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Thursday, 14 July 2016

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9,500 Nigerians now study in more than 730 universities, colleges in U.S. - Envoy
3:36:49 PMFemi Ajasa

The US Deputy Chief of Mission to Nigeria, Ms Maria Brewer, says 9,500 Nigerians are now studying at more than 730 colleges and universities in that country.

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Those accusing us of not having economic plan are ignorant - Lai Mohammed
3:29:21 PMadekunle

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Federal Government is ??very focused on the economy and has a clear economic plan to transform the country.

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How can I hold on to this beautiful girl?
3:20:55 PMFemi Ajasa

I have been dating my girlfriend since this new semester started and I think she's terrific. To me, she's the best-looking girl on the campus.

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Reps to probe FG's bailout funds to states
3:15:56 PMadekunle

The House of Representatives on Thursday, resolved to probe issues surrounding bailout funds given to states by the Federal Government.

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10 things you shouldn't forget to do before leaving for vacation
3:14:40 PMIkenna

It is summer and most Nigerians, especially families with children on holidays like to spend some time away from home; visiting locations in other parts of the country or outside the continent.

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EFCC opposes Omisore's bail request, says he got 'hundreds of millions' from Dasuki
3:11:31 PMadekunle

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, adduced reasons why the former Deputy Governor in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore has remained in its custody

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FG to create enabling environment for investment in youth, says SGF
3:07:57 PMadekunle

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),Mr Babachir Lawal, said on Thursday that the Federal Government would continue to create conducive environment for investment in youths in the country.

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School feeding programme: FG's delegation visits Osun
3:06:25 PMFemi Ajasa

A delegation of the Federal Government's Home Grown School Feeding (HGSF) programme, an initiative which aims at feeding over 24 million school children nationwide is currently in Osun to understudy the success recorded by the state's school feeding programme, O-MEAL.

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Sexual Misconduct: Group faults postponement of investigation
2:59:36 PMadekunle

The Committee for Human Rights, a civil society group, on Wednesday in Abuja faulted the postponement of investigation into alleged sexual misconduct against three members of House of Representatives.

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FG welcomes Japanese offer to develop Nigeria animation, children films
2:56:20 PMadekunle

The Federal Government on Thursday accepted offer by the Japanese Government to assist Nigeria to develop capacity in production of animation and children films.

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Wednesday, 13 July 2016

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Igbo leaders converge on Owerri for unity forum
4:02:22 PMadekunle

Igbo leaders are expected to converge on Owerri, the Imo capital on Thursday to discuss the way forward for the South East geo-political zone.

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PDP crisis: Makarfi vows not to foreclose reconciliation path
4:01:07 PMadekunle

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Caretaker Committee, Sen. Ahmed Makarfi, said his committee would not foreclose the path of reconciliation in resolving the party's leadership crisis.

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Federation Cup: Enyimba beat El-kanemi Warriors 4-1 on penalty shootout
3:57:36 PMadekunle

Enyimba FC of Aba on Wednesday in Abuja edged out El-kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri 4 - 1 on penalties in a rescheduled Round of 32 fixture in the on-going Federation Cup.

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Ogun Govt. sacks commissioner
3:55:08 PMadekunle

The Ogun Government, on Wednesday announced the immediate removal of Mr Ebenezer Olubena, Commissioner IV in the State Civil Service Commission, for acts of misconduct.

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Naira dips further against dollar
3:54:08 PMadekunle

The Naira on Wednesday dipped further against the dollar at the parallel market, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

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Photos: Buhari meets troops in Zamfara
3:40:37 PMTony Chinonso

Photos: Buhari meets troops in Zamfara

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Breaking: Theresa May appoints new cabinet
3:36:26 PMIkenna

United Kingdom's new Prime Minister, Theresa May has immediately appointed her cabinet, reports UK Telegraph.

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Attack on Christians: Islamic leaders should dismantle doctrine of hatred - Christian elders
3:08:47 PMFemi Ajasa

ABUJA - The National Christian Elders' Forum (NCEF), yesterday, called on Islamic leaders across the country to dismantle doctrine of hatred, attributing causes of various recent attacks on Christians to conflict of ideology.

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Why I brought criminal charges against Senate leadership - AGF
2:54:20 PMadekunle

As against the allegations by the Senate that the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN initiation of legal proceedings against the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu and two other in the Federal High Court, describing it as capable of truncating democracy, the Minister has explained that he, in fact acted in defence of the rule of law, justice and based on public interest.

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Abia governorship: How Uche Ogah won
2:39:14 PMTony Chinonso

On 27 June 2016, the Federal High Court, Abuja ruled on a two year old case instituted by Mr Uche Ogah in 2014 which was based on the fact that Mr. Okezie Ikpeazu never qualified to run in the 2014 gubernatorial primaries of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) because he (Ikpeazu) failed to pay his taxes as required by law. In his judgment, Okon Abang ordered the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately issue a certificate of return to Mr. Uche Oga as Governor-elect, a directive which INEC has complied with.

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Tuesday, 12 July 2016

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Photos: Ambode lights up Badagry
4:02:05 PMTony Chinonso

Photos: Ambode lights up Badagry

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NERC, DISCOs seek more funding for power sector's growth
3:52:39 PMIkenna

The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, and the Distribution Companies of Nigeria, DISCOS, have called for more funding in the power sector to provide the necessary booster that will sustain power delivery.

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Senate threatens Buhari with impeachment as Melaye threatens to beat up Tinubu
3:20:51 PMadekunle

STRONG indications emerged Tuesday that the alleged forgery case of 2015 Standing Order between the Senate and the presidency has taken a different dimension as the Senate was said to have threatened President Muhammadu Buhari with impeachment.

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Mourinho arrival added motivation, says Rooney
3:08:22 PMadekunle

Skipper Wayne Rooney says Jose Mourinho's appointment as Manchester United manager has given him extra motivation for the new Premier League season.

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Cameron chairs last cabinet as British PM
3:01:26 PMadekunle

David Cameron chaired his final cabinet meeting on Tuesday after six years as Britain's prime minister, with incoming premier Theresa May preparing to form a new government to deliver Brexit.

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Students beg lecturers of Kogi State University to call off 3-month strike
2:58:17 PMadekunle

Students of Kogi State origin in tertiary institutions, have appealed to lecturers in Kogi State University, Ayangba, to call off their three months old strike.

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Photos: Buhari's children graduate from UK varsity
2:41:18 PMIkenna

President Muhammadu Buhari's children- Zahrah and Yusuf have graduated from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom.

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Willian signs new contract with Chelsea
2:17:27 PMadekunle

Chelsea rewarded their player of the year, Brazilian international midfielder Willian, with a new four-year contract on Tuesday, the Premier League club announced.

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Alleged Forgery Case: We will invoke the Constitution, if., Saraki tells Malami
2:13:08 PMadekunle

SENATE President Bukola Saraki Tuesday threatened that the upper chambers would have no options than to invoke a section of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami if he fails to honour the invitation of the senate to appear and explain why he dragged the Senate President, his Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu and two others to court over alleged forgery of the Senate Standing Order.

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Senate urges FG, states to pay teachers salary arrears
2:11:11 PMadekunle

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to enter into negotiations with state governments fir the payment of salary arrears owed teachers across the country.

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