#OsunDecides2018 (LIVE UPDATES): APC, PDP, SDP, others battle in crucial election
Over one million voters are eligible to vote for the 48 parties taking part in the election.
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Top News
Aregbesola votes, expresses satisfaction with election conduct
The outgoing governor was accompanied by his wife and some family members to the voting centre in Ilofin, Ilesa
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Special Reports
SPECIAL REPORT: Why preventable Neonatal Tetanus continues to kill newborns in Nigeria
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A World Health Organisation report listed Nigeria as one of only 18 countries yet to eliminate the child killer disease.
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Regional
South West
VIDEO: #OsunDecides2018: Party agents caught sharing N2000 to voters
A beneficiary, an elderly woman who spoke with PREMIUM TIMES, said the money is her "right."
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Akwa Ibom governor loses fourth aide
This is the second among the governor’s aides to resign within the past 20 days.
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Enugu denies stopping issuance of birth certificates by hospitals, churches
The government says it is untrue and should be disregarded.
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Community holds special memorial service for late Army general, Abisoye
The former Minister of Health died March 17 last year in Lagos.
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Police rescue Borno APC leader’s abducted son
Gunmen abduct another official's son, demand ransom.
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123 women die during birth in Kaduna in six months — Report
The government identified four major causes responsible for the deaths: haemorrhage, anaemia, sepsis and eclampsia.
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Opinion
Latest
Elites Have A Responsibility To Elevate Our Food Cultures: Ask Your Grandmothers, By Bunmi Fatoye-Matory
The business of eating is good business with infinite possibilities.
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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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Tanzania: Recent Banking Trends and Outlook, By Rafiq Raji
In typical style, President John Magufuli has adopted a no-nonsense approach to the troubles of the Tanzanian banking sector.
CommentWho Killed Husain, The Beloved Grandson Of The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him)?, By Murtadha Gusau
I Begin With The Name Of Allah, The Most Merciful, The One Who Bestows Mercy Alhamdulillah. Indeed, all praise is due to Allah. We praise Him and seek His He...
CommentAfrica: US As ‘Ideal Partner’ For Growing Democratic Institutions and Economies, By Tibor Nagy
The fact is that a more prosperous and democratic Africa offers enormous commercial and trade opportunities for the United States.
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Arts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Lack of cinemas hampering Nollywood growth — PwC
Nigeria currently boasts 114 cinema screens which service a population estimated, in 2018, at 198 million.
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Kannywood
Adam Zango reconciles with Ali Nuhu
Both fell apart over a scandal involving actress, Rahama Sadau in February 2015.
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Music
OsunDecides: Davido steals show at Adeleke’s campaign rallies
Ademola Adeleke is vying to be governor of Osun State.
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Lifestyle
Miss Imo emerges ‘Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria’
The winner will represent Nigeria at the Miss World 2018 pageantry scheduled for December 8 in Sanya, China.
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Arts & Books
Nigerian photographer makes Portrait of Britain shortlist
The Portrait of Britain is a foremost photography competition in the United Kingdom.
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Travel
What the weather will look like on Wednesday – NiMet
The agency predicts thunderstorms and rains across the country on Wednesday.
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Nollywood
Lack of cinemas hampering Nollywood growth — PwC
Nigeria currently boasts 114 cinema screens which service a population estimated, in 2018, at 198 million.
CommentKannywood
Adam Zango reconciles with Ali Nuhu
Both fell apart over a scandal involving actress, Rahama Sadau in February 2015.
CommentMusic
OsunDecides: Davido steals show at Adeleke’s campaign rallies
Ademola Adeleke is vying to be governor of Osun State.
CommentLifestyle
Miss Imo emerges ‘Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria’
The winner will represent Nigeria at the Miss World 2018 pageantry scheduled for December 8 in Sanya, China.
CommentArts & Books
Nigerian photographer makes Portrait of Britain shortlist
The Portrait of Britain is a foremost photography competition in the United Kingdom.
CommentTravel
What the weather will look like on Wednesday – NiMet
The agency predicts thunderstorms and rains across the country on Wednesday.
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Business
News Reports
Why CBN, NDIC adopted bridge bank option in Skye Bank takeover
Polaris Bank and customers remain insured under NDIC Act.
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Sports
Football
Four matches to watch this weekend
Enyimba seek Confederations Cup semifinal place as Gunners continue resurgence.
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Foreign
Africa
South African president appoints panel on land reform
Land remains predominantly in hands of the whites more than two decades after the end of apartheid , sparking discontent among the blacks.
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Mali’s President Keita takes oath of office for 2nd term
Mr Keita took his oath before Supreme Court judge Nouhoum Tapily
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