2019: Speaker Dogara picks PDP nomination form
The Nigerian House Speaker has tilted towards the main opposition party in recent months.
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2019: Bafarawa speaks on purchase of nomination forms for Buhari, Atiku, others
Mr Bafarawa urges political leaders to stop deceiving the electorate on their financial strength.
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Special Reports
INVESTIGATION: Communities suffer as abandoned constituency projects litter Ondo
Across communities in Ondo state, federal water, health and education projects are abandoned despite being given yearly budgetary allocations.
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Regional
South West
Oyo senatorial aspirant, bodyguard remanded in prison for alleged murder
A request for bail was rejected by the court.
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North Central
Jeremiah Useni, nine others seek to govern Plateau under PDP
The PDP has produced two governors in the state: between 1999 and 2015.
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Nigerian soldiers repel Boko Haram attack in ‘fierce battle’
The battle occurred at Damasak in Borno State.
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Army to conduct shooting exercise, advises residents to keep-off
“The exercise will involve firing of live ammunition using small arms and artillery guns."
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Opinion
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Between Atiku’s Vague Restructuring and Osinbajo’s Pretentious Good Governance, By Majeed Dahiru
The current clamour for restructuring is ambiguous, and without clarity of purpose.
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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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Nigeria: In Search of Patriots, By Dele Agekameh
There is no shaming or praising people who leave or stay, as everybody’s experience is personal.
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2019 INEC Budget: Matters Arising, By Eze Onyekpere
Would they resolve their disagreements on time or would the president simply dole out money on the basis of the doctrine of necessity?
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Nollywood
Netflix acquires Genevieve’s ‘Lion Heart’
"Netflix announced it had acquired the worldwide rights for the film."
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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
Wizkid owes $18,000 child support – Babymama
The U.S.-based Guinean shared the messy details on Instagram on Tuesday.
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Lifestyle
Madonna’s daughter makes debut on runway
Leon’s look was accessorised with a Miniscule sunglasses placed at the tip of her nose.
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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
Netflix acquires Genevieve’s ‘Lion Heart’
"Netflix announced it had acquired the worldwide rights for the film."
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Adam Zango reconciles with Ali Nuhu
Both fell apart over a scandal involving actress, Rahama Sadau in February 2015.
CommentMusic
Wizkid owes $18,000 child support – Babymama
The U.S.-based Guinean shared the messy details on Instagram on Tuesday.
CommentLifestyle
Madonna’s daughter makes debut on runway
Leon’s look was accessorised with a Miniscule sunglasses placed at the tip of her nose.
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
Dangote Cement, Nestle lead losers’ chart on NSE
Seplat led the gainers’ table during the day, gaining N3.70 to close at N606.70 per share.
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Sports
Football
George Weah hails Nigerian football as a ‘model’
Weah recalls how he looked up to Stephen Keshi, Rashidi Yekini, Friday Ekpo and others.
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Foreign
Africa
Five Kenyan banks fined for aiding corruption
The banks failed to report large cash transactions and undertake adequate customer due diligence.
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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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