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EXCLUSIVE: Pius Adesanmi’s Last Interview – Near-death accident, abusive relationship, Buhari’s cluelessness
Pius Adesanmi: "Nigeria is a struggle for meaning and we must not allow the filthy political leadership to have the last word in that argument."
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About 66 years after it was established, Methodist Primary School, Ewu Tuntun, has received little or no attention from the government.
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South West
What I’ll do about building collapse in Lagos – Sanwo-Olu
A three-storey building housing a children’s school collapsed at Massey Street, Lagos Island, last week.
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HIV/AIDs prevalence rate in Akwa Ibom unacceptable – Ex-NMA chairman
The Nigerian HIV/AIDs Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) has shown that Akwa Ibom has the highest prevalence rate of HIV in the country.
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Okorocha to Ihedioha: Get sworn in before issuing directives
Mr Okorocha issued the caution in a release signed by his Chief Press Secretary.
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Benue Supplementary Election: PDP alleges plot by Akume to undermine polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had last week declared the Benue State governorship election inconclusive.
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INEC provides more details of Adamawa governorship supplementary election
The supplementary elections are to hold in 14 LGAs.
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New Zamfara University set to commence operation – Gov. Yari
Zamfara is the only state in the country without an own university.
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EDITORIAL: Halt Harassing Electoral Officials
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Nollywood
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Kannywood
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Mr Ahmed released a new song on Thursday, which has since taken a place on social media.
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Music
Blackface reignites feud with 2Baba in a diss track ‘War’
“…..Your mama say you’re Innocent, but I know say you be cannibal.”
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Lifestyle
Why rich parents are more likely to be unethical
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Arts & Books
“Limbe To Lagos”: Reaffirming Universal Truths
"Limbe to Lagos" is arguably the first collection of its kind.
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Travel
NiMet advises air travellers, road users against poor visibility
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Nollywood
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Etinosa who sounded unapologetic about her action said she wanted to be 'expressive' with her body.
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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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Blackface reignites feud with 2Baba in a diss track ‘War’
“…..Your mama say you’re Innocent, but I know say you be cannibal.”
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Why rich parents are more likely to be unethical
Wealthy parents can fear they are losing status if their children do not attend top colleges
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“Limbe To Lagos”: Reaffirming Universal Truths
"Limbe to Lagos" is arguably the first collection of its kind.
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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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News Reports
Nigeria spends $500 million annually on palm oil importation – CBN
The CBN Governor regrets that the country is still importing palm oil in spite sufficient arable land.
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Football
France 2019: Super Falcons coach invites 30 players to camp
Goalkeepers Tochukwu Oluehi, Chiamaka Nnadozie and Christy Ohiaeriaku all made the list.
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Africa
Death toll in Mozambique cyclone, floods could surpass 1,000 – President
Only 84 deaths have been confirmed so far in Mozambique as a result of Cyclone Idai.
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