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ASUU strike continues as lecturers meeting with FG ends without agreement
At least six other meetings have been held between ASUU and the FG.
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Many injured as pavilion collapses during Buhari’s campaign
"President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his deepest sympathies to all those who were injured."
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EXCLUSIVE: Agency headed by Buhari’s in-law caught in another massive procurement fraud
Border Communities agency shortlisted over 800 unqualified contractors for multi-billion Naira contracts. Only 173 of 988 shortlisted contractors met the min...
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Mr Dan Ali appears to have pursued a fairly conventional, at times controversial, national defence policy.
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South West
Lagos gets four new customary court presidents
The state Chief Judge admonishes the new appointees to discharge their duties with the fear of God.
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Child Right Act: Delta returns 160 maltreated children to parents
The government says more than 30 parents and guardians were arrested.
CommentSouth East
Ebonyi govt probes sack of 63 university staff
Their sack followed recommendations of an audit report by a committee.
CommentNorth Central
1 dies, 13 others injured in Niger auto crash
FRSC says eight vehicles were involved in the accident.
CommentNorth East
Election: Buhari in Yobe, pledges improved security in North-East
The president also pledged to build a robust economy.
CommentNorth West
Election: Atiku campaigns in Jigawa, says Buhari not ‘real’ Fulani
Mr Abubakar was in the state to solicit for votes ahead of the February elections.
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Taming the Violence and Cruelty In Our Societies, By Murtadha Gusau
Monday, January 21, 2019 In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. He guide...
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EDITORIAL: Buhari Must Act Now To End the Sordid Affair At NHIS
President Buhari must abandon his usual silence on matters of national import and restore sanity in this critical health scheme.
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Yola DisCo: Matters Arising and Why BPE Needs To Suspend Its Re-privatisation, By Odion Omonfoman
Re-privatising Yola DisCo using the PHCN Successor DisCo privatisation model is certainly not insane, but also impractical.
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It was sad that the leading candidates for office lacked the courage of their convictions and turned tail at the presidential debate!
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It takes growth in jobs and taxable income to provide opportunity for government to receive taxes.
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Buhari’s nepotism could pass as the worst in the history of governance in Nigeria, and even Africa.
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Nollywood
Election: Atiku gives actress Regina Daniels appointment
The teen star is the latest Nollywood actor to endorse Mr Abubakar’s election bid on social media.
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Music
Sony Music drops R. Kelly over alleged sexual abuse
Several women have accused Kelly of sexual abuse.
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Lifestyle
Victoria Beckham splashes N600,000 on moisturiser made from blood
The mother of four is very particular about skincare routine and spends a fortune on her hair and skin.
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Arts & Books
Books paint contrasting pictures of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
The controversy around Winnie Madikizela-Mandela continues in death as it did in life.
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Travel
Nigeria’s first storey building records 13,609 visitors
The 172-year-old house is located in Badagry, Lagos State.
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Nollywood
Election: Atiku gives actress Regina Daniels appointment
The teen star is the latest Nollywood actor to endorse Mr Abubakar’s election bid on social media.
CommentMusic
Sony Music drops R. Kelly over alleged sexual abuse
Several women have accused Kelly of sexual abuse.
CommentLifestyle
Victoria Beckham splashes N600,000 on moisturiser made from blood
The mother of four is very particular about skincare routine and spends a fortune on her hair and skin.
CommentArts & Books
Books paint contrasting pictures of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
The controversy around Winnie Madikizela-Mandela continues in death as it did in life.
CommentTravel
Nigeria’s first storey building records 13,609 visitors
The 172-year-old house is located in Badagry, Lagos State.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
Six Ministers tell story of decline and recovery of Nigerian economy
The ministers briefed leaders of the Organized Private Sector in a manner that told the story of the economy and addressed contemporary issues.
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Football
NRA condemns attacks on referees during Nigerian league matches
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A referee was physically assaulted after a league game.
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Africa
Sudan freezes credentials of two journalists
The freeze is to continue until a review of both journalists’ status is carried out.
CommentWest Africa
Eight UN peacekeepers killed in Mali
UN peacekeeping and French forces are stationed in northern Mali.
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