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Democrats Reject Trump's Newest Shutdown Offer

President Donald Trump offered today limited protections for so-called Dreamer immigrants in exchange for $5.7 billion to build his proposed border wall.

Even before his remarks Saturday, Democrats reject the offer as inadequate.

In a statement before Trump spoke Saturday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the proposal "a compilation of several previously rejected initiatives, each of which is unacceptable and in total, do not represent a good faith effort to restore certainty to people's lives." Democrats noted that the proposal would not offer as much certainty to immigrants who, under previously discussed plans, would have been legally protected for longer and could have had a path to citizenship.
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US Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s office disputes a 'BuzzFeed'
US Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s office disputes a 'BuzzFeed' report that claimed Trump ordered Cohen to lie to Congress

The US special counsel’s office on Friday disputed a "BuzzFeed News" report that claimed President Donald Trump ordered his former lawyer and personal fixer, Michael Cohen, to lie to Congress about a Russian real estate deal.
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Brexit : Germany, Europe react after parliament voting

The British Prime Minister is still in office after surviving a no-confidence vote in her government.
But Germany and the rest of Europe are worried about whether she can scrape together a new compromise Brexit deal.
May pledged to find a Brexit deal that can win support of the British parliament late on Wednesday.
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BREAKING: British Lawmakers Reject Theresa May’s Brexit Deal

British lawmakers defeated Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit divorce deal by a humiliating margin Tuesday, triggering political upheaval that could lead to a chaotic exit from the EU or even to a reversal of the 2016 decision to leave.
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UPDATE:Trump Has Repeatedly Floated the Idea of U.S. Leaving Nato: NYT

President Donald Trump has made his disdain of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, amply clear. He’s lambasted the decades-old alliance as “obsolete,” erroneously accused other members of owing the U.S. money and even came close last summer to threatening to withdraw America from the alliance if other members didn’t increase their defense spending.
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'The way we casually attach the word ‘depressed’ to every statement is appalling' - Tope Delano
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OPEC’s giant strides and dwindling relevance

OPEC Headquarters, Vienna

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) formed in 1960 had the mandate of coordinating and unifying the petroleum policies of its member countries and to ensure the stabilisation of oil markets in order to secure an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum products to consumers, steady income to producers, and fair return on capital for those investing in the petroleum industry.In achieving this mission, OPEC, a 15-member organization has, of late been faced with complex challenges arising from uncertain prospects for the global economy; excessive speculation, and the role of financial markets. The impacts of geopolitics; advances in technology and their impacts on exploration and production; as well as, environmental concerns are reportedly critical to the survival of the organization.
Brief History

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Brazil troops deploy to stop criminal attacks in northern city

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro speaks to the press during the ceremony in which Lieutenant-Brigadier Antonio Carlos Moretti takes the helm of the Brazilian Air Force, at Brasilia’s Air Base on January 4, 2019. (Photo by EVARISTO SA / AFP)
A special deployment of Brazilian troops began fanning out in the northern city of Fortaleza Saturday with orders to stop a spike in violent attacks by criminal gangs against banks, buses, and shops, officials said. By the end of the weekend, 300 soldiers will be patrolling that city and other towns in Ceara state in a bid to halt the rampage, national public security secretary Guilherme Teophilo said, according to government news agency Agencia Brasil.
The intervention is the first test of new President Jair Bolsonaro’s strict law-and-order platform since he took office last Tuesday.
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Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu speaks on fresh civil war, restructuring, true federalism, reveals Azikiwe’s mistake


Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has said only the conduct of a referendum on self determination in the Southeast, South-South, and some parts of the North central regions can halt Nigeria’s slide into another ‘civil war’.
Kanu, who stated this in a statement on Wednesday made available to journalists by IPOB spokesman, Comrade Emma Powerful, took a swipe at the proponents of restructuring and true federalism.

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Gov. Ambode to continue to deliver democracy dividends-Deputy
Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule
This assurance was contained in the deputy governor’s New Year message issued to newsmen on Monday in Lagos.
Adebule, who thanked the people for their support so far, said the hallmark of the success of the administration was the people’s support as well as their cooperation from time to time.
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Apologise to pensioners, Uzodinma tells Nwosu
OWERRI—THE Senator Hope Uzodinma Campaign Organisation says it received with relief, the subtle indictment of the present state government by Uche Nwosu, the former Chief of Staff to Governor Rochas Okorocha, on the shoddy treatment meted out to Imo pensioners.
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‘Name Federal University of Tecnology Akure after Shagari’
I was very saddened when I learnt of the departure of Former President and Commander-In-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Usman. Our departed former President who had the rare opportunity of ruling Nigeria during the Second Republic, was indeed a man of honour, dignity and character. He was a very considerate, accessible, objective, selfless and kind man.
I had the rare privilege of meeting him when I was a Counsel to the Federal Government in Justices Ayo Irikefe enquiry into an alleged 2.8 billion pounds diverted from the central bank of England into a private account in Midland Bank in England.
What stands this epitome of decency and integrity out is his vaunting patriotism, open door policy, simplicity, humility and his love for education.
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Pogba Bags Another Brace As Manchester United Bash Bournemouth
Manchester United’s French midfielder Paul Pogba (C) celebrates after scoring their second goal against Bournemouth at Old Trafford in Manchester… on December 30, 2018.
Paul Pogba scored twice for the second time in five days as Manchester United’s revival since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer replaced the sacked Jose Mourinho continued unabated with a 4-1 thrashing of Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
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Boko Haram: Residents flee as insurgents attack Buni Gari in Yobe
Buni Gari town in Gujba local government of Yobe State has been reportedly under attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.
Report has it that, the gunmen came to the town in a convoy of trucks and started shoot sporadically with residents fleeing for safety last night.
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Top celebrity social media fights of 2018
Cossy vs Iyabo Ojo vs Daniella Okeke
Busty actress, Cossy Ojiakor revealed her disdain for fellow actresses, Iyabo Ojo, Daniella Okeke and Apostle Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries via her Instagram page on Easter day. Iyabo Ojo and Daniella Okeke had earlier been accused of warming the beds of popular pastors and Cossy seemed to be in the know as she posted cryptic messages that had the two ladies and pastor Suleman on the line. Cossy took to her page to disclose some of the people she disliked the most and the names of these three made the list, suggesting that the Kondo Games actress knows more than everyone else. While Iyabo Ojo has remained quiet about the issue, Danielle Okeke on the other hand is patiently waiting the appropriate time to address the issue .
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Why we are laying siege to Melaye’s residence – Police
The Police have explained that operatives currently in the residence of Senator Dino Melaye are to effect his arrest.
According to the force, Melaye is to answer to the case of attempted culpable homicide on the shooting of a Police Officer, Sgt Danjuma Saliu, attached to 37 Police Mobile Force (PMF) while on duty at a stop and search point along Aiyetoro Gbede, Mopa Road in Kogi State.
It also stated that the alleged offence was committed by Senator Dino Melaye and his armed thugs in Kogi State on July 19.
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Inter coach says ‘enough’ as Serie A plays on despite turmoil
Inter Milan’s head coach Luciano Spalletti checks his watch during the Italian Serie A football match Inter Milan vs Parma on September 15, 2018 at the San Siro stadium in Milan. / AFP PHOTO
“The time has come to say enough is enough with racist and discriminatory chants,” said Inter Milan coach Spalletti.
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APC vs PDP: What Tinubu said about Buhari’s re-election
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, National Leader, All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged Nigerians to re-elect President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term in 2019 to foster continuity, hope and development;
Tinubu made the call on Friday at the APC 2019 Presidential Campaign Flag-off in Uyo, Akwa Ibom.
He also assured that the APC government would continue to give Nigerians hope and diversify the country’s economy.
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Osun budget confirms Aregbesola’s eight-year hopeless administration – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State, has described the christening of the 2019 budget as a “budget of hope” as confirmation of the hopeless situation during the eight years of the Aregbesola administration that recently ended.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of the party in the state, Hon. Soji Adagunodo, and made available to newsmen in Osogbo, the Osun State capital.
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Arsenal 'won't raise the white flag' insists Klopp
Arsenal’s Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey reacts as the ball goes out of play during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on December 26, 2018.
Arsenal manager Unai Emery may have suggested Liverpool can repeat the achievement of the London club’s celebrated ‘Invincibles’ but Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has told his unbeaten Premier League leaders to expect a tough contest at Anfield on Saturday. Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal side were undefeated as they won the Premier League in the 2003/04 season and Emery believes Liverpool could follow suit.
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Boko Haram:Military, police react to over 150 policemen ‘fleeing’ training
The Nigerian military has reacted to reports that over 150 among the 2,000 policemen deployed to fight Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East absconded from their counter-insurgency military training exercise at the Special Forces School, Buni-Yadi, Yobe State.
Brigadier-General A. S. Ishaq, the Coordinator of Nigeria Police Force for Operation Lafiya-Dole (NPFOLD), in a chat with PRNigeria, said there was nothing like desertion, but just a case of some recalcitrant personnel leaving their training base for a reason which was not cogent.
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‘My Rivalry With Ronaldo Is Healthy’- Lionel Messi
Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has called his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo “healthy” and said it was good for the fans.
Ronaldo and Messi battled it out for over a decade in La Liga after the Portuguese star joined Real Madrid from Manchester United in 2009.
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Earthquake Injures 30, Damages Buildings In Italy
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 hit an area north of Catania on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily early on Wednesday, damaging buildings and injuring about 30 people, officials said. READ MORE
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Why we promised Imo workers N40,000 minimum wage —YDP
Owerri—The governorship candidate of the Young Democratic Party, YDP, in Imo State, Myke Ikoku, yesterday said that workers in the state deserved a better welfare package.
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