2019: PDP hints at merger with other groups to defeat APC
"We expect in the coming days to have a broader political family."
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UN agency releases drones to fight disease-carrying mosquitoes
The technique requires the uniform release of large numbers of insects in good condition over a given area.
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Regional
South West
Robbers attack Ekiti bank, kill police guard
The attack is coming two weeks after armed robbers attacked banks and a police station in Offa.
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Civil societies protest against air pollution in Rivers
The protesters symbolically cover their noses with masks.
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IMT: Enugu govt approves N810 million for upgrade of infrastructure
“We have been given approval to commence, after due process, the construction of ultramodern classrooms."
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Construction of Abuja airport’s second runway to gulp N67 billion – Official
The minister says N10 billion was approved in 2017 budget for the project and N8.3 billion in 2018.
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Attacks: Army invites Taraba council chairman for questioning
The army says some arrested suspected killers named the council boss as their sponsor
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Opinion
Latest
The Sexploiter and His Cousins, By Azu Ishiekwene
Let’s stop making excuses and deal with this evil for what it is.
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EDITORIAL: When Bill Came Calling, and Spoke Startling Truth To Power
"From the point of view of the quality of life, much of Nigeria still looks like a low-income country.”
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U.S.-Africa Policy On the Skids: 10 Things Pompeo Can Do To Fix It Quickly, By Johnnie Carson
A number of African leaders feel that the U.S. no longer takes a serious interest in the continent.
CommentMany Happy Returns “Ma Fred”: Akinrinade On T.Y. Danjuma at 80, By Eric Teniola
"You were seen as the bridge to the North which accounted for your larger-than-life influence on the Nigerian political landscape."
CommentBuhari and the 2019 Challenge, By Festus Keyamo
Those who are persuaded by us should not remain aloof, please. Kindly join us in this journey.
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Arts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Ini Edo, Nkem Owoh, Patience Ozokwor star in new film “Chief Daddy”
‘Chief Daddy’ is written by Bode Asiyanbi and directed by Niyi Akinmolayan.
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Kannywood
Zango signs son to own record label
Haidar Zango is following in the footsteps of his father as a singer and actor.
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Music
Singer Dr Sid allegedly `ruffled’ by SARS officials
Last year the #EndSARS campaign called for the scrapping of the SARS due to their high-handedness, intimidation, unwarranted arrests and allegation...
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Lifestyle
Tinubu, Amaechi, Duke to cook food at Ife festival
Soyinka unveiled the festival logo on Thursday
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Arts & Books
89 writers jostle for $100,000 NLNG Literature Prize
The sponsors of the prize announced this during a formal ceremony held in Lagos.
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Travel
How the weather will look like on Friday April 20
Southern States would experience cloudy conditions while northern States will experience partly cloudy to sunny skies
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Nollywood
Ini Edo, Nkem Owoh, Patience Ozokwor star in new film “Chief Daddy”
‘Chief Daddy’ is written by Bode Asiyanbi and directed by Niyi Akinmolayan.
CommentKannywood
Zango signs son to own record label
Haidar Zango is following in the footsteps of his father as a singer and actor.
CommentMusic
Singer Dr Sid allegedly `ruffled’ by SARS officials
Last year the #EndSARS campaign called for the scrapping of the SARS due to their high-handedness, intimidation, unwarranted arrests and allegation...
CommentLifestyle
Tinubu, Amaechi, Duke to cook food at Ife festival
Soyinka unveiled the festival logo on Thursday
CommentArts & Books
89 writers jostle for $100,000 NLNG Literature Prize
The sponsors of the prize announced this during a formal ceremony held in Lagos.
CommentTravel
How the weather will look like on Friday April 20
Southern States would experience cloudy conditions while northern States will experience partly cloudy to sunny skies
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Business
News Reports
EIB, AfDB to finance Development Bank of Nigeria with $70 million
Only five per cent of small businesses in Nigeria can access credit in the financial system.
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Sports
Football
EPL: Victor Moses scores as Chelsea beat Burnley
Antonio Conte took charge of his 100th game as Chelsea boss.
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Foreign
Africa
South Sudan shuts down BBC relay stations over unpaid debts
BBC relay stations, Arabic and English, in Juba and Wau have been off air for about two weeks now.
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Liberia issues alert on monkeypox outbreak
The disease has already been discovered in the southern county of River Cess.
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