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Drug-resistant TB: a new study offers new hope
One of the biggest blocks to beating the epidemic is the growing resistance to drugs that have previously cured TB.
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INEC announces dates for presentation of governors-elect certificates of return
The certificates will be presented by supervising national commissioners of the respective states.
CommentSupplementary Elections: Police deploy five DIGs, other senior officials
A handful of assistant inspectors-general and commissioners would also be deployed for the scattered exercise across the country.
CommentSpecial Reports
SPECIAL REPORT: Lagos ramshackle school where hoodlums defecate in classrooms
About 66 years after it was established, Methodist Primary School, Ewu Tuntun, has received little or no attention from the government.
CommentGlobal Fund for Health: How seven African countries squandered millions of foreign aid
An audit report last year revealed how aid money disappeared in the hands of corrupt officials
CommentRegional
South South
Oil companies fuelling insecurity in Niger Delta – Gov Dickson
Mr Dickson also accused oil companies of fuelling insecurity in the region.
CommentSouth East
Ebonyi SDP governorship candidate writes Umahi, accepts defeat
The APC governorship candidate rejected the outcome of the election and vowed to challenge the result at the tribunal.
CommentNorth Central
Supplementary Elections: Police restrict movement in parts of Abuja
The restriction would be from dawn to dusk on Saturday.
CommentNorth East
Bauchi Rerun: PDP writes INEC, says no basis for supplementary elections
The party gives reasons for its stance.
CommentOpinion
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Travel Through The Earth And See…!, By Murtadha Gusau
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. Peace and blessing be upon whom Alla...
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EDITORIAL: Halt Harassing Electoral Officials
PREMIUM TIMES calls for support for INEC, to help the body conduct credible elections beginning from Saturday.
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A Symbol of the Ijaw Nation, By Eric Teniola
Governor Dickson should ensure that the Port Harcourt/Yenagoa road is fully completed before February.
CommentInconclusive Vote: Buhari’s Disclaimer, By Azu Ishiekwene
Anyone who helps insert an unpopular candidate may arm twist the people to win the vote, the real difficulty would be how the beneficiary of such fraud will ...
CommentThe Trap Against New Political Expression, By ‘Tope Fasua
The more you bottle people up, the more you risk a major upheaval and civil strife eventually.
CommentPius Adesanmi: The Human Oxymoron Politicians Must Learn From, By Banji Ojewale
Our public office holders don’t need more than a term of four, or at most five years, to accomplish their goals for the people.
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Kunle Afolayan screens ‘Mokalik’ in Lagos
Nigerian singer, Simi, secures her first acting role in the film.
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Kannywood
Kannywood’s top singer releases song on Kano’s inconclusive election, calls on Buhari to intervene
Mr Ahmed released a new song on Thursday, which has since taken a place on social media.
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Music
PHOTOS: 2Baba conferred with OAU honorary music fellow
2Baba becomes the first-ever recipient of the award.
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Lifestyle
TRENDING: #GNLD: Nigerians share hilarious ‘job scam’ experiences
The average Nigerian youth has an experience or two to share about a seemingly promising job interview invitation which eventually turned out to be...
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Arts & Books
Book Review: Flipping financial forte through “Borrowing Made Easy”
'The book engenders a paradigm shift capable of accelerating the global pursuit to end poverty.'
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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.
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Nollywood
Kunle Afolayan screens ‘Mokalik’ in Lagos
Nigerian singer, Simi, secures her first acting role in the film.
CommentKannywood
Kannywood’s top singer releases song on Kano’s inconclusive election, calls on Buhari to intervene
Mr Ahmed released a new song on Thursday, which has since taken a place on social media.
CommentMusic
PHOTOS: 2Baba conferred with OAU honorary music fellow
2Baba becomes the first-ever recipient of the award.
CommentLifestyle
TRENDING: #GNLD: Nigerians share hilarious ‘job scam’ experiences
The average Nigerian youth has an experience or two to share about a seemingly promising job interview invitation which eventually turned out to be...
CommentArts & Books
Book Review: Flipping financial forte through “Borrowing Made Easy”
'The book engenders a paradigm shift capable of accelerating the global pursuit to end poverty.'
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
NNPC invites tenders from prospective traders of Nigeria’s crude for 2019
The contract term is scheduled to last for 12 months
CommentSports
Football
Nigeria vs Seychelles: Super Eagles target massive victory against Pirates
“There is nothing wrong if the Super Eagles win 12-0 on Friday."
CommentForeign
Africa
Rescue workers recover 145 bodies in Zimbabwean town after cyclone
The cyclone was so severe that an entire township was buried in huge boulders.
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