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Sports Minister Dalung dares IAAF, gives no commitment to repay ‘missing’ $130,000
Mr Dalung, who may not return in the next Buhari cabinet, alleges blackmail.
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Zamfara: PDP congratulates Matawalle, others
The Supreme Court on Friday invalidated the participation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last Governorship, National Assembly and State Assemb...
CommentUNILAG Management Crisis: Governing Council Chair, Babalakin, opens up
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Mr Babalakin denies pursuing financial interest, saying he has instead spent millions of his personal money on the school.
CommentSpecial Reports
Despite years of funding, Nasarawa schools still in poor shape (1)
An estimated N18 billion has gone into the sector since 2005, but students still sit on the floor to learn in many schools.
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South West
Buhari commissions projects in Ogun, says Amosun has ‘done very well’
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said the outgoing governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, is a clever person who has done well for himself ...
CommentSouth South
Buhari felicitates with Edwin Clark at 92
The president described the octogenarian as a man of strong convictions who does not hesitate to speak his mind on national issues.
CommentSouth East
UNN gets new VC
Charles Igwe was until his appointment the institution’s deputy vice chancellor in charge of administration.
CommentNorth Central
Despite years of funding, Nasarawa schools still in poor shape (1)
An estimated N18 billion has gone into the sector since 2005, but students still sit on the floor to learn in many schools.
CommentNorth East
Nigerian troops kill Boko Haram insurgents in Lake Chad border
Troops also destroy "logistics items and structures" of the insurgents.
CommentNorth West
Gov. Yari speaks on APC’s loss of Zamfara
The APC lost out after the Supreme Court ruled against it on Friday.
CommentHealth
News Reports
How stigma is affecting HIV treatment in Nigeria
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People living with the ailment narrate their experiences, and those at risk fear to test for fear of discrimination.
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Investigations
It’s Official: Nigeria gravely lacks doctors to address citizens’ health needs
Only one Nigerian doctor is available to cater for every 4,845 citizens, available statistics show.
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Health Specials
#PHC4UHC: Nigeria’s policy experts tour primary health institutions
The project is coordinated by NIPSS in collaboration with the Development Research and Project Centre (DRPC).
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Features
INTERVIEW: How Universal Health Coverage led to Algeria being Malaria-Free – WHO Representative
Algeria is now the second African country after Mauritius to be officially recognized by the World Health Organisation as malaria-free.
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News Reports
How stigma is affecting HIV treatment in Nigeria
People living with the ailment narrate their experiences, and those at risk fear to test for fear of discrimination.
CommentInvestigations
It’s Official: Nigeria gravely lacks doctors to address citizens’ health needs
Only one Nigerian doctor is available to cater for every 4,845 citizens, available statistics show.
CommentHealth Specials
#PHC4UHC: Nigeria’s policy experts tour primary health institutions
The project is coordinated by NIPSS in collaboration with the Development Research and Project Centre (DRPC).
CommentFeatures
INTERVIEW: How Universal Health Coverage led to Algeria being Malaria-Free – WHO Representative
Algeria is now the second African country after Mauritius to be officially recognized by the World Health Organisation as malaria-free.
CommentOpinion
Latest
Ramadan 1440 AH/2019: The Ibadah Of I’itikaf, By Murtadha Gusau
I ask Allah the Most High to strengthen us in this blessed month of Ramadan, accept our fasts, and reward us with His forgiveness and the highest p...
CommentEditorial
EDITORIAL: Why El-Rufai’s Concept of Equal Citizenship Deserves Support
Citizenship is open and inclusive, providing a pathway to belonging to a community by residing in it as a law-abiding member.
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Lailatul Qadr and the Last Ten Nights of Ramadan, By Murtadha Gusau
May the peace, blessings and salutations of Allah be upon our noble Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family, his Companions and his true fo...
CommentIn the Thrall of the Popular But Unknown Gunmen, By Mathias Baba Tsado
How could the government be so ineffective to the extent that citizens now have zero confidence in the system?
CommentNPA, Apapa Roads and How To Run Government Business, By Babatola Oke
It is heartwarming that NPA appears to be currently doing its best to find a solution to the situation that we have at hand in Apapa.
CommentDapo Olorunyomi: The Courage and the Struggle, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Dapsy’s elevated position in Nigerian history is based on his role in being one of the pioneers of defiant publishing, otherwise dubbed as "guerrilla journal...
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Homosexuality: ‘Bobrisky in Love’ movie against Nigerian law — Censors Board
The board denies analysing the controversial movie.
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Kannywood
Top Kannywood actors get new endorsements
The actors signed an endorsement agreement with the company’s representatives in Lagos on Friday.
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Music
2baba calls out COSON leadership for alleged corruption
The musician accused the leadership of the collecting society of corruption and financial impropriety on Instagram on Thursday.
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Lifestyle
Abuja authorities agree to suspend raid of nightclubs – Official
Rights commission says it is investigating alleged impunity by officials who carried out the raids.
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Arts & Books
Two Nigerians shortlisted for 2019 Caine Prize
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The winner of this year's £10,000 prize will be announced at an award ceremony at SOAS University of London in July.
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Travel
Travelogue: A reporter’s visit to Owerri, ‘City of Statues’
Owerri is referred to as the City of Statues due to the governor's fixation on 'immortalising' prominent figures using such structures.
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Nollywood
Homosexuality: ‘Bobrisky in Love’ movie against Nigerian law — Censors Board
The board denies analysing the controversial movie.
CommentKannywood
Top Kannywood actors get new endorsements
The actors signed an endorsement agreement with the company’s representatives in Lagos on Friday.
CommentMusic
2baba calls out COSON leadership for alleged corruption
The musician accused the leadership of the collecting society of corruption and financial impropriety on Instagram on Thursday.
CommentLifestyle
Abuja authorities agree to suspend raid of nightclubs – Official
Rights commission says it is investigating alleged impunity by officials who carried out the raids.
CommentArts & Books
Two Nigerians shortlisted for 2019 Caine Prize
The winner of this year's £10,000 prize will be announced at an award ceremony at SOAS University of London in July.
CommentTravel
Travelogue: A reporter’s visit to Owerri, ‘City of Statues’
Owerri is referred to as the City of Statues due to the governor's fixation on 'immortalising' prominent figures using such structures.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
EFCC ‘probes’ MTN Nigeria listing amid price manipulation claims
The telecoms firm confirms it is being investigated.
CommentForeign
Africa
Court orders release of detained Al Jazeera reporter
Hussein, an Egyptian national, was arrested in December 2016 when he was on a holiday in Egypt.
CommentWest Africa
Nigeria pledges to support Gambia on TSA
A Gambian delegation were in Nigeria to understudy the workings of the TSA.
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