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ANALYSIS: Amidst controversial primaries in states, APC set to submit list of candidates
The ruling party is in a dilemma as crises rock some of its state chapters ahead of the 2019 general elections.
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FG to pay 50% ex-Nigerian Airways staff benefits from next week – Minister
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The minister also says Mr Buhari has given approval for the payment of the last Paris Club refund to states but with attached conditions.
Comment2019: “Mama Taraba” retrieves computers, furniture from APC secretariat
Mrs Alhassan who was screened out of the governorship race by the APC, resigned as minister before joining the UDP.
CommentSpecial Reports
SPECIAL REPORT: How poor electricity supply, inadequate facilities affect storage of vaccines, immunisation in Nigerian capital
WHO says vaccines need to be stored within recommended temperature to maintain quality until point of use.
CommentINVESTIGATION: How forgery, bribery, exam malpractice booms at Lagos primary schools
An undercover report reveals how state officials, school administrators and teachers in Lagos are compromising the academic process for admission into second...
CommentRegional
South West
VIDEO: Fee Hike: Soldiers chase protesting LAUTECH students
"We saw the soldiers' truck but we resisted. All of a sudden, we saw them coming down from their truck with arms. The ones with guns were putting o...
CommentSouth South
Delta govt. approves 33 per cent increase on pension
The beneficiaries are those who retired before May 2000.
CommentSouth East
Disquiet in Enugu APC over ‘imposition of candidates’
The party chieftains have been accused of “playing god with the destinies of people".
CommentNorth Central
‘Dearth of funds frustrating family planning activities in Niger’
The official called for improved budgetary allocation and timely release of funds.
CommentNorth East
North East APC dares Oshiomhole, inaugurates panel to probe “suspended” vice chairman
The APC national secretariat had on Monday dismissed the suspension the zonal vice chairman as a nullity.
CommentNorth West
Kaduna govt. trains 5,834 primary school teachers
The teachers were trained on Joly Phonics, a child-centered participatory method that include singing and dancing.
CommentOpinion
Latest
With Love, From India, By Azu Ishiekwene
Singh could well be in the race for the 2018 World Innovation Prize in social engineering.
CommentEditorial
Editorial: Mischaracterising the Nigerian Youth Issue
The president needs to learn that foreign trips should not be the occasion to demarket Nigeria.
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Multichoice Talent Factory Academy kicks off in Lagos
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Candidates would be exposed to a comprehensive curriculum.
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Kannywood
Kannywood’s Gwanja weds heartthrob Maimuna
Gwanja is popular for his acting and unique brand of music.
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Lifestyle
LIFESTYLE: How to live long and beat chronic diseases — Professor
The university teacher recommends intensive public enlightenment on the nutritional and health benefits of fruits.
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Arts & Books
Ex-Bayelsa governor Timipre Sylva, others headline Abuja Writers session
Mr Sylva will debut “Take Five”, a segment where high profile personalities talk of five books that have impacted their lives.
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Travel
What the weather will look like on Friday – NiMet
The agency predicts that there will be cloudy weather conditions with chances of thunderstorms and rainfall activities.
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Nollywood
Multichoice Talent Factory Academy kicks off in Lagos
Candidates would be exposed to a comprehensive curriculum.
CommentKannywood
Kannywood’s Gwanja weds heartthrob Maimuna
Gwanja is popular for his acting and unique brand of music.
CommentLifestyle
LIFESTYLE: How to live long and beat chronic diseases — Professor
The university teacher recommends intensive public enlightenment on the nutritional and health benefits of fruits.
CommentArts & Books
Ex-Bayelsa governor Timipre Sylva, others headline Abuja Writers session
Mr Sylva will debut “Take Five”, a segment where high profile personalities talk of five books that have impacted their lives.
CommentTravel
What the weather will look like on Friday – NiMet
The agency predicts that there will be cloudy weather conditions with chances of thunderstorms and rainfall activities.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
How technology helped FIRS boost VAT collection by 64% – Official
The FIRS boss says the use of technology has increased the country’s tax revenue base by 800,000 corporate accounts.
CommentSports
Football
Five features Super Eagles displayed against Libya
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Gernot Rohr’s team displayed both positive and negative characteristics.
CommentForeign
Africa
Internet connectivity triples in Africa amid rising cybercrime – AU
The first African forum on cybercrime is expected to focus on cybercrime policies and national legislations.
CommentWest Africa
West African journalists strategise on media development
The deliberation is part of events at the ongoing West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA).
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