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The Joint Task Force in the Niger Delta, Operation Delta Safe has uncovered an illegal arms manufacturing factory in the State and recovered guns, cartridges and military equipment.

JTF said this followed an intelligence report of an arms manufacturing gang in the Arhavwarien, Ughelli area of Delta State.

The gang supplied deadly ammunition to kidnappers, cultists, sea robbers, militants and armed robbers.

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Commander of OPDS, Rear Admiral Apochi Suleiman, told newsmen at the headquarters of the command in Igbogene, Bayelsa State, on Monday that 18 persons were arrested in connection with the various crimes committed in the region.

Suleiman, who jointly addressed the media along with the commanders of the land, sea, air and other components of the special security outfit, noted that the JTF conducted the raid on the arms’ factory following an intelligence report.

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He stated that some of the intelligence officers of the command placed an order for a large batch of the weapons manufactured by some key suspects identified as Isiyaku Ochuko, Ese James and Elvis Philips.

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Below are the headlines found on The Guardian Online Newspaper for today, Tuesday, 4 July, 2017.



Fox Sports executive fired over allegations of misconduct
Tue, 04 Jul 2017
Jamie Horowitz, who oversaw programing for Fox Sports, was fired at his office in Los Angeles after two years on the job.
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Power sector needs N1.260tr to maintain 4,000MW in 2017
Tue, 04 Jul 2017
The Federal Government has concluded plans to raise $3.5 billion (N1.260 trillion) from the sale of government owned power plants, borrowing from banks and other multilateral financial institutions to maintain electricity generation of 4,000 MegaWatts (MW).
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Conoil posts N24b revenue, N3.3b profit in Q1
Tue, 04 Jul 2017
Conoil Plc has sustained its growth profile for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2017, as the firm last week reported revenue of N24.474 billion showing an increase of 28 per cent over the N19.042 billion achieved in the corresponding period of 2016.
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Mexican artist Jose Luis Cuevas dead at 83
Tue, 04 Jul 2017
On Twitter, President Enrique Pena Nieto said Cuevas would be forever remembered as "synonymous with freedom, creation and universality."
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Expert bemoans dominance of foreign CEOs in Nigerian multinational firms


Tue, 04 Jul 2017
The CEO, Anabel Group, Nicholas Okoye, while addressing participants at the succession plan conference, organised by the group in Lagos at the weekend, regretted that foreigners have taken over the management of virtually all the multinationals in Nigeria.
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Capital Hotels declares N1.2b profit for 2016 fiscal year
Tue, 04 Jul 2017
Capital Hotels Plc, owners of Sheraton Hotels and Towers, Abuja, yesterday declared a profit after tax of N1,274.45 billion for the 2016 fiscal year. The figure represented a 158.9 percent increase against N492.26million recorded in the previous fiscal year.
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Symptoms of revolts loom large in Nigeria
Tue, 04 Jul 2017
As far as I am concerned, we have accepted to adopt a federal system of government, we have agreed to practice democracy; we should therefore allow democracy to work. Let anybody from anywhere, whatever religion or tribe he belongs to contest the election.
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Ebewele plots Gusau's fall in AFN bye-election
Tue, 04 Jul 2017
Brown Ebewele has began what has been termed an underground campaign in his bid to wrestle the federation's presidency from Alhaji Ibraham Gusau in the bye election slated for Friday in Abuja.
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Lagos targets revenue inflow from Jubilee Estate project
Tue, 04 Jul 2017
The Commissioner for Housing, Prince Gbolahan Lawal, who disclosed this while signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Brains and Hammers Limited, for the delivery of the 618 housing units, said the state stands to derive significant revenue...
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Ethnic agitations: Matters arising
Tue, 04 Jul 2017
How the Presidency and National Assembly, supported by different persons and institutions manage the political crisis in the months ahead is crucial to the stability, peace and survival of the country.
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Below are the headlines found on The Guardian Online Newspaper for today, Saturday, 1 July, 2017.

Uganda's 'Ghetto President' reggae star becomes real life MP
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
But in a surprising turn the 35-year-old reggae star -- who was just three when Museveni took power at the head of a rebel army -- on Thursday won a landslide victory in a city by-election to become the country's newest lawmaker.
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Stakeholders seek traffic management plan for Apapa/Wharf Road
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
Presenting a communiqu at the end of the meeting, the Federal Controller for Works, Lagos state, Godwin Eke and a Consultant of AG Dangote Construction Company Limited, Kayode Opeifa agreed to remove all parked trailers on the road immediately.
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Adele hints at retirement from touring
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
The 29-year-old singer thanked fans in a message Thursday night at London's Wembley Arena, where she is playing four final shows on a 123-date global tour.
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St Finbarrs, Queens College win GTBank Masters Cup Season Six
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
St Finbarrs College, Akoka and Queens College, Yaba, on Thursday emerged champions of the Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) Lagos State Masters Cup Season Six in the boys and girls' categories played at the Onikan Stadium.
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Abuja DisCo commits $150 million to metering infrastructure
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
AEDC had procured 30,000 meters, adding that in few days' time, another contract signing programme for the procurement of another 30,000 meters would be effected to meet up with the yearly target of 120,000 meters.


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Weekly political notes
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
If APGA knows that Kanu has no authority to speak for the Igbos, which is a statement of fact, why writing him and acknowledging that he is the IPOB leader. It is well known that not all Igbos are members and supporters of IPOB.
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Beyonce and Jay-Z twins' names could be Rumi and Sir
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
The pop diva and rapper, whose real name is Shawn Carter, have filed to US authorities to copyright "Rumi Carter" and "Sir Carter," ensuring no one else profits from the names to sell anything from fragrances to music.
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We would give you world standard shoes at affordable prices
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
I said since it is made in Nigeria, why not put a Nigerian name on the slippers' I just told him that and he said Why Not' I told him we are using that name, 'Why Not,' henceforth for the slippers. That was how we come out with the name YNORTH.
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Give corruption quit notice, not fellow Nigerians
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
While youths in other parts of the world are positioning themselves for leadership and change, the Nigerian youths are being used in oiling the wheels of divisive propagandas and classical corruption.
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Advanced prosthetic arms developed by Pentagon set for sale
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
Artie McAuley, a captain involved in a serious car accident, smiles as he talks about being able to once more throw both arms up to celebrate a touchdown while watching American football.
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Below are the headlines found on The Nation Online Newspaper for today, Saturday, 1 July, 2017.

HOW MOVIE PRODUCERS TACKLE 'AREA BOYS' MENACE
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
LOBALLY, filmmakers face challenges, some of which include a constant fear of piracy, huge production costs and stress so as to be able to recoup their expenses. However, for some Nigerian filmmakers, their ordeals often start at locations before acting is allowed to commence. While such haggling to drop money for Area Boys in orderRead MoreThe post HOW MOVIE PRODUCERS TACKLE 'AREA BOYS' MENACE appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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The single life
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
Dear Reader, Welcome to another exciting moment in Gods presence in Jesus Mighty Name! In this glorious month, I will be sharing with you an important subject titled 'The Single Life.' No matter the weather condition rainy, cloudy, snowy or sunny, the sun is never static. It keeps moving, whether we can see itRead MoreThe post The single life appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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LOVING THE NFC SEXTET
Sat, 01 Jul 2017


BARELY three months after his appointment as Managing Director of Nigerian Film Corporation, his proverbial eggs are beginning to hatch, and as the hatchlings are stepping out of the cracks, it appears they only need the purest of fresh air to develop strong wings and fly. This doesnt look like a long time coming' First,Read MoreThe post LOVING THE NFC SEXTET appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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ALL SET FOR 'ALTER EGO' PREMIERE
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
PRODUCERS of the anticipated movie, Alter Ego, featuring Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, have announced that the movie will premiere on Friday, July 7 at the prestigious Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos. Speaking to media earlier this year on the movie that is set to bring her back to the screen after three years, Omotola said thatRead MoreThe post ALL SET FOR 'ALTER EGO' PREMIERE appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Arms deals: EFCC seizes ex-Chief of Army Staff's N4bn estate
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized an estate, allegedly valued at over N4 billion from a former Chief of Army Staff. The estate, which has been placed under Interim Asset Forfeiture, was confiscated on account of the ongoing probe of the ex-Army Chief over $2.1 billion arms deals. Prior to the seizure,Read MoreThe post Arms deals: EFCC seizes ex-Chief of Army Staffs N4bn estate appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Angry residents set two Badoo suspects ablaze
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
TWO suspected members of the dreaded Badoo gang were caught and set ablaze by an angry mob in different places during the week. One of them then was lynched in Igbo-Oluwo area of Ikorodu in Lagos State yesterday, while the other met his tragic end at Ogijo, a border town in Ogun State earlier inRead MoreThe post Angry residents set two Badoo suspects ablaze appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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FG uncovers 60,000 ghost workers,says Osinbajo
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
No fewer than 60,000 ghost workers have been uncovered by the Federal Government since the introduction of the bank verification number (BVN), according to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. Osinbajo was giving an update on government's war on corruption at the 5th Annual Christopher Kolade Lecture on Business Integrity in Lagos on Thursday night. This isRead MoreThe post FG uncovers 60,000 ghost workers,says Osinbajo appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Hakeem Bello-Osagie quits as Etisalat chiar
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
Embattled Chairman of Etisalat Nigeria Limited, Hakeem Bello-Osagie, resigned his position yesterday amidst the $1.2billion debt crisis facing the company. The resignation takes immediate effect. An official statement last night sid the resignation followed 'the approval of a restructuring plan for the telecommunications firm.' Mr. Bello-Osagie, a former Chairman of the United Bank for AfricaRead MoreThe post Hakeem Bello-Osagie quits as Etisalat chiar appeared first on The Nation Nige
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Court dismisses certificate forgery case against Andy Uba
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
The Abuja High Court sitting in Apo, Gudu District, yesterday, dismissed a certificate forgery suit filed by one Mr. Uchenna Nnadi against Senator Andy Uba. The court adjudged that the plaintiff failed to prove his case. Justice Valentine Ashi said the law says that he who asserts must prove; and that the plaintiff, having failedRead MoreThe post Court dismisses certificate forgery case against Andy Uba appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.


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Buhari recovering in robust manner, says Oyegun
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie Oyegun, yesterday raised fresh hope about the health condition of President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking with newsmen at the end of a meeting between the National Working Committee of the party and its governors, Oyegun said the President, who is on medical vacation inRead MoreThe post Buhari recovering in robust manner, says Oyegun appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Working in the red zone
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
JOSIAH WANGAE, a Kenyan, makes his living in Nigerias theatre of death. In Maiduguri, Borno State, Wangae prowls the killing fields, where local military fight terrorist sect, Boko Haram, off the streets and desert tracts. Sometimes, the insurgents perform a bloody conquest and Wangae gets trapped in the middle of it.Just recently, he got caught in a terrorist attack in Konduga. It was a very close shave. I almost lost my life in the attack. I was in the area for field work when the insurgents (
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How to stop arguingsolving relationship problems
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
YOURE a couple in love. Naturally, youre going to fight once in awhile. However, being frustrated or angry with your partner doesnt have to be destructive, as long as you know how to approach the argument.For the purposes of this article, were going to talk about romantic relationships. Obviously, any argument with another person can benefit from some of these principles, but different relationship dynamics require different approaches. Whats appropriate for your boyfriend may not be the best so
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Special report: Working in the red zone
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
Life, death, sacrifices of humanitarian aid workers in Nigeria northeastJosiah Wangae, a Kenyan, makes his living in Nigerias theatre of death. In Maiduguri, Borno State, Wangae prowls the killing fields, where local military fight terrorist sect, Boko Haram, off the streets and desert tracts. Sometimes, the insurgents perform a bloody conquest and Wangae gets trapped in the middle of it.Just recently, he got caught in a terrorist attack in Konduga. It was a very close shave. I almost lost my li
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LBD madness
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
EVERYONE looks good in black. So, its a bonus that the little black dress (LBD) is a huge fashion trend this season. The great thing is that black basic items are classic.The little black dress will never go out of style, and we know that you can never have too much black in your wardrobe.The mainstream fashion and celebrities are going back to black because a little black dress can always be counted on to deliver a best-dressed look with hardly any extra effort.Basic tips to rock the look: Glam
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Buratai: Decoding the True African General
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
Africa suffers artificial drought of hardcore and outstanding professionals in every field. This plaque has become more visible with Africans joyful acceptance of the neo-colonial erroneous, biased and destructive verdict of Africa as a continent of failures. And each time, these alien forces descend their imperial knives on the precious skins of Africans and Africa,Read MoreThe post Buratai: Decoding the True African General appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Below are the headlines found on The Leadership Online Newspaper for today, Friday, 30 June, 2017.

Ghana Must Go 29th June 2017
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
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Nigeria Near 40-Billion-Barrel Oil Reserves Target


Fri, 30 Jun 2017
As NNPC/FIRST JV secure over $700 Schlumberger funding for new fieldBy BAYO AMODU, and FESTUS OKOROMADU,The plan by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to grow the nations crude oil reserves to 40 billion barrels by the year 2020 received a major boost yesterday with the execution of a tripartite agreement in Abuja.The agreement was between the NNPC/FIRST Exploration & Production Joint Venture and Schlumberger for the development of the Anyalu and Madu fields in the Niger Delt
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NPA Dedicates Special Terminal As Yam Export To UK Begins
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
By YUSUF BABALOLA,As the first batch of the Nigeria Yam Export Programme (NYEP) to the United Kingdom left the Lagos port for the United Kingdom yesterday, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms Hadiza Bala Usman promised to dedicate some terminals strictly for export.In a press statement to LEADERSHIP by the principal manager, Public Relations, Ibrahim Nasiru, the yam were exported to the UK at the Lilypond Container Terminal, Ijora Apapa.Speaking at the official flag o
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Those Who Can Afford The Journey
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
Islam is built on five pillars one of which is pilgrimage to the House for those who are able to undertake the journey. Hajj is obligatory on Muslims once in a life time.The Ancient House, The Kabah, is situated in Makkah of the present Saudi Arabia. The original building was destroyed by the Flood of Prophet Noah (Nuh), may Allahs peace be upon him. Allah then appointed it, showed and guided His Prophet, Ibrahim, alayhis salaam, to rebuild it, sanctify it for those who compass it round or use i
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Evans Files Fresh Suit Against Police, Seeks Payment Of N300m In Damages
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
by George OkojieSuspected billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (a.k.a. Evans), has again dragged the Inspector General of Police, and three others before a Federal High Court in Lagos over his alleged illegal detention.In the new suit filed yesterday, Evans is claiming N300 million as general and exemplary damages against the police for alleged illegal detention and unconstitutional media trial.Joined as respondents in his new originating motion are the Nigeria Police Force, the commi
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Fayose Lacks Power To Call For PMBs Resignation Okorocha
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
Imo State governor and the chairman, All Progressive Peoples (APC) Governors Forum, Rochas Okorocha had an interactive session with State House Press Corps where he stated that his Ekiti counterpart lacks the qualifications to ask the president to resign. He also spoke on some burning national issues. JONATHAN NDA- ISAIAH was there for LEADERSHIP Friday.On state of the NationAs you are aware we are passing through a very difficult time in our nation and we have a lot of challenges political, ec
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Politics, Intrigues Behind Restructuring Debate
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
In the past weeks, the call for restructuring grew by the day, with former military president, Ibrahim Babangida, lending his voice to the debate. In this report, JONATHAN NDA-ISAIAH examines the issues surrounding the clamour.The most popular term in the countrys political lexicon at the moment is restructuring. In the past few days, the issue dominating the media space has been how to restructure Nigeria. In the news, on talk shows and in the online media, the story has been the same. Analysts
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Flashpoint: Budget Power: Time For Supreme Court To Wade In
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
By Jonathan Nda IsaiahLast week, the minister of power, works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola reignited the budget power debate by accusing the National Assembly of inserting strange projects in his budget.According to Fashola What I have in my budget now is primary healthcare centres, boreholes.That was the meeting we had with the Acting President and that was the reason why the budget was not signed on time.If after we have defended the budget and we had gone and the legislature unilaterally ch
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Cobhams, Olagunju Dazzle At God Can
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
BY ANTHONY ADA ABRAHAM,Testimony place, Island branch of Holy Ghost Christian Centre recently put together a five-day power and faith revival programme titled God Can with an economic conference, coming out of recession which took place on Saturday, June 10th at the prestigious four-point by Sheraton Hotel,Lekki with Dr. Amos Fenwa, the general overseer of the ministry and Pastor Femi Okanlawon, the Island branch (Testimony place) Pastor.The programme and the business summit played host to Mr. N
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Tobacco Control And Emerging Developmental Issues In Nigeria
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
By Austin EramehThe World Health Assembly (WHA) is the highest policy/decision making body of the World Health Organization (WHO). The Assembly meets annually in Geneva to set global health policies, review and approve programmes and budgets of the WHO and appoints its director general as at when due. The Assembly is usually attended by Health Ministers of member states of the WHO and top representatives from the Health Ministries of member countries.While the issues up for discussions at the As
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Below are the headlines found on The Daily Sun Online Newspaper for today, Friday, 30 June, 2017.

Why Nigerian artistes misbehave, destroy their names
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
Danku, Oritsefemi's manager By Tony Ogaga Artiste manager and entrepreneur, Yusuf Adebola Adepitan aka Danku, is one man who has contributed immensely from behind the scenes towards the growth of Nigerian music. He has worked with the likes of Oritsefemi, Terry G and Konga among a host of others. In this chat with TS Weekend,...
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Agaracha'll expose Casanovas 'JennyO
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
Fast rising singer, Jenny O, has sensationally revealed that Casanovas inspired her latest single, Agaracha. In a chat with TS Weekend, the light-skinned TV presenter said: 'Agaracha was inspired by a few stories I heard about Casanovas. You know, the 'chop and go' kind of guys, so I felt the need to touch on that...
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Ikujenyo storms Bogobiri July 7
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
Former Fela pianist, Duro Ikujenyo and his band, Age of Acquarius, will be on hand to thrill lovers of good music on July 7 when he would be at Bogobiri House in Lagos for his monthly show tagged: 'An Evening with Duro Ikujenyo'. The show promises to be an evening of fun and excitement, as...
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Miss Nigeria to Osinbajo: Engage youths for national integration
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
Miss Nigeria, Chioma Obiadi, has called on Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo to engage Nigerian youths in order to curb the spate of hate speeches and distrust among them. While commending Osinbajo for his engagement with leaders of thought over the quit notice slammed on Igbos by Northern youths, the beauty queen stated that it...
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Roger Ofime's film, Oloibiri, opens TAFF 2017
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
Award winning moviemaker, Roger Ofime, is on song again, as his action thriller, Oloibiri, has been selected as the opening film for The African Film Festival (TAFF), which kicks-off today, Friday June 30 in Dallas, Texas. Commenting, festival director and founder, Kelechi Eke said: 'Not less than 200 filmmakers from over 40 countries are expected...
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I'll transform nation's cultural sector 'Otunba Runsewe
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
The Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has vowed to reposition the nation's cultural sector, making it the next 'oil industry'. This came to light penultimate Saturday during the stakeholders' forum the council organised at Planet One, Maryland, Lagos, and which was attended by the who is who in the...
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How I won God's Children Great Talent's millions ' Esther Benyeogo
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
It was an action packed show which was broadcast live on HIPTV, EbonyLife TV, Wazobia Max and Dove TV last Saturday. It was indeed the grand finale and the last chance for the final ten contestants to enchant the judges and audience with their performances at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos. The show also featured...
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How I'll celebrate my 50th birthday 'Saheed Balogun, actor
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
I feel successful even after being in the industry for a fulfilling 35 years and more. For me, 50 marks the end of my first half and the beginning of the second half. I ended the first in a big way, I am starting the next in a bigger way.' This is popular actor, Saheed...
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I was almost consumed by tribulations 'Black Hero, physically challenged musician
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
As debut album rekindles hope in Nigeria By Yinka Oludayisi Fabowale Keep Hope Alive. That is the title of the wave -making song by Lagos'based musician and comedian, Black Hero (Okoro Emmanuel Izukamma). The hit single released on audio CDs and currently enjoying generous airplay on some radio stations in the nation's former capital and...
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Tribunal sacks Rivers PDP senator
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
Rivers State Elections Petition Tribunal has sacked Senator George Sekibo, representing Rivers East in
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Why we moved against Fulani herds men 'Jigawa deputy gov
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
From Ahmed Abubakar, Dutse The Jigawa state deputy governor, Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, has said that the
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2019: Ogun wants Senator Adeola to replicate Lagos magic
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
By Brown Chimezie Shina Ogunyale is a lawyer and Rotary president of Agbara, Ogun State. The All Progressives
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It's criminal to oppose anti-open grazing law -Benue AG
Fri, 30 Jun 2017


From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi In this interview, Benue State Commissioner for Justice and state Attorney
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Senator Abubakar Danladi: Beginning of the end
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Supreme Court recently passed a landmark judgement sacking Senator
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2019: Benue people'll beg Ortom to run 'Kwaghngu
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Special Adviser to the Benue state Governor on Special Duties, Mr. Abraham
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APGA crisis: NEC disowns Agbaso, backs Oye
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
From Obinna Odogwu, Ekwulobia The National Executive Council of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA),
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APC dividing Nigeria along primordial cleavages 'UPP
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
From Geoffrey Anyanwu, Awka United Progressives Party (UPP) yesterday said the ruling All Progressives
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Buhari: Okorocha blasts Fayose
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Owelle Rochas Okorocha, Imo State governor and chairman of the Progressive
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Ohanaeze scolds Kanu, IPOB over Anambra guber
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
..Says group overheating polity From Geoffrey Anyanwu, Awka The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation,
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Ahead Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier: Omeruo dismisses Cameroon
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
By Chidera Akalonu Ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cameroon, Chelsea defender Kenneth
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Aron Samuel sets target with CSKA Moscow
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
Super Eagles striker Aaron Samuel is in tiptop condition and has resumed full training with Russian Premier
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Ronaldo introduces his twins to the world
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo suffered professional disappointment on Wednesday night when Portugal were knocked
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Iwobi visits local community, hands out award
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
Alex Iwobi took some time out of his summer break to visit a local community and award one of its members
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Wimbledon 2017: Murray pulls out of warm-up match
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
Defending champion Andy Murray has pulled out of his final warm-up match before Wimbledon because of
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Recession: Air travellers, businesses groan as foreign airlines fleece Nigerians
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
By Louis Ibah Nigerian air
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Ransomware: Fear grips FG over possible Petya's attack in Nigeria
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
Alerts banks, telcos over new malware By Olabisi Olaleye with agency report The banking and telecommunications
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Osinbajo gives 9-month deadline to tax evaders
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
Declares every Thursday tax day By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, has
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Naira rebounds, exchanges for N366 to dollar
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
As Obasanjo calls common currency in ECOWAS The Naira on Thursday appreciated against the dollar at
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Commercial activities in Makurdi, the Benue State capital were paralyzed in Makurdi, the as students of the state-owned university took to the streets in protest of the prolonged closure of the school due to the strike by the ASUU chapter of the institution. Lecturers of the school are on strike over the non-payment of earned allowances, absence of a health insurance scheme, pension plan, appointment of principal officers in the university by the government and delay in the payment of staff salaries, and a host of others.


Report has it that suspected gunmen had attempted to kill a top investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Austin Okwor, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to Ishaq Salihu, who is the head of the anti-graft agency’s Zonal office in the South-South, Okwor had closed late for the day and as he left office, he was suddenly accosted by a gang of daredevil hoodlums who opened fire on him. He, however, escaped but without gunshot injuries.

A former Governor of Taraba State, Dambaba Suntai is dead. Suntai who had been bedridden after the injuries he sustained from a plane crash while he was the governor of the State in 2012 died in his home while undergoing rehabilitation for brain.
A combined team of armed security operatives led by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on Wednesday reportedly stormed the Kaduna home of former Vice President, Namadi Sambo for a search. It was, however, not disclosed what they were searching for.

Chile has qualified for the final of this year’s Confederations Cup, after defeating Portugal 3-0 on penalties in a semi-final clash on Wednesday. The game ended goalless in regulation and extra time and was decided on penalty.
Suspected billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, a.k.a. Evans, on Wednesday at the Lagos Federal High Court in Lagos, filed a fundamental rights enforcement action against the police, asking the court to order for his immediate release or charge him to court. Joined as respondents in the said suit marked FHC/L/CS/1012/2017 are the Nigeria Police Force, Commissioner of Police, Lagos State and the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Lagos State Police Command.


The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Wednesday alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari has been on “life support for 20-days.” Fayose berated Buhari’s handlers over the non-disclosure of the President’s health situation. Fayose also said the Sallah audio message was a mere damage control strategy by Buhari’s handlers.

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has accused the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, of killing over 2000 of its members. They made the accusation following the party’s statement yesterday that described IPOB’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu, as a maximum emperor. IPOB in a press statement described APGA’s attack on Kanu as childish antics.

The Rivers State National and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has sacked the Senator representing Rivers East Senatorial District, Senator George Sekibo of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. The three-man panel sitting at Apo Quarters in the Federal Capital Territory has now affirmed the petition of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress , APC Andrew Uchendu.

The naira recorded a marginal gain on Wednesday, closing at 367 per United States dollar, up from 368 on Tuesday. The local currency has not been doing so badly following continuous support by the Central Bank of Nigeria through the supply of foreign exchange into the market.


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Below are the headlines found on The Guardian Online Newspaper for today, Wednesday, 28 June, 2017.

Quit order, a rare chance to renegotiate Nigeria


Wed, 28 Jun 2017
The first time was in the surrender document by Major-General Phillip Effiong and co., a very prominent Igbo, Sir Louis Mbanefo, disagreed with the draft and tone of that document that they should not hand over a blanket surrender.
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Nigeria, Ghana mull new pact
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
The Director General of NIMASA, Dakuku Peterside, who disclosed this during a working visit by the GMA to the Agency, said in carrying out its statutory functions, the agency is strengthened by three important Acts namely...
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Malami urges Senate to obey judgment on Akwa Ibom senatorial tussle
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
Abubakar Malami, has called on Senate President Bukola Saraki to honour the judgment of a Federal High Court in Uyo regarding the representation of Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District at the Senate.
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NIWA cries out of over blockade of Calabar office
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has expressed concern over the blockage of its Calabar office resulting from construction works at Diamond Hill Hope Wadal, Opposite the Cross River State Governor's office.
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Lagos woos investors to Lekki Free Zone
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
The Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Prince Rotimi Ogunleye, has urged investors in Nigeria, and all over the world to invest in the Lekki Free Zone.
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NB explores cassava starch as alternative recipe for production
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
This was disclosed during a facility tour to Psaltry International Company Limited, a food grade starch producing company in Ado Awaye in Iseyin area of Oyo State.
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Meet Henry Onyekuru: Everton's new Nigerian raised by Qataris in Belgium
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
It's hardly surprising that 10 British clubs ' nine from the Premier League, plus Celtic ' had reportedly targeted Onyekuru this summer. The latest stories suggest that Everton have landed the youngster, and will loan him out to Anderlecht for next season.
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LCCI's forum to address operators' challenges
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
According to the Director-General of The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Muda Yusuf, this year's celebration, which is scheduled to take place in Lagos at 10am, is designed to raise public awareness on MSMEs contribution to economic development
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PenCom set for government workers enrolment next Monday
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
In a statement made available to The Guardian by the PenCom spokesman, Emeka Onuora, the exercise will take place from July 3 to August 30th, at 15 centres across the nation.
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Hope rises for Nigeria's dry ports
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
A dry port, also known as Inland Container Depot (ICD), is an inland intermodal terminal directly connected by road or rail to a seaport, and operating as a centre for the transshipment of sea cargo to inland destinations.
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Below are the headlines found on The Daily Times Online Newspaper for today, Wednesday, 28 June, 2017.

Sallah : Emir intensify pray for Buharis recovery
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
The Emir of Wase, Alhaji Sambo Mohammed, during the Durbar show, an annual activity to mark the Edl Fitri celebration, took out time to pray for the speedy recovery of President Mohammadu Buhari. The Emir said it has become even more imperative for the President to recover and return to the country as his presence []The post Sallah : Emir intensify pray for Buharis recovery appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Nigerias Sunday Folayan re-elected AFRINIC chair
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
Revd. Sunday Folayan, has been re-elected as the chairman of the African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) for another term of one year at the on-going public policy forum on the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Revd. Sunday Folayan, is also the President Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA). Also on the board of []The post Nigerias Sunday Folayan re-elected AFRINIC chair appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Agitations symptoms of rot in Nigerian system Sultan
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
.Advocates dialogue to resolve all misunderstandings, problems .Break up not solution to Nigerias problem- Gov. Wike The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar, on Tuesday, said ongoing agitations in the country are symptoms of rot in the Nigerian system. Abubakar disclosed this in Sokoto when Rivers State Governor, Barrister Nyesom Wike, paid him a Sallah []The post Agitations symptoms of rot in Nigerian system Sultan appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Atiku commends APC Govs, others over support for restructuring
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, applauded the resolution of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors Forum which called for restructuring and true federalism saying that the issue transcends religion and ethnicity. The former vice president, who is a chieftain of APC, also described as patriotic the convergence of positions around restructuring by []The post Atiku commends APC Govs, others over support for restructuring appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeri
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Senate may summon Fashola over remarks on 2017 Budget
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
Indications have emerged that the Senate may summon the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), following his comment against members of the National Assembly over power of appropriation on budget. Though some senators have refrained from making comments on the issue, preferring the Senate to react officially for the purpose of []The post Senate may summon Fashola over remarks on 2017 Budget appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Emir of Kano calls for peace, unity among Nigerians
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called on Nigerians to continue to live in peace with one another irrespective of their religious or ethnic affiliations. Sanusi made the call on Tuesday during traditional Hawan Nasarawa at the Government House, Kano. The Emir advised adherents of the Islamic faith to practice the []The post Emir of Kano calls for peace, unity among Nigerians appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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AHC: NCAA warns GSM providers, others to obtain permits
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a very stern warning to all operators of Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) to ensure they always obtain Aviation Height Clearance (AHC), Permits and Licences before construction of high rise structures. In an official statement issued yesterday and signed by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Sam []The post AHC: NCAA warns GSM providers, others to obtain permits appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria
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MSMEs crucial to end extreme poverty by 2030 UN
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
The United Nations has said that the Micro, Small and Medium-size Enterprises (MSMEs) would be crucial to the actualization of its Sustainable Development Goals of ending poverty by year 2030. The UN stated this on Tuesday while marking the World MSMEs Day; adding that nine out of every ten businesses are MSMEs. In a statement []The post MSMEs crucial to end extreme poverty by 2030 UN appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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2017 Budget: Workers welfare not properly captured NLC
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says workers welfare is not properly captured in the 2017 national budget. The NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba, said this while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. Our budget system is not transparent enough, if you look at the estimate of this year budget, a lot of issues have []The post 2017 Budget: Workers welfare not properly captured NLC appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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6 Nigerians arrested in Ghana over Kidnap and Rape of Facebook Friend
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
6 Nigerians; Chimaroke, Ike Amechi, Anthony Emmanuel, Godfred Alex, Kayode Ayodele and Opious Owner, have been paraded at the Accra Regional Police Commander of Operations, for reportedly kidnapping and raping a lady who the main suspect, Chimaroke, have been interacting with on Facebook. According to Chief Superintendent Kwesi Ofori, the 21-year-old lady, Ashaley Botwe, was []The post 6 Nigerians arrested in Ghana over Kidnap and Rape of Facebook Friend appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Ni
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AHC: NCAA warns GSM providers, others to obtain permits
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a very stern warning to all operators of Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) to ensure they always obtain Aviation Height Clearance (AHC), Permits and Licences before construction of high rise structures. In an official statement issued yesterday and signed by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Sam []The post AHC: NCAA warns GSM providers, others to obtain permits appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria
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FG urged to build central database to track criminals
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
Following the high rate of crimes and criminality across the country, an expert in security has called on the Federal Government to build a central database of its citizens to facilitate the tracking and arrest of criminals. Some criminal cases in the country include, armed robberies, kidnappings, Boko Haram, Cattle Herdsmen, Cattle rustlers, child trafficking, []The post FG urged to build central database to track criminals appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspa
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Osun by-election: PDP alleges APC of conniving with INEC to scuttle process
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
Barely ten days to the Osun West senatorial by-election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday alleged that the ruling All Progress Congress (APC) in the state was planning to scuttle the process of free, fair and credible poll. The party, through its Chairman, Mr Soji Adagunodo said this at a press conference in Osogbo. []The post Osun by-election: PDP alleges APC of conniving with INEC to scuttle process appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Osun West bye-election: APC denies attack on Adelekes campaign train
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has denied sponsoring hoodlums to attack the campaign train of Chief Ademola Adeleke. Adeleke is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming Osun West Senatorial District by-election in the state. The party was reacting to a claim by the PDP that it (APC) []The post Osun West bye-election: APC denies attack on Adelekes campaign train appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Stakeholders hail NASS over Bill on traditional medicine practice
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
Some herbal medical practitioners in Bayelsa State have applauded the National Assembly (NASS) on its move to integrate indigenous medicine into the countrys health care delivery system. A Bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of complementary and alternative medicine commission recently passed for third reading in the House of Representatives. Also passed []The post Stakeholders hail NASS over Bill on traditional medicine practice appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News f
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Etisalat: Mubadala pulls out of Nigeria
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
Following the failure of Etisalat Nigeria to renegotiate a $1.2 billion loan it took four years ago from 13 Nigerian banks, Abu Dhabi state investment fund, Mubadala has pulled out of the telecoms firm. Mubadala gave no details on what it meant by pulled out, but said it had intervened in the loan renegotiation talks []The post Etisalat: Mubadala pulls out of Nigeria appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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e-commerce card spending to reach $6trn by 2021-Report
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
Some cardholders in the past have avoided purchasing goods online because of security concerns, but the trend is changing due to the confidence building in the use of online cards. According to Global Payment Cards Data and Forecasts to 2021, an annual survey by RBR, the value of e-commerce card payments made worldwide grew 26 []The post e-commerce card spending to reach $6trn by 2021-Report appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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I am ready for 2019 political battle -says Niger State PDP chairman
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
Barely 48 hours after regaining his freedom, chairman of the Niger State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Tanko Beji, has said that he is now prepared for the 2019 political battle in the country. Beji was granted bail by a Minna High Court last Friday after spending 4 days in the Minna []The post I am ready for 2019 political battle -says Niger State PDP chairman appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Lagos lawmaker empowers 130 students with GCE forms
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
A Lagos lawmaker, Hon. Abiodun Tobun, on Monday distributed N2 million worth of General Certificate of Education (GCE) forms to no fewer than 130 indigent students of Epe Constituency I. Tobun of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who represents the constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly, told newsmen at the official distribution of []The post Lagos lawmaker empowers 130 students with GCE forms appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Katsina to convene stakeholders summit on way forward for councils Masari
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
The Katsina State government has concluded arrangements to convene stakeholders summit to discuss way forward for local government councils in the state. Gov. Aminu Masari made the announcement on Monday in Katsina when the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir, paid him the traditional Sallah Homage known as Hawan-bariki. He said that the summit is []The post Katsina to convene stakeholders summit on way forward for councils Masari appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Ni
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CVR: Adamawa Govt to declare public holiday
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
Dissatisfied with the voter turn-out, Adamawa State Governor, Muhammadu Bindow has said that he would declare public holiday to enable eligible citizens of the state participate in the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR). Bindow said this while receiving some Adamawa traditional rulers who paid him Sallah homage on Monday in Yola. The governor said that []The post CVR: Adamawa Govt to declare public holiday appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Nigeria better off as one strong nation, says Gov. Bello
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello has urged Nigerians to move beyond primordial sentiments and unite towards building a strong country with opportunities for all. Bello who spoke with newsmen in Minna, said, Nigeria is better off as a strong and united nation of diverse people. We need each other and shall be happy together. He []The post Nigeria better off as one strong nation, says Gov. Bello appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Council urges youths to disregard plan to divide Nigeria
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
The National Youth Council of Nigeria has called on youths to disregard any act designed to promote disunity and division of the country. The council gave the advice in a statement jointly signed by Mr Adedotun Omoleye and Mr Obinna Nwaka, Director and Deputy Directors in charge of political and democratic matters of the council. []The post Council urges youths to disregard plan to divide Nigeria appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Those calling for scrapping of Senate are jokers NaAllah
Wed, 28 Jun 2017


The Deputy Leader of the Senate, Bala Ibn NaAllah, has insisted that those calling for the scrapping of the upper legislative chamber were wasting their time. This was contained in a series of video interviews conducted by the Special Assistant on New Media to the President of the Senate, Bamikole Omishore. NaAllah in a story []The post Those calling for scrapping of Senate are jokers NaAllah appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Below are the headlines found on The Punch Online Newspaper for today, Monday, 26 June, 2017.

Senate's hypocrisy on 2014 conference report
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Facing a moment of reality, the Senate asked the President recently to submit the 2014 national political conference report to it for consideration. The conference, organised by the last administration for reasons not altruistic, however, ended up with far-reaching decisions. But unlike the Senate, the House of Representatives is distilling the report, which is already []
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2018: FG warns MDAs against inflating personnel budgets
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja The Federal Government has issued a warning to the chief executive officers of all its Ministries, Departments and Agencies against inflating their personnel budgets for the 2018 fiscal period. The move is part of the measures aimed at checking cases of ghost workers as well as reducing the rising wage bill, which []
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Road: Ogun to give preference to indigenous contractors
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi The Ogun State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Olamilekan Adegbite, says the state government will give indigenous contractors preference in the award of contracts for the construction of 171 rural roads in the state. He said the state government on May 18, 2017 advertised in five national dailies its intention to construct []
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FG loses N131.8bn as oil production drops again
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja the total volume of crude oil produced in Nigeria has been reducing since January this year, leading to a cumulative loss of about N131.8bn, an analysis of various reports from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has shown. After increasing to 1.84 million barrels per day in January this year, from 1.58mb/d that []
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How does bank alert work
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
If your bank is not already notifying you about these issues with your account, you probably have not set up the alerts in your mobile banking app. And that is something you may want to do right away. This is because they will help you stay informed about your finances whenever, wherever and however you []


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Financial Market Watch 'for the week ended June 23, 2017
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Local economy news Freshly released real sector data by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that Nigeria's National Disposable Income at 2016 purchasers' value increased year-on-year by 3.89 per cent (and quarter-on-quarter by 12.35 per cent) to N19.15tn in Q3 2016. The y-o-y increase in the NDI resulted from improvement in primary (factor income) and []
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MDAs use IT procurement to commit fraud ' NITDA boss
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Everest Amaefule, Abuja Some Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government have defrauded the country through the purchase of Information and Communications Technology services and equipment, the Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency, Dr. Isah Ibrahim, has said. Ibrahim said this when he led a management team of the NITDA to the Economic and []
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OPEC deal: Concern mounts over Nigeria's exemption
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Femi Asu with agency report With Nigeria's oil output recovering to its highest level in more than a year, industry analysts have raised concern over the country's exemption from the production cut deal reached by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and other producers. The deal called on OPEC to cut 1.2 million barrels per []
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Omoluabi Mortgage Bank plans expansion
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Femi Makinde, Osogbo Omoluabi Mortgage Bank has expressed its determination to transform from a state-based bank to a national mortgage bank, with a plan to expand to all parts of the country in its bid to becoming one of the leading players in the sub sector. According to a statement made available to our correspondent []
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Amosun gives two hectares of land to Ogun NSCDC
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Samuel Awoyinfa, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has approved two hectares of land for the building of a permanent site for the state's command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The state commandant of the NSCDC, Akinwande Aboluwoye, disclosed this during the foundation laying ceremony at the site in Owu Dekudu []
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Standardisation: SON plans certification for artisans, others


Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja The Standards Organisation of Nigeria has said it will soon commence the certification of the services offered by the Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises such as barbing, tailoring and masonry. Others are cobbling, events management, automobile maintenance, car wash and carpentry, among others. The Director-General, SON, Mr. Osita Aboloma, disclosed this in []
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Osun begins dredging of waterways
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Femi Makinde, Osogbo Osun State Government has begun the dredging of waterways in major towns in the state in order to ensure that there is no loss of lives or properties as the rains increase. The Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Mr. Idowu Korede, said this in Osogbo on Friday while briefing journalists on the []
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MIXTA Nigeria calls for more investments in affordable housing
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi The Managing Director, MIXTA Nigeria, Mr. Kola Ashiru-Balogun, has said that stakeholders in the real estate industry must invest more in affordable homes to bridge the country's deficit in housing. Ashiru-Balogun, while speaking on the firm's projects towards providing affordable housing, said the country had barely scratched the surface of such development. 'What []
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Continental Re seeks increased patronage of local operators
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Nike Popoola The Group Managing Director, Continental Reinsurance Plc, Dr. Femi Oyetunji, has said the capacity of African insurers and reinsurers can only be enhanced if they are patronised. He spoke on the impact Continental Re has made in Nigeria and the African continent in the 30 years of its existence according to a statement. []
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Zenith b'ball phase three ends today
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
The third phase of the Zenith Bank Women's Basketball League ends on Monday in Asaba. Lagos clubs First Bank and Dolphins have remained unbeaten in the competition since the first phase in Abuja and the second phase in Kaduna. Defending champions First Bank beat FCT Queens 118 33 on Sunday to announce that they []
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Amapakabo let success go to his head ' Ex-Rangers star
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Festus Abu with agency report Former Nigeria winger Emeka Akabueze claims former Enugu Rangers coach Imama Amapakabo lost focus after winning the Premier League last season. Amapakabo helped the Enugu club break a 32-year jinx by guiding them to their first league title since 1984. However, the former Golden Eaglets goalkeeper was sacked following a []
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Dalung boosts Bahamas 2017 athletes
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Sports minister Solomon Dalung has urged athletes preparing for the Commonwealth Youth Games scheduled to hold in Nassau, Bahamas, in July to work hard for success in the competition. Dalung, who visited the athletes at the Package B Hostel, National Stadium, Abuja, on Saturday, urged them to believe in themselves. The minister said, 'I came []
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Ghana sports chief hails NOC
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
The Ghana Sports For All Commission has commended the Nigeria Olympic Committee for the peaceful conduct of the 2017 Olympic Day Celebration in Lagos on Saturday. The Secretary-General of the GSFAC Mrs. Agnes Abefe, who was in Lagos for the celebration, said she was encouraged by the turnout. Abefe commended the NOC for their leadership []
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Lyon warn Arsenal over Lacazette
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Arsenal are 'ready to pay' for Alexandre Lacazette, according to Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas, but he insists he could choose to sell to Atletico Madrid instead, The Independent reports. The Gunners are interested in Lacazette as an alternative to Monaco teenager Kylian Mbappe, who is weighing up a move to the Emirates against offers from []
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Ogun commissioner urges parents
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Ogun State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Afolabi Afuape, has urged parents to educate and encouraged their children in sporting activities. Afuape spoke while declaring open the Season 5 semifinals of the Ogun-GTBank Principal's Cup at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta. The commissioner, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and []
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Ayade United get clubhouse
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Mudiaga Affe, Calabar The Cross River State Sports Commission has acquired a clubhouse and camp for Ben Ayade United of Calabar currently featuring in Division 2B of the Nationwide League. Chairman of the Commission, Orok Duke, revealed this after Ben Ayade United hammered Obingwa of Abia 5-0 in their second home match of the Nationwide []
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Confed Cup: Chile book Portugal showdown


Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Martin Rodriguez rescued a 1-1 draw for Chile against Australia on Sunday to send the South American champions through to a Confederations Cup semi-final against Portugal, AFP reports. James Troisi steered Australia ahead on 42 minutes in Moscow, but Chile replied through half-time substitute Rodriguez on 67 minutes to advance as Group B runners-up behind []
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Is deregulation on hold forever
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Economic Renaissance by Henry Boyo lesleba@lesleba.com 08052201997 '' If we do not deregulate, it is not cost-effective for those who are producing PMS (petrol) to sell. Likewise, if you deregulate completely, prices of everything will go up. So there are those complications, meaning we've got to moderate all those things. Government has to come in, []
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On the executive-legislative budget war
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Eze Onyekpere censoj@gmail.com; 08127235995 We are back again to the era of sowing corn and expecting to reap cassava. The executive and legislature arms of government are back in the trenches about the extent of their respective powers in the budgeting process. This is not a new challenge and it is as old as presidential []
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Lagos hospital rejects MFM pastor injured by Badoo
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
group kills another couple Samson Folarin A minister with the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry, Pastor Olawale (Solomon) Anthony, whose skull was fractured by some assailants suspected to be members of the Badoo cult, has been rejected by the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja. PUNCH Metro learnt from the victim's family that the []
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Court jails 35 persons for environmental offences
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Peter Dada, Akure No fewer than 35 persons were arrested and arraigned in court during the Saturday environmental sanitation in Akure, Ondo State, for violating environmental sanitation laws. The accused were sentenced to various jail terms ranging from one month to two months. They were, however, given option of fines from N2,000 to N5,000. The []
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Man arrested for raping, robbing trader
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Kizito Ojoma The police have arrested a 28- year-old man, Tunde Giwa, for allegedly robbing and raping a trader in the Awoyaya area of Lagos State. The police said Giwa threatened the victim with a knife and other weapons to rob her, adding that the suspect subsequently raped the woman. It was learnt that the []
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Pupils' abduction: Parents observe low-key Eid-el-fitr
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Pupils' captivity hits one month Afeez Hanafi As Muslims across the world were immersed in the celebration of Eid-el-fitr on Sunday, such was not the case with some parents of the six abducted pupils of the Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, Epe. The households of the parents, especially those who are Muslims, were said to []
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Gunmen kill policeman, one other in Kano
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
GUNMEN suspected to be armed robbers have killed two persons, including a policeman, in Kano State. An eyewitness told the News Agency of Nigeria in Kano on Sunday that the incident occurred on Saturday, around Kings Garden, off Club Road in the Kano metropolis. According to the witness, the suspects were in a car when []
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Fire guts House on the Rock church in Abuja
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Olaleye Aluko Property worth millions of naira was reportedly destroyed by fire on Sunday at the House on the Rock church on James Wolfesen Drive, Airport Road, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Our correspondent learnt that the fire, which was said to have started from a power plant, occurred at about 2pm, after the Sunday service []
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Below are the headlines found on This Daily Online Newspaper for today, Monday, 26 June, 2017.

Presidency Releases Buhari's Recorded Message to Nigerians
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Our administration will unite Nigerians, says Osinbajo By Omololu Ogunmade in Abuja Eight weeks after his departure for medical treatment, the presidency at the weekend released the first recorded message from President Muhammadu Buhari, where he was heard felicitating with Nigerians in the Hausa language on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of []
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Southern Leaders Commend APC Governors for Calling for Country's Restructuring
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
By Shola Oyeyipo Leaders from the Southern Nigeria under the aegis of the Southern Leaders Forum (SLF) have commended the Progressives Governors' Forum (PGF) for collectively supporting the demand for the restructuring Nigeria against the backdrop of recent regional agitations and the quit notice handed to Igbos resident in the North by some youths in []
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300 Lawyers Jostle for Ten Positions at Federal High Court
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
By Tobi Soniyi About three hundred private legal practitioners and magistrates have been shortlisted for the second stage of the recruitment exercise by the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) to fill ten vacancies in the Federal High Court (FHC). The shortlisted candidates, who were selected from the six geopolitical zones in the country, were pruned []
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Investigate Sources of Weapons of Killer Herdsmen, Sultan Tells FG
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Protest as suspected cattle breeders kill farmer near Falae's farm By Mohammed Aminu in Sokoto and James Sowole in Akure The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III yesterday called on the federal government to investigate the sources of weapons used by suspected killer herdsmen, saying the perpetrators of such heinous crimes should be []
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DSS Arrests top Boko Haram Commander, 20 Others in Kano
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
The Department of State Services (DSS) in Kano yesterday said it arrested a top Boko Haram commander and 20 others suspects. The Director, Kano local office of DSS, Alhassan Muhammad, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano that the 48 hours operation neutralised what would have been a bloody Eid-el-Fitr in Kano recent []
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Dialogue with Kanu, Other Marginalised Groups, Fayose Tells Buhari
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
By Victor Ogunje in Ado Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has called on the federal government to dialogue with the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr. Nnamdi Kanu to douse the growing ethnic-based tensions in the country. In the same vein, Fayose canvassed the review of the revenue formula of the country, []
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Kirikiri Prison Overpopulated by 1,853 Inmates
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
By Shola Oyeyipo An appeal was yesterday sent to relevant authorities and the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode-led Lagos State Government to help intervene in de-congesting the over populated Kirikiri Prison in Apapa, Lagos. Making the appeal during a prison de-congestion initiative commemorating the 55th birthday of the Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, []
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Atiku Rates Osinbajo High on Governance
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Atiku Rates Osinbajo High on Governance
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Ishaku Sets up Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Administrative Panel to Resolve...
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Ishaku Sets up Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Administrative Panel to Resolve...
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El-Rufai Urges Nigerians to Resist Those Bent at Dividing the Country...
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
El-Rufai Urges Nigerians to Resist Those Bent at Dividing the Country...
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PDP Insists on Peace, Unity
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
PDP Insists on Peace, Unity
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Wike: Why We Dissolved Executive Council
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Wike: Why We Dissolved Executive Council
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They Forged Signatories for My Recall, Melaye Alleges
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
They Forged Signatories for My Recall, Melaye Alleges
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Benue APC Loses Scribe
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Benue APC Loses Scribe
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Hunger and Insurgency Have The Same Mailing Address
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Hunger and Insurgency Have The Same Mailing Address
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A Move in the Right Direction
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
A Move in the Right Direction
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The Crumbling Anti-corruption War
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
The Crumbling Anti-corruption War
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CBN Forex Supply Hits $7.136bn in Four Months
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
CBN Forex Supply Hits $7.136bn in Four Months
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Demand for Service Fee on N701bn Loan for Gencos Rocks NBET
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Demand for Service Fee on N701bn Loan for Gencos Rocks NBET
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Odamas Murder and the Cry for Justice
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Odamas Murder and the Cry for Justice
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When Will NBC Meet the DSO Deadline
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
When Will NBC Meet the DSO Deadline
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The Dance Deal Develops Forward Dance Championship
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
The Dance Deal Develops Forward Dance Championship
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DSTV REACHES MORE HOUSEHOLDS WITH ITS OPEN WINDOW
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
DSTV REACHES MORE HOUSEHOLDS WITH ITS OPEN WINDOW
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HANGING OUT WITH FASHIONPRENEURS
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
HANGING OUT WITH FASHIONPRENEURS
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FEDERATION OF TOURISM ASSOCIATIONS OF NIGERIA AGM
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
FEDERATION OF TOURISM ASSOCIATIONS OF NIGERIA AGM
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Onyekuru Calls Odemwingie for Advice
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Onyekuru Calls Odemwingie for Advice
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Pogba Unfazed with Griezmann at Man City
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Pogba Unfazed with Griezmann at Man City
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Eriksson Urges Rooney to Consider the Chinese Super League
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Eriksson Urges Rooney to Consider the Chinese Super League
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African Champion, Cameroon, Fails to Progress to Semis
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
African Champion, Cameroon, Fails to Progress to Semis
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Voigt Hopeful as Five Nigerians Make NBA Draft
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Voigt Hopeful as Five Nigerians Make NBA Draft
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Watford Completes 8m Deal for Derby Midfielder
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Watford Completes 8m Deal for Derby Midfielder
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Dalung Visits Athletes in Camp for Commonwealth Youth Games
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Dalung Visits Athletes in Camp for Commonwealth Youth Games
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Demotivated Arbeloa Quits Football
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Demotivated Arbeloa Quits Football
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Nigeria, Egypt to Rekindle Rivalry in Morocco
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Nigeria, Egypt to Rekindle Rivalry in Morocco
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Nigeria, Egypt to Rekindle Rivalry in Morocco
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Nigeria, Egypt to Rekindle Rivalry in Morocco
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Ayade United Gets Club House, Camp from Cross River Sports Commission
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Ayade United Gets Club House, Camp from Cross River Sports Commission
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Elephant Girls Target Title as Third Phase Ends Today
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Elephant Girls Target Title as Third Phase Ends Today
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Russia: Reasons for Hope and Areas for Improvement
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Russia: Reasons for Hope and Areas for Improvement
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Moutinhos Centennial for Portugal Excites Nani
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Moutinhos Centennial for Portugal Excites Nani
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Arsenal Owner, Kroenke, Says Bellerin Not Available
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Arsenal Owner, Kroenke, Says Bellerin Not Available
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"How can a National leader address Nigerians in a sectional language'" - Reno Omokri on Pres Buhari's audio message to Nigerians - Linda Ikeji
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Reno Omokri reacts to President Buhari's Sallah message which was broadcasted in Hausa. In the audio message,President Buhari spoke in Hausa throughout the recording. Former presidential media aide, Reno Omokri, says this is unacceptable, adding thata National leader cannot address his people in a sectional language. He wrote:
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"I married her soul" - Burn victim's fiance explains why he didn't leave her after she suffered burns to 65% of her body - Linda Ikeji
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Australian ex-model Turia Pitt suffered burns to 65% of her body, lost her fingers and thumb on her right hand and spent five months in hospital after she was trapped by a grassfire in a 100 kilometre ultra-marathon in the remote area of Kimberley, Australia.Her then boyfriend decided to quit his job to care for her recovery. The couple are now engaged and announced two weeks ago that they are expecting their first child!
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"It's selfish and inconsiderate not to share your husbands" - Central Kenyan leader tells wives - Linda Ikeji
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Joseph Kaguthi, the head of Nyumba Kumi Initiative in Central Kenya recently caused a furore when he asked women to accommodate their husbands lovers as co-wivesKaguthi, a one-time no-nonsense provincial administrator, told The Nairobian that one of the reasons he advocates for polygamy is because it is selfish and inconsiderate of women not to share their husbands
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19-year-old Esther Benyeogo wins N250m GCGT7 prize - Vanguard
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Winner of God's Children Great Talent, GCGT, Miss Esther Benyeogo was announced at the grand finale of Season 7 held at Eko Convention Center on Saturday 24th June 2017.The post 19-year-old Esther Benyeogo wins N250m GCGT7 prize appeared first on Vanguard News.
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19-year-old singer wins N10m in talent competition - New Telegraph
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Nineteen-year-old singer, Miss Esther Benyeogo, has emerged winner of the God's Children Great Talent (GCGT) Season 7, carting away N250 million management deal, N10 million cash and a brand new car. The GCGT Grand Finale held on Saturday at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. GCGT is a Christian []The post 19-year-old singer wins N10m in talent competition appeared first on New Telegraph Online.
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8 foods you might want to stop eating if you're constantly farting at work - NET
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Do you get embarrassed by your always bloated and uncomfortable stomach' See the foods that can give you major gas and make you fart regularly.The post 8 foods you might want to stop eating if youre constantly farting at work appeared first on Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games.
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Actress Funke Jenifa Akindele and hubby JJC Skillz are expecting twins - Daily Times
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Actress Funke Akindele is expecting a set of twins!! The actresss rapper hubby, JJC Skillz, shared the good news on Instagram; he Wrote Amen amen amen. God I receive your wonderful news in praise. To God be the glory you will be called a mother by your beautiful miraculous twins @funkejenifaakindele my queen and wonderful []The post Actress Funke Jenifa Akindele and hubby JJC Skillz are expecting twins' appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Aisha Buhari Sends Eid-el-Fitr Message To Nigerians - Vanguard
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
In her message to Nigerian on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitri, Aisha Buhari, wife of Nigerian president, enjoined Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, compassion and unity. Aisha, who returned from London two weeks ago, thanked Nigerians for all their prayers for President Muhammadu Buhari and the country. She later took part in the Eid []The post Aisha Buhari Sends Eid-el-Fitr Message To Nigerians appeared first on The Spark.
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All Eyes On Katy Perry At Glastonbury - Channels TV
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
All eyes were on Katy Perry on Saturday (June 24) as she rocked Glastonbury Festival on Saturday (June 24) in an eye-motif bodysuit. The American singer performed a 60-minute set on the festivals main Pyramid stage, belting out hits like Firework, E.T. and Roar. Foo Fighters and Run The Jewels were also part of Saturdays Continue reading All Eyes On Katy Perry At GlastonburyThe post All Eyes On Katy Perry At Glastonbury appeared first on Channels Television.
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Arsenal told to 'Pay up' if they want Lacazette - Vanguard
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Arsenal have been told that they would have to meet the 44m valuation of Alexander Lacazettes current employers, Olympique Lyon before he is sold to the London club. The French international had been courted by Spanish club Atletico Madrid and was billed to sign for the club before a transfer ban was upheld against the []The post Arsenal told to Pay up if they want Lacazette appeared first on The Spark.
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Artist turns Nigerian celebs to women in traditional attires (photos) - Linda Ikeji
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Who is the finest' I'll go with Falz...
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Artists Celebrate 28th Golden Melody Awards In Taipei - Channels TV
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Winners celebrated on the red carpet at the 28th Golden Melody Awards on Saturday (June 24) in Taipei. Hong Kong singer Khalil Fong was awarded Best Male Singer and Taiwanese singer Eve Ai was awarded best Female Singer Awards, while Taiwanese rock band MayDay swept the Best Mandarin Album and the Best Lyrics Awards. The Continue reading Artists Celebrate 28th Golden Melody Awards In TaipeiThe post Artists Celebrate 28th Golden Melody Awards In Taipei appeared first on Channels Television.
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Audio: Pres Buhari spoke in Hausa in audio taped Sallah message to Nigerians - Linda Ikeji
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
President Buhari spoke in Hausa language, in the audio tape released Sunday containing his Sallah message to Nigerians. Listen to the 1 minute 2 seconds tape after the cut...
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Beasts Of No Training: 2 herdsmen in court for allegedly raping 2 sisters - Pulse
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
The prosecutor said that the accused persons, in a confessional statement, owned up to the crime.
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Bennett Brothers' Outstanding Philanthropy Gets Recognized at BET Awards - Huffington Post
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
When NFL players Martellus and Michael Bennett were recognized at Sundays BET Awards, it wasnt for their on-the-field talents.The two football players have established quite the track record for their philanthropy, which they were honored for with the Shine Your Light award.Martellus, a former New England Patriot who now plays for the Green Bay Packers, pledged to donate all of the sales from his jersey to after-school programs. He also founded a childrens book company called The Imagination Age
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BET Awards 2017: Check out the complete winners list - Pulse
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Check out the full list of nominees below, which will be updated throughout the night as the winners are announced!
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BET Awards 2017: Justine Skye, Jada Pinkett-Smith and all the red carpet looks - Ynaija
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Think music, think #BlackGirlMagic, think fashion, think the BET Awards. Although the stars rarely go all out for their 'Read BET Awards 2017: Justine Skye, Jada Pinkett-Smith and all the red carpet looks on YNaija
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BET Awards 2017: See top celebs pull bold looks on the red carpet - Pulse
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
The BET Awards is underway and the stars are lighting up the walkway for the annual event held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
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BETAwards17: Wizkid wins top category - New Telegraph
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Nigerian music export, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has won the highly coveted 'Best International Act: Africa' at the 2017 BET Awards. The announcement was made at a special ceremony held in Los Angeles on Saturday. 'Congrats to #BETAwards17 'Best International Act: Africa' winner @wizkidayo '. The complete list would be announced []The post BETAwards17: Wizkid wins top category appeared first on New Telegraph Online.
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Bianca Rose: 'Hidden' [Video] - Pulse
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
The visuals for the song are set around the issue of men and mental health and how difficult it is to share these particular struggles with loved ones.
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Blac Chyna bares her butt at the BET Awards - Linda Ikeji
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Blac Chyna who walked the BETAwards'Grey carpet, showed off her butt in this black sheer outfit. More photos after the cut...
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Blac Chyna, Bernice Burgos turn up for D'banj at his album listening party - NET
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Nigerian music star, D'banj, held an exclusive listening party for his coming album, King Don Come in West Beverly Hills, LA on Saturday night.The post Blac Chyna, Bernice Burgos turn up for Dbanj at his album listening party appeared first on Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games.
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Bruce Arena: US national team coach sets Gold Cup lineup with eye on World Cup - Pulse
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
A squad dominated by talent from MLS features 13 players with less than 10 caps, four of them making their first appearance at a US team training camp.
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Checkout Olajumoke's look to the launch of her reality show - Miss Petite
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Checkout Olajumoke's look to the launch of her reality show
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Christian Coleman: Sprint star cruises, Lyles out at US world team trials - Pulse
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Coleman, the fastest man in the world this year over 100m, raced to an impressive victory in his semi-final in 20.18 seconds ahead of Ameer Webb in 20.51.
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Confederations Cup: Loew relishes Mexico test - Pulse
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Germany's Joachim Loew said he is looking forward to facing Mexico on Thursday in the Confederations Cup semi-finals after the world champions pipped Chile to top spot in Group B.
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Confederations Cup: Werner brace fires Germany into semis against Mexico - Pulse
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Germany midfielder Kerem Demirbay opened the scoring just after the break before Werner struck either side of Vincent Aboubakar's consolation effort for Cameroon on 78 minutes.
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Crucify Him: Man in prison custody for beheading grandfather - Pulse
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
The accused, 28, appeared before the court on a two-count charge of conspiracy and murder; his plea was not taken.
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Davido buys a tanker for his close friend, Lateef Biolas Oil and Gas Business - Daily Times
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Davido gifted a close friend and member of his team, Lateef, a tanker for his personal Oil and Gas business. Celebrating him and sharing a photo of the tanker via his Instagram page, the IF crooner wrote; Happy birthday bro !! U been with me since I was 12 .. even before I even thought []The post Davido buys a tanker for his close friend, Lateef Biolas Oil and Gas Business appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Deettii: 'Rock my world' ft Timaya [Video] - Pulse
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Deettii scores a fine dancehall number featuring Timaya in this 'Rock my world'.
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Disgrace: Cobbler bags 25 years for robbing student of laptops, phones - Pulse
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Jericho and his accomplices while allegedly armed with guns and cutlasses, robbed Mr Ifesinachi Ogodo, a student, of his two laptops, three mobile phones and N5,000.
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Don Jazzy drools over Linda Ikejis photo - Daily Times
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Mavins Boss, Don Jazzy, who has always got us all thinking something might between him and celebrity blogger, Linda Ikeji, and even went ahead to pull a stunt after Adesua Etomi and Banky Ws engagement announcement went viral, is at again. Don Jazzy, who reposted a beautiful photo of Linda taken by TY Bello, captioned []The post Don Jazzy drools over Linda Ikejis photo appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Donald Trump ridicules Russia probes, says Hilary Clinton colluded with democrats to oust Bernie Sanders - Ynaija
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
President Donald Trump has continued to question the credibility of the investigations into Russia's involvement in the US election by...Read Donald Trump ridicules Russia probes, says Hilary Clinton colluded with democrats to oust Bernie Sanders on YNaija
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DSS arrests high profile boko haram members in Kano - Ynaija
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
The Department of State Services (DSS) in Kano have on Sunday, arrested top Boko Haram commander, and 20 others suspects....Read DSS arrests high profile boko haram members in Kano on YNaija
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DSTV REACHES MORE HOUSEHOLDS WITH ITS OPEN WINDOW - Thisday
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
DSTV REACHES MORE HOUSEHOLDS WITH ITS OPEN WINDOW
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Even Don Jazzy knows in his heart he is begging me - Daily Times
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Dbanj exclusive album listening party held last night and American model Blac Chyna and Bernice Burgos were in attendance Dbanj posted a photo of him and the stars on the red carpet on Twitter and a concerned follower wrote I dont know where you are heading but guy you need don Jazzy And Dbanjs []The post Even Don Jazzy knows in his heart he is begging me appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers
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Evil That Men Do.. 2 docked for allegedly setting woman ablaze - Pulse
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Akume told police that the accused persons with others now at large invaded Akume family farms and uprooted yams.
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Family mourns son deployed to Bayelsa for NYSC but shot dead (graphic photos) - Lailas Blog
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
A family has been thrown into mourning, after their son who is UNIBEN graduate but deployed to Bayelsa for his NYSC year was shot dead. The deceaseds brother, Prosper Collins, took to Facebook to narrate the incident that led to his brothers death. Heres what he wrote; What a Black and Dark Saturday, I was []The post Family mourns son deployed to Bayelsa for NYSC but shot dead (graphic photos) appeared first on Nigerian: Breaking News In Nigeria | Laila's Blog.
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FEDERATION OF TOURISM ASSOCIATIONS OF NIGERIA AGM - Thisday
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
FEDERATION OF TOURISM ASSOCIATIONS OF NIGERIA AGM
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FFK, other Nigerians react to Pres Buhari Sallah recorded message to Nigerians in which he spoke in Hausa - Linda Ikeji
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, says the voice in the recorded audio tape is not that of President Buhari. See more reactions after the cut..
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Fire guts House on the Rock Church in Abuja - Vanguard
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Fire broke out on Sunday at the House on the Rock Church in Abuja. A member of the church said when he left the there this afternoon, all was well but now, fire has gutted the church. The church is located close to the National stadium Abuja and close to the City Gate. News correspondents []The post Fire guts House on the Rock Church in Abuja appeared first on The Spark.
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Football Romance: Memphis Depay Just Proposed To His Long Term Girlfriend | Photos - Information Nigeria
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
The football player proposed to his long time Girlfriend. He did it at the seaside. What a romantic moment for the soon to be couples Source: NaijaloadedThe post Football Romance: Memphis Depay...
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France's Socialist party set to challenge Macron's government - Ynaija
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
The leadership of France's Socialist Party has on Saturday decided not to vote in favor of a motion of confidence...Read Frances Socialist party set to challenge Macrons government on YNaija
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Friend Of Late 'Toy Story' Writer Reveals What May Be Andy's Heartbreaking Backstory - Huffington Post
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Two days after the friend of a late Toy Story writer revealed a previously untold and devastating story about Andys dad, a Pixar writer lashed out on Twitter calling it utterly false.Lets back up. This week, Jonathan Carlin of Super Carlin Brothers published his YouTube video interviewwith Mike Mozart, a toy designer who was friends with Joe Ranft, the Pixar head writer who co-wrote Toy Story.According to Carlins interview, which went viral this week, Mozart said Ranft had revealed to him over l
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Fuelling a pal's dream: Davido got his friend quite the birthday gift - NET
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Pop star, Davido, recently lit the stage in Ukraine but he went one better by lighting up the day of one of his best friends.The post Fuelling a pals dream: Davido got his friend quite the birthday gift appeared first on Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games.
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Gaise Baba: 'Titi lai' [Video] - Pulse
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Gaise celebrates finding love, promoting the idea of getting married and staying committed to that other person.
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Ghana's president, Akufo-Addo, visits Osinbajo (WATCH) - Ynaija
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday in Abuja met with President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addobehind closed doors. The meeting which...Read Ghanas president, Akufo-Addo, visits Osinbajo (WATCH) on YNaija
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Gov Okowa charges politicians to go into farming - Ynaija
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
The Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Sunday, charged Nigerian politicians to go into farming, saying that investing in Micro,...Read Gov Okowa charges politicians to go into farming on YNaija
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The House of Rock church in Abuja is reportedly on fire. The church which was founded by Pastor Paul Adefarasin reportedly caught fire in the afternoon of Sunday June 25. Fire firefighter are yet to arrive at the scene as of the time of this report.

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Below are the headlines found on The Punch Online Newspaper for today, Saturday, 24 June, 2017.

Lawyer loses SAN rank over Ondo PDP crisis
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The Legal Practitioners' Privileges Committee has withdrawn the Senior Advocate of Nigeria rank from a lawyer, Mr. Beluolisa Nwofor, who represented the Ali Modu Sheriff faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in the legal battle for the party's ticket ahead of last year's governorship election in Ondo State. The Sheriff faction had []
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S'Court sacks Taraba senator, Reps member, Hembe
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Ade Adesomoju The Supreme Court on Friday sacked the Senator representing Taraba North Senatorial District, Garba Umar, and the lawmaker representing Vandeikya/Konshisha Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr. Herman Hembe. In two separate judgments, the apex court ordered the two legislators to refund all the salaries and/or emoluments which they had collected while []
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Court dismisses suit seeking Tambuwal's removal
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday dismissed a suit seeking the removal of Mr. Aminu Tambuwal as governor of Sokoto State. Justice Gabriel Kolawole held in his judgment that the suit was lacking in merit. The suit was seeking Tambuwal's removal on the basis that the All Progressives Congress' []
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Rivers information commissioner, tam-george, resigns
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt Barely 24 hours after the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, sacked the Commissioner for Works, Mr. Bathuel Harrison, Dr. Austin Tam-George, has resigned from his position as the State Commissioner for Information and Communication. Tam-George, who disclosed his decision to withdraw his services to the state government on Friday, said []
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Agitations: Osinbajo in for a rough ride
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has been trying to quell the tension arising from the quit notice by some N`orthern youths over separatist agitations in the South-East, but analysts demand more than meetings from the government, writes GBENRO ADEOYE The events of the Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, remain etched in the []
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$1.2bn loan: UAE-based largest shareholder pulls out of Etisalat
Sat, 24 Jun 2017


Oyetunji Abioye and Ozioma Ubabukoh As the Etisalat Nigeria's $1.2bn loan crisis continues to deepen, its United Arab Emirates-based largest shareholder, Mubadala Development Company, has pulled out of the telecommunications company. Mubadala, an Abu Dhabi state-investment fund, exited following the inability of Etisalat Nigeria to come to an acceptable agreement with a consortium of 13 []
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FG begins special training for community tax officers
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
The Federal Government on Friday commenced training of 27 unemployed graduates that were recruited as Community Tax Liaison Officers to boost tax awareness. The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, made this known to journalists after her meeting with the graduates currently undergoing their training at the Federal Treasury Academy, Abuja She said that the []
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Chinese contractor abandons Rivers stadium renovation after N2.9bn payment
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt SINCE 2006 when a group of militants wrote a letter to the contractor handling the expansion of the popular Liberation Stadium, now Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt, the project has remained uncompleted till date. The contractor, a Chinese firm, China Civil Engineering and Construction Company, was awarded the contract by []
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BoI, Ebonyi set up N2bn fund for MSMEs
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
The Bank of Industry and the government of Ebonyi State on Friday agreed to set up a N2bn fund for the development of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the state. The agreement for the N2bn fund was finalised by the Managing Director of the BoI, Mr. Kayode Pitan, and the Governor of Ebonyi []
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I collapsed when Leventis crashed out of Africa in 1987 ' Mastoroudes
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Defunct Leventis United chairman, John Mastoroudes, who clocked 70 recently, spoke to journalists on how he built one of Nigeria's greatest sides, his Greek-Nigerian connection, MKO Abiola and more. 'TANA AIYEJINA was there Congratulations on your 70th birthday. How does it feel to be 70' I think I have been a very fortunate person. Therefore, []
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Eguma wary of Shooting Stars threat
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Idris Adesina Rivers United coach, Stanley Eguma, has said he is aware of the danger posed by visiting Shooting Stars in their Premier League match at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt, on Saturday. The Pride of Rivers host the Oluyole Warriors with a point separating them. Rivers are 16th with 30 points while Shooting []
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N'Assembly investigates alleged expatriate quota breach at ExxonMobil
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Ife Ogunfuwa The National Assembly has commenced an investigation into an alleged breach of expatriate quota by the management of ExxonMobil Nigeria. The action was reportedly prompted by the allegation levelled against the company by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria over the sacking of some Nigerian workers and replaced with []
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Zenith B'ball League: First Bank, Dolphins maintain winning run
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Defending champions, First Bank Basketball Club opened the third phase of the 2017 Zenith Bank Women Premier League with a 112-62 defeat of IGP Queens in Asaba, Delta State, on Friday. The Bankers, who recorded their first victory on Thursday with a walkover against Benue Queens, were ruthless throughout the encounter. They top Group A []
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Halifield boss stresses importance of skill development
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
A talent development expert and Proprietress of Halifield School, Mrs. Halima Oke, has emphasised the importance of skill development, saying parents need to discover early and develop their children's skills. She said that beyond the academic work, parents must pay attention to developing the inborn skill of their children in order to prepare them for []
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Nigeria may attain highest aviation safety rating by year-end
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi Stakeholders have said that the country's aviation industry may attain the highest global safety rating by the end of 2017, going by current developments. In January, the country rose to Level 3 of the State Safety Programme implementation process, a categorisation of the International Civil Aviation Organisation that tracks the SSP implementation process []
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Winners emerge in NNPC/SNEPCO tourney
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
The NNPC/SNEPCO tennis tournament, which took place at the tennis section of the Ikoyi Club 1938 came to a close last weekend after six days of thrilling tennis from participants. In the men's singles A final, Gbenga Familoni defeated number one seed, Nishant Abbi in two straight sets 6-4, 7-6 while Kunle Ogunkoya beat Femi []
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Turkish clubs Sivasspor, Goztepe chase Emenike
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Ex-Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike may remain in Turkey as Sivasspor and Goztepe have shown interest to sign him, according to media reports in Turkey. The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations top scorer is interested in moving to England from Fenerbahce, but with the interest from the newly-promoted Super Lig side Sivasspor, Emenike may still play []
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Anichebe joins Beijing Enterprises
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Sunderland striker Victor Anichebe has completed a move to Chinese club Beijing Enterprises, Goal reports. The former Everton striker made 18 appearances in the Premier League under David Moyes but was let go following the club's relegation. The forward ' who was released by the Black Cats following their relegation from the Premier League ' []
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Five Nigerians make NBA draft
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Idris Adesina Five players of Nigerian descent were among the talented basketballers selected with the 2017 NBA Draft on late on Thursday. According to the draft, Ogugua Anunoby was picked by Toronto Raptors, who are headed by a former Nigeria international Masai Ujiri and Jesusemilore Ojeleye was the 37th pick of the event for the []
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Hearts set to dump Oshaniwa
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Idris Adesina Nigeria defender, Juwon Oshaniwa, faces the exit door at Scottish Premier League side Heart of Midlothian. The 26-year-old left-back has fallen out of favour at Tynecastle and has failed to make a single first-team appearance in one year; further fuelling reports that talks with the Edinburgh club will be centred on ending their []
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Golden Bunch honours fathers with football match
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Director, Golden Bunch School, Yaba, Lagos, Mrs. Modupe Ogundimu, has said the school honoured fathers with a novelty match recently to further establish the bond between fathers and their kids. The match, which was also to commemorate this year's Fathers' Day, took place at St. Finbarr's College Sports Field, Akoka. 'It was lined up to []
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How Evans kidnapped, killed my 86-year-old father after collecting N15m ' Ex-Super Eagles player
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Kunle Falayi When news broke that suspected notorious kidnap kingpin, Chukwudubem Onwuamadike (AKA Evans) had been arrested in Lagos by the police on June 10, many people celebrated the security agencies that made it happen. But far less known was the celebration it produced in the compound of the Iloenyosi family of Abagana, Anambra State. []
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I bought my three pump action guns from Lagos Police Command 'US returnee
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Tunde Ajaja and Afeez Hanafi A middle-aged man, Ailabogie Aikpaojie, arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for unlawful possession of firearms ' three pump action single barrelled guns and 250 live cartridges ' has said that he bought the arms and ammunition from the state police command. Speaking to journalists after he and several []
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NDLEA arrests 317 suspects in Kwara, Kogi
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Success Nwogu and Gbenga Odogun The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has announced the arrest of 166 and 151 suspects and the seizure of 4,771.65kg and 3,498.035kg of drugs by the Kwara and Kogi state commands respectively. Kwara State NDLEA Commandant, Mr. Ona Ogilegwu, said 152 males and 14 females were arrested for drug- related []
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Blind man threatens to drag clinic to court over rights violation
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Friday Amobi, Port Harcourt A blind man, Thompson Iroulo, has threatened legal action against Pamo Clinic and Hospital Limited for allegedly violating his rights. Iroulo disclosed this in Port Harcourt on Frtiday while addressing newsmen on his alleged abandonment by the clinic where he was serving before he became blind. He claimed that the management []
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Ogoja residents protest against gangster killings
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Mudiaga Affe, Calabar Residents of Ogoja in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State on Friday protested against the rise of gangster killings and other cult related activities in the area. At least five persons have been brutally murdered in public in the last few weeks following clashes between rival cult groups in the []


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Armed robbery suspects refuse to be paraded in Rivers
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt Three armed robbery suspects refused to be paraded before newsmen on Friday after they were arrested by a team of policemen from the State Police Command attached to the Rumuolumeni Police Station. The trio identified as Charles Harry, John James and Frank Anyaegbulem, gave policemen a tough time as they vowed []
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Gangsters kill preacher, chop off man's buttock in A'Ibom
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Etim Ekpimah, Uyo A group of armed men in Ife, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, have killed a preacher, popularly known as Nnamani. The hoodlums also shot and chopped off one Sunday Akpan's left buttock. It was learnt that the village hooligans had threatened few days earlier to deal with the []
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Woman jailed for using teenagers, other as sex workers
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Olaleye Aluko, Abuja A 41-year-old woman, Victoria Oshi, has been sentenced to five years imprisonment by a High Court in Oyo State for trafficking three girls from Enugu State to work as commercial sex workers. It was learnt that Oshi lured the victims ' two teenagers and one 20-year-old ' to Ogbomosho, Oyo State, sometime []
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I can open any vehicle, says dismissed soldier turned car thief
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Simon Utebor, Yenagoa A dismissed soldier, John Andrew, believed to be part of a syndicate that specialises in snatching vehicles with master keys, has confessed that there is no kind of vehicle he cannot open. Andrew, a confessed serial car snatcher, made the startling revelation during his parade at the headquarters of the Bayelsa State []
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From choristers to pop stars: Talents Nigerian churches have lost
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Many years ago, before they even thought of having a glint of spotlight directed at them, these singers adorned themselves in cassocks every Sunday and lined up inconspicuously with their counterparts as they rendered hymns and praises to God. Fast forward to today and they are the toast of the society with thousands of fans []
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Criticisms made Hallelujah Challenge bigger 'Nathaniel Bassey
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
with Ademola Olonilua The Hallelujah Challenge is a brain child of gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey. In essence, the singer streams an hour of praise and worship on his Instagram page and enjoins others to fellowship with him for an hour between 12am and 1am. The one month programme caught on like wild fire and in []
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Yomi Fash Lanso knocks Nigerian pastors
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
with Ademola Olonilua aolonilua@punchng.com Instagram: demie.o Twitter: @aoloniluapunch 08116759809 Popular actor, Yomi Fash Lanso is currently not happy with Nigerian pastors and he vented his anger when Saturday Beats caught up with him at an event recently. The actor noted that the lifestyle of Nigerian pastors is appalling and he was amazed at the way []
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I was in boxers when we were evicted from our Ajegunle home 'Kcee
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
with Ademola Olonilua Limpopo singer, Kcee, is unarguably one Nigerian star who loves to flaunt his wealth on social media and he is very unapologetic about his actions. In a recent chat, the singer gave an insight into his background and made it known that he did not always have things very easy for him. []
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The bad side of being Miss Pepeye 'Bolatito Sowunmi
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
with Ademola Olonilua The role of Miss Peye in the hilarious family sitcom, Papa Ajasco, had been played by Bolatito Sowunmi for about a decade. Recently, the young lady decided to call it quits with the blessings of her boss. In a chat with Saturday Beats, she explained why she decided to throw in the []
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Beauty queen urges support for the underprivileged
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Winner of the maiden edition of Miss Independence Anambra Beauty Pageant in 2014 and runner up at the 2015 edition of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Chizoba Ejike, has called for more support for the underprivileged in the society. The soft-spoken damsel made the call in Awka, capital of Anambra State, during a charity []
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Mende High School emerges winner Forward Dance Championship
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
with Ademola Olonilua The second season of dance competition, 'Forward Dance Championship' ended on a high note and it was witnessed by numerous students from various secondary schools in Lagos. The championship is aimed at developing and promoting art in public secondary schools and sponsored by Corporate Dance World, VO3 Designs, and Maltina. The competition []
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Dammy Krane's issue is a case of implication' ' Tuface
Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Popular hit maker, Innocent 2baba Idibia has described the fraud case which led to Dammy Krane's arrest as a case of implication. Tuface maintained that Dammy Krane, who was formerly signed on his Hypertek record label was just caught up in something he knew nothing about. Dammy was arrested in Miami on June 1st, for []
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READ MORE AND ALL IN FULL DETAILS AT http://www.naijanewspapers.com.ng/2017/06/naija-newspapers-todays-punch-newspaper_23.html

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The Queen of England was on Wednesday reported to West Yorkshire Police for not wearing a seatbelt as she travelled to the State Opening of Parliament.

According to the Authorities, they received a 999 call from someone saying the Queen was not wearing a seat belt as she travelled with Prince Charles through London from Buckingham Palace to Westminster.


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Confirming the call in a tweet, it was indicated that the call was not an emergency and shouldn't have been made to 999.

"999 call received reporting that the Queen isn't wearing a seatbelt. #not999 #notevenwestyorkshire," the tweet read.

Under UK law, civil and criminal proceedings cannot be taken against the Queen, but under the Queen and law section of the Royal Family's website, it states: "The Queen is careful to ensure that all her activities in her personal capacities are carried out in strict accordance with the law."

SOURCE: http://www.naijanewspapers.com.ng/2017/06/breaking-queen-of-england-in-trouble-as.html

The average Nigerian would normally go to a federal university because of the affordability. However, even the federal university are starting to hike their prices, leaving many scared about the future of education for the average man in Nigeria. There have been changes in school fees of some institutions, below is a table of such changes according to Vanguard: Institution Old fees New fees

1. UNILAG N14,500 N63,500

2. ABU N27,000 N41,000

3. UNN N60,450 N66,950

4. OAU N19,700 N57,700

5. UNIZIK N20,100 N65,920

6. BUK N26,000 N40,000

7. UNIABUJA N39,300 N42,300

8. UDU N32,000 N43,000

9. NOUN N36,000 N41,000

10. UNIBEN N12,000 N49,500

11. UNILORIN N16,000 N75,500

12. FUTA N13,560 N83,940

13. FUTMINNA N20,000 N37,000

14. FUNAAB N18,250 N33,000

15. UNICAL N30,500 N42,750

16. UNIUYO N71,000 N84,250

17. FCET Akoka N16,000 N40,000

18. Osun Varsity N95,000 N135,500

19. ANSU N76,000 N139,000

20. LASU N96,750 N158,250

21. IBBU N25000 N52,000

22. IMSU N120,000 N150,000

23. PLASU N50,000 N100,000

24. MAPOLY N57,000 N75,000

25. Ibadan Poly N30,000 N50,000

26. Abia Poly N56,550 N61,000

27. Auchi Poly N14,800 N28,000

28. Osustech N70,000 N80,000

29. ESUT N104,900 N124,900

30. KWARAPOLY N28,000 N44,000

31. LAUTECH N65,000 N72,500

32. TASUED N66,500 N76,500

33. Afe Babalola N675,000 N1,075,000

34. Igbinedion N540,000 N820,000

35. Crawford N400,000 N600,000

36. Redeemers N545,000 N605,000

37. Covenant N774,500 N814,500

38. Benson Idahosa N284,300 N1,150,000.00

CC: mynd44

SOURCE: http://www.naijanewspapers.com.ng/2017/06/breaking-38-nigerian-universities.html

Below are the headlines found on The Vanguard Online Newspaper for today, Thursday, 23 June, 2017.

Ekiti mosque invasion by masquerades: NSCIA, MUSWEN, others to wade in ' Sheikh Ahmad

Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The Chief Missioner, Ansaru-deen Society of Nigeria, Sheikh Abdur-Rahman Ahmad has said that the mosque which was invaded by masquerades in Ikun-Ekiti belonged to her and the imam and other people attacked were members as well.The post Ekiti mosque invasion by masquerades: NSCIA, MUSWEN, others to wade in Sheikh Ahmad appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Ramadan: Saying goodbye with Zakaatul-Fitr
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
It has been a rewarding 29-day spiritual activity: a period of recompense, a period of closeness to Allah, a period of illumination by the Glorious Qur'an, a period of re-direction of destinies and possibilities, of charity, of divine blessings. It is indeed a memorable period.The post Ramadan: Saying goodbye with Zakaatul-Fitr appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Beninoise bizwoman docked for faking Nigerian passport
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Lagos'A 57-year-old Beninoise businesswoman Abdou Rachidatou, was yesterday, arraigned before an Igbosere magistrate's court in Lagos, over impersonation and disobedience of court order.The post Beninoise bizwoman docked for faking Nigerian passport appeared first on Vanguard News.
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2019: INEC to display preliminary voters register next week
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
IN readiness for the 2019 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, will display the preliminary voters' register at registration centres, next week.The post 2019: INEC to display preliminary voters register next week appeared first on Vanguard News.
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CAN demands return to old curriculum on religious knowledge
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, yesterday, demanded a return to the old curriculum on religious knowledge, saying Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, was bent on imposing Islamic hegemony through the new curriculum being spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Education.The post CAN demands return to old curriculum on religious knowledge appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Obaseki orders security agencies to fish out woman's killers
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
BENIN'WORRIED by the incessant raping and killing of women at their farms by suspected herdsmen in Edo State communities, Governor Godwin Obaseki of the state has ordered security agencies in the state to fish out the perpetrators of the heinous crime.The post Obaseki orders security agencies to fish out womans killers appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Presidential Amnesty delegates bag IITH fellowship
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Abuja'Some delegates of the Presidential Amnesty programme have been honoured with the International Institute of Tourism and Hospitality, IITH, fellowship at the completion of their one month training in the institute.The post Presidential Amnesty delegates bag IITH fellowship appeared first on Vanguard News.
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LAGOS SCHOOL KIDNAP DAY 30: Security beef-up in colleges amid fresh threats
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
lagos'Security has been beefed up at the Lagos State Model College Igbonla, in Epe area of the state, where six Senior Secondary School students were abducted on May 24.The post LAGOS SCHOOL KIDNAP DAY 30: Security beef-up in colleges amid fresh threats appeared first on Vanguard News.
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No election in Southeast without referendum ' Nnamdi Kanu
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has warned that elections will be boycotted in the South East states, starting with the Anambra State gubernatorial elections scheduled for November 18, if the Federal Government fails to hold referendum for the realisation of the state of Biafra.The post No election in Southeast without referendum ' Nnamdi Kanu appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Naira watch: Naira stable at N364/$ as NNPC completes refund of N450bn to Govt
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The naira yesterday remained stable at N364 per dollar in the parallel market.The post Naira watch: Naira stable at N364/$ as NNPC completes refund of N450bn to Govt appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Ghana Maritime Authority under study LADOL's operations
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
A team of Ghanaian maritime experts visited the Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics, LADOL, Base to under study its operations with a view to knowing the challenges in managing such facilities.The post Ghana Maritime Authority under study LADOL's operations appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Kogi LG debunks report of 15-month salary arrears
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
LOKOJA'THE Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State has debunked report that the council owes its workers 15-month salary arrears.The post Kogi LG debunks report of 15-month salary arrears appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Olamide, Flavour, Kiss Daniel others storm Ibadan for Glo
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
THE Glo premium show, Glo Mega Music Nationwide Tour, will berth in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Sunday, with super stars, such as Olamide, Flavour and Kiss Daniel, expected to thrill guests.The post Olamide, Flavour, Kiss Daniel others storm Ibadan for Glo appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Reconstruction: Apapa-Wharf road gridlock can result to fuel scarcity ' NUPENG
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Lagos'The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has expressed worry that the gridlock being experienced by petroleum tankers and articulated vehicles on Apapa-Wharf Road may result to fuel scarcity.The post Reconstruction: Apapa-Wharf road gridlock can result to fuel scarcity ' NUPENG appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Fashola raises alarm over ministry's 2017 budget slash, health centres, boreholes inclusion
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Lagos'Mr Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, has raised alarm over the insertion of projects outside the purview of his ministry in the 2017 Appropriation Act by the National Assembly.The post Fashola raises alarm over ministry's 2017 budget slash, health centres, boreholes inclusion appeared first on Vanguard News.
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FG tasked on non-oil tax revenue
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The Lead Partner, Deloitte West Africa, Mr. Yomi Olugbenro, has called on the federal government to raise the non-oil tax revenue, saying that it will determine the degree of implementation of the 2017 budget.The post FG tasked on non-oil tax revenue appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Chinese firm sealed off over alleged N109.5m tax default
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
YENAGOA'THE Bayelsa State Board of Internal Revenue, has sealed off a Chinese company, Hilong Oil Services and Engineering Company Limited, over alleged tax default of N109.5 million.The post Chinese firm sealed off over alleged N109.5m tax default appeared first on Vanguard News.
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NUPENG begins strike over state of East-West Road
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
PORT HARCOURT' National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers of Nigeria, NUPENG, has called out its members in Rivers State on an indefinite strike to protest the deplorable state of the Eleme portion of the East-West Road.The post NUPENG begins strike over state of East-West Road appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Invasion of THE Sun premises by EFCC
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
On the day we commemorated the 24th anniversary of the epochal June 12, 1993, presidential poll that midwifed our current democracy, heavily armed operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, invaded THE Sun Newspapers' head office in Lagos.The post Invasion of THE Sun premises by EFCC appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Court did not bar me from seeking adjournment ' Metuh
Fri, 23 Jun 2017


Erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, has debunked reports in some quarters of the media that he was barred by the court from seeking adjournment in his case.The post Court did not bar me from seeking adjournment ' Metuh appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Weak governance, poor law enforcement cause of secessionist threats ' APC Govs
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Twenty Four governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC have blamed the current wave of separatist agitation on weak governance as provided across the different tiers of government.The post Weak governance, poor law enforcement cause of secessionist threats APC Govs appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Quit notice: Desist from beating drums of war- Bode George
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
FORMER Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George has warned those making disruptive agitational campaign to desist from making such inflammatory comments saying it is capable of heating up the polity.The post Quit notice: Desist from beating drums of war- Bode George appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Deloitte seeks increase in capital expenditure to 50%
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
With the kick-start of 2017 budget implementation, the Lead Partner, Deloitte West Africa, Mr. Yomi Olugbenro, has called on the Federal Government to take step to increase capital expenditure to a minimum of 50 per cent of aggregate expenditure in the national budget.The post Deloitte seeks increase in capital expenditure to 50% appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Revisiting the TSA's gains
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
In a recent report published by a national daily, the Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy was listed among the 11 key reforms that block corruption in the Nigerian civil service. It was one of the initiatives credited with saving the government billions of naira monthly and promoting service efficiency.The post Revisiting the TSA's gains' appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Bukola Saraki: Between CCT and EFCC
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
I swear by the Almighty Allah to do justice. We are all human beings and not God, we must be fair and just," ' Umar DanladiThose were the words of the Chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Umar Danladi at the resumed hearing on the trial of Bukola Saraki on May 17, 2016. He said he was under 'serious influence' during the trial of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in the same court in 2011, when President Goodluck Jonathan was in power.The post Bukola Saraki: Between CCT and EFCC app
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Nigeria's higher education system produces graduates that do not fit
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
I attended a meeting recently at the headquarters of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board in Bwari, Abuja: the post-2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination review meeting chaired by the JAMB registrar, Professor Ish-aq Oloyede. Participants included Professor Oloyede and his technical team, field officers and other staff, all the Chief External Examiners who supervised the 2017 UTME, across Nigeria, mostly Vice-Chancellors of universities, and provosts/rectors of polytechnics and
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Why PDP must not die
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
They must begin to redefine and dictate the current political narrativeThe post Why PDP must not die appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Enyeama ready to groom Burkina Faso keeper for Lille
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Retired Super Eagles keeper, Vincent Enyeama said he will be on hand to groom Burkina Faso international goalkeeper, Herve Koffi, for the French Ligue 1 side, Lille.The post Enyeama ready to groom Burkina Faso keeper for Lille appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Osimhen: I have a point to prove at Wolfsburg
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Victor Osimhen is determined to silence his doubters at Wolfsburg after an indifferent debut campaign at the Volkswagen Arena.The post Osimhen: I have a point to prove at Wolfsburg appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Niger, Bayelsa emerge champions of Nestle Milo Basketball Championships
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Goverment Secondary School, Minna, Niger state and St. Jude Girls Secondary School, Amarata, Bayelsa state have emerged the champions of the 2017 edition of the Nestle Milo Secondary School, Basketball Championships which ended yesterday in Lagos.The post Niger, Bayelsa emerge champions of Nestle Milo Basketball Championships appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Liverpool completes signing of Mohamed Salah
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Liverpool Football Club have completed the signing of Mohamed Salah from AS Roma.The post Liverpool completes signing of Mohamed Salah appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Bukas & Joints Season 4 hits screens
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Bukas & Joints, Africa's No.1 Food and Travel Show produced by Biola Alabi Media, sets off on an exciting journey in Season 4 to explore the rich African heritage and culture rooted in our food.The post Bukas & Joints Season 4 hits screens appeared first on Vanguard News.
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BET set to honour Yvonne Chaka Chaka
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
WITH just two days to go, this year's BET Awards is adding more big names to its performer line up. The latest additions include, Mary J. Blige, A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Gucci Mane, Maxwell, Swae Lee, SZA, Xscape, Khalid, El DeBarge and Kamasi Washington. They join such previously announced hit makers as Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, DJ Khaled, Migos, Future, Trey Songz, Tamar Braxton, New Edition, Post Malone, Roman Gian Arthur and Jessie Reyez.The post BET set to honour Yvonne Chaka Chaka a
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Marriage saga: Tonto Dikeh, another opens can of worms
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
THE last is yet to be heard of the lingering marital crisis between actress Tonto Dikeh and her estranged husband, Churchill Olakunle Oladunni, as the former has opened a can of worms, revealing how she paid her bride price, clothed and supported her husband with every sweat in her body.The post Marriage saga: Tonto Dikeh, another opens can of worms appeared first on Vanguard News.
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The indispensable components of 2017 Hajj fares
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
When I wrote on the high expectations over 2017 Hajj, I was just trying to prophesy from experience the nitty-gritty that has over the years controlled the fares paid by Nigerian pilgrims for their holy journeys to Makkah. May be it did not attract the attention of the authorities or the public because that was before the announcement of the 2017 Hajj fare by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) early June this year. It is interesting to note that Hajj management in Nigeria has been
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Floods devastate Ibadan again as perennial challenge returns
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
NO fewer than eight buildings, vehicles, motorcycles and household items were among properties swept away on Tuesday, June 20, during a six-hour downpour in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Several parts of the city were also submerged.Though no lives were reported lost, the flood destroyed valuables worth millions of Naira as the torrential rain which lasted between the hours of 3:00 and 9:00am will go down as one of the worst in recent times.The post Floods devastate Ibadan again as perennial ch
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Cleric harps on empowerment sermons
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
A CLERIC and Chief Imam of Coker Central mosque, Mushin, Lagos State, Sheikh Shakuru Lawal Olawale (Asbukallahu), has tasked Islamic scholars across the country to always harp on developmental Khutbah (Sermons) that will bail out the Muslim Ummah from poverty.The post Cleric harps on empowerment sermons appeared first on Vanguard News.
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When the goat claims same paternity with the sheep
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
I know there are those who hope to get crumbs from the wealth Morocco is flaunting, but as we say in Nigeria, because you want to eat beef does not make you address and treat the cow as your elder brotherThe post When the goat claims same paternity with the sheep appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Judgment without justice
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The law suffers a form of juristic injustice in the hands especially of conservative judges who impose on themselves 'incapacity' to navigate the delicate labyrinth of the legal system in order to arrive at justiceThe post Judgment without justice appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Speedy recovery, Mr. President: An open card
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Those already favoured are asking God to bless you; and those yet to be favoured are earnestly praying for you to return quickly to balance the equation you left behindThe post Speedy recovery, Mr. President: An open card appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Abia Warriors mourn - The Sun
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The management of Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia has condoled the families of former Green Eagles
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2017 NBA Draft Breaks Records with 16 Freshmen, 2 Seniors Taken in 1st Round - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Experience apparently isn't all that important when it comes to the 2017 NBA draft.ESPN Stats & Info broke down the number of freshmen taken versus the total of seniors taken in the first round:Those seniorsDerrick White and Josh Hartwere the last two picks of the round.The young players came off the board much earlier. The 2017 draft had 11 freshmen taken in the 14 lotterypositions, easily breaking the previous record of eight in 2015, perESPN Stats & Info.This class was considered
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76ers Trade Up to Pick Anzejs Pasecniks in NBA Draft After Taking Markelle Fultz - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The Philadelphia 76ersadded a potential high-upside player with the No. 25 pick of the 2017 NBA draft, acquiring the draft rights to center Anzejs Pasecniks out of Latvia in a proposed trade with the Orlando Magic.Pasecniks is Philadelphia's second pick of the night, after the team added Markelle Fultz with the No. 1 overall choice.The internet had some thoughts on the Sixers adding another big man to the mix:Pasecniks has great size at 7'2" and 229 pounds with enough strength to
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Ahead Cameroon clash: NFF to enforce new camp rule for Eagles - The Sun
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
By George Aluo The nation's soccer governing body, NFF is tinkering with the idea of drawing up a new
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Ahmad, Ikefe, Suleman seek VAT Wonder goal - Blueprint
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Stories by Lekan Olaseinde & Gbenga Jolaosho Abuja Nigeria Professional Football League Match Day 24 recorded a rich harvest of 27 goals, six fromThe post Ahmad, Ikefe, Suleman seek VAT Wonder goal appeared first on Blueprint - For Truth and Justice.
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Alexis Sanchez's record-breaking goal 'very special', says Pizzi - Goal
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The Chile boss praised his forward for breaking the country's scoring record after a hard-fought draw with Germany
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Alexis Sanchez's record-breaking goal 'very special', says Pizzi - Goal
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The Chile boss praised his forward for breaking the country's scoring record after a hard-fought draw with Germany
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Arsenal Transfer News: Kylian Mbappe Rumoured to Be Interested in Emirates Move - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Kylian Mbappe reportedly considers Arsenal to be a "potentially viable solution" if he leaves Monaco this summer.According to the Telegraph's Jeremy Wilson, Mbappe "has indicated" his potential interest in the Gunners because of manager Arsene Wenger's track record of bringing through young talent.The 18-year-old has a price tag in the region of130 or 140 million but is taking his development into consideration as he decides on his future.As Wilson noted, Mbappe has
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Australia Hold Cameroon 1-1 In Confederation Cup - Daily Independent
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Cameroon and Australia drew 1-1 on Thursday in a physical game that left both teams facing early exits from the Confederations Cup. The result extends a winless run at FIFA tournaments for two teams that each lost their opening game in Russia and all three matches at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Cameroon took []The post Australia Hold Cameroon 1-1 In Confederation Cup appeared first on Independent Newspapers .
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Bankruptcy shocks Becker - Punch
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Former German tennis star Boris Becker said he was 'surprised and disappointed' after being declared bankrupt by a court in London on Wednesday for failing to pay a 'substantial' long-standing debt, AFP reports. Lawyers for the three-time former Wimbledon champion pleaded with a Bankruptcy Court registrar to allow Becker a 'last chance' to pay off []
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Bazuaye optimistic that Katsina United will beat the drop - Goal
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The NPFL new boys currently sit two points above the relegation zone, but the gaffer is confident they can retain their top flight status
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Benzema eyeing more titles with Madrid - Goal
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The striker wants to stay at Real Madrid and add further trophies to his collection
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Benzema eyeing more titles with Madrid - Goal
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The striker wants to stay at Real Madrid and add further trophies to his collection
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Bucks Pick D.J. Wilson No. 17 in 2017 NBA Draft to Join Giannis Antetokounmpo - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The Milwaukee Bucks once again produced one of the more surprising picks of the NBA draft, selecting D.J. Wilson out of Michigan with the No. 17 pick.Adrian Wojnarowskiof The Vertical first reported the team's decision.Bleacher Report's Ric Bucher was one of the first to discuss a late rise up draft boards earlier in the day Thursday:There was plenty more discussion oncethe Bucks pulled the trigger:Wilson was one of the biggest breakout stars of the college basketball season. After bar
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Bunchie Young's Trainer Says Illinois Football Offered 10-Year-Old a Scholarship - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Mike Evans, the trainer for 10-year-old football and track star Bunchie Young, told ESPN's Adam Rittenbergon Thursday that his client received a scholarship offer from the Illinois Fighting Illini.The confirmation comes a day after Evans relayed word of the offer on Twitter:According to Rittenberg, Illinois cannot comment on the offer since Young is still an unsigned recruit.Evans also said Young already possesses physical skills that should make him a standout presence on the gridiron.&quo
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CAF Warns Egyptian Clubs to Stay off Qatar Crisis - Thisday
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
CAF Warns Egyptian Clubs to Stay off Qatar Crisis
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Cambiasso: I didn't fit in at Madrid because I wasn't a galactico - Goal
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The midfielder remembers Los Blancos fondly but felt he did not fit in among Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo and David Beckham
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Cambiasso: I didn't fit in at Madrid because I wasn't a galactico - Goal
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The midfielder remembers Los Blancos fondly but felt he did not fit in among Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo and David Beckham
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Cameroon Goal Scorer, Anguissa: 1-1 Not Result We Wanted Vs Australia, Now We Must Beat Germany - Complete Sports
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Indomitable Lions of Cameroon star Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa who was his team's goal scorer and man-of-the-matchon Thursday evening in their 2017 FIFA Confederations Cupmatchday-2against Australia,says that the Indomitable Lions worked hard for a winbefore and during that Group B clash that ended 1-1, and admits that they are now hard-pressed to beat Germany in their ... Read MoreThe post Cameroon Goal Scorer, Anguissa: 1-1 Not Result We Wanted Vs Australia, Now We Must Beat Germany appear
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Cameroons Hope Dented by Australia Draw - Thisday
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Cameroons Hope Dented by Australia Draw
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Celtics Pick Semi Ojeleye No. 37 After Taking Jayson Tatum No. 3 in NBA Draft - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Semi Ojeleye transferred away from a basketball powerhouse during his collegiate career, and the move ultimately landed him in the NBA.The Boston Celtics selected Ojeleye with the No. 37 overall pick Thursday.His college program, the SMU Mustangs, reacted to the pick:ESPN's Adam Amin thinks Ojeleye is a good fit in Boston:DraftExpress' Mike Schmitz and The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor thought the Celtics got great value:Ojeleye started his college basketball tenure at Duke but tra
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Chile, Germany draw at Confed Cup - Kickoff
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Chile, Germany draw at Confed Cup
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Confed Cup: Cameroon disappoint again - Punch
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Australia captain Mark Milligan converted a second-half penalty in Thursday's 1-1 draw with Cameroon in Saint Petersburg that left both teams heading for an early Confederations Cup exit, AFP reports. Cameroon midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa scored with a superb flick on the stroke of half-time, but Milligan slotted home a spot-kick on 60 minutes as []
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Confed Cup: Sanchez becomes Chile's all-time top scorer - Punch
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Arsenals Alexis Sanchez became Chiles all-time top-scorer with his 38th international goal in Thursdays 1-1 draw with Germany at the Confederations Cup. The Gunners star, voted man of the match, wrote himself into the record books by capitalising on an early mistake in the German defence. However, Lars Stindl netted his second goal of the []
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Confed. Cup: Germany, Chile End It 1-1, Amass Four Points Apiece In Group B - Complete Sports
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
By Izuchukwu Okosi: Germany and Chile secured four points apiece in the second Group B game on Thursday evening in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup after they ended their game 1-1 at the Kazan Arena, Completesportsnigeria.com reports. Both sides got off to winning starts on Matchday-One with wins over Cameroon and Australia respectively. . ... Read MoreThe post Confed. Cup: Germany, Chile End It 1-1, Amass Four Points Apiece In Group B appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria.
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Dalung manipulates sports federation elections to cover up ' Candidate - Peoples Daily
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
A presidential candidate in last week's elections into Nigerian sports federations has accused the Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, of manipulating the process to produce his cronies and cover up alleged fraud in the federations. In a statement he issued, Olukayode Thomas, who ran for president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, vowed to submit []
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Dani Alves To Be Released From Juventus Contract - Daily Independent
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Juventus have confirmed they will release right-back Dani Alves from the final year of his contract. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is known to be interested in the 34-year-old, whom he knows from their time together at Barcelona. Speaking to Italian media on Wednesday, Juventus chief executive Beppe Marotta said that Alves had expressed a []The post Dani Alves To Be Released From Juventus Contract appeared first on Independent Newspapers .
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Demekaa, Cole-Kotas Win Air France Invitational Golf Tourney - Thisday
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Demekaa, Cole-Kotas Win Air France Invitational Golf Tourney
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Derek Jeter Reportedly Told MLB He Doesn't Have Enough Money Yet to Buy Marlins - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Derek Jeter, who is heading a group that has expressed interest in buying the Miami Marlins, told Major League Baseball on Thursday he doesn't have the funds necessary to complete the purchase, according to the Associated Press (via ESPN.com).Jeter is reportedly "still seeking help from other investors" after his group submitted a bid of approximately $1.3 billion to purchase the South Florida franchise.Jeter had previously teamed up with Jeb Bush to make a run at buying the Marli
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Dortmund slams 63m price on Aubameyang - The Sun
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Borussia Dortmund are set to spark a bidding war for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after admitting they were
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Dwyane Wade's Player Option Won't Be Impacted by Jimmy Butler Trade - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Jimmy Butler is no longer with the Chicago Bulls, butDwyane Wadeis reportedly staying in the Windy City.On Thursday, Vincent Goodwill of CSN Chicago reported Wade is taking his player option for the 2017-18 campaign even though Butler was traded.His report came afterAlex Kennedy of HoopsHype cited league sources saying Chicago's decision to trade Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves would impact Wade's ultimate decision on his player option.The Timberwolves announced they acquired Butl
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England Beat Poland 3-0, Punch Ticket to 2017 European U21 Championship Semis - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
England defeated Poland 3-0 in Group A of the 2017 European Under-21 Championship on Thursday, as they claimed a place in the last four.Demarai Gray gave the Three Lions an early lead with a sumptuous strike after just six minutes.Poland came back in the second half as England displayed signs of nerves, but Gray was the architect as he fed JacobMurphy for a simple finish.Tammy Abraham's tricky run won England a penalty, which resulted in a second yellow card for JanBednarek after a clumsy f
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Enyeama ready to groom Burkina Faso keeper for Lille - Vanguard
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Retired Super Eagles keeper, Vincent Enyeama said he will be on hand to groom Burkina Faso international goalkeeper, Herve Koffi, for the French Ligue 1 side, Lille.The post Enyeama ready to groom Burkina Faso keeper for Lille appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Enyeama set for Burkinabe competition - Punch
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has welcomed the signing of Burkina Faso international Herve Koffi by the French Ligue 1 side Lille. Koffi, 20, left Ivorian giants ASEC Mimosas and penned a long-term contract with the three-time French champions on Wednesday. Enyeama, who joined Lille in June 2011 and has made 164 appearances, said he []
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Enyeama Welcomes Burkina Fasos Koffi to Lille - Thisday
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Enyeama Welcomes Burkina Fasos Koffi to Lille
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Enyeama welcomes Burkinabe star to Lille - The Sun
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has welcomed the signing of Burkina Faso international Herve
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Ex-Argentina & Chelsea Star Hernan Crespo Reunited With Former Club Parma as Vice-President - FTBpro
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
dent After the bleak days of bankruptcy and plummeting to the depthsof playing inthe lowlySerie Dback in 2015, Parma are on the rise again withpromotion to Serie B after winning the playoffs last week. In addition to the club's on the field success, it was'announcedon Wednesday thatChinese group Desport and president Jiang Lizhang had bought 60 per cent of the club's shares. Chinese businessman Jiang Lizhang buying 60% of Parma. Already owns Spanish club Granada. Hernan Crespo bec
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Fed polls: 20 petitioners storm Appeals Committee - Punch
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The Petitions and Appeals Committee for the June 13 national sports federation elections has said it has so far received 20 petitions from 11 federations. The Director of Information of the sports ministry Tolu Makinde told the News Agency of Nigeria that six of them were from the Athletic Federation of Nigeria. Makinde listed the []
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FIFA cleared Man Utd in Pogba's deal - Blueprint
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
FIFA have cleared Manchester United but opened disciplinary proceedings against Juventus over Paul Pogbas world record transfer, footballs governing body announced on Wednesday. ThThe post FIFA cleared Man Utd in Pogba's deal appeared first on Blueprint - For Truth and Justice.
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FIFA Confederations Cup: Cameroon, Australia share spoils - The Sun
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Cameroon and Australia played out a 1-1 draw in Saint Petersburg yesterday in a physical game that
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Germany, Chile Play to 1-1 Draw in 2017 Confederations Cup - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Germany and Chile missed out on the chance to book their place in the semi-finals of the 2017 Confederations Cup on Thursday as they played out an entertaining 1-1 drawat the Kazan Arena in Russia.Alexis Sanchez gave Chile the lead after just six minutes, and La Roja dominated much of the contest, but Lars Stindl's equaliser against the run of play at the end of the first half ensured they would share the spoils.The pair both sit on four points after two matches in Group B, but both can gua
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Iheanacho under pressure from Leicester - Punch
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Festus Abu Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has reportedly come under increasing pressure from Leicester City who are doing everything within their power to lure him away from Premier League giants Manchester City during the summer transfer market. The 20-year-old, whose contract at the Etihad side expires in 2021, struggled for playing time last season []
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In Case You Missed It - June 22 - Kickoff
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
In Case You Missed It - June 22
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ITTF names Algeria, South African referees for Nigeria Open - The Sun
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
By Monica Iheakam The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has named a three-man referee team
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Ivan Rabb Falls to Memphis Grizzlies in 2nd Round of 2017 NBA Draft - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Ivan Rabb was the No. 35 pick of the 2017 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies and social media was quick to react to the selection of the California Bears power forward.Rabb, 20, likely would have been a lottery pick had he declared for the draft last season. Instead, he returned to school, presumably with the hopes of improving his game and his draft stock in the process.Instead, the opposite transpired, as Rabb fell out of the lottery discussion and down the board. From a numbers perspective, R
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Jayiya departs Cape Town City - Kickoff
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Jayiya departs Cape Town City
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Jimmy Butler Trade Huge Win for Wolves, Could Have Profound Impact on NBA - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
It's too soon to apply the superteam label to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but adding Jimmy Butler on draft night, as first reported by K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, at least gives them the beginnings of one.And though the immediate result is another monster forming in the West, the fallout of the Butler deal will blanket both conferences and stretch across several years.First, the particulars: Butler goes to the Wolves with Chicago's No. 16 pick in exchange for Zach LaVine, Kris
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Jimmy Butler's Trainer Travelle Gaines Rips Bulls GM Gar Forman After Trade - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Jimmy Butler's trainer, Travelle Gaines, had some choice words for Chicago Bulls general manager Gar Forman on Thursday night in the aftermath of a trade that sent the All-Star swingman to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn and Lauri Markkanen. In a post on Twitter, Gaines said he's "met drug dealers with better morals" than Forman, while accusing him of being a liar:Butler and the Bulls front office didn't see eye to eye during his time in
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John Collins Picked No. 19 Overall by Hawks After Atlanta Trades Dwight Howard - Bleacher Report
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
The Atlanta Hawks have taken Wake Forest forward John Collins with the No. 19 pick in the 2017 NBA draft.Here's how social media reacted to the Hawks' addition of Collins on Thursday night:The All-ACC player was one of the most improved players in the entire country during the 2016-17 college basketball season. After averaging 7.3 points and 3.9 rebounds per game as a freshman, he exploded his sophomore year with 19.2 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.Per Sports Reference, he led the na
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Babatunde Fashola, the minister of works, power and housing and Senate president Bukola Saraki among others are currently in Saudi Arabia for the lesser hajj.
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We also gathered that the deputy speaker of the Lagos state House of Assembly Wasiu Eshinlokun and a member of Lagos legislature Sikiru Oshinowo paid Fashola a courtesy visit in Mecca on Thursday, June 22.
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On his own part, Saraki is reported to have been in the Muslim Holy City for about three days while Senator Ashafa also joined Fashola for a picture in Mecca.
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Below are the headlines found on The Vanguard Online Newspaper for today, Wednesday, 21 June, 2017.

Quit notice: No going anywhere, Ndigbo vow
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Igbo living in the 19 Northern states vowed yesterday not to leave the North on the October 1 deadline given by some Northern groups. President-General of Igbo traditional rulers in the northern states and Abuja, Chief Chikezie Nwogwu, stated this during a courtesy call on Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who insisted on having the northern youths that gave the ultimatum arrested and prosecuted.The post Quit notice: No going anywhere, Ndigbo vow appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Institute of Arbitrators to launch SMEs July 7
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Nigeria branch will on July 7, launch her Micro, Small and Medium enterprises, SMEs scheme.The post Institute of Arbitrators to launch SMEs July 7 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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13 banks force foreign investors out of Etisalat
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Pressures from 13 Nigerian banks and their overseas partners have forced the exit of the foreign investors in Etisalat Nigeria, just as the creditor banks move to formally take over the telecom company's management.The post 13 banks force foreign investors out of Etisalat appeared first on Vanguard News.
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N2trn bad loans: CBN unveils framework for AMCON 2
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday, announced exposure draft framework for the creation of the second version of the Asset Management Company of Nigeria, AMCON, known as AMCON 2, to tackle the over N2 trillion non-performing loans in the banking sector.The post N2trn bad loans: CBN unveils framework for AMCON 2 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Kaduna Port ready for full operation' Amaechi
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
MINISTER of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, yesterday, said all was set for the Kaduna Inland Dry Port to commence full operation, even as Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State begged the Federal Government to employ youths from the state.The post Kaduna Port ready for full operation' Amaechi appeared first on Vanguard News.
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2019: 15 parties form mega coalition to dislodge APC, PDP, APGA
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
A Coalition of 15 political parties has formed an electoral alliance, known as Mega Coalition, to adopt and field candidates for governorship and presidential elections in Nigeria.The post 2019: 15 parties form mega coalition to dislodge APC, PDP, APGA appeared first on Vanguard News.
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$115m Diezani cash: Ex-FCT minister turns self in, as EFCC frees surety
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC yesterday, withdrew the detention order against Aliyu Ahman Pategi, who stood surety for Ms Jumoke Akinjide, a former Minister of State, Ministry of Federal Capital Territory under President Goodluck Jonathan, after she voluntarily turned herself in at the commission's office in IkoyThe post $115m Diezani cash: Ex-FCT minister turns self in, as EFCC frees surety appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Bad roads may prevent use of N4bn Aluminium Market in Ogbunike
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
NNEWI 'Traders will not pack into the N4 billion Onitsha Aluminium Market in July next year as proposed except Anambra State completes the Oze Nkwelle Ezunaka and Umeeze Abor Ogbunike Road, all in Oyi Local Government Area, which lead to the market. The Aluminium and Allied Dealers Technical Association, OAADTA, disclosed this in an interview with the South East Voice. The post Bad roads may prevent use of N4bn Aluminium Market in Ogbunike appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Invest more on education, AEI chief urges FG
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
LAGOS'The Executive Director, Academic Excellence Initiative, AEI, Faheed Olajide, has urged the Federal Government to invest more in education in to order to position the country for development and also to achieve meaningful socio-economic transformation.The post Invest more on education, AEI chief urges FG appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Spend time outdoors to reduce attention deficit disorder ' Dr Doherty
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
President, Society for Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Mitigation, SETPOM, Dr. Funmilayo Doherty, has proffered a solution to the many ails of the average working Nigerian.The post Spend time outdoors to reduce attention deficit disorder ' Dr Doherty appeared first on Vanguard News.
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FG to release 2nd tranche N701bn Power Assurance Guarantee soon 'Osinbajo


Wed, 21 Jun 2017
ACTING President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, said, yesterday, that government would soon release the second tranche of N701 billion for Power Assurance Guarantee approved by the Federal Executive Council in March this year for the Bulk Electricity Trading, NBET, Plc.The post FG to release 2nd tranche N701bn Power Assurance Guarantee soon 'Osinbajo appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Obanikoro denies joining APC
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Former minister of state for defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro yesterday rebuffed online reports that he had defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to the All Progressives Congress, APC.The post Obanikoro denies joining APC appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Recall 95 sacked workers, HoS orders Police Service Commission
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, has faulted the sacking of 95 workers in March, 2017, by Police Service Commission, PSC, and directed that the workers be recalled.The post Recall 95 sacked workers, HoS orders Police Service Commission appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Ikoyi, Banana Island, Festac, Trade fair belong to Lagos ' Okunnu
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Elder Statesman and former Federal Commissioner for Works and Housing, Alhaji Femi Okunnu yesterday, expressed sadness over the current status of the Federal Secretariat in Lagos and other abandoned and surplus assets of the Federal Government in the State, urging that the assets be returned to the State Government for effective and proper usage.The post Ikoyi, Banana Island, Festac, Trade fair belong to Lagos ' Okunnu appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Royal fathers, elders outlaw female genital mutilation in Ebonyi
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
ROYAL fathers and elders of Izzi clan, comprising Ebonyi, Abakaliki and Izzi Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State, yesterday, made a public declaration abandoning the ugly practice of Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting, FGM/C, which had over the years caused untold pains to girls and women in the area.The post Royal fathers, elders outlaw female genital mutilation in Ebonyi appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Search for another den: Evans takes detectives on wild goose chase
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Police detectives attached to the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team, IRT, were stunned, yesterday, when the arrested kidnap kingpin, Chukwudubem Onwuamadike, a.k.a Evans, took them on a wild-goose-chase round Lagos in frantic search for one of the dens where he used to keep his victims. The post Search for another den: Evans takes detectives on wild goose chase appeared first on Vanguard News.
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UNICEF to partner NUC on child rights in journalism schools' curriculum
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
THE United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF, says it is exploring the possibility of partnering with the National Universities Commission, NUC, to mount child rights as a full course in the curriculum of journalism schools in the country's tertiary institutions.The post UNICEF to partner NUC on child rights in journalism schools curriculum appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Declare Anambra oil producing state, OMPALAN tells FG
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
The Oil and Solid Mineral Producing Area Landlord's Association of Nigeria, OMPALAN, has called on Federal Government to accord Anambra State full status of oil producing state.The post Declare Anambra oil producing state, OMPALAN tells FG appeared first on Vanguard News.
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We'll refine Confab report to restructure, unite Nigeria 'Rep Okorie
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
CHAIRMAN, House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions, Mr Linus Okorie, has said the national assembly will refine the 2014 National Conference in a manner that it will foster stronger Nigeria unity and restructure the country, if the report is tabled before the Assembly.The post We'll refine Confab report to restructure, unite Nigeria 'Rep Okorie appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Guinness appoints Graham-Douglas CRD
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
GUINNESS Nigeria Plchas appointed Viola Graham-Douglas its Corporate Relations Director, CRD, effective June 1, 2017.The post Guinness appoints Graham-Douglas CRD appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Airtel's The Voice Nigeria returns
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Nigeria's leading music talent show, The Voice, sponsored by Airtel Nigeria has returned with the promise of an even more exciting journey of talent discovery.The post Airtel's The Voice Nigeria returns appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Fiscal federalism viability of states
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
A recent report published by Vanguard has pointed out that only six states out of 36 were able to outpace the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee, FAAC, allocations to sustain governance with internally generated revenue, IGR, in 2016. Though this is even a base-level statistical representation of the problem, it shows heavy dependency of the states on federal allocations for survival.The post Fiscal federalism viability of states appeared first on Vanguard News.
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north will not, will never allow Presidency to move to South in 2019
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
The Northern Youth Leader Forum NYLF has said that the 'north will not and will never allow the Presidency to move to the South in 2019' no matter what.The post north will not, will never allow Presidency to move to South in 2019 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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We are not going anywhere, Igbo President General tells Arewa youths
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
The governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El Ruai has vowed that no matter how long it takes, the Kaduna state government will arrest and prosecute leaders of the Coalition of Northern youths that gave Igbo three months notice to quit the north.The post We are not going anywhere, Igbo President General tells Arewa youths appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Fayose floors EFCC again as court says anti-graft agency can't freeze his bank accounts
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
The Appeal Court sitting in Ado Ekiti today, dismissed the application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for injunction restraining the Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose from operating his accounts in Zenith Bank Plc, describing theapplication as lacking in merit.The post Fayose floors EFCC again as court says anti-graft agency can't freeze his bank accounts appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Emirates upgrades economy class tech for Airbus A380, Boeing 777
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
IN its bid to ensure continued customer enjoyment, Emirates Economic Class has been fitted with the latest configurations and exceptional ranges of in-flight entertainment and communication choices.The post Emirates upgrades economy class tech for Airbus A380, Boeing 777 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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MainOne's submarine cable out for 14 days
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
MainOne, Tuesday announced that repairs on its submarine cable which suffered a major fault Sunday has commenced.The post MainOne's submarine cable out for 14 days appeared first on Vanguard News.
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ITTF names referee team for Nigeria Open
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has named a three-man referee team for the 2017 ITTF World Tour tagged Nigeria Open holds at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.The post ITTF names referee team for Nigeria Open appeared first on Vanguard News.


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Fury wants a fight with Joshua
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Tyson Fury posted a scathing response on social media after being branded as 'boring' by Anthony Joshua and wants a British battle before the end of the year.The post Fury wants a fight with Joshua appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Rivers Utd beat KCCA 2-1
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
For the first time, Nigeria's Rivers United have shot within qualification from Group A of the CAF Confederation Cup at least momentarily. The Nigerian side defeated Uganda's Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA), 2-1 in a Match Day 4 encounter yesterday in Port Harcourt.The post Rivers Utd beat KCCA 2-1 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Modric risks jail for perjury
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric is under investigation for perjury.The post Modric risks jail for perjury appeared first on Vanguard News.
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NPFL: FC IfeanyiUbah's Seka wins 4th VAT Wonder Goal
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
FC Ifeanyiubah's Ivorian import, Pascal Seka got the highest votes of 338 to emerge the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Match Day 23 VAT Wonder Goal award winner.The post NPFL: FC IfeanyiUbah's Seka wins 4th VAT Wonder Goal appeared first on Vanguard News.
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No investigation' opened into Infantino ' FIFA
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Football's world governing body FIFA assured Tuesday that "no investigation" had been opened into president Gianni Infantino after sources said his role in the Confederation of African Football's presidential elections was being looked into.The post No investigation opened into Infantino FIFA appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Red Bull duo Leipzig, Salzburg admitted into Champions League
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
German outfit RB Leipzig and Austrian champions Salzburg, both owned by energy drinks giant Red Bull, will be allowed to play in next season's Champions League, UEFA confirmed on Tuesday.The post Red Bull duo Leipzig, Salzburg admitted into Champions League appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Edo to set up sports arena in 18 LGAs
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
In a bid to reposition sports in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has declared that each of the 18 Local Government Areas of the state would have a sporting arena, adding that facilities at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium would be repositioned to meet international standards and host international events.The post Edo to set up sports arena in 18 LGAs appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Liverpool close to signing Salah from Roma
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Liverpool is on the verge of acquiring the services of Egyptian player Mohammed Salah according to reports.The post Liverpool close to signing Salah from Roma appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Below are the headlines found on The Guardian Online Newspaper for today, Wednesday, 21 June, 2017.

MTN urges students to embrace its educational interventions
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Chief Operating Officer, MTN Nigeria, Muhammad Zia Siddiqu, has called on Nigerian students to acquaint themselves with the firm's educational support programme and tap the immense benefits therein.


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Only God's intervention will stop kidnapping, says cleric
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
The Ogun State Overseer of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Edison Daminabo yesterday said that Nigeria urgently needs divine intervention to end the kidnapping and other vices plaguing the country.
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Delta State workers verification uncovers 50 fake certificates
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
The Delta State government said it has uncovered no fewer than 50 fake academic certificates during the ongoing verification exercise of civil servants in the state.
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Salah may become Africa's most expensive player, moves to Liverpool
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Liverpool are closing in on Roma and Egypt winger Mohamed Salah in a deal that could be worth a club record 39 million.
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Sexuality should not restrict the freedom to meet and speak
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Recently, two incidents brought home the reality of daring to express a sense of sexuality that is different from what the mainstream Nigeria knows or socially believes to be the only sexuality.
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Chinese firm to manufacture phones in Nigeria by Q1 2018
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Chinese Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), operating in Nigeria as Partner Mobile, has informed of its readiness to start manufacturing mobile phones in the country.


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Pregnant woman, others rescued from Ibadan flood
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
A pregnant woman was among many residents of Ibadan, Oyo State, that were rescued by officials of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) after an early morning rain wrecked havoc in many areas of the ancient city.
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Zombie government' braces for UK parliament test
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May's programme for government is revealed at the formal opening of parliament on Wednesday after an election that weakened her authority and tragedies that have shaken the nation.
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Industrial pharmacists to harmonise data for sectoral growth
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
The Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) is set to gather facts and figures on the pharmaceutical sector, to enhance knowledge and proper planning for its growth.
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BEDC to publish power availability schedule
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
As part of the efforts to enhance energy efficiency of consumers under its watch, the Benin Electricity Distribution Plc (BEDC) is set to commence the publication of power availability schedule for customers in their franchise areas of Edo and Delta states.
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33 amazing sports photos from this week - CNN
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
33 amazing sports photos from this week
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4-Star RB Tavion Thomas Commits to Oklahoma Sooners - Bleacher Report
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Oklahoma added a physical running back to their future offense Tuesday when Tavion Thomas joined its 2018 recruiting class.Thomas announced his decision to play for the Sooners on Twitter:Thomas checks in at 6'2 and 225 pounds and is a 4-star prospect, the No. 256 overall player, No. 18 running back and No. 1 running back from the state of Ohio in his class,perScout.He drew attention from some of the best programs in the country during his recruiting process, as powerhouses such as Alabama,
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A royal appointment for 'Queen of the turf - CNN
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
A royal appointment for 'Queen of the turf
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ACI Entertainment champions boxing revolution in Nigeria, partners with Evander Holyfield to stage first boxing reality show - Daily Times
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Few weeks after staging Rhumbles, the first boxing and entertainment event in Nigeria featuring four time heavyweight champion, Evander Holyfield and followed by great accolades from cross section of Nigerians including the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, foremost entertainment firm, ACI Entertainment is further set to reposition boxing entertainment in Nigeria []The post ACI Entertainment champions boxing revolution in Nigeria, partners with Evander Holyfield to s
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AFN: Ebewele, Opara-Asonze threaten to sue ministry - Punch
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Tana Aiyejina Former internationals Brown Ebewele, Charity Opara-Asonze and Rosa Collins have threatened legal action against the sports ministry over their disqualification from the June 13 Athletic Federation of Nigeria election in Abuja. Ebewele, Collins (South-South), Charity Opara-Asonze (South-East) and Charles Yayock (North-West), who were disqualified under controversial circumstances a few minutes to the commencement []
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Al-Hilal Al-Ubayyid jump to top of Group C - African Football
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Sudans Al-Hilal Al-Ubayyid have leapfrogged to the top of Group C in the CAF Confederation Cup after defeating Egypts Smouha 2-1 at home on Tuesday night.
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Anambra SWAN partners Army on sports development - Daily Trust
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
The Anambra State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), said it has agreed to partner with the Nigerian Army in the area of sports development to improve security situation in the state.
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Arsenal Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Olivier Giroud and Arda Turan - Bleacher Report
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said how much his squad still needs Olivier Giroud, amid rumours the French striker could leave during this summer's transfer window.Giroud has been linked with a move away, but Wenger remains a fan of the 30-year-old's qualities, according to Vaishali Bhardwaj of the London Evening Standard: "He has won us a lot of points when he has come on because he has scored lots of times. He has qualities that our team need."Wenger did concede Giroud h
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Arsenal transfer news: The latest & LIVE player rumours from the Emirates Stadium - Goal
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Goal summarises the biggest transfer talk involving Arsenal as doubt continues to cloud the futures of the likes of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez
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Barcelona Expresses Gratitude to Qatar over Shirt Sponsorship - Thisday
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Barcelona Expresses Gratitude to Qatar over Shirt Sponsorship
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Barcelona pre-season fixtures: The Blaugrana's complete summer tour & schedule - Goal
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Ernesto Valverde is headed to America for his first summer in charge of the Catalans as a Clasico abroad awaits at the International Champions Cup
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Boca Juniors win 32nd Argentine title - Goal
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
After Banfield were beaten by San Lorenzo, Guillermo Barros Schelotto's side were crowned champions of Argentina once more


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Boca Juniors win 32nd Argentine title - Goal
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
After Banfield were beaten by San Lorenzo, Guillermo Barros Schelotto's side were crowned champions of Argentina once more
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Boost for Nigeria and Tianjin Teda as John Obi Mikel nears recovery - Goal
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
The midfielder picked up an injury against Chongqing Lifan, forcing him to miss international duties, but he is nearing his return
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Breaking Down D'Angelo Russell Trade, Lakers' Path to Paul George, LeBron James - Bleacher Report
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
LOS ANGELES It didn't take long for the Los Angeles Lakers' new front office to implement significant changes to the team's roster.According to The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski, executives Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Rob Pelinka have agreed to deal the team's No. 2 pick from 2015, guard D'Angelo Russell, to the Brooklyn Nets for veteran Brook Lopez and the No. 27 pick in Thursday's NBA draft. The move will also shed the contract of Timofey Mozgov, wh
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British and Irish Lions 2017: Peter O'Mahony 'ready to step up' against All Blacks - BBC
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Peter O'Mahony will "make the Lions proud" if he skippers the team in the first Test against New Zealand, says CJ Stander.
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CAFCC: Rivers United edges KCCA in PortHarcourt - The Sun
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
By Monica Iheakam RIVERS United FC has moved to the second position of Group A with six points in the
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Chauncey Billups Interviewed by Dan Gilbert for Cavaliers GM Opening - Bleacher Report
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert interviewed Chauncey Billups for the team's general manager opening Tuesday, ESPN.com's Dave McMenamin reported.The Cavs announced Monday they would not renew the contract of David Griffin, leaving the team without a GM.Should Billups join Cleveland's front office, he may not take over as GM. The Vertical'sAdrian Wojnarowskireported Monday that Billups could become president of basketball operations and then help hire a new GM.ESPN.com&#0
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Chelsea Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Robert Lewandowski and Virgil van Dijk - Bleacher Report
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Chelsea have reportedly shown interest in Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, per reports in Poland. The Blues are said to have made their interest clear to the Bundesliga giants.Maciej Iwanski of Polish television network TVP (h/t Metro) reported Chelsea's approach. Iwanski revealed the Blues have "registered their interest" in Lewandowski, while also reporting the prolific No. 9 is "considering a move to London, although Bayern Munich are currently ruling out the pros
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Chelsea transfer news: The latest & LIVE player rumours from Stamford Bridge - Goal
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Goal summarises the biggest transfer talk involving Chelsea as Antonio Conte looks to build on his title success in his second season in charge
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CJ McCollum Says Notion That Warriors Ruined NBA Is 'Garbage - Bleacher Report
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Portland Trail Blazers guard CJMcCollum thinks criticisms of the Golden State Warriors' superteam are "garbage."Appearing on theHoopsHype Podcast with Alex Kennedyon Monday, McCollum said he thought the Warriors caught far too much flack for adding Kevin Durant to their 73-win core last July."No, no, I think that's garbage, man," McCollum said of the notion the Warriors are bad for the game. "I think they've done things the right way. It's not like th
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Clippers Reportedly Discussing DeAndre Jordan Trade with Multiple Teams - Bleacher Report
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
The Los Angeles Clippers have reportedly reached out to multiple teams to gauge their interest in trading for All-Star center DeAndre Jordan.Chris Haynes of ESPN.com reported Tuesday the talks have been "exploratory" to this point, and nothing is imminent. The Clippers did offer Jordan to the Phoenix Suns for Tyson Chandler and the No. 4 pick in Thursday's draft but were rebuffed.Team officials toldBrad Turnerof theLos Angeles Timesthat the Clippers "are not actively looking
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College World Series 2017: TCU Beats Texas A&M in Tuesday's Opening Game - Bleacher Report
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
The 2017 College World Series is down to just six teams trying to bring home a national championship in baseball.Cal State Fullerton was the first of the eight teams eliminated after two straight losses in Omaha, while Texas A&M suffered the same fate Tuesday. Considering those were the two biggest underdogs entering the week, things only get tougher from here for the remaining squads.Here is the latest breakdown from Tuesday's action from TD Ameritrade Park Omaha. Tuesday's Resu
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Confed Cup: FIFA warns Mexico over chants - Punch
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
World football governing body FIFA said on Tuesday it had warned Mexico over what it said were 'insulting and discriminatory' chants during their first Confederations Cup match in Russia. The incident occurred on Sunday at Mexico's 2-2 draw against Portugal in Kazan, FIFA said in a statement, just days after it announced stricter measures to []
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Cristiano Ronaldo Due In Court On July 31 - Daily Independent
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been called to appear in a Madrid court on July 31 to testify in a case in which he is accused of evading taxes, according to Marca newspaper of Spain. Spanish prosecutors accuse the four-time FIFA Ballon d'Or award winner of evading tax of 14.7m euros on image []The post Cristiano Ronaldo Due In Court On July 31 appeared first on Independent Newspapers .
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D'Angelo Russell, Timofey Mozgov to Be Traded from Lakers for Brook Lopez, Pick - Bleacher Report
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
The Los Angeles Lakers tabbed D'Angelo Russell as a key piece of their rebuild when they selected him second overall in the 2015 NBA draft. Two years later, the 21-year-old point guard is already on the move.According to The Vertical'sAdrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers will ship Russell and Timofey Mozgov to the Brooklyn Netsin exchange for Brook Lopez and the 27th pick in Thursday's NBA draft.ESPN.com'sRamona Shelburneconfirmed the news.Shelburne noted the Lakers were likely inc
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D.C. United acquires Deshorn Brown through allocation - Goal
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
The Jamaica international will likely play a big role right away for an anemic DCU offense in desperate need of reinforcements
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D.C. United acquires Deshorn Brown through allocation - Goal
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
The Jamaica international will likely play a big role right away for an anemic DCU offense in desperate need of reinforcements
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Dalung says no sports federation is autonomous - Daily Trust
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung has said there is no iota of truth in claims by some sports federations in the country that they are autonomous as he said in truth they cant survive without government funding.
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Dalung Tells Disqualified Contestants to Channel their Grievances to Appeals Committee - Thisday
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Dalung Tells Disqualified Contestants to Channel their Grievances to Appeals Committee
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Danica Patrick Discusses Body Image with Real vs. Produced Photos Instagram Post - Bleacher Report
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
NASCAR driver Danica Patrick posted side-by-side pictures on Instagram Tuesday to discuss the differences between real and produced photographs that tend to appear on social media.In an encouraging message, Patrick wrote: "I kinda love when people do real vs produced shots. The difference between the two is lighting, pose, and clothes adjustments. We all want to look our best at all times, no shame in that. But don't let someone else's body put yours down. Use it for motivation. K
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Daniel Bryan Announces 2nd Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match - Bleacher Report
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Carmella isn't the first Ms. Money in the Bank, after all.SmackDown general manager Daniel Bryan returned to his post Tuesday night, announcing he was stripping Carmella of her MITB briefcase and putting the five women back in a second ladder match on next week's SmackDown Live.Carmella won the briefcase at the Money in the Bank pay-per-view when James Ellsworth climbed the ladder and dropped it down to her as she was sitting on the canvas. She will be allowed to compete in the second
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Dwight Howard Traded to Hornets for Miles Plumlee, Pick and More - Bleacher Report
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
The Charlotte Hornets have added a big piece to the lineup with the acquisition of Dwight Howard in a trade from the Atlanta Hawks, the Hornets announced on Tuesday.The Undefeated's Marc J. Spears first reported the deal.The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the Hornets will send Miles Plumlee, Marco Belinelli and the 41st pick in Thursday's draft to the Hawks in exchange for Howard and pick No. 31.Shortly before the news broke, Howard tweeted the following:Howard signed a th


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Dwight Howard Tweets About Paul George, Seemingly Unaware of Having Been Traded - Bleacher Report
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Apparently Dwight Howard doesn't follow Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter.Minutes after The Vertical editor dropped a #WojBomb about D12 getting dealt to the Charlotte Hornets, the 7-footer posted his thoughts on the rampant Paul George trade rumors:Several Twitter users notified Howard he was on the move:Could the big fella have been trolling (albeit in a peculiar way)' Sure. But it seems as though the 31-year-old was oblivious to the transaction.[Twitter]
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Dwyane Wade Reportedly Exercises Contract Option with Bulls - Bleacher Report
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Dwyane Wade is returning to the Windy City for at least one more season.According to Vincent Goodwill of CSN Chicago, Wade will exercise his $23.8 million player option for the 2017-18 season.Wade's decision to opt into the final year of his deal with the Chicago Bulls comes after he told reporters in April he was comfortable with whatever route he decided to take."I have a great luxury," he said, per ESPN.com's Nick Friedell. "I don't need to ring-chase, but I can.
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Echiejile: I Have Signed Up To Be More Responsible And Be Good Husband To My Wife - Complete Sports
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Nigeria and AS Monaco defender, Elderson Echiejile speaks exclusively to Completesportsnigeria.com's JOHNNY EDWARD about his recent white wedding in France, his career at AS Monaco and the disappointment from the Super Eagles loss to South Africa in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo. He also talks about his future plans from ... Read MoreThe post Echiejile: I Have Signed Up To Be More Responsible And Be Good Husband To My Wife appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria.
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Edo to set up sports arena in 18 LGAs - Vanguard
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
In a bid to reposition sports in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has declared that each of the 18 Local Government Areas of the state would have a sporting arena, adding that facilities at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium would be repositioned to meet international standards and host international events.The post Edo to set up sports arena in 18 LGAs appeared first on Vanguard News.
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EXCLUSIVE: 'Echiejile's time in Super Eagles is up - Goal
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Tajudeen Disu believes the time has come for the defender to quit international football following his drop in form, owing to Inconsistent club action
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FIFA Confed Cup: Russia, Portugal Game Live on StarTimes - Thisday
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
FIFA Confed Cup: Russia, Portugal Game Live on StarTimes
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FIFA Confederations Cup: Germans made to sweat in 3-2 win over Australia - Daily Trust
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Fresh-faced Germany were made to work harder than expected in their 3-2 victory over Australia in their 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Group B debut on Monday.
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Freddie Freeman Might Play 3B for Braves After Recovering from Wrist Injury - Bleacher Report
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
As Freddie Freeman gets closer to a return from the disabled list, the Atlanta Braves are exploring the possibility of having their All-Star first baseman play third base.Per MLB.com's Mark Bowman, the Braves are trying to find ways to keep Freeman and Matt Adams in the lineup when Freeman comes back.Freemanfracturedhis wrist after being hit by a pitch during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on May 17 that's expected to keep him out for at least 10 weeks. The 27-year-old was having
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Fury Calls Anthony Joshua 'Plastic Nigerian', Wants A Fight; Claims: 'I'm More Nigerian - Complete Sports
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
By Izuchukwu Okosi: British boxer, Tyson Fury on Tuesday described Nigerian-born Anthony Joshua as a plastic Nigerian", adding that he (Tyson) is more Nigerian than the British world heavyweight boxing champion of Nigeria descent whose ancestral home is Shagamu, Ogun state,Completesportsnigeria.comreports. Fury insisted in a video posted on his Instagram page, @gypsyking101, that he would ... Read MoreThe post Fury Calls Anthony Joshua Plastic Nigerian, Wants A Fight; Claims: Im More Nigeri
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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued certificate of registration to newly registered political parties. They are Young Progressive Party (YPP), Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA), New Generation Party of Nigeria (NGP), All Democratic Peoples Movement (ADPM) and Action Democratic Party (ADP).
Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, charged the parties to see the registration as opportunity to exercise their critical roles in the best interest of growing the country’s democracy.




2. Nigerian Navy has announced the commencement of its online registration for the 2017 recruitment exercise from July 1 to July 31. The announcement was issued in a statement on Friday by the Chief of Naval Staff, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas. The naval chief said the 2017 recruitment exercise is free of charge for applicants, and that interested candidates are to apply online via www.joinnigeriannavvy.com

3. Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Friday in Ado Ekiti, stressed that he would become the next president of Nigeria. The chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, boasted that he would oust President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress, APC, from power in 2019.

4. The Federal Government on Friday, said it would recruit 300,000 youths in the second batch of its N-Power social intervention and job creation programme. This was confirmed by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, at Isanlu-Isin community near Omu-Aran town in Kwara State. Mohammed said the FG would reopen the N-Power portal next week to commence the process for the recruitment.

5. The Federal Government has ordered investigation into educational qualification of members of staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr Uguru Usani gave the directive when he visited the commission on Friday in Port Harcourt. He expressed optimism that the investigation would expose ghost workers and staff members, who gained employment in the commission with forged certificates.

6. Ahead of the 2019 general elections, three Igbo groups, the World Igbo Youth Congress, WIYC, the Igbo Students’ Association, ISA, and the South-East Women Professionals, SWP, have shortlisted prominent Igbo politicians to run for presidency. They shortlisted the Deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekweremadu, former Anambra Governor, Peter Obi, Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, former Abia Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, immediate past first lady, Dame Patience‎ Jonathan, among others.

7. Cristiano Ronaldo has made an irreversible decission wants to leave Real Madrid this summer. The 32-year-old says he does not want to play in Spain anymore. Report says the player is angry over his treatment by Spanish tax authorities and has resolved to leave the country.


8. There is outrage across the country following the failure of the police to arrest the Arewa youths who issued Igbos in the north 3-month ultimatum to leave the zone. Many now believe that the current government is biased and does not treat all Nigerians equally.

9. Billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudi Onuamadike also known as Evans has continued to reveal more of his alleged activities. Evans disclosed on Friday how he and his gang hijacked different bullion vans and made away with some amount of money running into hundreds of millions of naira.



10. Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu on Friday dissolved his entire cabinet.
Report says only two Commissioners were not affected. Those he retained are Commissioners of Finance, Obinna Oriaku and Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Umeh Kalu. Ikpeazu also sacked his personal aides including all​ Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants​.

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Below are the headlines found on The Punch Online Newspaper for today, Saturday, 17 June, 2017.

Housing: CBN to empower microfinance banks with $15m
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed plans to strengthen some microfinance banks across the country and build their capacity to provide housing finance to aspiring homeowners. According to the CBN, the initiative, which falls under the 'My Own Home' campaign of the Federal Government, is aimed at addressing the housing needs of []
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Farouk Lawan: Wheels of justice grind slowly
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
The corruption case against the former Chairman of the House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Fuel Subsidy, Mr. Farouk Lawan, has been transferred to a fourth judge to start afresh after four years, GBENRO ADEOYE writes about the delay If there is one thing that readily comes to mind about the Nigerian justice system, []
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FG engages foreign investigators to trace illicit funds
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, on Friday, said the Federal Government had engaged a global investigation agency in a bid to trace illicit funds originating from Nigeria to different parts of the world. Adeosun stated this while in a keynote address at the Nigerian Stock Exchange-Bloomberg CEO roundtable in Lagos. She said, 'We []
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W'Bank to assist Nigeria strengthen fiscal sustainability plan
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Ifeanyi Onuba The World Bank Group is set to assist state governments in Nigeria to improve their fiscal sustainability by strengthening and consolidating the Fiscal Sustainability Plan. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday by the Director, Information, Ministry of Finance, Mr. Salisu Dambatta. The FSP was introduced by the Federal Government []
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Athletes tackle Obaseki over focus on football
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
The Edo State Government's seeming intense focus on National League outfit Bendel Insurance has triggered much grumbling from the state's athletes. Governor Godwin Obaseki has since his assumption of office been backing the state-owned football club as they aim to gain promotion to the Nigerian top flight. But other athletes in the state are not []
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Rohr made mistake excluding Championship players from Eagles ' Aluko
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Fulham forward, Sone Aluko, in this interview with Idris Adesina talks about the recent defeat of the Super Eagles by South Africa and how football can develop in Nigeria. At Fulham, you had a very busy season playing more than 45 games. How do you feel missing out on promotion at the last minute' It []
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Ronaldo to leave Real after tax fraud accusation
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo is 'upset' after being accused of tax fraud and wants to leave, a source close to the player told the BBC Sport. Spanish prosecutors have accused Ronaldo, 32, of defrauding the authorities of millions of Euros in tax, which he has denied. 'He feels he's honest, has good character and did []
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Mbappe not worth 120m ' Abidal
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Eric Abidal does not believe in-demand Monaco star Kylian Mbappe is worth 120million but the Barcelona ambassador said Ousmane Dembele would fit in well at Camp Nou, Soccerway reports. Teenage sensation Mbappe is the most sought-after player in football, with Barca, rivals Real Madrid, Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool all linked with big-money []
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Copa Coca-Cola: Ikpeba inspires young footballers
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Participants at the Abuja region of the 2017 COPA Coca-Cola Secondary School Football Tournament have been charged by former Nigeria international, Victor Ikpeba, to focus on both their education and football to achieve success. Ikpeba spoke at the recently-concluded COPA Coca-Cola Coaching Clinic in Abuja, which was held ahead of the regional games to determine []
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Why my first child was aborted 'Jude Orhorha
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Best known for his roles as a mute in Checkmate and Fuji House of Commotion, Jude Orhorha, is unarguably a household name. However, before he became virtually everyone's sweetheart, he had once been looked down upon and that led to the premature death of his first child. In a chat with Saturday Beats, the actor []
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How AY, Mercy Aigbe, Muma Gee may be hurting their kids unknowingly 'Experts
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
There is a popular Nigerian saying that one should not wash his dirty linen in public. However, with the advent of social media, it seems celebrities have thrown caution to the wind as they are quick to feed the public with details of their marital problems via their social media accounts. But experts say when []
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Yemi Alade, Flavour, Tuface, others dazzle at Glo's Abuja music show
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
From the parade of stars that featured at the Abuja edition of Glo Mega Music Nationwide Tour, Nigeria's biggest entertainment show packaged by telecom operator, Globacom, it was easy to see why the concert was regarded as the best show held in the federal capital territory in the last decade. The audience at the Old []
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Shania Twain announces comeback
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Shania Twain, the crossover country star whose huge success in the 1990s was followed by troubled years in which she lost her voice and husband, is ready with a comeback album. Twain, the top-selling woman in country music history, announced that she will put out a fifth album, Now, on September 29 her first []
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Below are the headlines found on The Daily Sun Online Newspaper for today, Saturday, 17 June, 2017.

Biafra: Dried wounds licked for too long
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Memories of two personalities of Southeastern origin have etched on the psyche of Igbo nation and on the mind of an average Igbo man in Nigeria, including myself. They are Chief Dr. Nnmadi Azikiwe, the Owelle of Onitsha and the Biafran warlord, Col. Chukwuemeka Odemegwu Ojukwu, the Ikemba of Nnewi. But both represent two opposing...
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Tribute to Justice Okoi Ikpi Itam, Chief Judge of Cross River State
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
The day man unravels the mystery of life and death that day man becomes Divinity. That day will certainly not come as matters of life and death will forever remain in God's province exclusively because He is the owner and giver of life and He takes it as He pleases. As mortals we can only...
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No alternative to restructuring ' Admiral Onah
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Political leaders in the country have been implored to regard political offices they are holding as an
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HOW UWAZURUIKE PLANNED TO KILL NNAMDI KANU ' Sister
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Princess Chinwe Kanu is the younger sister of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi
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Nigeria now ON the brink ' Chekwas Okorie
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Arewa quit notice well planned by North Chief Chekwas Okorie is the National Chairman of the United Progressives
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Nigeria working with Russia to develop Nuclear field to fix power challenge ' Onyeama
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr . Geoffrey Onyeama, in this interview with IHEANACHO NWOSU spoke on
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Igbo 're watching security agencies ' Uwazurike
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Chief Goddy Uwazurike is the immediate past President of Aka Ikenga, the Igbo intelligentsia group. He
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Why we'll obey Osinbajo's order ' Shetima, Arewa youths leader
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
National President of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), Alhaji Yerima Shettima, who has consistently
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Beauty queen rots in jail
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Miss Igbo abandoned in Kirikiri prison over inability to meet bail conditions By Lawrence Enyoghasu
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World Bank to strengthen states' FSP
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
The World Bank Group is set to assist State Governments improve their fiscal sustainability by strengthening
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FG expends N1.2trn on capital projects ' Adeosun
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
By Chinenye Anuforo and Chinwendu Obienyi The Minister of Finance, Ms. Kemi Adeosun has disclosed that
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Proving a point in bed
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Have you ever felt the need to prove a point to your partner in bed' May be you fought or argued with
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The problem with our lawmakers
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Some would call it a show of audacity to confront one's greatest challenge, while others will


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Even presidency to Igbo doesn't excite me
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Speaking for myself as Igbo man and Nigerian, may I say that even if an Igbo man, even from my place
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The final Exodus
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Following the run up to the 2015 General Election, the US had predicted the collapse of Nigeria. I was
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What Nigerian men want from wife materials
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
When you hear some Nigerian men talk about getting married, you will wonder whether they desire companionship
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My Obasanjo Moment
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
By Babajide Awoyinfa In the life of every man, there is a moment you cannot forget, a moment you feel
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Being a Dad : Creative ways to teach your children how to share
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Children have difficulty sharing, especially young children. This is normal with developmental process.
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Being a Mom : Things you don't say to a mom who just suffered a miscarriage
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
According to statistics, approximately 10 to 15 per cent of pregnancies are lost before the 13th week.
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Only 'wine-drinking' elite calling for scrapping of NDDC ' Ibim Semenitari
Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Soon after serving as the Rivers State Commissioner for Information, Ibim Seminetari was announced by
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Having just listened to His Excellency, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, Governor of Imo State, south east, Nigeria, address his people and, by extension, the whole country, on the recent statements credited to both the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and subsequent reaction from the Arewa Youth Forum, that have literally heated up the Nigerian polity, I must confess, I enjoyed the speech and the position the governor took on most issues that reflected in the speech.

I am not sure if I fully agree with him over the comment: Igbos need Nigerians more than they need us…” To my mind, Igbos need Nigerians as much as Nigerians need them.

And, this does not, in any way, water down our avowed commitment as Nigerians. A clear point of dissension from the Governor’s speech was his repeated use of the word Igbos instead of Igbos.
But this mistake is not potent enough to detract from what ordinarily represents a fine speech, from any Nigerian leader, at any level, in recent times. On this score, I congratulate him.


Coming from Ihiteowerri , in Orlu Local Government Area of the state, where the governor was nurtured during his formative years, by his aunt married to the Ezerioha dynasty, I do not nurse this feeling that the Governor owes my community dividends of democracy any more than other communities in Imo State deserve.



The Governor that Imo needs, to my mind, should not be a partial governor that is bent on developing one zone more than the others.
Every part of Imo State deserves to be developed and the government under the governor’s watch has to champion this cause and be seen to be doing so.
To some extent, he deserves the people’s support in many ways. The people can do this through constructive criticism and constructive praise of the governor and his government.

I have heard stories about how the governor has deviated from his thrust early in the life of his administration.
I can testify that some areas in Orlu Local Government Area, are wearing a new look, as stories from my friends in other areas also confirm.


The inference I make from all this is that it is either what the Governor is doing is not properly articulated and strategically explained to the people, using all media at its disposal or there are some Imo State indigenes, who, for political and apolitical reasons, have sworn never to see anything good about Owelle Okorocha and his government.

I am beginning to see sense in the statement made recently by the Speaker of the Imo House of Assembly, Acho Ihim , that the governor should put all projects on hold and commission the ones already completed. I should hasten to add he should bring these to the door-steps of Imo State indigenes, using various media of mass communication.

Returning to the Okorocha speech, I monitored on Channels Television this afternoon, the fellow that delivered that address did so with boldness, with conviction and apparently with a high sense of responsibility.

If that is the Okorocha that is still on the saddle in Imo, I think, many of those who are criticizing him without cogent reason need a rethink. Okorocha, on his part, must realize that when the chips are down, it is his achievements that will speak for him while his failures will condemn him.

He should use the last moments of his administration to work harder and etch his name on the sands of time in Imo and ensure he puts the right machinery in place to ensure both he and his administration enjoyed the right perception in the minds of the people. I wish him the best as his te nure races to an end.

CC: Mynd44. Lalasticla

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