhood killer disease in Nigeria. In 2018 alone, 162,000 children died from pneumonia, making Nigeria the country with th...
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News Reports
Coronavirus: Germany at ‘start of epidemic’
Mr Spahn said he was increasingly of the view that the chance that this epidemic will pass Germany by will not be fulfilled.
CommentInvestigations
SPECIAL REPORT: Residents lament as abandoned NDDC health centres litter Imo
In one of the communities, the abandoned and uncompleted health centre was simply converted to a school by residents.
CommentHealth Specials
How high cost of cancer treatment has badly affected patients in Nigeria
As the world marks cancer day on Tuesday, many Nigerian patients are barely able to pay for their treatment.
CommentFeatures
Pneumonia: Why preventable killer disease is still an epidemic in Nigeria
Pneumonia is a leading childhood killer disease in Nigeria. In 2018 alone, 162,000 children died from pneumonia, making Nigeria the country with th...
CommentOpinion
Latest
The Heat This Time, By Udeme Nana
There is a general outcry about the preavailing hot weather especially in the cities.People now sweat more and are having frequent baths.There is r...
CommentEditorial
EDITORIAL: Bichi Must Go; Buhari Must Halt Slide Into Despotism
The frightening scale of impunity and arbitrary conduct under the presidency of General Muhammadu Buhari has plumbed new depths.
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Between INEC and Unending Conspiracy Theories, By Rotimi Oyekanmi
Rather than engage in a campaign of calumny against INEC, I will advise the deregistered political parties to engage with the National Assembly.
CommentThe Way the Cookie Crumbles, By Zainab Suleiman Okino
Not even during the military era did we witness this level of degeneration in governance and administration.
CommentWhy INEC – A Carrier of Political Coronavirus – Must Be Scrapped, By ‘Tope Fasua
INEC surely has a mandate to regulate political parties but only treats parties with levity and scorn – except of course APC and PDP, which often treat INEC ...
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Netflix announces first Nigerian original series
The yet-to-be-titled “Akin Omotoso Project” is a six-part series directed by Akin alongside Daniel Oriahi and CJ Obasi.
Comment
Kannywood
Nude Video: Deezell sues ex-lover Maryam Booth, demands N10 million
Deezell denied leaking the video and insisted that Maryam apologise to him or he will go to court.
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Music
Musician Iyanya granted N20 million bail over alleged car theft
Iyanya, best known for his hit single “Kukere”, is facing a count charge of stealing.
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Lifestyle
Corona Virus: ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ filming suspended in Italy
Italy now has the highest number of coronavirus infections outside Asia.
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Arts & Books
Mexico returns ancient Ife bronze sculpture to Nigeria
The sculpture, which dates back to sixth century Ife, is that of a man wearing woven pants and a hat, sitting with his legs crossed and holding an ...
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Travel
Morocco: Feeding the Soil, While Rallying the South for Greatness!
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"After the encounter, even in its brevity, I became inclined to agree with a friend who said: “If you die without seeing Marrakech, God would likel...
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Nollywood
Netflix announces first Nigerian original series
The yet-to-be-titled “Akin Omotoso Project” is a six-part series directed by Akin alongside Daniel Oriahi and CJ Obasi.
CommentKannywood
Nude Video: Deezell sues ex-lover Maryam Booth, demands N10 million
Deezell denied leaking the video and insisted that Maryam apologise to him or he will go to court.
CommentMusic
Musician Iyanya granted N20 million bail over alleged car theft
Iyanya, best known for his hit single “Kukere”, is facing a count charge of stealing.
CommentLifestyle
Corona Virus: ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ filming suspended in Italy
Italy now has the highest number of coronavirus infections outside Asia.
CommentArts & Books
Mexico returns ancient Ife bronze sculpture to Nigeria
The sculpture, which dates back to sixth century Ife, is that of a man wearing woven pants and a hat, sitting with his legs crossed and holding an ...
CommentTravel
Morocco: Feeding the Soil, While Rallying the South for Greatness!
"After the encounter, even in its brevity, I became inclined to agree with a friend who said: “If you die without seeing Marrakech, God would likel...
CommentBusiness
News Reports
NSE: Depressed sentiment, unimpressive earnings take toll on trading
The market capitalisation dropped to N13 trillion mark, losing N87 billion or 0.62 per cent to close at N13.965 trillion against N14.052 trillion p...
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Football
UCL: Guardiola leads Manchester City to defeat Real Madrid
Guardiola fashioned out a winning strategy against the Spanish Giants
CommentForeign
Africa
Egypt holds funeral for former President Mubarak
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Mr Mubarak died on Tuesday in intensive care weeks after undergoing surgery.
CommentWest Africa
Drogba, others help Côte d’Ivoire raise $15 billion MOU
Forum de l’Investissement Hotelier Africain (FIHA) conference will discuss how to spend it.
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