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Wednesday, 5 August 2015

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RCCG ordains 2,007 assistant pastors
4:01:42 PMadekunle

IN order to meet the challenge of rapid growth, the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, yesterday, at the ongoing 63rd annual convention of the church at the Redemption Camp, anointed 2,007 members of the church to serve as assistant pastors.

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Buhari tasks aviation ministry on national carrier
3:08:36 PMjohnabayomi2

President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja directed the Ministry of Aviation to contemplate plans of evolving a national carrier for Nigeria.

The president also expressed concern over the enormous debt profile of Nigeria's aviation sector, saying that his administration will act quickly to redress the situation.

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RCCG retires 20 senior pastors
2:54:36 PMadekunle

TWENTY senior pastors of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, who have attained the age of 70 had bowed out of active service in obedience to the church's constitution which pegged retirement age at 70.

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My music says a lot beyond moving your body - Eva
2:49:22 PMFemi Ajasa

Female hip hop star, Eva Alordiah is no doubt a talented rapper. The enterprising entertainer who was once romantically linked with Ice Prince has opened up on the reason why her music is much more mature compared to when she started out.

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Kogi guber poll: Habeeb, Dachi, others join guber race
2:11:47 PMadekunle

Four more aspirants for the governorship seat of Kogi State Wednesday picked their respective Nomination and Expression Forms to contest the ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC's primaries.

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I firmly believe in NYSC - Buhari
2:08:45 PMadekunle

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said that the National Youth Service Corps was still relevant for national integration and unity.

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Buhari not a stupid man, nor a fool, says Okogie
1:14:36 PMadekunle

The Archbishop Emeritus, Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Anthony Cardinal Okogie on Wednesday urged Nigerians to be patient with President Muhammadu Buhari to enable his administration to succeed.

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I owe nobody any money, says Dabiri-Erewa
1:10:01 PMjohnabayomi2

Former House of Representatives member, Abike Dabiri-Erewa has denied owing any bank N122m.

In a statement, yesterday, Dabiri-Erewa, said: "I owe nobody any money, not even myself."

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Sagay, Solanke lambast Osun judge over call for Aregbesola's impeachment
1:09:50 PMFemi Ajasa

Two Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN), Mrs. Folake Solanke and Prof Itse Sagay on Wednesday lambasted Justice Folakemi Oloyede of the Osun State judiciary over her call for the impeachment of Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola in a petition to the State House of Assembly.

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Oil spillage: Buhari to implement UNEP report, approves Ogoniland clean-up
12:59:06 PMadekunle

President Mohammadu Buahri has given approval for the cleaning up of Ogoni land dented with oil spillage.

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Tuesday, 4 August 2015

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Sketch Newspaper set to return, says Oyewole
4:05:19 PMFemi Ajasa

Mr Bode Oyewole, the Chairman, Spark Communications Limited, the firm engaged to revive the moribund Sketch Newspaper, says the publication will soon return to the newsstands.

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Marriage is a beautiful experience - Paul Okoye
4:04:18 PMjohnabayomi2

By Benjamin Njoku One of the sensational music duo, Psquare’s Paul Okoye has described Marriage as "a beautiful experience", saying unless you are married you will hardly discover the truth about it. Paul got married to his loving wife, Anita, last year. In a brief chat with WG, the superstar said, "I never knew it’s

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New York's largest Legionnaires outbreak kills seven
4:01:57 PMadekunle

New York's largest recorded outbreak of Legionnaires' disease has killed seven people and infected 86 others, as the city moved Tuesday to draw up new legislation to halt future outbreaks.

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Nwankwo Kanu's Hotel will not be reopened until - Lagos govt
3:53:39 PMjohnabayomi2

Lagos state government has said that it would not re-open Hardley Apartments, owned by ex-Super Eagles Player, Kanu Nwankwo which was shut, Monday for contravening the state's environmental laws.

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Police discover another kidnappers' den in Oyo
3:48:11 PMadekunle

The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Muhammad Katsina, on Tuesday said that his command had discovered another kidnappers' den at Oyagbe area in Oyo town.

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Obesity: Why you might get fatter while eating less
3:36:52 PMFemi Ajasa

Nigerians are consuming less calories, but obesity rates are going up. What could be responsible? Experts say calorie intake has reduced nationally over the years, but obesity rates are outpacing overweight rates in general. The problem seems to be that everyone is okay with consuming less, but doing less.

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NNPC failed to remit N2.5trn crude oil sales proceeds - NRGI
3:20:51 PMadekunle

An international governance watchdog, the Natural Resource Governance Institute, NRGI, yesterday, accused the NNPC of failing to remit $12.3 billion, about N2.46 trillion into the Federation Account, being proceeds of sales of one of Nigeria's crude oil grade over the last ten years.

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Refineries to operate at 90 per cent capacity after TAM -  NNPC
3:17:42 PMadekunle

Mr Abubakar Muhammed, the General Manager, Services, of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said the nation's four refineries would operate at 90 per cent capacity on completion of the ongoing Turn Around Maintenance

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Sketch Newspaper set to return, says Oyewole
3:11:16 PMadekunle

Mr Bode Oyewole, the Chairman, Spark Communications Limited, the firm engaged to revive the moribund Sketch Newspaper, says the publication will soon return to the newsstands.

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NNPC new boss, Kachikwu assumes office
2:59:59 PMadekunle

The newly-appointed Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, has assumed duty as the Chief Executive of the corporation.

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Monday, 3 August 2015

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Falana seeks prosecution of 'sharp players' in building construction
3:54:56 PMIkenna Asomba

AGAINST the backdrop of recurring incidents of collapsed buildings in the country, a front line lawyer and human rights activist, Mr Femi Falana has challenged built environment professionals to fish out those who cut corners in building constructions and in the process erect buildings that are dangerous for human habitation.

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Why Buhari wants Islamic books included in Federal schools' curriculum
3:51:32 PMIkenna Asomba

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Federal Ministry of Education to include two Islamic Studies books written by the late Justice Muhammad Bashir Sambo in the secondary school curriculum for all Federal Government Colleges. The president, gave the directive, weekend, in Kaduna while launching the reviewed editions of the books which were first published in

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Ex-banker sues Lagos lawmaker for trespass of Magodo property
3:39:29 PMIkenna Asomba

A retired banker, Mr. Mathias Chuma Muomah has dragged a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Bayo Osinowo popularly known as Pepper to the Lagos High Court, Ikeja for alleged trespass of his property situated at No 66 Adekunle Banjo Avenue, Off CMD Road, Shangisha.
Joined as defendants in the suit documented as ID/1154LMW/15, are Mr. Alaba Osunaike also known as Saipon, the Attorney -General of Lagos State and persons unknown.

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President Obama embraces Nigerian disability-rights activist, Grace Alache Jerry
3:36:29 PMadekunle

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SSS storms PDP National Secretariat
3:21:45 PMadekunle

THE lingering crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, following a sharp disagreement between the national leadership and staff over plans to reduce the staff strength, their salaries and allowances by 50%, Monday took another twist as men of the Department of State Security Services, DSS stormed Wadata Plaza, National Secretariat of the party.

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What Buhari should do with Tompolo, Asari - Dein of Agbor
3:05:22 PMFemi Ajasa

One of the monarchs that have carried himself with admirable gait and candor in Niger Delta, nay Nigeria and the world is His Royal Majesty, HRM, Benjamin Ikenchukwu Keagborekuzi, Dein of Agbor Kingdom, an Igbo town in Delta North Senatorial district, Delta State.

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Defence headquarters' new spokesperson, Abubakar, resumes duty
2:55:34 PMAbiodun Alade

The Defence Headquarters has gotten a new Director of Information. He is Colonel Rabe Abubakar. Colonel Rabe Abubakar took over from Major General Chris Olukolade who is proceeding on retirement after 35 years of meritorious service in the Military and to the Nation in general, though still remain in active service till September 2015.

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Lack of entrepreneurial culture killing SMEs - Siasia
2:49:05 PMAbiodun Alade

The Chairman and founder of Young Nigerian CEO's Forum, Mr. Moses Siasia says lack of entrepreneurial culture among young Nigerians is killing small and medium scale enterprises in the country.

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Police confirm kidnap of 90-year-old grandmother in Delta
2:46:31 PMadekunle

The Delta Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a 90-year-old grandmother, Madam Helen Ojeogwu, by gunmen.

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5 best places to break-up with a lover in Lagos
2:25:25 PMFemi Ajasa

If you are in Lagos and looking for the best spot to put an end to a relationship, we have compiled five places in the state that is best for you.

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