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I wash plates, sweep in my house — Zack Orji

Celebrated actor, director, producer and film-maker, Zack Orji, talks about his experiences as a father with GBENGA ADENIJI How would you describe fatherhood? I would describe fatherhood as being a...

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Chiefs arrest five for holding funeral during Oba’s coronation

Alexander Okere Five persons including a musician were arrested on Saturday by palace authorities for holding a burial ceremony during the coronation of the Oba of Benin, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku...

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Nigerians win big at MAMAs

The 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards took place on Saturday night at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg, hosted by Bonang Matheba. It was a big night for Nigerian musicians as Wizkid walked away with three...

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Nigeria needs true federalism, says Bakare

Friday Olokor Presiding Pastor of Latter Rain Assembly, Dr. Tunde Bakare, has advocated that the country should return to true federalism to ensure devolution of powers to the component units and...

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I’m ready to make babies —Kehinde Oshadipe

Kemi Lanre-Aremu Background I was born and brought up in Lagos.  Even though I was not born to wealthy parents, I come from a loving and peaceful family. Education My twin and I attended Coker Memorial...

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UNILORIN PhD graduand dies on convocation day

Success Nwogu A postgraduate student of Arabic at the University of Ilorin, AbdulHafeez Adedimeji, died on Saturday, the day he was to receive his doctorate at a convocation. Sources told our...

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The demons of President Goodluck Jonathan

Sonala Olumhense Few articles in print can be as troubling as “The Spiritual Side of Aso Villa,” published by former Nigeria presidential adviser Reuben Abati on October 14. Mr. Abati’s account...

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Troops arrest 21 suspected terrorists

Troops have arrested 21 suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno, according to statement by the Army Spokesman, Col. Sani Usman. Usman stated that the suspects were arrested in connection with alleged...

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I’m bitter about how Nigeria killed my father — Ken Saro-Wiwa’s son

Ken Saro-Wiwa jr. is the eldest son of hanged author and environmental activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa. He talks about the values his father cherished with GBENGA ADENIJI What do you do at the moment?  I am...

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Oil price down cycle ‘nearing end’, says Saudi minister

Saudi Oil Minister Khalid al-Falih said Sunday that the current down cycle of crude prices is close to an end as market fundamentals improve. “The current down cycle is nearing an end,” Falih told a...

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Reps grumble over N350m office equipment

John Ameh  Economic recession and alleged poor release of funds have delayed the distribution of office equipment to the 360 members of the House of Representatives, findings by SUNDAY PUNCH have...

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I call my husband ‘my lord’ — Quincy

Herbal slimming expert, Quincy Olasumbo Ayodele, has been married to her husband, John Oladipo, an engineer for almost 34 years. The couple share their love story with Bukola Bakare How did you meet?...

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After secret talks: Buhari takes steps to end feud with Tinubu

Tunde Odesola, Toluwani Eniola and Tobi Aworinde The prolonged cold war between President Muhammadu Buhari and his erstwhile close political associate and South-West political strongman, Asiwaju Bola...

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We’re extending housing loans to other Africans — FMBN CEO

The Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Richard Esin, speaks with OKECHUKWU NNODIM on issues relating to the National Housing Fund, among others Many...

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Power firms demand 200% increase in tariff

Okechukwu Nnodim There may be a fresh increase of over 200 per cent in electricity tariff being paid by residential consumers if a proposal by power distribution companies to raise the average energy...

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Tennis: Kerber survives Cibulkova test at WTA Final

Angelique Kerber was given a harsh reminder of the pressure she faces as the new world number one when she was pushed to three sets before winning her opening match at the WTA Finals against Dominika...

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Jimoh Ibrahim is not a PDP member — Jegede

A governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, speaks with PETER DADA on the party crisis and the governorship poll The judgment of Justice Abang delivered...

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I don’t know why Mimiko is afraid of me – Jimoh Ibrahim

Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State, Jimoh Ibrahim, speaks with TUNDE ODESOLA and TOLUWANI ENIOLA on the crisis rocking the state chapter of the party, the forthcoming...

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Clinton jumps to double-digit lead over Trump – Poll

Hillary Clinton has soared to a 12-point lead over Donald Trump in the race for the White House, according to a new poll released Sunday, with the real estate magnate’s support tanking among key voter...

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EPL: Man City back on top as Saints draw raises doubts

Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League with a 1-1 draw at home to Southampton on Sunday, although the performance again raised question marks over the title credentials of Pep...

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