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10 Turkish sailors kidnapped off Nigeria coast
The ship was sailing without freight from Cameroon’s port city of Douala to Abidjan in Ivory Coast when the pirates boarded it.
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Kukah warns against ‘anti-Fulani’ campaign
The Bishop warns that the country is on a dangerous precipice, asking leaders to rise up to the situation.
CommentSecurity still tops my list of priorities – Buhari
The president says his government has “recorded successes” in degrading the Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast.
CommentSpecial Reports
SPECIAL REPORT: How N-Power beneficiaries abscond from duty, abuse opportunity in three states
The scheme, which was initiated to bring relief to thousands of youth, is being abused by some beneficiaries in Adamawa, Kano and Katsina.
CommentINVESTIGATION: Inside Nigeria’s haven of fake medical reports, corrupt health officials
Officials in various hospitals connive to issue health certificates without the patients passing through necessary tests.
CommentRegional
South West
Again, Sanwo-Olu declares free passage for motorists at Lekki axis
The toll-free passage at the toll plaza on Lekki-Epe Expressway and the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge would run between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. in the mo...
CommentSouth South
Patient commits suicide at UBTH
The victim allegedly stabbed himself to death with a broken window blade beside his bed while awaiting a doctor.
CommentSouth East
Abia NASS tribunal adjourns over missing exhibits
Max Ohuabunwa is challenging the victory of Orji Uzor Kalu in Abia North senatorial District.
CommentNorth Central
Ortom presents 15 commissioner nominees to Benue Assembly
The House also approved the appointment of two additional Special Advisers bringing the number to 28.
CommentNorth East
Bauchi Assembly crisis: Reps panel holds public hearing
Two speakers emerged at the inauguration of 9th Bauchi State House Assembly through parallel elections in June.
CommentNorth West
Tribunal dismisses petition against election of Zamfara governor
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The judge dismissed the suit filed by Shehu Ahmed, Nasiru Lawal, Ibrahim Mohammed and Salihu Zurmi, all members of the PDP
CommentHealth
News Reports
World hunger has increased in three consecutive years – UN
Ironically, the report noted that world obesity is also on the rise.
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Investigations
INVESTIGATION: Inside Nigeria’s haven of fake medical reports, corrupt health officials
Officials in various hospitals connive to issue health certificates without the patients passing through necessary tests.
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Health Specials
PROFILE: Gambo Gumel Aliyu takes over as new NACA director-general
Mr Aliyu is an associate professor in the Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
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Features
Suicide and the rising agony of Nigerians
Nigeria is number one in West Africa in suicide rate but has no clear cut programmes or law to address the increasing scourge.
Comment
News Reports
World hunger has increased in three consecutive years – UN
Ironically, the report noted that world obesity is also on the rise.
CommentInvestigations
INVESTIGATION: Inside Nigeria’s haven of fake medical reports, corrupt health officials
Officials in various hospitals connive to issue health certificates without the patients passing through necessary tests.
CommentHealth Specials
PROFILE: Gambo Gumel Aliyu takes over as new NACA director-general
Mr Aliyu is an associate professor in the Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
CommentFeatures
Suicide and the rising agony of Nigerians
Nigeria is number one in West Africa in suicide rate but has no clear cut programmes or law to address the increasing scourge.
CommentOpinion
Latest
A New Cold War In Africa, By Mehari Maru
At this point, Africa has only one option: to reject pressures to swear allegiance to either of the two powers.
CommentEditorial
EDITORIAL: NBC Vs. DAAR Communications: What All Parties Should Do
Overall, the faceoff between NBC and DAAR Communications again raises the urgent imperative of reviewing the NBC Act
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Foreclosing Visa-Free Entry: In Defence of South Africa, By Chris Adetayo
Lets make Nigeria better and then opening borders with countries that matter will become easy to pursue.
CommentRevamping Buhari’s Shambolic Foreign Policy, By Femi Aribisala
Our president should not go to Germany and say Nigerian women are only good for “the kitchen, the living room and the other room.”
CommentThe Africonscious Entrepreneur, By Kenneth Amaeshi
Mr. Elumelu puts entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship at the heart of his Africapitalism agenda.
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
French TV acquires IROKO TV’s ROK studios
With the ROK acquisition, Canal+ looks to bring the Nollywood production ethos to other countries and regions of Africa.
Comment
Kannywood
Kannywood actress, Nafeesat, directs first movie
"All your prayers are needed. I will be putting the director's cap for the first time."
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Music
R. Kelly arrested on sex crimes charges
The famous singer was taken into custody around 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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Lifestyle
Nigerians ‘spent N3 billion in cinemas for first half of 2019’
The figures are according to data provided by cinemas and gathered by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN).
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Arts & Books
Book on ‘Media and Elections’ by Lanre Arogundade set for launch
Media stakeholders, industry gurus, government officials, diplomatic corps, royal fathers, have been penciled to grace the launch of the latest boo...
Comment
Travel
TRAVELOGUE: What does it mean to Google-Map Abuja?
Where Lagos announces its presence with blaring horns and maddening (traffic) chaos, Abuja does with ease and regal serenity.
Comment
Nollywood
French TV acquires IROKO TV’s ROK studios
With the ROK acquisition, Canal+ looks to bring the Nollywood production ethos to other countries and regions of Africa.
CommentKannywood
Kannywood actress, Nafeesat, directs first movie
"All your prayers are needed. I will be putting the director's cap for the first time."
CommentMusic
R. Kelly arrested on sex crimes charges
The famous singer was taken into custody around 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
CommentLifestyle
Nigerians ‘spent N3 billion in cinemas for first half of 2019’
The figures are according to data provided by cinemas and gathered by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN).
CommentArts & Books
Book on ‘Media and Elections’ by Lanre Arogundade set for launch
Media stakeholders, industry gurus, government officials, diplomatic corps, royal fathers, have been penciled to grace the launch of the latest boo...
CommentTravel
TRAVELOGUE: What does it mean to Google-Map Abuja?
Where Lagos announces its presence with blaring horns and maddening (traffic) chaos, Abuja does with ease and regal serenity.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
Unity Bank fined N7 million in 2018
The 2018 sanction was lower when compared to the sanction the bank faced from regulators in the 2017 financial year.
CommentSports
Football
AFCON 2019: Cameroon sack Seedorf, Kluveirt
Many coaches have lost their jobs after their exit of their teams from Afcon.
CommentForeign
Africa
First Ebola patient in eastern Congo dies
More than 1,600 people have died from the virus in the country.
CommentWest Africa
Seven separatists killed in Cameroon’s troubled Anglophone region
Armed separatists seeking to secede from largely French-speaking Cameroon have been clashing with government forces.
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