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Why we blew up NPDC pipeline, by suspects
4:02:13 PMIkenna Asomba

THE two suspects arrested by security agents in connection with the explosion that rocked an oil pipeline belonging to Nigeria Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, at Ighwrenene community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, have said that they blew up the pipeline to force NPDC into awarding them pipeline surveillance contract.

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Mbaka not afraid to speak truth, says Buhari
3:28:19 PMIkenna Asomba

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, congratulated Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Centre in celebration of his 20th year of priesthood.

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Some state govts lost bailout money to bank loans - Yari
3:12:36 PMFemi Ajasa

Gov. Abdulazeez Yari of Zamfara has said that some indebted state governments lost their bailout money to servicing outstanding loans they had obtained from banks.

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Court orders police to pay N18m fine to 3 transporters
3:01:51 PMadekunle

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the Nigeria Police Force to pay a fine of N18 million for illegally selling off three fuel tanker trailers belonging to three fuel tanker owners.

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Unified Driver's License: Lagos to curb extortion using cashless policy
3:01:46 PMIkenna Asomba

The Lagos State Government, through the Management of Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (MVAA), has once again reiterated its commitment to curb touting and other forms of malpractices in the issuance of the Unified Driver's License (UDL) in all the processing points across the State through its cashless operational policy. According to a release from the

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Celebrating Stella Adadevoh
2:57:38 PMadekunle

Vanguard's Blogosphere is celebrating Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh at this time, in remembrance of the fact that this time last year, the whole nation was gripped in fear over Ebola

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Iara Oshiomhole's dress controversy
2:54:00 PMadekunle

Blogosphere, it appears, cannot have enough of Iara Oshiomole, Edo state first lady and hot new wife of the state's governor, Adam, who was the lone executive that took his better half on the recently concluded visit of the presidential team to Washington DC.

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Declare emergency on unemployment now, Reps tell FG
2:51:39 PMTony Chinonso

"If urgent steps and pragmatic steps are not taken to address this problem, the country would be at risk at a high risk of unrest and vices which could, in the long term lead to a breakdown of the social and economic order in the country to the detriment of livelihood pattern.
"That is why I am so much elated about the President's pledge and commitment toward creating 3000,000 jobs annually which should go a long way to address the menace", Chinda said.

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Condemnations trail US hunter who killed Cecil, Zimbabwean beloved lion
2:47:59 PMTony Chinonso

Palmer expressed regret at killing Cecil Tuesday, insisting that he had "relied on the expertise of my local professional guides to ensure a legal hunt." "I had no idea that the lion I took was a known, local favorite, was collared and part of a study until the end of the hunt,"

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Port Harcourt, Warri refineries commence preliminary production, says NNPC
2:47:12 PMFemi Ajasa

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), says Port Harcourt and Warri refineries have commenced preliminary production of petroleum products after successful test-runs.

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Tuesday, 28 July 2015

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S.Africa's Desmond Tutu readmitted to hospital
3:53:52 PMadekunle

South African Archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu was hospitalised Tuesday with a persistent infection just a week after being discharged following treatment for the same ailment, his foundation said.

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FG spends 2.41b dollars on rice importation since 2012 - Emefiele
3:36:58 PMadekunle

The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele on Tuesday said the Federal Government spent 2.41 billion dollars on rice importation between January 2012 and May 2015.

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EFCC interrogates Saraki's wife over alleged corruption
3:09:59 PMadekunle

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday interrogated Mrs Toyin Saraki, wife of the Senate President for about six hours over alleged corruption.

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Buhari appoints Boroh as new Coordinator Amnesty Programme
3:09:14 PMIkenna Asomba

President Muhammadu Buhari has on Tuesday, approved the appointment of Brigadier-General P.T. Boroh (rtd.) as the Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme for former Niger Delta militants.

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Combating the scourge of kidnapping
3:03:34 PMTony Chinonso

By Chioma Gabriel Kidnapping used to be a highly lucrative business in the South Eastern part of Nigeria. About three years ago, the trend was so high that many wealthy South Easterners hardly travelled home and whenever they did, they tended to keep very low profile. Kidnappers made as much as N750 million a year

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How to revive your partner's libido
2:54:32 PMTony Chinonso

If your love-life is flagging, you're always advised to change your partner! A bit drastic, but it could be extremely inconvenient socially but there is one thing you definitely ought to try first in reviving your libido, is changing the background.

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Army rescue 30 people from terrorists in Dikwa
2:41:42 PMadekunle

The Nigerian Army said on Tuesday that it had rescued 30 persons forcefully abducted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists as a follow up to its operations in Dikwa, headquarters of Dikwa local government area, Borno.

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New regional force to fight Boko Haram 'any time now' - Nigerian army
2:29:34 PMadekunle

A new regional force tasked with fighting Boko Haram jihadists should go into action very soon, Nigeria's military spokesman told AFP on Tuesday, though he did not specify when for tactical reasons.

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Oil prices pull back from lows
2:15:40 PMadekunle

Brent oil prices were higher Tuesday, pulling back from near six-month lows, as commodity markets in general were calmer after a recent rout fuelled by concerns over China's economy.

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Femi Branch, Lilian Bach in Calabar with Shan George for a new movie
1:56:42 PMIkenna Asomba

Charismatic Nollywood actor Femi Branch is currently on location in Calabar shooting a movie titled One Good Man. The movie is produced by Shan George and she also stars in it alongside Lilian Bach, Vivian Metchie among others.

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Monday, 27 July 2015

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States to draw N300b intervention fund soon, says Presidency
4:02:34 PMjohnabayomi2

The Presidency on Monday said the implementation of the three-pronged financial intervention of President Muhammadu Buhari to states was in progress and states would draw the funds in a matter of weeks.

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Petition against Saraki's wife: Our signatures were forged-PDP
3:25:13 PMjohnabayomi2

THE Kwara State branch of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Monday, alleged that its members' signatures were forged in the petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC against Mrs Toyin Saraki.

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Okorocha's symbolic handshake with Obama
3:12:56 PMadekunle

A picture they say speaks a thousand word, because of its ability to quickly convey so much meaning with so little, if any, explanation.

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NASS crisis: Buhari meets Gbajabiamila, Dogara
3:08:10 PMIkenna Asomba

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in a closed door meeting with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the House of Representatives.

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'Boko Haram using children, mentally ill to carry out bomb attacks'
2:59:31 PMjohnabayomi2

There are fears that Boko Haram, the Islamic State-affiliated terror group, might be engaging the services of children and mentally handicapped to carry out terrorist attacks in the country, according to The Telegraph.

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Haruna Jauro takes over as acting D-G, NIMASA
2:54:17 PMadekunle

Mr Haruna Jauro has formally taken over from Mr Calistus Obi as acting Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).

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Islamic State kills 120, captures 350 people in Mosul
2:37:45 PMadekunle

Atheel al-Najafi, Iraqi Provincial Governor said on Monday that the Islamic State militants had executed more than 120 people and captured over 350 others in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul.

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Drogba joins Montreal Impact
2:35:57 PMIkenna Asomba

Former Chelsea star, Didier Drogba has signed with Montreal Impact, the MLS side have confirmed.

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Buhari to probe N4 trillion contractual debts by Jonathan
2:27:43 PMjohnabayomi2

How did the 28 Federal Ministries, their departments and agencies under the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan incur a whooping N4 trillion contractual debt? Who issued the jobs and did they pass through due process and if so, did the contractors complete the assigned jobs?

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Stoke sign former Barcelona winger Afellay
2:24:38 PMIkenna Asomba

Stoke City have signed former Barcelona winger Ibrahim Afellay on a free transfer, the Premier League club confirmed on Monday.

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