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Tuesday, 26 July 2016

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It's the will of God we are here at this time- Osinbajo
4:02:21 PMIkenna

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, said the N500billion Social Investment programmes of the President Muhammadu Buhari presidency is a means to energize the economy and deal with issues of poverty in the country.

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NNPC to partner NLNG in tackling militancy, low oil price
4:00:39 PMTony Chinonso

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), yesterday, promised to continue to work together in order to promote their business interest in the hydrocarbon value chain and overcome the challenge of militancy and dwindling oil and gas prices.

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We are solidly behind Buhari - APC governors
3:51:41 PMFemi Ajasa

State governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday in Abuja met with President Muhammadu Buhari and reassured him of their support and loyalty.

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How to survive as a single mother in Nigeria
3:48:18 PMTony Chinonso

Parenting can be quite an arduous adventure. It is hard enough with a committed partner, but when you are doing it alone, especially in Nigeria, the difficulty rises to a whole new level. It can be tricky, maintaining good mental health, thriving as an individual and nurturing your children in the best possible manner.

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I rejected Obasanjo's N50m 3rd term bribe, says Senate Dep. Leader, Na'Allah
3:24:48 PMIkenna

DEPUTY Senate Leader, Bala Ibn Na'Allah has taken a swipe at former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the latter's statement, that there were no men of integrity in the National Assembly.

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We'll not come back empty handed from Rio Olympics - Igali
3:23:39 PMadekunle

Technical Director of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) Dr Daniel Igali who is also the President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has never ceased to exude confidence that Team Nigeria will do the nation proud in the forthcoming Olympics in Rio, Brazil next month. The Sydney 2000 Olympics wrestling gold medallist spoke extensively on his expectations from the quadrennial Games.

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Borno IDPs protest inadequate food supply
3:19:35 PMadekunle

Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Bama, Borno, on Tuesday complained about the quantity of food supplied to them in their camp by the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA).

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Okiro charges newly-promoted AIGs, CPs on welfare of officers
3:08:48 PMadekunle

The Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC), Mr Mike Okiro, has charged the newly-promoted AIGs and CPs to take the welfare of their officers seriously.

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Rivers govt calls for dissolution of INEC under Yakubu
3:07:43 PMadekunle

Rivers state government has called for dissolution of the Independent National Electoral commission, INEC under the leadership of Professor Mahmood Yakubu.

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Imagine Cup 2016: We'll make Nigeria proud in global showcase- Team Nigeria
2:52:59 PMTony Chinonso

Team Humane from Obafemi Awolowo University, O.A.U , Ile- Ife, who arrived Seattle, Washington, the United States of America , yesterday to join other smart tech students around the world for the ongoing 2016 Microsoft Imagine Cup worldwide finals has expressed optimism, saying that they will make Nigeria proud in their global showcase before panel of judges.

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Monday, 25 July 2016

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CAC congregants fight, throw out pastor over disbursement of church's funds
3:56:47 PMFemi Ajasa

There was pandemonium at the Christ Apostolic Church, Abule-Ijesha in Yaba area of Lagos State yesterday as members of the church threw out their pastor, identified as Mr. Micheal Oni over disagreements on disbursement of the church's funds.

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Police handover Ogun chained boy to govt as father begs
3:43:50 PMadekunle

The Ogun State Police Command has handed over the 9-year-old boy, Korede Taiwo, who was chained by his father, Francis Taiwo, to the Ogun State Government

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Video: FIFA President Infantino, NFF visit Senate
3:41:33 PMTony Chinonso

Video: FIFA President Infantino, NFF visit Senate

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FIFA president hopes Africa gets two more World Cup slots
3:40:26 PMadekunle

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Monday he hopes Africa gets two more spots at the World Cup if his proposal for the tournament to be expanded to 40 teams goes through.

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Dokpesi: PDP will take over power in 2019
3:25:49 PMIkenna

Aspirant for the National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Raymond Dokpesi, on Monday, said that with him at the party's helm of affairs, the PDP will "take over in 2019.?

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Fuel tanker explodes in Lagos
3:13:19 PMFemi Ajasa

See scenes from a petrol tanker explosion at Cele Bus Stop, along Oshodi /Apapa Express...

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FG promises to end food shortage in 2 years
3:12:39 PMadekunle

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- THE Federal Government, yesterday, promised to end food shortage in the country in two years. This was stated by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, during the visit of Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, in his office. Ogbeh said the government has set in place mechanisms
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Naira stable against dollar as CBN meets over economy
3:12:35 PMadekunle

Lagos – The Naira on Monday remained stable at the parallel market. The Nigerian currency maintained N378 to the dollar at the close of trading on Monday afternoon, keeping same value as at Friday. Also, the naira maintained N495 to the Pound Sterling, but weakened further against the Euro, exchanging for N415, from N407 posted
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No impeachable offence against Buhari - Senate
2:56:49 PMAbiodun

The Senate has assured that there is no impeachable offence against President Muhammadu Buhari and as such there is no contemplation of impeachment by the chamber.

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Buhari orders NNPC to intensify oil exploration in North East
2:56:03 PMIkenna

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, to increase the tempo on crude oil exploration activities in the north eastern part of the country.

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Sunday, 24 July 2016

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Kunle Afolayan extols Sahara Group's film competition entries
3:40:44 PMadekunle

The future of Nigeria's movie sector promises to be excellent given the quality documentaries received in the ongoing Sahara Group film competition, ace film maker kunle Afolayan has said.

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HIV elimination: Lessons from Cuba
3:33:35 PMIkenna

IN 2014, Cuba officially became the first country in the world to eliminate the transmission of HIV and syphilis from mother to child. Cuba has gone down in history as the first in the world to be validated by the World Health Organization, WHO, for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis.

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Army ambush,kill 2 Boko Haram members in Sambisa
3:19:31 PMFemi Ajasa

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the acting Director Army Public Relations on Sunday stated that troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE ambushed Boko Haram terrorists crossing into Sambisa forest from Komala and Musafanari axis with logistics items.

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Ekere mounts the saddle at NDDC
3:19:22 PMadekunle

LAST week, the Federal Government announced the appointment of Mr. Nsima Udo Ekere, 51, to the position of Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. The appointment which was seen by many as well deserved came at a time the commission was being reorganised away from the spendthrift manner politicians had turned it into.

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Nigerian club sides pay referees to win matches, alleges FC Zamfara coach
3:05:53 PMadekunle

The Coach of FC Zamfara of Gusau, Alhassan Muhammed, has alleged that club sides in the country do give referees money to win matches.

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INEC threatening Nigeria's democracy with inconclusive elections- Fayose
3:02:19 PMIkenna

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekit State has expressed worry over inability of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct credible and conclusive elections since the advent of the
President Muhammadu Buhari led All Progressives Congress (APC) government.

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Kaduna community upbeat ahead Buhari's commissioning of Abuja-Kaduna rail line
3:01:46 PMadekunle

Ahead of the inauguration of the new Abuja-Kaduna rail line on July 26, residents of Rigasa in Kaduna metropolis are upbeat over the project, saying it will boost social and economic activities in the area.

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PDP BoT Chairman to visit party founding fathers
2:59:41 PMadekunle

The Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustee (BoT), Sen. Walid Jibrin, has said that the board members will visit some of the founding fathers of the party.

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Hassan-Kukah to reveals memoirs of Oputa Panel on Tuesday
2:56:25 PMadekunle

Bishop Mathew Hassan-Kukah will on Tuesday, July 26, in Ibadan give a critical accounts of the findings from the Nigeria's Truth Commission 2011, popularly known as `Oputa Panel'

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I chained my son because he's possessed with 'stealing spirit' - Father
2:55:17 PMFemi Ajasa

Controversial Pastor of The Key Joy Celestial Church, Francis Taiwo, who chained his 9-year-old son for several weeks, has confessed the reasons behind his action.

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