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Probe Lagos, Onitsha fire, tanker drivers task security agencies
3:59:22 PMjohnabayomi2

Worried by incessant cases of road traffic accidents involving fuel tankers, the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of NUPENG has called on the security agencies to investigate the cause of the accidents, especially the Onitsha and Lagos incidents which claimed over 70 lives and properties worth several millions of Naira.

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Nigerians expecting too much from Buhari - DFID
3:54:00 PMjohnabayomi2

The Department for International Development, DFID, Nigeria, Tuesday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari ?to ensure prompt fulfillment of the promises he made to Nigerians during his electioneering campaigns.

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Laughing gas to remain for use in theaters
3:50:40 PMAbiodun Alade

A debate at this year's Euroanaesthesia meeting in Berlin will focus on whether laughing gas (nitrous oxide) should be banned from the operating room.

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Praise seeks N2.5m for corrective heart surgery
3:37:01 PMAbiodun Alade

LIFE has little meaning for Praise Omonhimoria, aged one year and five months, no thanks to a nagging health problem. Born with a hole in the heart, he has been denied the excitement and indulgence of infancy enjoyed by his contemporaries.

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Exhuming Thomas Sankara and history of his revolution
3:24:42 PMadekunle

When Captain Thomas Sankara was assassinated on October 15, 1987, it was a dark testimony regime he had instituted in former Upper Volta which he changed to "Burkina Faso", meaning "Fatherland of Upright Men."

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'Falcons good to go against Sweden'
3:22:10 PMadekunle

Former Super Falcons head coach, Sam Okpodu believes the side stand good chance against the Scandinavian giants, Sweden.

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Senate Presidency, Speaker: APC makes move to resolve issues
3:08:16 PMadekunle

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is making moves to resolve the rift caused by the tussle over leadership of the upper and lower chambers of the National Assembly.

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Fayose to inaugurate new Ekiti lawmakers on Friday
2:55:25 PMAbiodun Alade

The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose will on Friday 5th June, 2015 proclaim the Fifth Assembly of Ekiti State.

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Siasia set for Congo test
2:35:44 PMadekunle

Head coach of Nigeria's Under-23 team, Samson Siasia is not worried about the prospect of facing Congo in the third qualifying round of the men's football event of the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Prince Ali to stand in new FIFA presidency elections
2:07:00 PMAbiodun Alade

Jordanian Prince Ali bin al Hussein will stand in new elections for the presidency of world football's governing body after Sepp Blatter announced he was to quit FIFA, a senior Jordanian football official told AFP

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Monday, 1 June 2015

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I am packing into my husband's house -Colette Orji
3:44:14 PMAbiodun Alade

If the word reaching Potpourri is as right as the rain, which is anyways, Nollywood stunning beauty, Colette Orji has been swept off her feet by some yet-to-be identified dude. Colette let the cat out of the bag herself when she gleefully posted a status on her BB that she is married

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Assets declaration: NIESV canvasses issuance of evaluation certificate
3:32:36 PMTony Chinonso

The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, NIESV has called for the mandatory issuance of evaluation certificate to public office holders who declare their assets. This measure, according to the land professionals, will check fraudulent assets declarations. The President of NIESV, Olorogun James Omeru alleged that it had become a common trend among public officials to indulge in anticipatory assets declaration. According to him, some public officers declare their assets in anticipation of what they would get at the end of their tenure.

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Charley Boy goes all weird again in new photo shoot
3:31:55 PMAbiodun Alade

Veteran entertainer, Charly Boy Oputa certainly knows how to raise smoke without fire, at least he hasn't hurt anyone with his way of life, regardless of anyone's perception. He took to the Instagram again on Monday to release some photo shoots with his partner. As they say, pictures speak louder than words

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Exploring the resource control option - Imo State, by Futureview CEO, Elizabeth Ebi
3:25:26 PMjohnabayomi2

Futureview Group, CEO, Mrs. Elizabeth Ebi announces a new Futureview Research initiative on Resource Control in Nigeria. Futureview will look to examine all 36 states in Nigeria and both tapped and untapped opportunities in their natural resource usage. Futureview is a leading investment banking company in Nigeria.

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Presidential aide seeks public understanding on Buhari's cabinet
3:07:16 PMadekunle

Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity) to President Muhammadu Buhari has called for the understanding of the public as the President took time to form his cabinet.

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Scarcity: IPMAN seeks police protection, begins 24-hour sale of fuel
2:59:05 PMadekunle

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police to provide adequate protection for its members, to enable them to sell fuel for 24 hours.

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Group congratulate Ado on appointment as NAN Editor-in-Chief
2:55:44 PMadekunle

The Barewa Old Boys Association (BOBA), Zaria, has congratulated one of its members, Malam Lawal Ado Daura, on his appointment as the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

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Father defiles daughters, nieces in Ibadan
2:47:23 PMjohnabayomi2

The Oyo State Police command has arrested a man who allegedly defiled his two daughters and two of his nieces. The victims are aged 14, 15, 15 and 17.

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Population control is not in our DNA - Prof Babatunde Oshotimehin, Executive Director, UNFPA
2:25:59 PMjohnabayomi2

THE United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, has described as false and misleading, reports alleging that it is attempting to coerce the pregnant girls and women rescued from Boko Haram insurgents in the Sambisa Forest, to terminate their pregnancies.

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Dental care starts from the womb - OLATOSI
2:21:55 PMjohnabayomi2

As Nigerian's celebrate this year's Children's Day, expectant mothers have been urged to eat healthy foods as part of measures to ensure good oral health for their unborn babies.

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High corporate governance'll attract investment - AFC
3:59:28 PMTony Chinonso

The Chief Executive Officer, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Mr. Andrew Alli, has urged Organisations both in Nigeria and the Continent to embrace high corporate governance in order to attract continued investment. Alli said this in a paper presentation titled: "Corporate Governance for Long Term Business Success" at the Institute of Directors (IoD) Nigeria, Annual Fellow's Luncheon, themed:

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Selfie contest drives traffic to Hollandia yoghurt - Chi Limited
3:59:18 PMTony Chinonso

Hollandia yoghurt selfie contest embarked upon by the brand from the stable of Chi Limited has been driving traffic to the brand the company said. The company in a statement said the selfie contest which started may 1st, 2015 is o twitter, facebook and instagram. According to the company participants who emerge winners will go home with prizes from Iphone 6, Samsung Galaxy tab and cartons of Hollandia yoghurt.

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Heritage Bank CEO to speak on innovation at CBN's expo
3:55:50 PMTony Chinonso

Managing Director/Chief Executive, Heritage Bank Limited, Mr. Ifie Sekibo will speak on 'Innovation in Financial Services Delivery' at the annual Cashless Card Expo of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

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69 burnt to death in Onitsha petrol tanker accident
3:47:16 PMadekunle

No fewer than 69 persons burnt to death Sunday evening when a trailer loaded with Premium Motor Spirit otherwise known as petrol that was descending from Army barracks side of Onitsha Enugu express way lost control and rammed into the Asaba Motor Park at Upper Iwekas Onitsha and exploded.

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2016 Olympic football qualifiers: Cameroon out!
3:40:47 PMadekunle

Cameroon became the first major casualty of the 2016 Olympic Games football qualifiers in Africa after being eliminated by Sierra Leone this weekend.

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Kanu: Flying Eagles 'll do us proud
3:39:12 PMadekunle

Former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu says the Flying Eagles will do the country proud in the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand and has urged Nigerians not to panic. Kanu said having followed the team right from their U17 days, he was sure they will make Nigerians smile. "This is a very

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FIFA U20 World Cup: Mali get first win for Africa
3:08:27 PMadekunle

The second day of action at the going FIFA U20 World Cup brought mix fortunes for Africa as Mali recorded the first win for the continent while Senegal recorded the first defeat.

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Buhari's body language shows readiness for positive change - Kaigama
2:52:11 PMadekunle

The Catholic Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama has said that President Muhammadu Buhari's body language so far shows that he is ready for the positive change Nigeria needed.

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"PDP 'll bounce back in 2019?
2:39:15 PMjohnabayomi2

IMMEDIATE past Deputy Governor of Delta State, Prof Amos Utuama SAN, weekend, admitted the vulnerability of the People's Democratic Party, PDP after its defeat in the last presidential election, expressing optimism that the party would bounce back in 2019.

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EFCC arrests 6 CBN officials, 16 bankers over N8bn fraud
2:18:48 PMjohnabayomi2

No fewer than six top officials of Nigeria's Central Bank and 16 other workers of commercial banks in the country have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, for a mega scam involving the sum of N8 billion.

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