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Economy: Why rain is beating us now - Buhari
4:06:16 PMadekunle

The inability of the previous government to plan and save for the future during the crude oil price boom is why Nigeria is presently going through economic turbulence, president Mohammadu Buhari said on Monday.

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Zuma ordered to return 7.8m Rand spent on home renovation
4:04:18 PMadekunle

The South African National Treasury has ordered President Jacob Zuma to refund to government 7.8 million Rand (502,492 Dollars) he spent on non-security upgrades to his country home.

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President Buhari is nobody's stooge, Presidency replies Saraki
3:51:50 PMadekunle

The Presidency has dismissed insinuation by Senate President Bukola Saraki that President Muhammadu Buhari was operating ``a government within the government.''

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Could Britain still row back from Brexit?
3:41:59 PMadekunle

Could Britain's parliament, a future prime minister or even a second referendum effectively annul the Brexit vote? Constitutional experts say not in the short-term, but the future is uncertain.

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Brexit: Britain is leaving EU, but we must not turn our back on Europe - Cameron
3:39:29 PMadekunle

EU leaders attempted to rescue the European project and Prime Minister David Cameron sought to calm fears over Britain's vote to leave the bloc as the country lost its prized top-category credit rating.

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Lagos to take centre stage at Toronto Int'l film festival
3:32:53 PMTony Chinonso

"The films that are bought and sold at our Festival, the films that are written about and reported on by the critics and film journalists, the audiences that embrace the films that go on to win the big prizes like the Oscars, those films should include the films from Nigeria, the films from Lagos; the heart of this industry that has become so large and dominant around the world. This is what really projects the image of Lagos and Nigeria, the stories that are being told resonate with the people whether or not they set foot on this country," Cameron said.

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Using machinery of justice to create disorder is dangerous, Ekweremadu warns
3:24:14 PMadekunle

DEPUTY President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu said, Monday, that the on-going trial over alleged forgery of 2015 Senate Standing Order was not about him and Senate President Bukola Saraki, but that Democracy, separation of powers, rule of law, the legislature were on a ridiculous trial.

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N4.7 b fraud: EFCC detains Gov Fayose's men
3:01:39 PMadekunle

Two men, who allegedly aided and abetted Governor Ayo Fayose to launder part of the cash taken from the Office of the former National Security Officer, has been arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

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Photos: Dangote, Elumelu, Jim Ovia at presidential breaking of fast with business community
3:00:24 PMFemi Ajasa

 

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Victims of sexual violence in war time will get justice - Ban
2:58:10 PMTony Chinonso

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has revealed, in his message on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, that no region across the globe is immune to sexual violence in war time but assured that landmark cases against political and military leaders have demonstrated that the era of impunity for sexual violence as a tool of war is over. He said the world continues to witness appalling levels of sexual violence in wartime which continues to affect women, girls, boys and men while there has also been clear progress and unprecedented political momentum to address the crime.

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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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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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