Below are the headlines found on The Guardian Online Newspaper for today, Thursday, 17 August, 2017.


Renewing PDP's determined return to Kogi's Lugard House
Thu, 17 Aug 2017
Compared to the ruling All Progressives Party (APC), the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) looks more determined, in terms of cohesiveness, organizational structure and oneness of purpose, to win the next contest for the tenancy of the Lord Lugard House.....
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English FA denies Ogenyi Onazi work permit to join Birmingham
Thu, 17 Aug 2017
Super Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi has been denied a work permit to play for English Championship side, Birmingham City.Birmingham had agreed terms with the 24-year-old to sign him from Turkish club Trabzonspor.
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NFF declares Uyo ready to host Nigeria, Cameroon battle
Thu, 17 Aug 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has assured players and officials of the senior national team, Super Eagles, that they have a smooth turf and conducive environment to show their might when they confront Cameroun in a crucial Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier ion September 2.
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Nigerians await solar eclipse on Monday, lunar episode July 27, 2018
Thu, 17 Aug 2017
According to Science News, a partial solar eclipse will be seen from the much broader path of the Moon's penumbra, including all of North America, northern South America, Western Europe, and some of Africa including Nigeria and north-east of Asia on Monday, August 21, 2017.
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Group seeks sustainable solution to sabotage of power infrastructure
Thu, 17 Aug 2017
Piqued by the deteriorating power supply occasioned by sabotage of key infrastructure, the Nigerian Young Professionals Forum (NYPF), has unveiled plans to develop sustainable solutions to address the recurring issue.
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Nigerian bags Mandela fellowship in U.S.
Thu, 17 Aug 2017
The U.S. government, through the Department of State, has honoured Ahmed Adetola-Kazeem, a Lagos-based lawyer, for founding Prisoners' Rights Advocacy Initiative (PRAI) and securing the release of several awaiting trial inmates.
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Obasanjo tasks architects, engineers on affordable, decent accommodation
Thu, 17 Aug 2017
EX-President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday urged local architects and engineers to provide decent and affordable accommodation for Nigerians.He made the call in Abeokuta at the third Distinguished Lecture organised by the Nigerian Institute of Architects at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library.
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Rotary District governor tasks youths on integrity, leadership
Thu, 17 Aug 2017
Nigerian youths have been advised to let integrity be their watchword in their dealings with others as a show of their readiness in taking over the mantle of leadership in the country.
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Apapa Council unveils environmental corps, braided bins
Thu, 17 Aug 2017
Towards ensuring a safe environment for residents of Apapa local council, authorities have launched the Keep Apapa Clean and Healthy, A Must (KACHAM) corps to clear off heaps of refuse in all areas of Apapa.
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Drug makers plan to boost economy with expo
Thu, 17 Aug 2017
As part of efforts to make Nigeria self-sufficient in medicines production and distribution as well as capture new markets beyond the shores of this country and Africa, the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria...
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