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Dapchi

The Big 5: UN calls for release of missing Dapchi schoolgirls, Osinbajo reacts to Transparency International’s report and other top stories

These are the top stories you should be monitoring today. The United Nations (UN) Wednesday, demanded that the abductors of the 110 pupils of the Government Girls Science and Technical…

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The Late 5: Saraki urges state assemblies to stop paying ex-governors, IOC lifts ban on Russia, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Senate has said Federal Government ministries, departments and agencies are responsible for the delay in the passage of the…

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The Late 5: Northern elders begin consultation for 2019, Frenchman wins Lagos City Marathon and other stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. Some politicians and elders from the northern part of the country have started consultations with other geo-political zones ahead of the 2019 elections.…

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BBNaija

Obasanjo unveils the Coalition for Nigeria Movement, #BBNaija Season 3 begins and, other stories that drove conversation this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. Canadian-based singer, Stephanie Otobo, who had accused Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries has recanted her story. She said she…

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The Late 5: Rihanna not welcome in Senegal, IGP warns state govts against arming militia and vigilantes and other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. The Nigerian Senate Thursday, expressed concern over the spread of Lassa Fever to fourteen states. It listed the affected states to include…

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The Late 5: Roger Federer wins historic 20th Grand Slam, Presidential aide vows to ensure Buhari’s victory in 2019 and other top stories

These are the Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. A former Senator under the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Basheer Lado, has decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside…

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Obasanjo’s letter to Buhari, Dino Melaye accuses NNPC of ‘monumental corruption’ and other top stories of the week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. Sixteen, out of the 36 states in Nigeria, have indicated interest to be part of the cattle colonies initiative…

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The Late 5: FG reacts to Obasanjo’s letter, Pope Francis on “Fake News” and other top stories

These are the Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Senator Shehu Sani (Kaduna Central) has asked Nigerians not to demonise former President, Olusegun Obasanjo's letter to President Buhari. The Senator,…

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The Big 5: Donald Trump signs bill to fund government for three weeks, Olu Falae says herdsmen have been attacking his farm for a while and other top stories

These are stories from Nigeria you should be monitoring today. A doctor, Idowu Ahmed, has died of Lassa Fever, having started treating a seven-month old baby for the same disease.…

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Viral

Dreadful viral diseases are on the rise in Africa, this is why

Beautiful, patterned white lines and detailed symbols traced the walls of the room. Inside there, in Gbolaka-Ta village, young Liberian girl Hawa Singbeh almost died from Ebola in 2015 –…

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We’re fit and ready to counter any threat to the Nation – Naval Chief

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas on Saturday gave the assurance that his men are prepared to counter any threat to the country. He spoke shortly after…

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[The Activism Blog] BBOG: No sign that government is genuinely committed to the release of remaining Chibok girls

The Bring Back Our Girls Group (BBOG), the movement agitating for the return of the abducted Chibok girls has replied the statement credited to the President at the launch of…

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#Budget2018: President Buhari’s full speech at the National Assembly

President Muhammadu Buhari was on Tuesday received by the National Assembly where he presented the 2018 Appropriation Bill. He presented a proposed budget of N8.6 trillion, which is a 16 percent…

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“The leadership of Nigeria is quite important to all of us” – Ouattara

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday met with Cote d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The leaders discussed issues bordering on the situation in Togo, Liberia, among others. Speaking with…

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The Late 5: What you need to know about the new SGF, Boss Mustapha, Why Buhari met with Tinubu, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: Today's biggest story: President Muhammadu Buhari fired the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, who…

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Buhari meets Ivorien president at Aso Villa

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday hosted visiting President Alassane Ouattara of Cote D’Ivoire at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Both leaders also held a closed door meeting at the Aso Villa. Ouattara arrived…

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[The Legislative Blog]: The people of Kwara are reportedly tired of the Sarakis

Or so it seems! According to Sahara Reporters, women and youth in Ilorin held a rally calling for "an end to the Saraki dynasty" in the state. The protesters brandished…

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FG is owing Redeemer’s University $375,000 – VC

The Vice-Chancellor of the Redeemer’s University, Ede, Prof. Zacheus Adeyewa, has said that the Federal Government is owing the institution  the sum of $375,000. He said the fund was spent on research…

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Opinion: A reality check on Nigeria’s Health Insurance Scheme

by M. M. Alhaji Access to quality healthcare is one of the fundamental human rights listed by the World Health Organization (WHO). Nigeria, being a signatory and member of the…

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[The Alausa Blog] Lagos State is about to take disease prevention and control to another level

The Lagos State Ministry of Health and the Primary Healthcare Board in collaboration with one of the leading healthcare and community mobilisation technology companies in Nigeria, EpidAlert have designed an easy…

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Lagos set to launch a disaster prevention technology called AlertClinic

The Lagos State Ministry of Health and the Primary Healthcare Board in collaboration with EpidAlert seek to use technology to reorganize communities around disasters prevention, warning, response and recovery. They…

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SON to sanction master bakers operating in unhealthy environment

Following the outbreak of the killer disease, Lassa fever, the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says it will henceforth sanction any master baker caught operating in an unhygienic environment. Mr…

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[The Alausa Blog] Olamide definitely learnt a few things from partnering with LASG

Last week, the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission placed a futile ban on Olamide's latest video, Wo - which has managed to floor every other "summer song" prediction despite a rather late…

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Election

Reuben Abati: Aso Villa and the audacity of rats

by Reuben Abati   “What’s that sound I am hearing?” “What sound?” “I thought I heard something like miaow, miaow…” “Oh my cats…oh yes…” “Are you now breeding cats?” “Not…

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What President Buhari missed, what he should expect and what we want from him

by Wareez Odunayo   After 103 days in London, President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria on August 19, 2017. Buhari in his regular kaftan disembarked unaided from the Presidential aircraft,…

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Pius Adesanmi: Kogi as Nigeria’s health metaphor

by Pius Adesanmi The scenarios 1) A public health disaster in Kogi state this past week claimed scores of lives. My own Yagba land was seriously affected. The illness even…

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YNaija Says: President Buhari’s return is nothing to be excited about

103 days after the Nigerian President took off abruptly on his second medical trip of year 2017, he returned - with perhaps, a little too much pomp and flare for…

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Unknown Disease: NCDC urges Nigerians to remain calm

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has asked Nigerians to remain calm as they have begun investigations into the recent outbreak of a “strange disease” that has led to the…

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Strange disease: Kogi govt denies death of 62 people

Kogi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Saka Audu has denied that 62 persons died from an unknown disease. While speaking with newsmen in Lokoja, Audu said those diagnosed were suffering…

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Unknown disease: Death toll rises to 62 in Kogi

The Kogi State government has said 62 people are now dead due to a strange disease in the state. The State had disclosed the 50 people have been reported dead…

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