Why new national carrier, Nigeria Air, was suspended indefinitely
The airline was planned to commence operation at the end of the year.
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2019: APC to commence screening of aspirants Thursday
While State House of Assembly aspirants are to be screened in state capitals, aspirants for other positions will be screened in Abuja.
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Presidency clarifies position of new finance minister
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Mr Buhari redeployed Mrs Ahmed to the finance ministry after the inglorious exit of the former minister, Kemi Adeosun.
CommentOsunDecides: PDP dismisses police’s allegation against Adeleke
The party describes allegation as an attempt by the Federal Government to intimidate the party ahead of the governorship election.
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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.
CommentSPECIAL REPORT: How children battle for survival in Oyo capital
It's a harsh world for children hawkers on the streets of Oyo State capital as they battle for daily survival.
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Regional
South West
Osun Poll: FG didn’t pay police officers N50,000 – Spokesperson
The Force says payment of allowance to personnel during elections is statutory.
CommentSouth South
One killed, others wounded as cultists clash at Edo university
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The police commissioner in the state confirms the killing of a student.
CommentSouth East
Gov. Umahi sacks aide for absconding from duty
“The insinuation that her sack was political is unfounded because all appointment or sack of public officers is political."
CommentNorth Central
Abuja satellite town, Nyanya, gets High Court
The FCT chief judge says the divisions will serve Karu, Mararaba, Jikwoyi and Karshi.
CommentNorth East
Yobe North adopts President Buhari, Lawan, Buni as consensus candidates
The zone says it has confidence in the trio.
CommentNorth West
Hajj 2018: First batch of Zamfara pilgrims returns home
Hajj official says the second batch is expected to return to Nigeria on Thursday.
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Opinion
Editorial
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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Thinking Aloud About the Adeosun-NYSC Certificate Scandal, By Mohammed Dahiru Aminu
It is also disingenuous for Adeosun to claim that she did not know that her certificate was forged.
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ExxonMobil Persists In Cheating Nigerian Workers: What Is Government Doing?, By Femi Aribisala
Why would a labour minister in Nigeria join forces with an American oil firm to shortchange its Nigerian workforce?
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
RMD, Falz, MI, Ini Edo, others star in “Chief Daddy”
The film has a stellar cast starring veterans and newer actors.
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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
Cobhams Asuquo drops new song ‘Starlight’
The track is the latest installment by the ‘One Hit’ crooner.
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Lifestyle
‘Mrs. Maisel,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ win on night of Emmy upsets
HBO’s medieval fantasy “Game of Thrones” won a total of nine Emmys.
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Arts & Books
Nigerian photographer makes Portrait of Britain shortlist
The Portrait of Britain is a foremost photography competition in the United Kingdom.
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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.
Comment
Nollywood
RMD, Falz, MI, Ini Edo, others star in “Chief Daddy”
The film has a stellar cast starring veterans and newer actors.
CommentKannywood
Adam Zango reconciles with Ali Nuhu
Both fell apart over a scandal involving actress, Rahama Sadau in February 2015.
CommentMusic
Cobhams Asuquo drops new song ‘Starlight’
The track is the latest installment by the ‘One Hit’ crooner.
CommentLifestyle
‘Mrs. Maisel,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ win on night of Emmy upsets
HBO’s medieval fantasy “Game of Thrones” won a total of nine Emmys.
CommentArts & Books
Nigerian photographer makes Portrait of Britain shortlist
The Portrait of Britain is a foremost photography competition in the United Kingdom.
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
Why new national carrier, Nigeria Air, was suspended indefinitely
The airline was planned to commence operation at the end of the year.
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Sports
Football
Liverpool 3-2 PSG: Firmino lights up matchday 1 with last-minute winner
Firmino scored the winner for Liverpool.
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Foreign
Africa
Zambian President fires Minister over misuse of poor people’s fund
UK, Sweden and Finland suspended funding to the social cash transfer.
CommentWest Africa
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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