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Nine people killed in Kaduna mosque attack


Residents say the attackers invaded the mosque on Friday night when worshippers were performing the night congregational prayers. Read More

EXCLUSIVE: University expels students for protesting worsening insecurity


Some of the students say it is unfair for the university to expel them because the VC witnessed the protest and even addressed them.

Four siblings killed in building collapse in Enugu


The chairperson of the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, Uche Anya, who visited the area on Saturday, said the building was approved for animal husbandry but was converted to residential.

Tinubu recalls Nigeria's High Commissioner to UK


The letter of recall signalled the end of Mr Isola's tenure as Nigeria's representative to the United Kingdom.
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Kano residents protest 'planned demolition' of bridge constructed by 'opposition' lawmaker


The bridge is strategic because it is along the road leading to the residence of the deputy governor who is from Gwarzo town. Read More

After protests, Tinubu replaces NDDC board nominees


Mr Ngelale said the president also approved the immediate replacement of the Ondo State representative on the NDDC board, Victor Akinjo, with a new nominee, Otito Atikase.

Re- Muhammad Badaru: From governor of North West's 'Island of Peace' to Défense Minister


"During his eight years in Jigawa State, reduced cases of insecurity were recorded to the barest minimum, the crime rate dropped by 39 per cent..."

Gov Otti sacks several civil servants in Abia


The HoS explained that the decision followed an ongoing reorganisation in the state's public service and was in line with the provision of the Abia State Public Service Rules nos.02801 and 02803.

'We will reveal those behind Imo insecurity in few weeks,' Gov Uzodinma


Hundreds of people, including traditional rulers and government officials, have been killed in some of the attacks in the state. Several houses have also been razed by the attackers.
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Business

How MSMEs can foster economic development in Nigeria – Ex-NACCIMA DG


MSMEs ability to adapt quickly to market changes, drive local innovation, and foster entrepreneurship makes them a critical force in shaping Nigeria's economic future, the expert said.

Fidelity Bank's half-year profit surges 166% amid forex reforms, interest rate hikes


Banks in Africa's largest economy have been posting record profits since about mid-year 2022, helped by the central bank's dogged resolve to keep increasing the reference interest rate in order to rein in inflation...
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Arts and Entertainment

Bolanle Ninalowo announces separation from wife of 16 years


The couple reportedly met in 2004 and got married in 2007. They have two children together, a boy and a girl.

The Plug celebrates seven years of shaping culture, nurturing African talents


The firm, notable for supporting the likes of Davido, Asisat Oshoala and Focalistic, was founded in 2016 to promote African culture and talent globally.
Opinion

Gabonese coup: The fault is not in the electorate, By Owei Lakemfa


It is difficult at this time to say why the coup was executed, but suffice it to say, Bongo, who is now wailing in his presidential prison, is sick, has had at least a stroke which makes it difficult for him to even stand, has obviously over-stayed his welcome in office, and is a serial election rigger. It is inconceivable that a man who claims to have secured 64.27 per cent of the votes on the eve of the coup, has nobody to stand up for him. So rather than appeal to the two thirds of the nation's voters who allegedly gave him a renewed seven-year presidential mandate, he appeals to his foreign friends to make loud "noise" on his behalf.

Thus counsels Isese, By Wole Soyinka


ISESE insists that godhead is not so inadequate that it requires the inflicted suffering of humans, their abuse, torture, and degradation; their recurrent tribute of tithes and offerings in blood transfusion, in order to make the essence of the godhead manifest; neither does it decree, as a condition for admission into its manifold, the absolute, uncritical veneration of avatars and prophets on its way to ultimate enlightenment. ISESE declares that any such pronouncement or proceeding serves only to inseminate terror…

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Safari with Xiaomi winners experience the iconic African wilderness, the Maasai Mara


The evolution of Xiaomi phone cameras has brought great imaging very close to users, allowing them to document moments with remarkable precision.

Sports

Transfers: Iwobi rejoins former manager in deadline day move to Fulham


The 27-year old Iwobi made a deadline day switch from the Merseyside Blue in a £22 million deal an amount lesser to what he was bought from Arsenal by Everton to join his former Manager Marco Silva at the Craven Cottage.

Why I relocated my office to MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja – Enoh


"I have taken that decision already. I have an assignment to make the ministry work, and we have to make it work. MKO Abiola Stadium is where we have 90 per cent of the departments of sports.

Fact Checker

True! Liberia exported electricity to Ivory Coast for the first time in July


Claim: "Liberia exported electricity for the first time to Cote d'Ivoire," said Finance Minister Samuel Tweah.

False! Gabon, not ECOWAS member, cannot be sanctioned for coup d'etat


Claim: In reaction to the coup d'etat carried out by its military, ECOWAS can sanction the Gabonese government being a member of the organisation.

Health

INTERVIEW: Why men should screen for prostate cancer early – Specialist


Motolani Ogunsanya, a US-based professor, shares her findings from research on "the experiences of black men who have survived prostate cancer" and recommends how to improve the management and treatment of the disease in Nigeria

Nigeria to introduce HPV vaccines to protect girls against cervical cancer


WHO estimates that cervical cancer could be first cancer to be eliminated if 90 per cent of girls are vaccinated against HPV.
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