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Monday, 18 May 2015

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Boko Haram: Buhari slams military for using South African mercenary
4:03:15 PMjohnabayomi2

The President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari Monday expressed disappointment with the handling of the war against insurgents in the North East, wondering why the military could not secure 14 out of the 774 local government councils in the country without the assistance of "South African mercenaries."

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Your View: I see myself as a special consultant on justice and women matters - Olajumok Alawode James
3:32:42 PMjohnabayomi2

Poet, events planner and TV show co host on "Your View" Olajumoke Olubunmi Alawode James is among many artististically blessed people. The co host of "Your View" is an events planner by day and poet by night according to her. With Masters degrees in both Mass Communications and International Law, this young woman is one to look up to.

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VP Sambo, wife also beg forgiveness at valedictory meeting
3:25:42 PMadekunle

Vice-President Namadi Sambo, and wife, Amina Sambo, on Monday urged those they offended to forgive them.

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Your View: My producer believed in me - Morayo Afolabi Brown
3:23:48 PMjohnabayomi2

Anchor and Director of Programs on Television Continental Morayo Afolabi Brown, had a vision and brought it to life, the Political Scienec graduate always had a flair for broadcast journalism and with this great fascination she put together a team of vibrant and intelligent ladies to create the phenomenal "Your View" Tv program.

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Army alerts public on firing of 21 gun salute for presidential inauguration
3:17:15 PMAbiodun Alade

The Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army on Monday in Abuja alerted the public on firing of artillery guns for Presidential Inauguration and Swearing in Ceremony come May 29

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APC unveils Buhari policy roadmaps
3:14:35 PMadekunle

A two-day conference where the policy direction of the incoming government of the General Mohamadu Buhari would be unveiled is due in Abuja on Wednesday and Thursday, All a Progress Congress, APC said on Monday.

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VP Sambo, wife seek forgiveness
3:12:37 PMAbiodun Alade

Vice-President Namadi Sambo, and wife, Amina Sambo, on Monday urged those they offended to forgive them.

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Obama moves to demilitarize US cops
3:09:31 PMadekunle

President Barack Obama plans to bar police from using tracked armored vehicles, bayonets, grenade launchers and large-caliber firearms, in response to accusations that US law enforcement has become too militarized.

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ABX World partners Arik Air, SAHCOL for agro-allied export
2:14:56 PMadekunle

ABX World (NIGERIA), a Nigerian courier and cargo firm, has signed an agreement with Arik Air and Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCOL) as cargo airline and process handling company for its export business.

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Nigeria pays 2015 regular budget to UN
2:09:48 PMAbiodun Alade

Nigeria has paid her 2015 regular budget to United Nations in full, becoming the 61st member country to do so, an official document of the UN has revealed

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Sunday, 17 May 2015

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PRCAN becomes ICCO member
3:43:29 PMTony Chinonso

The Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCAN), the umbrella body of PR consultancy firms operating in Nigeria, has been admitted into membership of the International Communications Consultancy Organization (ICCO). PRCAN's admission was announced by the ICCO Chief Executive, Francis Ingham, at the organization's bi-annual Board of Management meeting which held in Vienna, Austria, on April 16-17, 2015.

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Adepoju tips Flying Eagles for success
3:41:56 PMadekunle

Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has tipped the Flying Eagles for success at the forthcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand.

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Leopards tear Wolves apart
3:37:57 PMadekunle

Warri Wolves' unbeaten run in the CAF Confederation Cup was brought to an end Sunday evening as they crashed 3-0 to Athlétic Club Léopards de Dolisie in the first leg play-off round played at the Stade Denis Sassou Nguesso, Dolisie. Coach Paul Aigbogun's men must now score four goals without conceding any in the second leg to qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.

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Poor orientation hampers MSMEDF disbursement - SMEDAN
3:28:45 PMTony Chinonso

"The microfinance banks are complaining that they already have collateral with the Central Bank, but the SMEs approaching them for the loans are coming with un-presentable collateral, so with this, it is difficult for the microfinance banks to keep giving out the loans. "We are currently on reconciling terms with the CBN to figure out other means, but another major issue is that some of the SME owners are getting poor orientation about the loans," he said.

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Eni misled shareholders over Nigeria corruption scandal - Global Witness
3:28:39 PMTony Chinonso

The most senior managers at oil giant Eni appear to have misled shareholders over the company's actions in a corrupt oil deal at its 2014 AGM. This is very important - as they gather for the 2015 meeting, shareholders in Italy's biggest company should expect straight answers over a deal which poses real risks to their investments. The corruption at the heart of the deal deprived the Nigerian state of over U.S. $1.1 billion, has triggered investigations by authorities in three countries, and could ultimately lead to the Eni and its partner Shell losing access to the oil block.

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Photos: Kaduna State Council of Chiefs, Peugeot managers visit Buhari
3:24:14 PMAbiodun Alade

The Kaduna State Council of Chiefs led by HRH, the Emir of Zazzau, Alh Shehu Idris visited president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Sunday.

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Alibaba in litigation over fake goods
3:03:28 PMTony Chinonso

A group of luxury goods makers in the United States has sued, CHinese e-commerce giant, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd contending that it had knowingly made it possible for counterfeiters to sell their products throughout the world. The lawsuit alleged that Alibaba had conspired to manufacture, offer for sale and traffic in counterfeit products bearing their trademarks without their permission.

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Messi hands Barca 23rd Liga title
3:03:23 PMAbiodun Alade

Barcelona are Liga champions once more thanks to a narrow 1-0 win at Atletico Madrid, the previous Primera Division winners

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Buhari respects rule-of-law, will not punish anybody without due process - Amaechi
3:02:42 PMadekunle

Gov. Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers said on Sunday that the president-elect had respect for rule-of-law and due process as a democrat.

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Cagliari relegated, Genoa, Torino maintain Euro hopes
3:00:42 PMAbiodun Alade

A 1-0 home defeat to Palermo relegated Cagliari to Italy's Serie B on Sunday as Genoa and Torino recorded valuable wins to maintain their hopes of qualifying for the Europa League.

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Saturday, 16 May 2015

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United into Champions League after Liverpool defeat
3:45:57 PMjohnabayomi2

Manchester United will feature in next season's Champions League after arch-rivals Liverpool's 3-1 defeat by Crystal Palace on Saturday assured them of a top-four finish in the Premier League.

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Thousands protest presidential election results in Togo
3:21:28 PMjohnabayomi2

Thousands of opposition supporters marched through the Togolese capital on Saturday to protest the results of presidential elections that extended the Gnassingbe family's nearly five decades in power.

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Palace spoil Gerrard's Anfield farewell party
3:18:08 PMjohnabayomi2

Long-serving Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard bade an underwhelming farewell to Anfield on Saturday as his side lost 3-1 to Crystal Palace in his final home game for the club.

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African Peer Review rates Jonathan's admin low
2:54:07 PMjohnabayomi2

THE African Peer Review Mechanism,APRM,has rated the President Goodluck Jonathan administration below average saying that the 2011-2015 development plan initiated by the administration had failed to improve the nation's economy and the well-being of Nigerians.

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Buhari, Ogbulafor, Mark and the PDP defectors
2:48:56 PMjohnabayomi2

Failure is an orphan but success has cousins and brothers. This age long saying has found fulfilment in the All Progressives Party, APC, which won the last presidential election and still went ahead to record a landslide in the gubernatorial election across the country's. Consequently, many politicians who would never have reckoned with APC or its members in the event of failure have swiftly identified with the party. This is a chronology of incidences that shaped APC from its formation stage to the present success it has achieved.

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Adamawa lawmaker kidnapped by gunmen
2:37:25 PMadekunle

A group of unknown gunmen has kidnapped the member representing Toungo Counstituency in the Adamawa House of Assembly, Alhaji Adamu Usman.

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US commandos kill top IS leader in Syria raid
2:30:35 PMadekunle

US commandos killed a senior Islamic State group leader in a nighttime raid into Syria, US officials said Saturday, as IS jihadists seized the northern part of Syria's ancient Palmyra.

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Ebonyi soccer enthusiasts hail Flying Eagles World Cup squad
2:22:35 PMadekunle

Football enthusiasts in Ebonyi have hailed the 21-man Flying Eagles list released by Coach Manu Garba on Friday, for the forthcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand.

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She doesn't like condoms
2:11:48 PMjohnabayomi2

My girlfriend doesn't like condoms. She prefers sex naturally without any artificiality. We have begun having sex recently. The first few times we did, we used condoms. But she doesn't feel good with it. She said she prefers to feel me. Lately, we stopped using it. I always pull out before I come. Is this still safe? Is it safe to re-enter after this? I will appreciate all the help. Thanks.

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ILLICIT FUNDS: How we tracked $700m Abacha loot - Swiss Ambassador Hodel
2:09:40 PMjohnabayomi2

Hans-Rudolf Hodel, Ambassador, Embassy of Switzerland to Nigeria, Chad and Niger, speaks on the bilateral relationship between Nigeria and his country.

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