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Months after its re-acquisition from Tiger Branded Consumers Goods plc, Dangote Flour Mills has returned to profitability, posting a profit before tax (PBT) of N2.64 billion in the half-year ended June 30, 2016, compared to a loss of N9.55 billion posted at the same period in 2015. http://payasmirror.com/dangote-flour-records-profit/

The Nigerian Army has declared three persons wanted in connection with the latest video of the abducted Chibok girls released by Boko Haram on Sunday. http://payasmirror.com/nigerian-army-declares-three-persons/

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation gave one million dollars to Borno State Government as a post conflict intervention that is meant to support victims who are returning to their communities. http://payasmirror.com/borno-state-bill-gate-donate-1m/

Mikel John Obi, Captain of the dream team VI, scoring an early goal in the 15th minute of the first half, following an outstanding wing play from Imoh Ezekiel, secured Nigeria a semi-final ticket of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. http://payasmirror.com/nigeria-u-23-team-secures-semi-final/

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has secured a $700 million loan for the development of the nation’s agriculture sector and real estate. http://payasmirror.com/nsia-secures-700m-loan-2/

As result of the attack on 20th May , 2016 at Oke Ado in Ikole Local Government of Ekiti state, which prompted the demise of two people, Governor Ayodele Fayose vowed to institute a law that will prohibit free grazing in the state. http:///2bjCj0S

Senator Udoma Udo-Udoma, Nigeria’s Minister of Budget and National Planning, making a statement at a town hall meeting which had Nigerians from different strata of the society, said the budget passed by the President was a better document than the first budget returned by the National Assembly. http:///2beD1k9

Sadiq Umar's plunging header against Sweden was all Nigeria's Dream Team VI required in their last march to book a spot in the quarter finals of the Men's Olympic Football Tournament in the highly competitive Rio 2016 Games in Brazil. http:///2b1iGgn

The All Progressives Congress (APC) appears not to be content with Abdulmumin Jibrin, the official who uncovered the budget padding embarrassment at the House of Representatives. http://payasmirror.com/apc-abdulmumin-jibrin-lack-respect/

Manchester United have confirmed that Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been given permission to have a medical. http:///2aEeRvu

German Gernot Rohr is close to being appointed the new technical adviser of Nigeria. http:///2aE5gsx

Dangote Industries Limited has initiated the development of concrete roads in Lagos, Bauchi, Kogi, Kaduna and Ogun state among numerous others. http:///2b21k4B

The 2016 Rio Olympics have been formally opened with a colourful and pulsating ceremony at Rio's Maracana stadium.

Broadcast to an estimated audience of three billion, it celebrated Brazil's history, culture and natural beauty, before former marathon runner Vanderlei de Lima lit the Olympic cauldron. http:///2aBwFqX

Ahmed Kuru, Managing director (MD) of AMCON, disclosed during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos that the agency also succeeded in recovering over N644 billion. http:///2b0RPlb

Former President Goodluck Jonathan left Nigeria on Friday for Zambia. http:///2aVzTbf

Arsenal announced signing of 18-year-old attacking midfielder Kelechi Nwakali from the Diamond Football Academy in Nigeria. This was stated on the clubs website yesterday. http:///2aHXoRs

Lionel Messi was not included in the top three shortlisted for the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Antoine Griezmann making the list. http:///2aXVRuq

After off pitch issues which saw Nigeria’s under 23 Dream Team arrive Brazil only six hours to their first march in Manaus, they proved what they were equipped for doing on the field as they beat Japan 5-4 to win their first match of Rio 2016 Olympics. http:///2aIXhWr

Nigerian youngster, Kelechi Nwakali, has officially completed his transfer to Arsenal and his former chief executive at the ASJ Academy, has confirmed that the deal is done. His mother and brother were there. http:///2aR37rE

South Africa’s overseeing African National Congress (ANC) appears to face its biggest electoral setback since the end of politically-sanctioned racial segregation with most votes now tallied in local elections races

The gathering is trailing its principle rival, the Democratic Alliance, in Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg and Pretoria.

The ANC is ahead nationally and numerous results have yet to come in. http:///2aoIu2b

The United Nations humanitarian chief, Stephen O’Brien has announced the release of $13 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to provide life-saving help for victims of Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria’s north-east.
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The significant push of the NNPC-China Investors’ Roadshow 2016 is to meet with potential financing accomplices so as to bridge the infrastructure funding gap in the Nigerian Petroleum Sector. In a meeting with Bloomberg Markets Middle East. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu affirmed that the visit looks to raise about $40 to $50 billion and in a positive improvement affirmed that a potential arrangement for $8.5 billion of venture with China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) has as of now been agreed upon.
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Winners of the BET Awards, presented Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles:

Video of the Year — Beyonce, “Formation”
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist — Bryson Tiller
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist — Beyonce
Best Male Hip Hop Artist — Drake
Best Female Hip Hop Artist — Nicki Minaj
Best New Artist — Bryson Tiller
Best Group — Drake and Future
Best Collaboration — Rihanna featuring Drake, “Work”
Best Gospel — Kirk Franklin
Youngstars Award — Amandla Stenberg
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice — Beyonce
Centric Award — Beyonce, “Formation”
Video Director of the Year — Director X
Best Actor — Michael B. Jordan
Best Actress — Taraji P. Henson
Best Movie — “Straight Outta Compton”
Sportswoman of the Year — Serena Williams
Sportsman of the Year — Stephen Curry
Humanitarian Award — Jesse Williams
Lifetime Achievement — Samuel L. Jackson
Best International Act, U.K. — Skepta
Best International Act, Africa — Wizkid (Nigeria)


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Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has expressed confidence in the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari saying ‘he is the kind of leader the nation needs at this time’.

“He is honest, straightforward and operating from a genuine heart,” the Vice President told a delegation from the Deeper Christian Life Church, led by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi.
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Turaki Adamawa, former Vice President of Nigeria, a business person at Adamawa Plastics factory inspecting the new range of reinforced pipes manufactured.

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Air Vice Marshal Ojuawo came to court in his full Airforce formal attire. To be sure, with EFCC, no one is exempt from the laws that apply to everyone else.He is being prosecuted by the EFCC at the FCT High Court, Apo Abuja for fraud.
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Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr. Idris Ibrahim as Acting Inspector General of Police.

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#‎HappyFathersDay to my Hero

You’re my inspiration

Je t’adore Papa

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