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Rejected in 2016 for hazy academic records, Buhari re-nominates man for NCC job
The nominee also angered the lawmakers for his call for the scrapping of the Senate.
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VON takes over building seized from Nigeria’s ex-military chief accused of corruption
The Federal High Court in March ordered the forfeiture of all properties belonging to the late air marshal to the federal government.
CommentWhy Senate went into closed-door session before confirming CJN Tanko Muhammad – Official
Prior to the confirmation, the lawmakers unanimously agreed to go into a closed-door session
CommentSpecial Reports
SPECIAL REPORT: How N-Power beneficiaries abscond from duty, abuse opportunity in three states
The scheme, which was initiated to bring relief to thousands of youth, is being abused by some beneficiaries in Adamawa, Kano and Katsina.
CommentINVESTIGATION: Inside Nigeria’s haven of fake medical reports, corrupt health officials
Officials in various hospitals connive to issue health certificates without the patients passing through necessary tests.
CommentRegional
South West
Police arrest four over murder of Ogun couple
The elderly couple were matched to death in their house
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Patient commits suicide at UBTH
The victim allegedly stabbed himself to death with a broken window blade beside his bed while awaiting a doctor.
CommentSouth East
Gbajabiamila’s appointment tears Southeast APC apart
Party members in the zone say Anayo Nnebe is a member of APGA
CommentNorth Central
Police announce restriction of protests in Abuja
Police say the restriction is to promote security and other economic activities.
CommentNorth East
Bauchi gov makes fresh appointments
Governor Bala Mohammed appointed four new senior advisers.
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El-Rufai sends N81.68 bn supplementary budget to Kaduna Assembly
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The request was necessitated by fresh injection of funds received by the state.
CommentHealth
News Reports
Experts urge commitment to end tuberculosis in Nigeria
This was the conclusion on Wednesday at the second National Tuberculosis Conference held in Abuja.
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Investigations
INVESTIGATION: Inside Nigeria’s haven of fake medical reports, corrupt health officials
Officials in various hospitals connive to issue health certificates without the patients passing through necessary tests.
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Health Specials
PROFILE: Gambo Gumel Aliyu takes over as new NACA director-general
Mr Aliyu is an associate professor in the Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
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Features
Suicide and the rising agony of Nigerians
Nigeria is number one in West Africa in suicide rate but has no clear cut programmes or law to address the increasing scourge.
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News Reports
Experts urge commitment to end tuberculosis in Nigeria
This was the conclusion on Wednesday at the second National Tuberculosis Conference held in Abuja.
CommentInvestigations
INVESTIGATION: Inside Nigeria’s haven of fake medical reports, corrupt health officials
Officials in various hospitals connive to issue health certificates without the patients passing through necessary tests.
CommentHealth Specials
PROFILE: Gambo Gumel Aliyu takes over as new NACA director-general
Mr Aliyu is an associate professor in the Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
CommentFeatures
Suicide and the rising agony of Nigerians
Nigeria is number one in West Africa in suicide rate but has no clear cut programmes or law to address the increasing scourge.
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AfCFTA: On the Path To “The Africa We Want”, By Nabila Okino
AfCFTA has the potential of being the first recipe in transforming Africa into a global powerhouse of the future.
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EDITORIAL: NBC Vs. DAAR Communications: What All Parties Should Do
Overall, the faceoff between NBC and DAAR Communications again raises the urgent imperative of reviewing the NBC Act
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A New Cold War In Africa, By Mehari Maru
At this point, Africa has only one option: to reject pressures to swear allegiance to either of the two powers.
CommentBuhari’s Zero-Sum Politics, By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú
Divisive zero-sum politics has created a real dichotomy between those who see a united Nigeria and those who see it as a lie that will unravel.
CommentForeclosing Visa-Free Entry: In Defence of South Africa, By Chris Adetayo
Lets make Nigeria better and then opening borders with countries that matter will become easy to pursue.
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Igbo folklore movie ‘Oka Okoro’ set to premiere in Abuja
The producer says the film promotes the rich history, culture and heritage of Igbo land.
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Kannywood
Kannywood actress, Nafeesat, directs first movie
"All your prayers are needed. I will be putting the director's cap for the first time."
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Music
Fans slam Davido for liking Wizkid’s baby mama post
The two pop stars have a history of rivalry
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Lifestyle
Wizkid’s baby mama accuses him of domestic violence
Pollock, who is also Wizkid's manager, made the allegations on Wednesday when she announced their split.
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Arts & Books
Book on ‘Media and Elections’ by Lanre Arogundade set for launch
Media stakeholders, industry gurus, government officials, diplomatic corps, royal fathers, have been penciled to grace the launch of the latest boo...
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Travel
TRAVELOGUE: What does it mean to Google-Map Abuja?
Where Lagos announces its presence with blaring horns and maddening (traffic) chaos, Abuja does with ease and regal serenity.
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Nollywood
Igbo folklore movie ‘Oka Okoro’ set to premiere in Abuja
The producer says the film promotes the rich history, culture and heritage of Igbo land.
CommentKannywood
Kannywood actress, Nafeesat, directs first movie
"All your prayers are needed. I will be putting the director's cap for the first time."
CommentMusic
Fans slam Davido for liking Wizkid’s baby mama post
The two pop stars have a history of rivalry
CommentLifestyle
Wizkid’s baby mama accuses him of domestic violence
Pollock, who is also Wizkid's manager, made the allegations on Wednesday when she announced their split.
CommentArts & Books
Book on ‘Media and Elections’ by Lanre Arogundade set for launch
Media stakeholders, industry gurus, government officials, diplomatic corps, royal fathers, have been penciled to grace the launch of the latest boo...
CommentTravel
TRAVELOGUE: What does it mean to Google-Map Abuja?
Where Lagos announces its presence with blaring horns and maddening (traffic) chaos, Abuja does with ease and regal serenity.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
Unity Bank fined N7 million in 2018
The 2018 sanction was lower when compared to the sanction the bank faced from regulators in the 2017 financial year.
CommentSports
Football
UPDATED: Nigeria defeat Tunisia to emerge third in AFCON 2019
The Super Eagles defeated the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in the third place match.
CommentForeign
Africa
Rwanda to open embassy in Morocco
Relations between the two countries witnessed a turning point after Mr Kagame’s visit to Morocco in June 2016 and a return visit by Mr Mohammed VI ...
CommentWest Africa
Seven separatists killed in Cameroon’s troubled Anglophone region
Armed separatists seeking to secede from largely French-speaking Cameroon have been clashing with government forces.
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