Strike: NLC declares total shutdown; asks banks, schools, others to join
The NLC president addressed journalists on Wednesday.
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OsunDecides2018: Police speak on arrest of Fatai Diekola, other PDP leaders
The police say Mr Diekola was not caught with illicit PVCs, but investigation into his political activities continues.
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Special Reports
SPECIAL REPORT: Why preventable Neonatal Tetanus continues to kill newborns in Nigeria
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A World Health Organisation report listed Nigeria as one of only 18 countries yet to eliminate the child killer disease.
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Regional
South West
#OsunDecides2018: PDP alleges arrest of doctor who treated detained party chieftain
The police explained why some PDP leaders were arrested.
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Expulsion of Reps deputy chief whip ‘nullity’ — APC Chapter
A ward and a local government on Monday announced Mr Iriase's expulsion.
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Nine-year-old dies in Anambra flood
“The flood situation in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State has continued to take a turn for the worst."
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FRSC job seeker collapses, dies in Kogi
The deceased collapsed shortly after successfully completing about a two-kilometre race.
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Former bank chief joins Gombe governorship race
“Dan Barde” said he is convinced that power comes from God.
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23 police officers arrested for extortion, others
The police also seized a consignment of Indian hemp.
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Opinion
Latest
The Rising Threat of Resistance To Drugs, By Kayode Ojewale
We should lead the fight against this AMR scourge in our body and food.
CommentEditorial
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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The Test In Osun, By Dele Agekameh
Depending on where one stands, there are many negative angles to the result of the Osun election.
CommentThe UN: Continuing In the Path of Dialogue, Negotiations and Inclusiveness, By Muhammadu Buhari
We should draw inspiration from the remarkable leadership that got Ethiopia and Eritrea to restore long-lost hope for peace between them.
CommentRevoking UN’s Association With Olusegun Obasanjo, By Araoye, Pahad, et al.
The likes of Olusegun Obasanjo should not be promoted as role models in Africa by United Nations
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Nollywood
Comedian Bill Cosby to be sentenced for sexual assault conviction
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More than 50 women have come forward to publicly accuse Cosby of sexual assault.
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Kannywood
Adam Zango reconciles with Ali Nuhu
Both fell apart over a scandal involving actress, Rahama Sadau in February 2015.
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Music
Ras Kimono’s wife, Efemena Okedi, is dead
Her death comes three months after Ras Kimono passed on.
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Lifestyle
Stress, not necessarily bad – Physician
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The doctor however advised Nigerians to maintain healthy diet as a very important way to healthy life.
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Arts & Books
Chimamanda Adichie announces return of creative writing workshop
“The workshop would also serve as a platform for writers to learn from one another and from established writers."
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Travel
What the weather will look like on Wednesday – NiMet
The agency predicts thunderstorms and rains across the country on Wednesday.
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Nollywood
Comedian Bill Cosby to be sentenced for sexual assault conviction
More than 50 women have come forward to publicly accuse Cosby of sexual assault.
CommentKannywood
Adam Zango reconciles with Ali Nuhu
Both fell apart over a scandal involving actress, Rahama Sadau in February 2015.
CommentMusic
Ras Kimono’s wife, Efemena Okedi, is dead
Her death comes three months after Ras Kimono passed on.
CommentLifestyle
Stress, not necessarily bad – Physician
The doctor however advised Nigerians to maintain healthy diet as a very important way to healthy life.
CommentArts & Books
Chimamanda Adichie announces return of creative writing workshop
“The workshop would also serve as a platform for writers to learn from one another and from established writers."
CommentTravel
What the weather will look like on Wednesday – NiMet
The agency predicts thunderstorms and rains across the country on Wednesday.
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Business
News Reports
Nigeria risks slipping into another recession, MPC warns, suggests solutions
MPC said external reserves dropped from $45 billion at the end of July 2018 to about $44 billion on September 20, 2018.
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Sports
Football
FIFA Best 2018: Modric wins Best Player Award
The Croatian was voted winner ahead of Mohammed Salah and Ronaldo
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Foreign
Africa
South African president appoints panel on land reform
Land remains predominantly in hands of the whites more than two decades after the end of apartheid , sparking discontent among the blacks.
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Mali’s President Keita takes oath of office for 2nd term
Mr Keita took his oath before Supreme Court judge Nouhoum Tapily
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