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Sunday, 26 June 2016

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World Cup Qualifier: Omeruo hails Nigeria's group
4:04:11 PMAbiodun

"interesting".Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo has described the 2018 World Cup qualifying draw which sees Nigeria in Group B along with Algeria, Cameroon and Zambia as "interesting".

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Treat Niger Delta avengers as B'H terrorists, Junaid Mohammed tells Buhari
4:00:26 PMadekunle

Outspoken Northern politician, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, has asked President Muhamadu Buhari to treat the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, as terrorists and mete out appropriate military action against it as it is doing to Boko Haram insurgents in the north.

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Lagos vow to ensure efficient, safe water transport system
3:38:23 PMIkenna

The Lagos State Government on Sunday, restated its commitment to sanitize the water transportation system so as to ensure improved, efficient and safe mode of movement of people and goods on its waterways.

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Friendly: Flying Eagles pip Olympics Eagles
3:27:21 PMadekunle

Nigeria's U-23 national team suffered a 4-3 defeat against their U-20 counterparts in yesterday's friendly match played at the National Stadium, Abuja.

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NFF contacts Le Guen for Eagles job
3:25:28 PMadekunle

Nigeria Football Federation is in contact with French born coach, Paul Le Guen with a view of taking over the Super Eagles ahead of the crucial 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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Police begin manhunt for Ikorodu attackers
3:21:28 PMIkenna

The Lagos State Police Command has commenced aggressive manhunt for suspected militants who invaded Igbolomu and Ishawo areas of Ikorodu last Friday and unleashed mayhem on residents.

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'Finding Dory' splashes box office with $73.2m
3:19:15 PMadekunle

Pixar's "Finding Dory" was floating atop the box office over the weekend, taking in an estimated $73.2 million, industry data showed Sunday.

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Gunmen release Australian expatriates, others kidnapped in Niger Delta
3:02:10 PMadekunle

Seven contractors, including three Australians and a South African, have been released unharmed four days after they were kidnapped by gunmen in southern Nigeria, local police and a state security adviser said on Sunday.

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Stop intimidating Fayose, Ekiti federal lawmakers tell Buhari
2:54:34 PMIkenna

Members of the National Assembly caucus in the Senate and House of Representatives from Ekiti State have cautioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), against allowing itself to be used to intimidate or harass Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal government.

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'Why Brexit portends negative effects on Nigeria's economy'
2:04:59 PMIkenna

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has said that Britain's decision to leave the European Union (EU) will have negative consequences on Nigerian economy.

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Saturday, 25 June 2016

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PDP needs to restructure - SALIS
4:00:28 PMAbiodun

Barrister Mohammed Owolabi Salis, by now, is no longer a newcomer to Lagos politics, having battled to clinch the governorship ticket of his party, the PDP about three times in which the prize had eluded him. In the run-up to the 2015 elections, Salis, a US-based accountant and lawyer did not even contest the primary elections as he had done previously; he opted to "siddon look," like late Chief Bola Ige did. In the conversation below, Salis, who was home a few weeks ago bared his mind on prevailing issues.

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Beverly Naya's advice to single ladies
3:57:23 PMAbiodun

Nigerian actress, Beverly Naya is a screen diva who delivers her roles convincingly. She made a name for herself alongside Majid Michel when the duo emerged joint winners in the Best Kiss in a Movie at the 2014 edition of BON awards. The graduate of psychology and sociology from Brunnel University recently took to her Twitter page to advice single ladies on letting God choose for them. "Why do I always choose the wrong men? That's part of the problem ladies. We are always choosing. Sometimes let go and let God choose".

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People didn't buy my singing with comedy when I started - Kennyblaq
3:55:49 PMAbiodun

The Nigerian comedy industry is growing at a fast pace and It takes more than talent to get noticed in the competitive industry .Kennyblaq, a fast-rising music comedian is a youngster who has been able to distinguish himself through his brand of comedy. He was the only comedian who performed at Darey Art Alade's Love Like a Movie Concert.

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Opeyemi Aiyeola joins #NoMakeUpMovement
3:54:02 PMAbiodun

Following in the footsteps of American singer, Alicia Keys, popular actress, Opeyemi Aiyeola has also joined the #NoMakeUpMovement. She recently shared some pictures of herself without make-up on her Instagram page.

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BREXIT will affect aid from UK, immigration, others
3:34:40 PMAbiodun

ECOWAS Coordinator, Dr. Godwin Okonkwo, believes the exit of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU), decided through a referendum, on Thursday, will not affect Nigeria's relationship with the EU. He, however, said aid to Nigeria from the UK would be affected by the new development. ''I don't think it will affect Nigeria's bilateral relationships with the EU because many of them had existed for long and some dates back to the colonial era. Also our membership of the Commonwealth gives us a long standing relationship with the UK. The aid that we that we get from the United Kingdom is likely to be affected. We have a lot of Nigerians that live in the United Kingdom,"Okonkwo told Sunday Vanguard at the weekend.

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Onuesoke urges African leaders to emulate Cameron
3:30:35 PMAbiodun

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has commended the practice of democracy in United Kingdom with respect to the peaceful way the referendum to exit or stay in European Union (EU) was conducted.

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Horasis Global meeting: FG ready to collaborate with international business - Osinbajo
3:26:52 PMjohnabayomi2

The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has said that the Government of Nigeria has in numerous ways signified its immediate and long term interest to collaborate with the international business and political community to help Nigeria execute its evolving national competitive strategy.

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Enemies submitted at Lord Chosen's crusade
3:23:39 PMAbiodun

IT was another typical lengthy spiritual exercise penultimate weekend as the Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries marked another two-day ".And the enemies submitted" crusade as numerous members from differ-ent parts of the country converged at the international headquarters of the church at Odofin Park Estate by Ijesha Bus Stop, along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos with several who had defied the early morning rain, taking turns to testify to the wonder-working powers of the 'God of Chosen'.

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We will not be distracted in war against Boko Haram - Nigerian Army
2:37:28 PMadekunle

The Nigerian Army says it will not be distracted in its resolve to end Boko Haram terrorism in the North East.

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Digital migration in broadcasting irreversible, unstoppable - Lai Mohammed
2:32:45 PMadekunle

Digital migration in broadcasting is irreversible and unstoppable, hence Nigeria and indeed the entire African continent must join the global digitalization train so as not to be left behind, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said in Beijing, China, on Saturday.

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Friday, 24 June 2016

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Money laundering: We'll soon go after bank MDs-Magu, EFCC chair
4:03:09 PMadekunle

Despite expressing regrets over the decision of the British Prime Minister, David Cameron to resign in October, president Mohammadu Buhari has hailed his courage and statesmanship, saying the PM in taking the decision respected the peoples will.

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Nigerian stock market drops 1.36% to global reaction to Brexit
4:02:13 PMIkenna

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the market capitalisation lost N145 billion or 1.36 per cent to close at N10.526 trillion against N10.671 trillion achieved on Thursday.

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Alleged Coup Plot: Army chief summons commanders to Abuja
3:56:22 PMIkenna

Following allegations that some senior military officers were plotting to overthrow the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, Friday, summoned senior officers to the army headquarters in Abuja, to review the security situation in the country.

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Saraki/Ekwerenmadu forgery case: Ohaneze youths threaten showdown with AGF
3:54:39 PMadekunle

Ahead of the Monday arraignment of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and his Deputy, Ike Ekwerenmadu by the federal government on Monday over Senate Rules forgery case, Ohanaze youth forum has threatened a showdown with the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, Mr. Abubakar Malami.

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Kwankwaso bails 170 prison inmates in Kano
3:33:58 PMIkenna

Former Governor of Kano State and Senator representing Kano Central senatorial district, Senator Rabi'u Kwankwaso on Friday, secured the release of 170 inmates from various prisons in Kano after paying their fines.

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Resignation After Brexit: Buhari hails Cameron as courageous statesman
3:27:21 PMIkenna

President Muhammadu Buhari has empathised with British Prime Minister David Cameron's decision to resign in October.

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Osinbajo: Nigeria needs Buhari now
2:49:22 PMIkenna

Nigeria's Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Friday, said that Nigeria currently needs President Muhammadu Buhari at the helm of affairs as a honest, straightforward and with a genuine heart.

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FG launches SOP, PSSP to rid corruption in seaports
1:43:56 PMIkenna

The federal government, yesterday, launched the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), the Nigerian seaports and the Port Service Support Portal (PSSP) to rid the country's seaports of corruption.

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Gana bemoans poor students-lecturer ratio, as 157 make first class in Covenant
1:34:26 PMIkenna

Former Minister of Information and National Orientation, Professor Jerry Gana has lamented the poor students-lecturer ratio in the Nigerian university system, saying that it contradicts global practice of quality education.

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Arm scandal: Group asks Fayose to resign
12:55:34 PMadekunle

In what appear to be a daily ritual in Ekiti State, another protest rocked Ado-Ekiti, the state capital Friday as many interest groups storm the streets to condemn the alleged looting of the state treasury by Governor Ayo Fayose.

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