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Monday, 21 March 2016

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Rivers rerun: INEC to investigate alleged distribution of fake result sheet
3:47:21 PMFemi Ajasa

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will investigate alleged distribution of fake result sheets in some polling units in Saturday's legislative re-run elections in Rivers.

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Tram 83, Fiston Mwanza Mujila winner of 2015 Etisalat Prize for Literature
3:43:16 PMadekunle

Poet and novelist Fiston Mwanza Mujila was on Saturday, 19th March 2016 announced as the winner of the 2015 Etisalat Prize for Literature for his first novel, Tram 83. Originally written in French, Tram 83 was translated into English by Roland Glasser and published by Deep Vellum. 35-year-old Mujila is the first Francophone writer to win the prestigious Etisalat Prize, the first ever pan-African prize that celebrates debut fiction books by African authors.

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Benin royals applaud Cambridge move on "Okukor" cockerel statue
3:25:08 PMadekunle

Nigerian royals have welcomed moves at Britain's Cambridge University to return a bronze cockerel stolen with other artefacts during colonialist looting in the 19th century.

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Celebrities, fans mourn late singer, Nomoreloss
3:16:53 PMFemi Ajasa

Following the death of Nigeria's talented musician, Olumuyiwa Osinuga a.k.a Nomoreloss, who has passed on after a brief illness, celebrities in the Nigerian entertainment industry, as well as fans of the deceased artiste have begun to express their sympathies and condolences.

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Cancel Rivers rerun, conduct fresh election, says APC
3:07:09 PMjohnabayomi2

ALL Progressives Congress, APC has called for cancellation of last Saturday rerun election in the 23 local government areas of the state, saying it was characterized by violence.

State Chairman of the party, Dr Davies Ikanya who spoke Monday evening, at the state secretariat of the party in Port Harcourt alleged that the Police connived with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to manipulate the exercise,

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Rivers Re-run: NYSC confirms killing of corps member
3:06:25 PMIkenna

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on Monday, announced the death of a corps member, Okonta Samuel, with call-up number RV/15B/5539, during the re-run elections in Rivers State.

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DSS to grant lawyers access to El-zakzaky
2:55:42 PMIkenna

Founder of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (Shiites), Sheikh Ibrahim el-Zakzaky, held incommunicado since December 13, 2015, following a clash his followers had with the Nigerian Army in Zaria, Kaduna State, will now be allowed to talk with his lawyers.

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Champion rams fight in Nigeria for cash and glory
2:47:22 PMadekunle

Champion ram King of Oils shows no visible signs of stress before his semi-final fight at the National Stadium in Lagos.

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Lagos Assembly urges police to stem activities of cultists in Ikorodu
2:46:11 PMIkenna

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday urged the police command in the state to take measures to stem activities of cultists in Ikorodu area.

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Hold APC, security operatives responsible for any violence in Rivers -PDP
2:42:23 PMAbiodun

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the conduct of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security operatives in Saturday's National and State Assembly rerun elections in Rivers state falls short of the expected standard, given the level of mobilization and preparedness, urging Nigerians to old INEC, security operatives and the All Progressives Congress (APC) responsible should there be a breakdown of law and order in the state over the non-release of the final results.

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Sunday, 20 March 2016

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Economy on verge of recession - Ekpo
3:44:31 PMIkenna

Director General of West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management, Professor Akpan Ekpo, has said that the prevailing economic situation in the country resulting from persistent decline in commodity prices has sent the Nigerian economy hovering on the brink of recession.

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Mark to Nigerians: Rise up against barbarism, insecurity
3:38:31 PMAbiodun

The immediate past President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has again tasked Nigerians to rise up against the unabating insecurity in the land in order to stop the needless killings of country men and women .

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22 modular refineries to bring new 1.429mbpd capacity
3:17:02 PMjohnabayomi2

Nigeria's quest for domestic fuel sufficiency may have been given a lift with the award of 22 licences for modular refineries to private individuals. The refineries have combined capacities of 1.429 million barrels per day, mbpd.

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Rivers rerun: Heavy security as INEC set to announce results
3:16:50 PMadekunle

Security was, Sunday evening, beefed to the teeth at the of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as the commission collation to announced the official results of the Saturday's Federal and State legislative elections

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Photos: Senator David Mark bags Doctorate Degree
3:13:32 PMAbiodun

Former Senate President, David Mark at the weekend in Ogume, Delta state, bagged a Doctorate Degree on Intelligence and Security studies ( Honoris Causa) from Novena University.

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Man City lose Hart, Sterling for '3-4 weeks'
2:53:39 PMadekunle

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini expects to be without Joe Hart and Raheem Sterling for "three or four weeks" after they sustained injuries in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Manchester United.

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Nigeria eyeing 1,000 MW of electricity from coal by 2020 - Fayemi
2:44:18 PMIkenna

Nigeria is expected to generate 1000 mega watts of electricity from coal by year 2020 to supplement other sources of energy currently in use in the country.

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5 Ways to bring back your sexy!
2:34:17 PMjohnabayomi2

Think Sexy

UNKNOWN to you, you were born with a seductive, sexy side. If you don't think you're sexy there must be a reason why. Find it and get rid of it fast

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Ajima Farms embarks on solving energy problems with innovative waste management
2:27:42 PMadekunle

A pilot project that will tackle the energy challenges facing off-grid rural communities commenced in Rije, Kuje Area Council of Abuja recently as Ajima Farms and General Enterprises Nigeria Limited in Partnership with ECO-WATT Projects launched Waste-2-Watts off-grid energy initiative.

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Kane lifts Spurs
2:24:33 PMAbiodun

Harry Kane scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur won 3-0 at home to Bournemouth on Sunday to cut Premier League leaders Leicester City's advantage back to five points.

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Saturday, 19 March 2016

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Private schools brainstorm on 'evils of exam malpractices'
3:54:33 PMAbiodun

The South-West Conference of the National Association of the Proprietors and Proprietress of Private Schools' (NAPPS) takes place at the Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, between Wednesday and Thursday.

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AFCON 2017 qualifiers, EPL, La Liga live on GOtv
3:43:37 PMAbiodun

Beginning from 23 March, GOtv will broadcast live qualifying matches of the 2017 Africa Nations Cup (AFCON).

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Iwobi lifts Arsenal with first EPL goal
3:41:35 PMAbiodun

Teenage sensation, Alex Iwobi scored his first senior goal for Arsenal as Arsene Wenger's men bounced back from a disastrous week to maintain their faint hopes of a late Premier League title challenge.

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Day Mr. Tomato brought Aisha Buhari to Lagos
3:23:56 PMAbiodun

Chief Eric Umeofia, the CEO, Erisco Foods, believes the best option opened to Nigerians at this critical stage of our economic development is to look inward through manufacturing which to him is the only way out.

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Nite of a Thousand Laugh: Helen Paul,   Harrysong, Gordons, Funny Bone, others to thrill Owerri
3:16:12 PMAbiodun

Entertainment boss, Mallam Yankee has announced the Owerri edition of the Nite of a Thousand Laugh.The popular comedy show which has been scheduled to hold on March 26, 2016 will be holding inside the Imo International Conference Centre, IICC, Owerri, and will be spiced up with music of different genres.

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Femi Falana speaks on lawyer-son, Falz turned musician
3:15:29 PMAbiodun

Legal giant and human rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN), has said that even though he wanted his son, Folarin Falana aka Falz to follow in his footsteps in the legal profession, he is proud of the giant strides the young man has recorded in the entertainment industry.

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Adokiye, Agoha, others headline 'Christians Got Talent' show
3:11:02 PMAbiodun

UN peace ambassador and singer, Adokiye Kyrian, John Agoha, El-Levite, MC Pato, Adi Sean, MC Coded and Jump and Pass have been unveiled as power headliners for the 'Christians Got Talent' show which is set to hold on April 3rd at the Flaming Sword Ministries, Lewis Street, Lafiaji, Lagos.

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Kwara flaunts pilots' training potentials
2:55:16 PMAbiodun

Since its estalishment in 2012 by former Governor Bukola Saraki, the International Aviation College was seen as a strange idea in a civil servant state like Kwara, contrary to the vision of the founder.

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Why I use coffin to illustrate my preaching-Kogberegbe
2:36:42 PMAbiodun

A COFFIN is not always a pleasant especially when it is brought within a church premises because it presupposes that a fellow human being who had just died is being prepared for interment. The sight can be scary and awe-inspiring. But at the Holy Michael Church of The Lord (Aladura) Cherubim & Seraphim, founded by Prophet Samuel Olawale Kogberegbe coffins are a common sight because they form part of the preaching tools. Odd?

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CAN seeks unity among Christians
1:46:51 PMAbiodun

The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has called on Christians to be united in order to ensure peaceful coexistence among the people of the country.

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