Chaos as ‘unconnected’ Nigerian youth denied scholarship interview; nominees of ministers, other officials allowed
The Chinese firm allowed only 42 candidates nominated by top government officials to submit applications.
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Top News
JUST IN: APC National Chairmanship: Oshiomhole’s last challenger steps down
Clement Ebri's withdrawal means Mr Oshiomhole is the sole candidate for the position of APC national chairman.
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Regional
South West
Court dismisses suit challenging Oyo council poll
The Oyo PDP filed 10 grounds why the court should restrain OYISEC from conducting the local government election.
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South East
Police discover bomb in Ebonyi PDP secretariat – Governor
The governor urges residents to defend themselves with stones.
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Police name victims in deadly Plateau community attack
Police say suspected herdsmen were involved in the attack.
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2019: 1.3 million voters register in Yobe — INEC
The commission says it also adopted some steps to eliminate multiple registration.
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Police inspector killed as Shiites clash with law enforcement agents in Kaduna
The Shiites were protesting the arraignment and continued detention of their leader.
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Opinion
Latest
Dangerous Road To APC Convention, By Azu Ishiekwene
The convention will come and go. It’s the day after that could prove even more interesting.
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Editorial: Mischaracterising the Nigerian Youth Issue
The president needs to learn that foreign trips should not be the occasion to demarket Nigeria.
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Now That The Young Can Run, By Chris Ngwodo
The term "youth" must once again become synonymous with a progressive rejection of obsolescence.
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The Senate President, Offa Robbery and Political Banditry In Nigeria, By Frederick Adetiba
Unleashing political thugs to win elections is pure criminality that portends grave danger to our political process.
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Nollywood
AMVCA recieves 3000 entries for 2018 edition
The nominees will be announced via a televised broadcast on all Africa Magic channels.
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Kannywood
How piracy is slowly crippling Kannywood — Producer
''Before a marketer sells 10 copies of the movie, more than a 1000 are already out on the streets''.
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Music
PSquare: Why I may consider reuniting with my brother — Mr P
‘'Even if that (a reunion) will happen, let it happen with respect. It is not just about the music".
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Lifestyle
Kenny Blaq returns with ‘Oxymoron II’ comedy show
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Last year, ‘Oxymoron: X-Files’ was adjudged the best comedy show of the year at the Naija FM Comedy Awards.
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Arts & Books
Nigerian writer shortlisted for UK’s biggest literary prize fund
The four prizes will be awarded at The Authors’ Awards on July 19, in London.
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Travel
How the weather will look like on Thursday
NiMet predicts cloudy skies, thunderstorms and rainy activities
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Nollywood
AMVCA recieves 3000 entries for 2018 edition
The nominees will be announced via a televised broadcast on all Africa Magic channels.
CommentKannywood
How piracy is slowly crippling Kannywood — Producer
''Before a marketer sells 10 copies of the movie, more than a 1000 are already out on the streets''.
CommentMusic
PSquare: Why I may consider reuniting with my brother — Mr P
‘'Even if that (a reunion) will happen, let it happen with respect. It is not just about the music".
CommentLifestyle
Kenny Blaq returns with ‘Oxymoron II’ comedy show
Last year, ‘Oxymoron: X-Files’ was adjudged the best comedy show of the year at the Naija FM Comedy Awards.
CommentArts & Books
Nigerian writer shortlisted for UK’s biggest literary prize fund
The four prizes will be awarded at The Authors’ Awards on July 19, in London.
CommentTravel
How the weather will look like on Thursday
NiMet predicts cloudy skies, thunderstorms and rainy activities
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Business
News Reports
How Nigerian govt plans to fund 2018 budget – Udoma
The government hopes to restructure its equity holding in the oil and gas joint ventures.
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Sports
Football
Russia 2018: One million fans attend matches
More than 2.6 million tickets have been allocated to football fans all around the world.
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Foreign
Africa
10 killed, seven injured as copper mine dump collapses in Zambia
“We have ten brought in dead and seven injured. We are yet to identify them."
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Mali Islamists release video of French, Colombian hostages
Both women address the camera directly, one after the other.
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