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Presidency affirms Buhari’s warning, insists ballot box snatchers face death
The Presidency says Mr Buhari should be commended and not criticised.
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EFCC kicks against judgment on Maina, vows to Appeal
While being a fugitive, Mr Maina was controversially reinstated into the public service and promoted.
CommentFG protests inhuman treatment of Nigerians, as Ghana deports 723
The Nigerians were deported for alleged illegal stay, cybercrime and prostitution in the last one year.
CommentShettima dares Boko Haram, vows to return to Gamboru Ngala
A faction of the dreaded group attacked the governor’s convoy on February 12, killing three persons and injuring others.
CommentSpecial Reports
EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Four Army Officers Ordered to Truncate 2015 Presidential election
The officers were ordered to trigger confusion and violence in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to stalemate the 2015 presidential election.
CommentSPECIAL REPORT: Nigeria’s four seasons of lavishness with N15.46 trillion Excess Crude Fund
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Nigeria earned $109.37 billion, approximately N15.274 trillion, as excess crude money between 2004 and 2018.
CommentRegional
South West
APC leaders accuse Akeredolu of threatening Buhari’s victory in Ondo
The leaders said the governor's support for his allies who defected to the Action Alliance (AA) was affecting the fortunes of the party.
CommentSouth South
Elections: Niger Delta politicians arming thugs for trouble – Nigerian Army
The army says it would deal "decisively with anyone found to be disrupting the electoral process under any guise."
CommentSouth East
Anambra records 30 fire incidents, 10 deaths
The official says three persons died at Ihiala and seven at Amawbia fire incidents
CommentNorth Central
Poll shift: CBN takes delivery of sensitive materials in Niger
The sensitive materials comprise ballot papers and result sheets earlier distributed to the 25 LGAs.
CommentNorth East
Shettima dares Boko Haram, vows to return to Gamboru Ngala
A faction of the dreaded group attacked the governor’s convoy on February 12, killing three persons and injuring others.
CommentNorth West
NAF arrests 10 armed bandits, recovers 57 livestock
The Force was carrying out an operation to ensure peaceful and conducive atmosphere during the elections.
CommentOpinion
Latest
Amosun’s Treasonable Mischief and Other Stories, By Louis Odion
Not until Muntader al-Zaidi’s act of suicidal daring was the world jolted to shoe-throwing as a form of Arab expression of deep social anger. Visit...
CommentEditorial
EDITORIAL: Onnoghen: Time To Halt Nigeria’s Slide To Anarchy
Mr. Buhari’s reckless violation of the Constitution in his suspension of the CJN has pushed the nation to the edge of a constitutional crisis.
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How Well Did We Do, Last Year?, By Uddin Ifeanyi
The further actual economic performance is from official estimates, the more unbelievable (and useless) the latter are.
CommentDrum Beating, Dancers Ready: Why Did Yakubu Stop the Beat?, By Festus Adedayo
It is no news that Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the presidential and National Assembly elections that were to hol...
CommentBecome Who You Believe (1), By Femi Aribisala
If someone asks you: “How do you do?” Tell him: “I do with God.” If he asks you: “How do you do?” Tell him: “I cannot do without God.” Human-beings cannot be...
CommentPostponement of Elections as a Culture, by Eric Teniola
In 2015, Nigeria’s Presidential election scheduled for February 14 was postponed till March 28 by Independent National Election Commission then headed by Pro...
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
TAMPAN denies abandoning ailing Baba Suwe
TAMPAN also says it is set to introduce an insurance scheme for members.
Comment
Kannywood
Adam Zango dumps Buhari, supports Atiku
The actor asks fans to support PDP's Atiku Abubakar's presidential bid.
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Music
Davido becomes first Nigerian panelist on American TV series
Comedy Central Roast is a popular American TV series.
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Lifestyle
Iconic fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld, dies at 85
The iconic designer died in Paris on Tuesday.
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Arts & Books
Lagos govt seeks return of ‘Lander stool’ from British Museum
The stool was taken from the country during the colonial period.
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Travel
NiMet advises air travellers, road users against poor visibility
The agency says dust has been released into the atmosphere over the source region in southern Chad and Niger Republic.
Comment
Nollywood
TAMPAN denies abandoning ailing Baba Suwe
TAMPAN also says it is set to introduce an insurance scheme for members.
CommentKannywood
Adam Zango dumps Buhari, supports Atiku
The actor asks fans to support PDP's Atiku Abubakar's presidential bid.
CommentMusic
Davido becomes first Nigerian panelist on American TV series
Comedy Central Roast is a popular American TV series.
CommentLifestyle
Iconic fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld, dies at 85
The iconic designer died in Paris on Tuesday.
CommentArts & Books
Lagos govt seeks return of ‘Lander stool’ from British Museum
The stool was taken from the country during the colonial period.
CommentTravel
NiMet advises air travellers, road users against poor visibility
The agency says dust has been released into the atmosphere over the source region in southern Chad and Niger Republic.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
Zenith Bank’s gross earnings drops to N630.34 billion in 2018
The bank’s gross earnings was N745.19 billion in 2017.
CommentSports
Football
UEFA Champions League: Barcelona, Bayern Munich secure away draw
Qualification for the quarterfinal stage of the UEFA Champions League is still very much dicey.
CommentForeign
Africa
Egypt denies New York Times journalist entry
David Kirkpatrick was arrested on Monday after arriving at Cairo International Airport and sent back to London.
CommentWest Africa
Polls postponement: ECOWAS Head of Observer Mission departs Nigeria
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, a former Liberian president will return to Nigeria on Thursday.
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