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JUST IN: INEC declares PDP’s Mutawalle Zamfara governor-elect
The Supreme Court on Friday nullified the APC's victory, saying the party did not conduct valid primaries ahead of the guber polls.
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The Supreme Court ruled that the ruling party did not conduct valid primaries ahead of the elections in Zamfara.
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ANALYSIS: How Nigerian state governments ‘pocketed’ N15.5 trillion LGA allocations in 12 years
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Buhari commissions projects in Ogun, says Amosun has ‘done very well’
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Navy University inaugurated, matriculates 231 students
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UNN gets new VC
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Nigerian troops kill Boko Haram insurgents in Lake Chad border
Troops also destroy "logistics items and structures" of the insurgents.
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Gov. Yari speaks on APC’s loss of Zamfara
The APC lost out after the Supreme Court ruled against it on Friday.
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News Reports
How stigma is affecting HIV treatment in Nigeria
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People living with the ailment narrate their experiences, and those at risk fear to test for fear of discrimination.
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Investigations
It’s Official: Nigeria gravely lacks doctors to address citizens’ health needs
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Health Specials
#PHC4UHC: Nigeria’s policy experts tour primary health institutions
The project is coordinated by NIPSS in collaboration with the Development Research and Project Centre (DRPC).
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Features
INTERVIEW: How Universal Health Coverage led to Algeria being Malaria-Free – WHO Representative
Algeria is now the second African country after Mauritius to be officially recognized by the World Health Organisation as malaria-free.
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News Reports
How stigma is affecting HIV treatment in Nigeria
People living with the ailment narrate their experiences, and those at risk fear to test for fear of discrimination.
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It’s Official: Nigeria gravely lacks doctors to address citizens’ health needs
Only one Nigerian doctor is available to cater for every 4,845 citizens, available statistics show.
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The project is coordinated by NIPSS in collaboration with the Development Research and Project Centre (DRPC).
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Homosexuality: ‘Bobrisky in Love’ movie against Nigerian law — Censors Board
The board denies analysing the controversial movie.
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Lifestyle
Abuja authorities agree to suspend raid of nightclubs – Official
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Arts & Books
Two Nigerians shortlisted for 2019 Caine Prize
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The winner of this year's £10,000 prize will be announced at an award ceremony at SOAS University of London in July.
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Travel
Travelogue: A reporter’s visit to Owerri, ‘City of Statues’
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Nollywood
Homosexuality: ‘Bobrisky in Love’ movie against Nigerian law — Censors Board
The board denies analysing the controversial movie.
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2baba calls out COSON leadership for alleged corruption
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Abuja authorities agree to suspend raid of nightclubs – Official
Rights commission says it is investigating alleged impunity by officials who carried out the raids.
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Two Nigerians shortlisted for 2019 Caine Prize
The winner of this year's £10,000 prize will be announced at an award ceremony at SOAS University of London in July.
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News Reports
EFCC ‘probes’ MTN Nigeria listing amid price manipulation claims
The telecoms firm confirms it is being investigated.
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Africa
Court orders release of detained Al Jazeera reporter
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Nigeria pledges to support Gambia on TSA
A Gambian delegation were in Nigeria to understudy the workings of the TSA.
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