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HIV-positive persons risk serious sleep disorder 'Research

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Persons Living With HIV/AIDS have been said to have a high risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The likelihood of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in PLHWA is higher than in HIV-negative controls, the report warns. Physicians say that Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder that causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during sleep. []The post HIV-positive persons risk serious sleep disorder 'Research appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Fresh application stalls commencement of Dasuki's trial
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
A fresh application filed by retired Col. Sambo Dasuki on Friday stalled commencement of his trial at an FCT High Court, Maitama. His counsel, Mr Ahmed Raji (SAN), told the court that he was not ready for the commencement of trial because he has an application for consolidation, pending before the court. He said, It []The post Fresh application stalls commencement of Dasuki's trial appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Police arraign man over threat to life
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The police in Sokoto State on Friday arraigned, Abdullahi Maccido, in a Magistrates' Court for attempting to cause hurt and intimidation on Almustapha Hakimi. The Prosecutor, Sgt. Mustapha Mohammed, told the court that on April 24, 2016, the accused and others now at large, went to the house of the victim to intimidate him. The []The post Police arraign man over threat to life appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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How we cope with recession ' Lagos/Ogun rural dwellers
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Some rural dwellers around Lagos/Ogun border communities on Friday said they were naturally endowed to cope better under the economic recession in the country. A cross section of the dwellers in Lagos said that they were better poised to survive the high cost of food items being experienced in cities. A towing vehicle operator who []The post How we cope with recession ' Lagos/Ogun rural dwellers appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Judge disqualifies self from Adegboruwa's trial
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Ramon Oladimeji Justice Oluremi Oguntoyinbo of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday washed her hands off the criminal case filed against Lagos-based activist lawyer, Mr. Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The judge, who announced her decision in the open court, said it was based on personal reasons. She said []The post Judge disqualifies self from Adegboruwas trial appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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My marriage to Obasanjo's nephew a sham ' Tonto Dikeh
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Embattled Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh on Friday said her marriage to Olakunle Churchill was a sham. Churchill is alleged to be former President Olusegun Obasanjo's nephew. She made the revelation on her Instagram @tontolet while responding to advice from her fans persuading her to have a rethink over her marriage. The Nollywood actress added she []The post My marriage to Obasanjo's nephew a sham Tonto Dikeh appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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DPR seals additional six filling stations in Zamfara
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The Department of Petroleum Resources says it has sealed additional six filling stations in Zamfara State for selling petrol above official price of N145 per litre and other offences. The DPR, had in the last two weeks, sealed seven filling stations in the state over hoarding and selling above official price. Speaking to newsmen in []The post DPR seals additional six filling stations in Zamfara appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Double celebration as Jimoh clocks 50, Akeredolu inaugurated as gov
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Mobola Sadiq Business mogul and lawyer, Jimoh Ibrahim, is 5o years today, Febraury 24, 2017. He was born in 1967. He is married to Mrs Modupe Jimoh Ibrahim and blessed with four children. Jimoh Ibrahim is the chairman and chief executive officer of Global Fleet Group. He is an indigene of Ondo state. Ironically, his []The post Double celebration as Jimoh clocks 50, Akeredolu inaugurated as gov appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Court dissolves 12-year-old marriage over battery
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan, on Friday, dissolved the 12-year-old marriage between Tawakalitu and her husband Saheed Saka over incessant battery. Mr Ademola Odunade, the President of the court, said it was necessary to put an end to the marriage due to irreconcilable differences. 'Therefore, in the interest of peace and tranquillity, the union between []The post Court dissolves 12-year-old marriage over battery appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Baby born with head twice the normal size
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
A baby girl suffers from a rare condition which has caused her head to more than double in size. Jaya Dalvi, four months, was born with hydrocephalus a build-up of fluid inside her skull which could kill her. It means her head was larger than average when she was born and has since grown []The post Baby born with head twice the normal size appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Customs seizes 3,300 smuggled tortoises
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
No fewer than 3,300 live tortoises smuggled from Hong Kong were seized in Guangdong, customs in the southern province announced Friday. Wang Shaowen, an official with the customs office said that the tortoises, which weighed 86 kgs in total, were discovered by Huanggang Customs in Shenzhen. The truck had been declared 'empty' but when it []The post Customs seizes 3,300 smuggled tortoises appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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U-15 not ripe to leave secondary school ' Expert
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Under 15 secondary school leavers are ill-equipped to cope with social and psychological pressures associated with after school life, an educationist, Mrs Anastasia Okobi, said on Friday. 'Under-15 young people still need to be tutored, guided and cultivated in many aspects of adult life. 'They are still not mature enough to deal with relationship issues []The post U-15 not ripe to leave secondary school ' Expert appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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BREAKING: Akeredolu sworn in as Ondo governor
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Mr Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) was on Friday sworn in as the sixth executive governor of the Ondo State. The event was well attended by the All Progressives Congress party supporters, APC National Chairman, John Oyegun, Minister of Solid Minerals Dr Kayode Fayemi, and other friends and family members. Details laterThe post BREAKING: Akeredolu sworn in as Ondo governor appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Court convicts Osun monarch for contempt
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
An Osogbo Chief Magistrates' Court on Friday convicted an Osun monarch, the Olokini of Okini, Oba Akadiri Okanola, 65, and one Suleiman Rasaki, 47, for contempt. The Chief Magistrate, Mr Olusola Aluko, however, freed the monarch and his secretary on self recognition, who pleaded guilty, but cautioned them. The prosecuting state counsel, Mr Ogunleye Muyiwa, []The post Court convicts Osun monarch for contempt appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Pope slams hypocrite Christians, suggests atheists are better
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Pope Francisis lashing out atCatholicswho live what he called a 'double life' by not practicing Christian values. He even suggested that atheists might be better than members of the faithful who don't practice the tenets of their faith. According to a transcript posted online by Vatican Radio, the pontiff called it a 'scandal'during his morning []The post Pope slams hypocrite Christians, suggests atheists are better appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Uganda holds dozens of fleeing M23 rebels after Congo clashes
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Uganda is holding dozens of fighters from the Movement of March (M23) rebel group who fled the Democratic Republic of Congo after clashing with troops, the Ugandan military said on Friday. Richard Karemire, Uganda's military spokesperson said that 44 M23 fighters were being held at a camp in the southwestern town of Kisoro. He rejected []The post Uganda holds dozens of fleeing M23 rebels after Congo clashes appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Couple jailed for killing spouses wed in prison
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
A man and a woman each serving time for killing their first spouses have married in a prison in western Nepal but wont be able to consummate the marriage until the groom is released in 14 years. The couple are both in Kalikot District Jail where Dilli Koirala, 33, is serving a 20-year sentence []The post Couple jailed for killing spouses wed in prison appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Air Peace inaugurates Sokoto route March 1
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Air Peace one of Nigeria's domestic airlines, is to start flight operations from Lagos to Abuja/Sokoto on March 1. Mr Chris Isaiah, its Corporate Communications Manager, announced this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Isaiah said that the inauguration of the route was coming days after the airline took delivery of its 12th aircraft, []The post Air Peace inaugurates Sokoto route March 1 appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Leicester's Thai owners condemned over Ranieri sacking
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The sacking of Claudio Ranieri just nine months after guiding Leicester City to a sensational Premier League triumph brought a torrent of condemnation on the teams Thai owners on Friday. Disgusting, former England and Leicester player Gary Lineker said of the decision taken barely two weeks after the owners had given the Italian boss unwavering []The post Leicesters Thai owners condemned over Ranieri sacking appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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South African police fire rubber bullets at anti-immigrant march
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
South African police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades to break up clashes between local protesters and migrants in Pretoria on Friday at a march against immigration, an AFP journalist said. Shops and homes owned by foreigners have been looted and torched in recent weeks, with some locals alleging that the properties were brothels and []The post South African police fire rubber bullets at anti-immigrant march appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Don't abandon Buhari, CAN begs Christians
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The Christian Association of Nigeria has once again asked Christians to continue praying for President Muhammadu Buhari until he returns to the country hale and hearty. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, on Tuesday in Abuja said the results of President's medical tests suggested further rest. The CAN President, []The post Don't abandon Buhari, CAN begs Christians appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Hazard warns Chelsea, as Leicester face storm
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Eden Hazard has warned Chelsea not to lose their focus as the runaway Premier League leaders approach the final furlong in the title race, while crisis-torn champions Leicester face up to life without sacked boss Claudio Ranieri. Antonio Contes side are eight points clear at the top with just 13 games remaining and they have []The post Hazard warns Chelsea, as Leicester face storm appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Is Emir Sanusi's move to regulate polygamy appropriate
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Usman Bako Abdul (President, Campaign for Democracy) Such a threat is a breach of the rights of people who want to practise their religion. If you are talking about bringing a bill to ban polygamy, then you also have to consider the number of young women roaming our streets. We should rather make the system []The post Is Emir Sanusi's move to regulate polygamy appropriate' appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Man jailed over Facebook threat to Cambodian PM
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
A Cambodian court on Friday sentenced a 27-year-old to two years in jail for Facebook posts that threatened strongman Prime Minister Hun Sen. Ven Sopheap, a resident of eastern Prey Veng province, admitted during his trial last week to posting threats against Hun Sen the authoritarian premier who has ruled Cambodia for more than []The post Man jailed over Facebook threat to Cambodian PM appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Zuma condemns violence against foreigners
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has condemned acts of violence between citizens and non-nationals, his office said on Friday. Anti-immigrant violence has flared sporadically in South Africa against a background of near-record unemployment, with foreigners being accused of taking jobs from citizens and getting involved in crime. Citizens in Pretoria are set to march against []The post Zuma condemns violence against foreigners appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Nigeria can't go far without restructuring ' Anyaoku
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Ramon Oladimeji A former Commonwealth's Secretary General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has said Nigeria will not reach its full potential except the governance system is restructured and true federalism is embraced. He also said until the country was restructured many of the problems confronting it would persist. The former diplomat said the continued underperformance of the []The post Nigeria can't go far without restructuring ' Anyaoku appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Xenophobic attacks: Protesters invade MTN office in Abuja
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Adelani Adepegba, Leke Baiyewu, Bayo Akinloye and Alexander Okere Some hoodlums, on Thursday, took advantage of a protest by some students in Abuja to invade a regional office of telecommunications giant, MTN, where they vandalised office equipment and looted phone sets, laptops and personal effects. MTN is a South African firm. Recently, Nigerians in South []The post Xenophobic attacks: Protesters invade MTN office in Abuja appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Alleged money laundering: SAN, ex-minister get new trial date
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Ramon Oladimeji The scheduled trial of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dele Belgore, for alleged money laundering was stalled on Thursday due to the unavailability of the prosecuting counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo. Justice Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court in Lagos, who is presiding over the case, []The post Alleged money laundering: SAN, ex-minister get new trial date appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Kidnappers of German prof, associate demand N60m
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Adelani Adepegba and Godwin Isenyo The gunmen who abducted German archaeologist, Prof. Peter Breunij, and his associate, Johannes Buringer, in Jenjela village in Kagarko Local Government of Kaduna State, have demanded N60m as ransom. The kidnappers, according to a source at Jenjela village, said the abductors called the line of the camp supervisor around 11.00 []The post Kidnappers of German prof, associate demand N60m appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Buhari's absence hasn't created vacuum, says CAN
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Friday Olokor, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria in Abuja, on Thursday, said the long absence of President Muhammadu Buhari from the country had not created a vacuum in the Presidency and governance. The organisation called on its members nationwide and in the Diaspora to continue to pray for the President 'until he returns back []The post Buhari's absence hasn't created vacuum, says CAN appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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We won't be part of Sheriff's convention 'PDP govs
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Olusola Fabiyi and Kamarudeen Ogundele An end appears not to be in sight to the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party despite the plan by the National Chairman of the party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, to step down after the National Convention of the PDP. This time round, governors elected on the platform of the []The post We won't be part of Sheriff's convention 'PDP govs appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Eject prostitutes from Abuja streets, Senate tells police
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Leke Baiyewu, Abuja The Senate, on Thursday, said it has given an order to the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to evacuate street beggars, sex workers and the destitute from the streets of the Federal Capital Territory. The upper chamber of the National Assembly also said it had reached []The post Eject prostitutes from Abuja streets, Senate tells police appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Create coherent, credible economic policies, IMF tells Nigeria
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Oyetunji Abioye with agency report The International Monetary Fund on Thursday urged the Federal Government to step up its economic reform efforts before the opportunities for such become more limited. 'Urgency is needed in implementing a coherent and credible package of monetary, fiscal and structural policies as the window for bold reforms is closing as []The post Create coherent, credible economic policies, IMF tells Nigeria appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Rivers rerun: 25 INEC officials to face trial over N111m bribe
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Fidelis Soriwei, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday said it would prosecute 25 workers of the commission who were indicted by the report of the Joint Police/DSS Special Investigation Panel on the Rivers State rerun elections of December 10, 2017 The panel had indicted the 25 officials for allegedly collecting N111.3m during the []The post Rivers rerun: 25 INEC officials to face trial over N111m bribe appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Again, CCB arraigns Saraki over N77m lodgement
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja An official of the Code of Conduct Bureau, Mr. Samuel Madojemu, told the Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja, on Thursday, that the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, while he was governor of Kwara State, made a lodgment of N77m into his bank account in one day. Madojemu said the money was []The post Again, CCB arraigns Saraki over N77m lodgement appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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CBN reintroduces charges on cash deposits, withdrawals
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Akinpelu Dada The Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday announced the reintroduction of bank charges on certain categories of cash deposits and withdrawals. This came about three years after the apex bank stopped the charges. In a circular to all Deposit Money Banks posted on its website, the regulator said the decision to reintroduce the []The post CBN reintroduces charges on cash deposits, withdrawals appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Female pupil shines in Maths competition
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Folashade Adebayo There was jubilation on Saturday as 10-year-old Jacqueline Anyanwu emerged the winner of the 2017 The Ultimate Mathematics Ambassador in Ota, Ogun State. The pupil of Tripplecross Schools, Ikeja, Lagos, made history as the first female to win the Mathematics competition in its five years of existence. The Ultimate Mathematics Ambassador is an []The post Female pupil shines in Maths competition appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Azuka Jebose tackles Majek
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Music critic and journalist based in the United States, Azuka Jebose, has reacted to reggae musician, Majek Fashek's claim that his former manager and Nollywood producer, Charles Novia, connived with singer Timi Dakolo to infringe on his copyright. No longer willing to ignore Majek's accusations, which have trended on social media for a while, Jebose []The post Azuka Jebose tackles Majek appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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W.TEC, Facebook sensitise pupils on Internet safety
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
THE Women's Technology Empowerment Centre, in collaboration with Facebook, has sensitised senior secondary school pupils in Lagos State on the need to be safety conscious while making use of the Internet. Addressing pupils during the workshop at the Reagan Memorial Baptist Girls School, Yaba, Lagos, on Friday, the Executive Director, W.TEC, Mrs. Oreoluwa Lesi, said []The post W.TEC, Facebook sensitise pupils on Internet safety appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Dogs can easily attack unsupervised children
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Olufemi Oboye A sad incident occurred again on Monday in a suburb of Ikorodu, Lagos State, in which a three-year-old girl named Aliyah was attacked by three Alsatian dogs. The attack which lasted about two hours left Aliyah with a damaged eye, an extracted tooth, and multiple injuries on her body. In fact, on arrival []The post Dogs can easily attack unsupervised children appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Corona pupil presents borehole to public school
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
A pupil of Corona Secondary School, Agbara, Ogun State, Oluwakorede Akande, has presented a borehole to Baptist Day Primary School, Igbesa, Ogun State. Akande, a Year 11 pupil, presented the borehole to officials of the BDPS, on Wednesday in company with his parents, colleagues and members of staff of the CSS. In her address, the []The post Corona pupil presents borehole to public school appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Recession has exposed children to abuse
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Folashade Adebayo The Executive Secretary of a non-governmental organisation, Youth Empowerment Foundation, Mrs. Iwalola Akin-Jimoh, has said the recession in the country has exposed children to abuse. Akin-Jimoh, who said this on Thursday, during a meeting between the YEF and its stakeholders in Lagos, lamented that children now engaged in exploitative jobs for survival instead []The post 'Recession has exposed children to abuse' appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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TVC News needs to apply the rein, somewhat
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Tunji Ajibade I select this issue not just because of TVC News Nigeria. For the Lagos-based TV station has been doing well. Its progress since it came on air had been in leaps. The last time I met one of its reporters in the field, I had said so. So, I select this issue more []The post TVC News needs to apply the rein, somewhat appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Gov seeks residents' support for cleaner Lagos
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Sesan Olufowobi Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has called on residents to make Lagos the cleanest city in Africa. He explained that such would make the state more attractive to investors and tourists, and help Lagos to achieve its dream of being Africa's third largest economy. Ambode, who was represented by the Commissioner for []The post Gov seeks residents' support for cleaner Lagos appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Diamond Bank supports children in painting, literary arts
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Folashade Adebayo The Executive Director, Diamond Bank, Mrs. Chizoba Okoli, has advised firms and individuals to invest in projects that will unleash the creative abilities in children. She said doing so would motivate children to imagine solutions to some of the nation's challenges. Okoli said this on Tuesday during the announcement of the 2017 edition []The post Diamond Bank supports children in painting, literary arts appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Yoruba Cultural Centre tasks govs on culture
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Folashade Adebayo The Yoruba Cultural Centre has urged governors in the South-West to invest more in the cultural and tourism heritage of the people. The Lagos-based centre made the call against the backdrop of a recent meeting held by the governors, in which they sought to chart a new path for development. According to a []The post Yoruba Cultural Centre tasks govs on culture appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Stop searching for luxury jobs, embrace farming
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Afeez Hanafi The senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Gbenga Ashafa, says days of white collar jobs are over and asks youths to fully engage themselves in farming. The lawmaker added that aggressive farming was the panacea for food scarcity, the rising cost of foods and high dependency on imported items in the country. Ashafa []The post 'Stop searching for luxury jobs, embrace farming' appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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NNPC renegotiates offshore rig-rate, reduces cost by 72%
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has renegotiated its deep offshore rig-rate from $580,000 to $164,000 per day, saving the country 71.7 per cent of the cost of executing a similar operation in the past. The corporation also stated that it had achieved 35 per cent downward review of rig-rates per day for []The post NNPC renegotiates offshore rig-rate, reduces cost by 72% appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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UK, others invest 7m on 21,162 girls' education
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Friday Olokor, Abuja A non-governmental organisation, Mercy Corps, says it has invested 7million in the empowerment of 21,162 girls through girl-child education programme in four states in Nigeria. The Country Director, Mercy Corps, Iveta Ouvry, said the initiative was funded by the Department for International Development, an agency of the United Kingdom, and other donor []The post UK, others invest 7m on 21,162 girls' education appeared first on Punch Newspapers.




UK, others invest 7m on 21,162 girls' education
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Friday Olokor, Abuja A non-governmental organisation, Mercy Corps, says it has invested 7million in the empowerment of 21,162 girls through girl-child education programme in four states in Nigeria. The Country Director, Mercy Corps, Iveta Ouvry, said the initiative was funded by the Department for International Development, an agency of the United Kingdom, and other donor []The post UK, others invest 7m on 21,162 girls' education appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Cameroon expels 500 Nigerians fleeing B'Haram
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Over 500 Nigerians who fled into northern Cameroon to escape Boko Haram fighters have been forced to return to Nigeria, the UN refugee agency has said. Thousands of Nigerians have been displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency, which has been staging deadly attacks since 2009 in pursuit of a caliphate in northern Nigeria. In a []The post Cameroon expels 500 Nigerians fleeing B'Haram appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Teach for Nigeria to place 1,000 fellows in classrooms
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Folashade Adebayo The Chairman, Teach for Nigeria, Mr. Gbenga Oyebode, has said that the initiative will recruit 60 fellows to teach in low-income communities in Lagos and Ogun states in the first year. He added that the aim of the project was to ensure that brilliant 1,000 fellows and alumni of the programme teach over []The post Teach for Nigeria to place 1,000 fellows in classrooms appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Lassa fever kills soldier's wife
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Mudiaga Affe, Calabar A 22-year-old woman, Mrs. Christabel Itodo, has died of Lassa fever at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, in Calabar, Cross River State. Itodo, who is the wife of an army officer in Maiduguri, Borno State, was transferred from a hospital in Makurdi, Benue State, to the UCTH on Sunday. The Chief []The post Lassa fever kills soldier's wife appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Barcelona launch major academy in China
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Ronaldinho launched a Barcelona academy for about 1,000 students in China on Friday as the worlds most populous nation pursues its grand ambitions in the worlds most popular sport. The Barcelona and Brazil great and club president Josep Maria Bartomeu met children and toured the site at the Mission Hills golf complex on Hainan island, []The post Barcelona launch major academy in China appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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N1.85tn non-performing loans eroding confidence in banking sector ' NDIC
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Oyetunji Abioye The naira recorded a significant gain against the United States dollar on the parallel market on Thursday, three days after the Central Bank of Nigeria adjusted its foreign exchange policy. Specifically, the local currency jumped from N505/dollar recorded on Wednesday to N495/dollar on Thursday, as the new policy measure continued to reverberate across []The post N1.85tn non-performing loans eroding confidence in banking sector ' NDIC appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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How banks relate with customers through social media
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Some Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria are taking appreciable steps to connect with their customers through social media. As a bank customer, you need to be aware of this and see how this can enhance your banking experience. In some developed countries, bank customers no longer wait in queues to talk to their banks, not []The post How banks relate with customers through social media appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Areas banks use social media
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Some banks have started using social websites to help them with everything from healing the financial industry to promoting their latest products, according to www.mashable.com. By embracing the most popular tools available, the industry has also been embracing the best of what social media culture has to offer, and some mid-size banks seem to be []The post Areas banks use social media appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Rooney rejects Chinese megabucks, pledges Man U loyalty
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Wayne Rooney says he is staying with Manchester United following persistent speculation he could make a lucrative move to the Chinese Super League, AFP reports. British media reports said Rooney's agent, Paul Stretford, had been in China speaking to interested clubs but the United and England captain insisted he was remaining at Old Trafford. 'Despite []The post Rooney rejects Chinese megabucks, pledges Man U loyalty appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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I'm in negotiations with Amir Khan ' Pacquiao
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao on Thursday said he was 'in negotiations' to face British fighter Amir Khan, after weeks of conflicting reports over his next bout, AFP reports. 'My team and I are in negotiations with Amir Khan for our next fight. Further announcements coming soon,' Pacquiao, 38, said on his official Twitter feed. []The post I'm in negotiations with Amir Khan ' Pacquiao appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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NPA polo: Dantata shines as Sao Polo beat Hago
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Lagos Caverton Sao Polo defeated Kano H Hago 6 5 1/2 in their Low Cup match at the 2017 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament on Thursday, with Bashir Dantata scoring six goals for the winners. Kano Agad and Lagos Eat N' Go were also victorious by beating Lagos La Mansuri and Petrosmith 8 1/2 []The post NPA polo: Dantata shines as Sao Polo beat Hago appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Kaduna United sign 15 players
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Kaduna United have signed 15 players to strengthen the team ahead of the 2016/2017 Nigeria National League season. Spokesman for the club Jide Bodunde told the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Kaduna that the players would join the 13 players retained from last season. 'Kaduna United FC have maintained their policy of recruiting []The post Kaduna United sign 15 players appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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More actresses now trade sex for movie roles 'Nollywood actor
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
It appears that Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu, is better known for his activity on social media than for his roles in the movies. The man is currently carving a niche for himself as the fastest rising critic of the film industry in Nigeria. On Thursday, Maduagwu swung his searchlight on the activities of female Nollywood []The post More actresses now trade sex for movie roles 'Nollywood actor appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Femi Kuti spreading love in IDP camps
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
While most other musicians are jumping from one show to another, Femi Anikulapo-Kuti is busy touring Internally Displaced Persons camps in the North East. In a humanitarian gesture that is aimed at putting smiles on the faces of the victims of the Boko Haram scourge in that part of the country, the Afrobeat musician appears []The post Femi Kuti spreading love in IDP camps appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Kachikwu's 20-point plan for Niger Delta
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
KEEN to sustain the new-found ceasefire in the Niger Delta region, the Federal Government has presented a fresh plan aimed at further defusing tension in the region. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, having been encouraged by the lull in the vandalism of oil and gas assets that has pushed up crude []The post Kachikwu's 20-point plan for Niger Delta appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Mimiko hands over govt to Akeredolu
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State on Thursday in Akure formally handed over government to Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) as the new governor of the state. Speaking at the handing over ceremony, Mimiko expressed the belief that he was leaving the state in safe hands. He appealed to Akeredolu to ensure that the peace enjoyed by []The post Mimiko hands over govt to Akeredolu appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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INEC fixes Nov. 18 for Anambra gov election
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The Independent National Electoral Commission has approved November 18, 2017, for the conduct of the Anambra governorship election, INEC National Commissioner, Solomon Soyebi, said. Soyebi made this known at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja. He said that the 1999 Constitution as amended, and the Electoral Act, had stipulated that the earliest day for []The post INEC fixes Nov. 18 for Anambra gov election appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Naira gains, closes at 495/dollar
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Oyetunji Abioye The naira recorded a significant gain against the United States dollar on the parallel market on Thursday, three days after the Central Bank of Nigeria adjusted its foreign exchange policy. Specifically, the local currency jumped from N505/dollar recorded on Wednesday to N495/dollar on Thursday, as the new policy measure continued to reverberate across []The post Naira gains, closes at 495/dollar appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Export threatened as explosion hits NLNG gas pipelines
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Femi Asu Export of the nation's Liquefied Natural Gas may suffer a setback following an explosion on a section of the right of way housing two gas transmission pipelines, one of which belongs to the Nigeria LNG Limited, about three kilometres from Rumuji in Rivers State. The explosion occurred on Wednesday, the NLNG said in []The post Export threatened as explosion hits NLNG gas pipelines appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Erisco supports troops fighting insurgency
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Erisco Foods Limited says it has donated a trailer load of food items worth millions of naira to troops fighting insurgency in the North-East in order to boost their morale. The firm also donated the sum of N1m to the family of late Lt. Col. Abu Alli in Abuja. A statement from the firm quoted []The post Erisco supports troops fighting insurgency appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Government must invest heavily in agriculture ' Christson
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of King Solomon Capital Empire, an investment firm, Dr. Wilson Christson, speaks with ANNA OKON on Nigeria's economic transformation and the role of agriculture What are the challenges facing entrepreneurs in Nigeria' The inability to have access to capital to expand their businesses is a major problem. Another key challenge I []The post Government must invest heavily in agriculture ' Christson appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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No padding in 2017 budget, says FG
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja The Federal Government on Thursday replied those claiming that the 2017 budget proposal was filled with frivolous and unclear expenditure, stating that the fiscal document in its current form was not padded. The Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation, Mr. Ben Akabueze, made the clarification while addressing journalists in Abuja on some []The post No padding in 2017 budget, says FG appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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IPMAN decries lack of fuel at Mosimi depot
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Femi Asu The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Mosimi Depot, Ogun State has said Nigerians, particularly those in Ogun and Lagos states, may soon experience scarcity of petroleum products due to a number of factors militating against the smooth operations of its members. The Chairman, IPMAN Mosimi, Mr. Samuel Idowu, said in a statement []The post IPMAN decries lack of fuel at Mosimi depot appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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LCCI, EU link Nigerian SMEs, European firms
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has collaborated with the European Union to create links between the Small and Medium Enterprises and firms abroad seeking partners in Nigeria. At a forum tagged 'Enterprise Europe Network', which took place in Lagos on Thursday, the LCCI and the economic delegation team from the EU taught the []The post LCCI, EU link Nigerian SMEs, European firms appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Indomie targets 10 million consumers nationwide
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Anna Okon Dufil Prima Foods, maker of Indomie brand of noodles, has revealed its intention to reach 10 million Nigerians this year during its annual sampling exercise. According to the firm, it is an exercise where millions of consumers freely taste the Indomie product. A statement from the firm quoted the Brand Manager, Indomie Instant []The post Indomie targets 10 million consumers nationwide appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Diamond Y'ello Account gets four million users
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Anna Okon Four million users have registered on the Diamond Bank mobile app, according to the CWG Plc, an information and computer technology company. The CWG designed and built the app tagged the Diamond Y'ello Account for Diamond bank, in partnership with MTN in 2014. A statement by the firm quoted its Chief Executive Officer, []The post Diamond Y'ello Account gets four million users appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Abolish dual forex rates, economists, manufacturers tell CBN
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Anna Okon Economists and manufacturers have joined the call for the abolition of the dual exchange rate policy operating in Nigeria, adding that it is a breeding ground for corruption. They suggested floating of the naira so that everybody could buy the dollar at the same rate. A leading manufacturer who declined to be named []The post Abolish dual forex rates, economists, manufacturers tell CBN appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Viju milk rebrands
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Anna Okon In order to satisfy consumers, Viju Industries Limited has rebranded its flagship Viju Milk brand into 150ml, 300ml and 330ml bottles. According to the manufacturers, the new improved milk drink comes in chocolate, wheat and yoghurt flavours; while the fruits and milk flavours come in 150ml and 330ml. A statement by the firm []The post Viju milk rebrands appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Facility management can reduce manufacturing cost ' IFMA
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The International Facility Management Agency has said that manufacturers can cut costs by employing trained facility managers or training their workers to manage their facilities while owners of the business concentrate on the core competence. The President, IFMA, Nigeria Chapter, Mr. Pius Iwundu, made this remarks on Thursday during the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony []The post Facility management can reduce manufacturing cost ' IFMA appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Chemstar records double-digit growth despite recession
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Chemstar Industries Nigeria Limited, makers of Finecoat and Shield brands of paints, Mr. Emmanuel Awode, said that his company recorded a double-digit growth in 2016 despite the recession. Awode said this during the firm's annual customers' awards, which took place in Lagos recently. He attributed the []The post Chemstar records double-digit growth despite recession appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Women's league begins March 25
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Madagascar's football boss Ahmad Ahmad who is challenging the long-serving Issa Hayatou for the CAF presidency in March, wants less political interference in the African game, AFP reports. First elected in 1988, Cameroonian Hayatou, 70, is seeking an eighth consecutive term as head of the body that governs African football. 'If people want change there []The post Women's league begins March 25 appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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I'm ready for Hayatou ' Ahmad
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Madagascar's football boss Ahmad Ahmad who is challenging the long-serving Issa Hayatou for the CAF presidency in March, wants less political interference in the African game, AFP reports. First elected in 1988, Cameroonian Hayatou, 70, is seeking an eighth consecutive term as head of the body that governs African football. 'If people want change there []The post I'm ready for Hayatou ' Ahmad appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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England legend Lineker criticises Musa
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Festus Abu Sacked Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has come in for heavy criticism from England legend Gary Lineker for putting faith in Ahmed Musa despite the Nigeria forward's poor run of form. Musa was operated on the right flank in Wednesday's UEFA Champions League 2-1 defeat by La Liga outfit Sevilla at Ramon Sanchez []The post England legend Lineker criticises Musa appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Leicester sack Ranieri
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Claudio Ranieri has been sacked by Leicester City, nine months after leading them to the Premier League title, BBC Sport reports. The Foxes are one point above the relegation zone with 13 matches left. 'The board reluctantly feels that a change of leadership, while admittedly painful, is necessary in the club's greatest interest,' read a []The post Leicester sack Ranieri appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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CBN tennis: Abdul-Ganiyu through, Joseph out
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Top seeds in all the categories, except one, reached the semifinals of the CBN Junior Tennis Championships on Thursday. Number two seed Fortune Joseph in the Boys' 14 was beaten by unseeded Kehinde Abdul-Ganiyu 8-6. Abdul-Ganiyu also ensured that a possible semifinal clash between the Kushimo brothers from Ogun State did not happen by beating []The post CBN tennis: Abdul-Ganiyu through, Joseph out appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Firing Ranieri most difficult decision ' Leicester [Full Statement]
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Leicester City Football Club has tonight (Thursday) parted company with its First Team Manager, Claudio Ranieri. Leicester City Football Club announces the departure of Claudio Ranieri Ranieri has served as First Team Manager since July 2015 City won the Premier League title in Ranieri's first season as manager Vice Chairman pays []The post Firing Ranieri most difficult decision Leicester [Full Statement] appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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BREAKING: Leicester sack Ranieri
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Leicester have sacked manager Claudio Ranieri following a string of bad results, which have left the clubs Premier League future in doubt. The 65-year-old Italian enjoyed a fairytale success at the Foxes last season, leading the club to their first ever Premier League title. 'This has been the most difficult decision we have had to []The post BREAKING: Leicester sack Ranieri appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Buhari : The lingering controversies
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Ayo Olukotun 'I hope the president is aware of this latest statement credited to him, because, as far as I am concerned, he may not have said it. The Federal Government should make sure that Nigerians know the truth. We cannot continue to be left in the dark' 'Second Republic Governor of Kaduna State, Balarabe []The post Buhari : The lingering controversies appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Yemi Osinbajo: Suddenly, it's calm
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Fola Ojo From all corners have sprouted fiery fireworks. Verbal shots have always rung out. Acerbic utterances flowed freely. Hate has been unmasked. And the radar showed no discernible brotherly love in Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari and his ruling All Progressives Congress have been at the receiving end of relentless, cruel assaults streaming in daily []The post Yemi Osinbajo: Suddenly, it's calm appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Presidential ailments and public disclosures
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Habib Yakoob One of the most cherished rights that you lose as a leader is your privacy, that common liberty to do whatever pleases you without public scrutiny. You have won the people's votes, but they have also extracted an implicit commitment from you to pry into your private affairs whenever they deem it necessary. []The post Presidential ailments and public disclosures appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Dismissed workers accuse Dangote Cement of abandoning employment terms
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Afeez Hanafi Sacked truck officers of Dangote Cement Plc. have accused the company of failing to honour the terms and conditions on which they were employed. Amid solidarity songs, the aggrieved workers stormed the company's head office at the Union Marble House on Alfred Rewane Road, Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday to protest against the []The post Dismissed workers accuse Dangote Cement of abandoning employment terms appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Customs raid: Amosun calms rice sellers, promises govt intervention
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Samuel Awoyinfa, Abeokuta The Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, has promised to intervene on behalf of the Sango-Ota rice sellers, whose shops were broken on Wednesday by men of the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operation Unit, Ikeja, Lagos. Amosun made the promise on Thursday when the rice sellers stormed his office at Oke Mosan, []The post Customs raid: Amosun calms rice sellers, promises govt intervention appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Owner of dogs that killed five-year-old relocates them
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Samson Folarin The landlord, whose dogs killed a five-year-old girl, Aliyah Masaku, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, has relocated them to the Sagamu area of Ogun State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the landlord, Alhaji Akeem Sulaimon, sent someone to remove the 15 dogs late Wednesday, before officials of the state government could get []The post Owner of dogs that killed five-year-old relocates them appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Boy rescued by NIS reunites with mother
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The Nigeria Immigrations Service, Zone F, Ibadan, Oyo State said a 13-year-old boy who was trafficked from Benue State by a relative had been rescued and reunited with his mother. This was made known by the Assistant Controller-General in charge of the zone, Olaseni Lawal, in Ibadan. The zone covers Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti []The post Boy rescued by NIS reunites with mother appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Army jails personnel for beating up woman
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt THE 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has sentenced a soldier, Private Suleiman Olamilekan, to 28 days' imprisonment with hard labour for beating up one Miss Ebere Ohakwe. The army said Olamilekan was tried and found guilty of maltreating Ohakwe at the Omagwa checkpoint along Port Harcourt-Onitsha Road on January 30, []The post Army jails personnel for beating up woman appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Residents ask Ambode to fix bridge
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Samson Folarin Some residents of Agbado-Okeodo Local Council Development Area of Lagos State have called on the state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, to repair the Ikola-Ilumo Bridge. Ikola-Ilumo lies between the Ipaja and Command, in the Agbado-Oke Odo, LCDA. The residents, in a statement on Thursday, said the bridge was collapsing and many lives might be []The post Residents ask Ambode to fix bridge appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Property, vehicles destroyed as two Anambra communities renew hostility

No fewer than 10 persons sustained injuries while 10 houses and 11 vehicles were destroyed on Thursday following renewed hostility between two communities in Anambra over land dispute. The communities are Ikenga-Ogidi and Umusiome-Nkpor in Idemili North local government area of the state. The Divisional Police Officer, in-charge of Ogidi Police Division, Mr Hassan Musa, []The post Property, vehicles destroyed as two Anambra communities renew hostility appeared first on Punch Newspapers.

Thisday News Headlines Today
[Fri-24-Feb-2017]

Police Warn Against Reprisals as MTN's Office is Vandalised
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
FG not ready to speak on incident, says communications ministry 'Telco's CEO leads team to meet Osinbajo 'Nigerian students want ties with South Africa severed, burn countrys flag Dele Ogbodo, Alex Enumah in Abuja and Emma Okonji in Lagos with agency report The Nigeria Police Force yesterday warned individuals and groups against engaging in acts []
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Naira Extends Gains on Parallel Market, Now N480/$
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
CBN auctions another $230m, says manufacturers to access funding from diverse interventions Obinna Chima in Lagos and James Emejo in Abuja The naira continued on its four-day winning streak against the U.S. dollar on the parallel market yesterday to close at N480/$, stronger than the N501 to the dollar from the previous day, as []
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Sheriff Reopens PDP Secretariat
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
To unfold peace agenda Monday ' Makarfi accuses chairman of breaking into office Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja Eight months after security forces locked up the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja, the office was reopened yesterday by the court-reinstated national chairman of the party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff. The national []
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How Abdulmutallab Became a Suicide Bomber
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The New York Times, through a Freedom of Information Act request, has obtained documents containing detailed accounts of how slain Al Qaeda leader, Anwar al-Awlaki, mentored a Nigerian, Farouk Abdulmutallab, who tried to explode a bomb hidden in his underpants, on a flight from Amsterdam in the Netherlands to Detroit, United States, on Christmas Day []
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Bolanle Austen-Peters Becomes First Nigerian Woman to Build Private Theatre
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Mary Ekah Setting up a business in the art industry is no easy feat. It takes a lot of hard work, patience and dedication with the mass of people and personalities that come with it. Making a name for yourself in this industry is even more difficult, as the setbacks and naysayers can be a []
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Bankers' Committee Reintroduces Charges on Cash Deposits
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Cashless policy goes nationwide Obinna Chima The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and deposit money banks in the country, under the umbrella of the Bankers' Committee, have re-introduced charges on cash deposits by bank customers. The Director, Banking and Payment System, CBN, Mr. 'Dipo Fatokun, who announced this in a circular posted on the CBN []
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INEC to Overhaul Rivers Office, Punish 28 Indicted Staff
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Fixes Anambra governorship poll for Nov 18 Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would carry out a comprehensive reorganisation of its operational office in Rivers State to weed out bad eggs in its ranks. The commission said all its indicted 28 staff members would face prosecution by the []
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NDIC: Banks' Bad Loans Stood at N1.82tn in December
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
James Emejo in Abuja The Managing Director/Chief Executive, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim, has put banks' total non-performing loans (NPLs) portfolio at N1.82 trillion as at December 2016. Specifically, he said the 25 Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) had total loans portfolio of N18.53 trillion out of which N1.85 trillion or 10 per []
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WBank Report Outlines Actions to Leverage Islamic Finance
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
WBank Report Outlines Actions to Leverage Islamic Finance
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Lawmakers Commend CBN Intervention Projects
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Lawmakers Commend CBN Intervention Projects
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All Hail The New Olowa of Igbara-Oke
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
All Hail The New Olowa of Igbara-Oke
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Our Country in Denial, But Children are Paying the Price of Brutal Boko Haram War
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Our Country in Denial, But Children are Paying the Price of Brutal Boko Haram War
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Rites of Passage
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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Umeh: Were Eagerly Waiting for INEC to Fix a Date for the Conclusion of the Anambra Central Senatorial Election
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Umeh: Were Eagerly Waiting for INEC to Fix a Date for the Conclusion of the Anambra Central Senatorial Election
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BORHA: A Seasoned Technocrat Bows Out at 94
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
BORHA: A Seasoned Technocrat Bows Out at 94
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As a Young Entrepreneur I Have Learnt Not to Give Up On My Dreams
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
As a Young Entrepreneur I Have Learnt Not to Give Up On My Dreams
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Nwibe: Why Im Aspiring to be Governor of Anambra
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Nwibe: Why Im Aspiring to be Governor of Anambra
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Rescued By Emmanuel
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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Army Jails Soldier for Molesting Civilian
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy Graduates 184 Aviation Professionals
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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APPBN: Akewusola to Groom Upcoming Generation as He Takes up Leadership
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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Next Gear Resources to Tackle Property Fraud in Nigeria
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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Renowned Space Adventurer to Visit Nigeria
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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Cole: Public-Private Sector Ventures Hold the Key for Sustainable Development in Nigeria
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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FROM AWO TO MIMIKO-A FAREWELL
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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It Statemanship If Hayatou Withdraws, Says Pinnick
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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Rangers Must Fall to MFM Today
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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Lagos Polo: Sao Polo Edge Hago, Eat N Go Win Again
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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StarTimes to Broadcast Chelsea, Swansea Game Free-to-air
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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Leicester Fires Manager Ranieri
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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Buharis Vacation: The Hurdles to Curbing Medical Tourism
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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Hope for Pregnant Women in Nigeria
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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5,000 Children Immunised in Free Eye Screening in Kwara
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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FG to Increase Support for People Affected by Leprosy
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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SDG: Ensuring Healthy Lives and Promoting Wellbeing
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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Health Minister Tells Teaching Hospital Staff to Market Accomplishments
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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The Sun News Headlines Today [Fri-24-Feb-2017]



Why Osinbajo paid unscheduled visit to Lagos airport
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Notice: Undefined index: layout_id in /var/www/vhosts/sunnews/wp-content/themes/fastnews/library/front.php on line 1663 From JULIANA TAIWO-OBALONYE, Abuja ' The Presidency has explained why Acting President Yemi Osinbajo paid an unscheduled visit to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMA), Lagos, on Thursday. The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, 'Office of the Vice President', Laolu Akande, in a statement said, it was to begin...
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BREAKING: Akeredolu sworn in as Gov of Ondo
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Notice: Undefined index: layout_id in /var/www/vhosts/sunnews/wp-content/themes/fastnews/library/front.php on line 1663The Ondo State is presently in frenzy, as Mr Rotimi Akeredolu takes oath of office as the governor of the state. The handing over was done at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the governor's office. Governor Akerodolu told the gathering that his administration expects the support of all citizens of the state to achieve the...
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I regret owing workers salaries ' Mimiko
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Notice: Undefined index: layout_id in /var/www/vhosts/sunnews/wp-content/themes/fastnews/library/front.php on line 1663 Immediate past governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, says he greatest regret while in power was inability to pay state workers as at when due. During his administration, government workers in the state were owed salaries up to seven months. But Mimiko who spoke in a farewell broadcast in Ondo State, called on the...
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How I got nicknamed Baddo 'Olamide, The Sun Creative Personality of the Year
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Notice: Undefined index: layout_id in /var/www/vhosts/sunnews/wp-content/themes/fastnews/library/front.php on line 1663By Tosin Ajirire For Afro hip-hop superstar and rave of the moment, Olamide Adedeji popularly known as Olamide Baddo, winning The Sun Creative Personality of the Year award is one of the greatest things to happen to his career. According to Olamide, who won alongside Azubuike Chibuzo Nelson also known as Phyno at The Sun...
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FRIDAY RENDEZVOUS : Governance on front burner as Obiano emerges Silverbird Man of the Year
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Notice: Undefined index: layout_id in /var/www/vhosts/sunnews/wp-content/themes/fastnews/library/front.php on line 1663ByTony Ogaga ON Sunday, February 19, Lagos grounded to a halt as all roads led to Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, for this year's edition of Silverbird Man of The Year Awards. Those honoured included Turakin Adamawa, Atiku Abubakar, Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie, Jim Ovia, Nigeria's Super Falcons and Zainab Bagudu....
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Temple Management's big deals for Babalola, Bandele
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Notice: Undefined index: layout_id in /var/www/vhosts/sunnews/wp-content/themes/fastnews/library/front.php on line 1663For renowned percussionist, Lekan Babalola and award-winning filmmaker, Biyi Bandele, signing new deals with wave-making talent agency, Temple Management Company, is a career boosting venture. The two-time Grammy award-winning musician as well as the Half of A Yellow Sun producer recently signed separate deals with Temple Management in London where they are both based. The...
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Kimono, Gordons, Akpororo storm Calabar for Lafta Card Comedy Concert
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Notice: Undefined index: layout_id in /var/www/vhosts/sunnews/wp-content/themes/fastnews/library/front.php on line 1663Top acts including Ras Kimono, Okey Bakassi, Solid Star, Gordons, Akpororo and Kennyblaq have been penciled to headline Lafta Card, a live comedy concert, which is being organised by Monkals. Scheduled to hold at Cultural Center Complex, Calabar, Cross River State on March 12, 2017; other showstoppers on the bill are Prof. Aboki, MC Mbakara,...
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Star actress, Olaogun floats clothing line
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Notice: Undefined index: layout_id in /var/www/vhosts/sunnews/wp-content/themes/fastnews/library/front.php on line 1663by Ayodele Lawal Actress cum TV presenter, Olaide Olaogun, has diversified into fashion business. Olaogun, who started her acting career from Wale Adenuga Productions' Superstory, recently floated a clothing line for the upwardly mobile women. According to the actress, her clothing line tagged 'RTWO' (Ready To Wear Olaide), a combination of local and foreign mater
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SBLive ready for US tour
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Notice: Undefined index: layout_id in /var/www/vhosts/sunnews/wp-content/themes/fastnews/library/front.php on line 1663Talented crossover artiste, Seun Bankole aka SBLive, is set for a tour of the United States of America. US-based music promoter, Prince Adeniyi Shobaloju of Glory International Music and Arts Promotions is packaging the six-month tour tagged 'Summer 2017'. Speaking about the tour that will take SBLive to no fewer than eight states in the...
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Glo Professor Johnbull raises issues on Valentine's Day
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Notice: Undefined index: layout_id in /var/www/vhosts/sunnews/wp-content/themes/fastnews/library/front.php on line 1663A new episode of the popular TV drama series, Professor Johnbull, sponsored by fully integrated telecommunications outfit, Globacom, went on air on Tuesday, raising issues on Valentine's. The episode 1 of the new season, which was broadcaston NTA Network, NTA International on DSTV Channel 251 and NTA on StarTimes at 8.30pm, will be repeated on...
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BOOK REVIEW : Blending ICT facts and functionality with Our Nigerian Story
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Notice: Undefined index: layout_id in /var/www/vhosts/sunnews/wp-content/themes/fastnews/library/front.php on line 1663Title:Our Nigerian Story Author:Olabisi Olaleye Publisher:Praying Hands Ventures Reviewer: Steve Nwosu Introduction When, sometime in 1998, I paid for my first real apartment in Lagos ' a two-bedroom flat, I also moved to procure a landline from NITEL. Apart from the various un-receipted monies I had to 'drop' here and there, I forked out...
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Igbo presidency: I love Buhari, but Obasanjo is a prophet 'Izuogu
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
From Iheanacho Nwosu, Abuja Member of All Progressives Congress (APC) Board of Trustees Ezekiel Izuogu
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Our constitution must be amended to discourage defection 'Salvador, PDP chair
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
By Chinelo Obogo Moshood Salvador is the chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic
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CAF election : NFF drums fresh support for Pinnick
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Insists Nigeria deserves executive committee seat By George Aluo The nation's soccer governing
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NPFL: LMC announces new dates for rescheduled Rangers, Rivers Utd fixtures
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
New dates have been scheduled for the postponed fixtures of Match Day 8 and 9 involving Nigeria Professional
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NWFL: We won't tolerate walk-over, Falode warns clubs
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
By Monica Iheakam Chairman of Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), Aisha Falode has warned that any
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Nigeria to save $31.4bn on crude oil production
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
By Adewale Sanyaolu and Uche Usim, Abuja Nigeria is to save a whopping $31.4 billion yearly on reduced
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FG owes N300bn subsidy to oil marketers, Reps told
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
By Kemi Yesufu and Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Forte Oil Nigeria, Akin
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IMF worried over Nigeria's sloppy reform programme

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Pledges support if called upon By Amechi Ogbonna The International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Thursday,



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NDIC decries N1.85trn banks' non-performing loans

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
From Uche Usim, Abuja and Isaac Anumihe Managing Director of Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC),



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FG plans N20bn green bond to tackle climate change

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
By Chinwendu Obienyi Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday, said that the Federal Government



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Cashless policy goes nationwide from April

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
By Omodele Adigun Barring any last minute change, the cashless policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria



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Nigerians threaten South African firms

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Storm MTN, DSTV, Shoprite in Abuja as police read riot act From Molly Kilete, Kemi Yesufu, Ndubuisi Orji



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Osinbajo, National Assembly reach truce on 2017 budget

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
From Fred Itua, Abuja Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and the leadership of the National Assembly,



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Shake-up at NDDC, 11 directors redeployed

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has redeployed 11 directors to different offices to boost its



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Ondo: Akeredolu takes oath of office as Mimiko bows out

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure A new chapter will be opened in the history of Ondo, today, as Mr. Rotimi



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Cameroun expels 517 Nigerians fleeing Boko Haram

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Over 500 Nigerians who fled into northern Cameroon to escape Boko Haram insurgents have been forced to



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How God saved my life -Anenih

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Showers praise on Kalu Former Chairman, Board of Trustees of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Tony



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Acting President inspects toilet, conveyor belt at Lagos airport

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
By Louis Ibah Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday undertook a tour of the Murtala Muhammed



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Sheriff, Makarfi split PDP Reps caucus

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Factions bicker over ex-gov's take-over of party secretariat From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The leadership



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Anambra can revive Nigeria's economy 'APC guber aspirant

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
...INEC fixes Nov 18 for guber poll By Emma Njoku All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant



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MASSOB gives conditions for 2018 national census

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
From Geoffrey Anyanwu, Awka The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB),



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Government has business doing business

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
With the crumbling of the Berlin wall, which signaled the re-unification of Germany and the subsequent



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Customs, market raids and city checkpoints

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
On Wednesday, the Nigerian Customs Services (NCS) was on the spot. Following the action of the Federal



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Challenge for Lagos State government

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Not many Nigerians could have vouched for a suitable successor to Raji Fashola, as governor of Lagos



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Of NAFDAC, imported garri and disposable syringes

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
By Sufuyan Ojeifo A report in the social media regarding the existence of imported Indian garri (our



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Shifting narratives over Buhari's health

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Since President Buhari left Nigeria for London on medical leave, over a month ago, Nigerians have been



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Victor Kalu: Exit of an iconic scholar

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
By Abia Onyike THE passage of Victor Eke Kalu on December 27, 2016 was a rude shock to his friends,



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Fashola: A tough road to travel

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
By Emeka Nnaka IT was like a shuttle in a projectile'let's call it the BRF projectile. Of course,



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Festac: Nigeria to partner with Ghana for 40th anniversary

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
By Damiete Braide Nigeria will collaborate with Ghana to celebrate the forthcoming 40th anniversary



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The plan to ban danfo buses
Fri, 24 Feb 2017The ubiquitous Lagos commercial bus, better known as danfo, has been the face of public transportation
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Vanguard News Headlines Today
[Fri-24-Feb-2017]

Leicester's Thai owners condemned over Ranieri sacking
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The sacking of Claudio Ranieri just nine months after guiding Leicester City to a sensational Premier League triumph brought a torrent of condemnation on the team's Thai owners on Friday.The post Leicesters Thai owners condemned over Ranieri sacking appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Lassa Fever: UCTH confirms first casualty in Cross River
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
CALABAR'A 22-year-old lady, Christabel Itodo, became the first confirmed case of Lassa Fever casualty recorded in Cross River State, having died from the disease on Monday.The post Lassa Fever: UCTH confirms first casualty in Cross River appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Couple jailed for killing spouses wed in Nepal prison
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
A man and a woman each serving time for killing their first spouses have married in a prison in western Nepal -- but won't be able to consummate the marriage until the groom is released in 14 years.The post Couple jailed for killing spouses wed in Nepal prison appeared first on Vanguard News.
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The misapplication of woman power
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Chimdi Maduagwu's novel, Women Without Hearts (UNILAG Press; Lagos) steps into the loop and offers interesting insights to the complex relationship that exists between men and women in the modern world. The novel presents an intriguing lifestyle of some young women on a journey to success in their chosen careers. The desperate bid to climb the social ladder through despicable means and the exploitation of the weaknesses of powerful men in order to achieve their desired goals is at the heart
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Owode crash: GUO comforts passengers, lauds FRSC, LASEMA
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The management of G.U.O. Transport Services Ltd, has reacted to the accident involving one of its luxury buses recently at Owode-Elede in Lagos, saying it was unfortunate and saddening.The post Owode crash: GUO comforts passengers, lauds FRSC, LASEMA appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Bizman to die by hanging over wife's death by acid bath
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
A businessman and graduate of Mechanical Engineering from a university in the South-West region of the country, Suleiman Olalekan, is to die by hanging for killing his 22-year-old wife, Chika Egbo, by bathing her with acid.The post Bizman to die by hanging over wifes death by acid bath appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Obasanjo to be crowned Grand Patron of FESTAC' 77
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) has scheduled to crown Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Grand Patron of FESTAC '77 on March 3, 2017, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. This was recently disclosed to Vanguard's Arts & Reviews by the Corporate Affairs Department CBAAC, D-G's Office, at Broad Street, Lagos.The post Obasanjo to be crowned Grand Patron of FESTAC' 77 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Woman gives birth in Lagos commercial bus
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
It was jubilation, Tuesday, at Sabo area of Ikorodu, a suburb of Lagos, when a woman gave birth to baby girl inside a commercial bus.The post Woman gives birth in Lagos commercial bus appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Infrastructure development will drive economic growth, create wealth ' Adeosun
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The Federal Government has, yesterday, said infrastructure development would boost the country's economic growth, create wealth and jobs for the populaceThe post Infrastructure development will drive economic growth, create wealth ' Adeosun appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Gunmen abduct 2 dredgers in Lagos
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Suspected kidnappers have abducted two sand dredgers at Eleko Village in the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State. Sources revealed, yesterday, that the victims were kidnapped on Tuesday.The post Gunmen abduct 2 dredgers in Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.
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YAKUBU: CSOs task EFCC on fair trial
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has been asked to desist from media trial of former Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Mr. Andrew Yakubu and ensure that his trial is fair.The post YAKUBU: CSOs task EFCC on fair trial appeared first on Vanguard News.
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We've injected over $16bn into Nigerian operations 'MTN Group
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Despite the challenges arising from the N330 billion fine imposed on it by Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, last year, MTN Group said, yesterday, it had so far injected over $16 billion in its operations in the country.The post Weve injected over $16bn into Nigerian operations 'MTN Group appeared first on Vanguard News.
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No padding in 2017 budget 'D-G, Budget Office
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The Director-General of Budget Office, Mr. Ben Akabueze, has explained that repetitions of items in the 2017 budget were due to non-funding of such items in previous appropriations.The post No padding in 2017 budget 'D-G, Budget Office appeared first on Vanguard News.
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EDO, RIVERS POLLS: Fayose accuses INEC, police of subverting peoples' will
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, security agencies, especially the police of subverting the rights of Nigerians to choose their leaders in free, fair and credible elections.The post EDO, RIVERS POLLS: Fayose accuses INEC, police of subverting peoples will appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Don't abandon Buhari, CAN begs Christians
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has once again asked Christians to continue praying for President Muhammadu Buhari until he returns to the country hale and hearty. The post Don't abandon Buhari, CAN begs Christians appeared first on Vanguard News.
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CCT trial: Saraki pleads not guilty to fresh corruption charges
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The Federal Government, yesterday, re-arraigned the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, in Abuja, on an amended 18-count corruption charge.The post CCT trial: Saraki pleads not guilty to fresh corruption charges appeared first on Vanguard News.
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INEC to overhaul Rivers state office ahead of Nov 18 gov poll
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed Saturday November 18 for Anambra governorship election.The post INEC to overhaul Rivers state office ahead of Nov 18 gov poll appeared first on Vanguard News.
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6 special police units deployed to Kaduna in search of abducted Germans
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has deployed six special police units to Kaduna State, aimed at rescuing the two German archaeologists abducted, Wednesday, at an excavation site in Jenjela village, Kagarko Local Government Area of the state.The post 6 special police units deployed to Kaduna in search of abducted Germans appeared first on Vanguard News.
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IMPEACHMENT: Obiano, 28 parties trade words

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
TWENTY- EIGHT political parties under the umbrella of Inter Party Advisory Council, IPAC, in Anambra State have given the state House of Assembly, five days ultimatum from yesterday to commence investigation into alleged unlawful activities and allegations of offence of breaches and grave violation of the Nigerian constitution against Governor Willie Obiano as contained in an earlier petition written by the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Kenneth Emeakayi.The post IMP






IGP calls for Police Trust Fund

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The Inspector- General of Police (IGP), Mr. Ibrahim Idris, has called for the establishment of a Police Trust Fund.The post IGP calls for Police Trust Fund appeared first on Vanguard News.



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NIMASA, NCS are partners in progress 'Peterside

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has said that the agency and Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, are partners in progress.The post NIMASA, NCS are partners in progress 'Peterside appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Kidnapped, killed Uniport lecturer's phone leads to suspects' arrest

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Two members of a notorious kidnapping gang terrorising Rivers State, Patrick Koyi and Chituru Ferdinand, have been arrested by operatives of the Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team, IRT, for kidnapping and killing a lecturer of the University of Port Harcourt, Emmanuel Chinasa Obi, in September 2016.The post Kidnapped, killed Uniport lecturers phone leads to suspects arrest appeared first on Vanguard News. 

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Ondo: Great expectations as Akeredolu steps in

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
M Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, is today being inaugurated as the sixth civilian governor of Ondo State with huge expectations.Expectations of economic revival are stirred by the fact that the new governor is a technocrat who will play less of politics with the fate of the people he will be leading. The day will mark the beginning of a new political journey in the state as the former opposition All Progressive Congress APC takes over the reins of power from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, led by a o



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Owing salaries, my greatest regret ' Mimiko

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
IMMEDIATE past governor of Ondo state, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has said that one of the insurmountable challenges his administration faced in its eight years of administering the state, was its inability to pay salaries as at when due. At the last count, his administration owed workers seven months salaries.The post Owing salaries, my greatest regret Mimiko appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Deji of Akureland: Another Oba fighting chieftaincy battles

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
AKURE ' WHY is the traditional ruler of Akure, the Deji, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, fighting many battles at the same time' This is the question that is begging for answers across the state. Many are of the view that the Oba may be biting off more than he can chew while others believe that recalcitrant subjects need to be whipped into line in the interest of peace in the community. Oba Aladelusi, according to some traditional chiefs, needs to stamp his authority to avoid being seen as



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PSP operators, govt on war path over Lagos new waste disposal policy

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
LAGOS State Government and Private Sector Participation, PSP, operators, waste collection managers, are presently at loggerheads over planned introduction of the Clean Lagos Initiative, CLI, aimed at reviewing the mode of waste collection in the state.The post PSP operators, govt on war path over Lagos new waste disposal policy appeared first on Vanguard News.



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CAF Elections: Pinnick has mandate to dump Hayatou ' NFF

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Chairman of the Media and Publicity Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, Hon. Suleiman Yahaya-Kwande on Thursday cleared the air on the Federation's mandate to its President, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, with regards to the forthcoming election into the presidency of the Confederation of African Football.The post CAF Elections: Pinnick has mandate to dump Hayatou ' NFF appeared first on Vanguard News.



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NNL begins March 17

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
BARING any last minute change of arrangements, the Nigeria National League (NNL) will kick-off on March 17 across the country. The post NNL begins March 17 appeared first on Vanguard News.



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B/Faso, Senegal tests good for Eagles ' Amuneke

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Ex-international Emmanuel Amuneke has applauded the Nigeria Football Federation for organizing grade 'A' international friendly matches for the Super Eagles to strengthen the team ahead of their August 28 World Cup qualifying clash against African champions, Cameroon.The post B/Faso, Senegal tests good for Eagles ' Amuneke appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Mimiko formally hands over to Akeredolu

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Dr. Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State on Thursday, formally handed over power to the incoming governor of the state, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN). The event, which occurred on Thursday eveningat the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor's office, Alagbaka, saw Mr. Mimiko handing over to Mr. Akeredolu, bound documents relating to the government of Ondo State, []The post Mimiko formally hands over to Akeredolu appeared first on TheSpark.



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Motivational Quotes by Africans to Keep You Going

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
We sometimes struggle to stay positive, to believe, to hope, and to stay alive. For some of us, it is easier to succumb to the pressure; to just go with the flow. Below are a few quotes by some Africans to keep you motivated: Dont be frustrated, be motivated. Dont be depressed, be impressed. Dont []The post Motivational Quotes by Africans to Keep You Going appeared first on TheSpark.



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Ex-#BBNaija housemate, Gifty denies marriage and sex tape

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Gifty Powers, the controversial ex-housemate in the on going #BBNaija Reality TV show said she is neither a mother nor married. She also flatly denied the existence of anysex-tape on her. Gifty , took to her Instagram handle, officialgiftypowers/on Thursday to refute the rumour about her sex tape and marital status circulating on the social []The post Ex-#BBNaija housemate, Gifty denies marriage and sex tape appeared first on TheSpark.



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Leicester City sacks Claudio Ranieri

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Claudio Ranieri has been sacked as manager of Leicester City just months after leading the club to the Premier League title, the Midlands side announced Thursday. The Italian's position has come under intense scrutiny this season during a slump that has left the Foxes, who started the 2015/16 campaign as 5,000/1 title no-hopers, just a []The post Leicester City sacks Claudio Ranieri appeared first on TheSpark.



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I'm staying at United says Rooney

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Wayne Rooney said Thursday he was staying with Manchester United following persistent speculation he could make a lucrative move to the Chinese Super League. British media reports said Rooney's agent, Paul Stretford, had been in China speaking to interested clubs but the United and England captain insisted he was remaining at Old Trafford. 'Despite the []The post I'm staying at United says Rooney appeared first on TheSpark.



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Protesting youths storm South African firms in Abuja

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
IRKED by the killings of Nigerians and destruction of their businesses in South Africa, aggrieved Nigerian youths, yesterday, moved to take on entities owned by South Africa in Nigeria but were blocked by armed security men.The post Protesting youths storm South African firms in Abuja appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Murray-Bruce urges PDP members to unite

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
As the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, takes a new twist with the recent Appeal Court judgment recognising former Borno State governor as its national chairman, Senator Ben Murray Bruce has asked members to bury personal interest and work for the overall interest of the party.The post Murray-Bruce urges PDP members to unite appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Nigeria needs $1bn annually to reverse medical tourism ' MINISTER

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said yesterday that the country would require $1 billion annually to reverse medical tourism.The post Nigeria needs $1bn annually to reverse medical tourism ' MINISTER appeared first on Vanguard News.



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United Capital posts N6.37bn profits

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
United Capital Plc, an investment banking group in Africa, has announced N6.37 billion as profit before tax for financial year ended December 31, 2016, showing 95 per cent increase over N3.27 billion posted in the previous year in 2015.The post United Capital posts N6.37bn profits appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Range Rover family welcomes Velar March 1

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The luxury SUV was created in 1970 when Land Rover launched the original Range Rover. Almost half a century later that spirit of innovation continues with the introduction of the fourth member of the Range Rover family, to be unveiled on 1 March 2017.The post Range Rover family welcomes Velar March 1 appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Peugeot models poise for 2017

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Peugeot vehicles are known world-wide for their resilience, comfort, durability and safety. For these reasons Peugeot has continued to improve the quality of its products and the Nigerian planthas not been left out. The Kaduna based factory has passed through thick and thin and after witnessing different phases, is currently poised for the market with different models in spite of the harsh economic terrain.The post Peugeot models poise for 2017 appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Elizade commences production of JAC

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Foremost automobile marketing company in Nigeria, Elizade Motors Nigeria Limited, has finally ventured into automobile manufacturing in Nigeria with the production of Chinese brand, JAC.The post Elizade commences production of JAC appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Mercedes-Benz goes haywire, unleashes 4 new models on Nigeria

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Mercedes-Benz, represented in Nigeria by Weststar Associated Limited, on Wednesday, made history in Nigeria as the first luxury car maker to unveil four new models into the market at the same time.The post Mercedes-Benz goes haywire, unleashes 4 new models on Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.



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North East: UN, Germany, Norway, others to raise $1.5bn for urgent food assistance

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The international community have gathered in Oslo, Norway, to raise funds for humanitarian assistance to over seven million people, especially in North East Nigeria and Lagos Chad region, where there is urgent need for food.The post North East: UN, Germany, Norway, others to raise $1.5bn for urgent food assistance appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Olu Akengbuwa's ghost revisits Warri stage

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Feelings of spiritual reunion with ancestors filled the hall. Memebers of the audience held their breadths watching the performance. Indeed, for every descendant of Itsekiri that thronged the Brownhill Events Centre, Ogunu, to watch this, the ghost of Olu Akengbuwa, the celebrated 16th Olu of Warri who reigned between 1795 and 1848 AD, is being re-evoked on stage as the new Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, marks his one year on the throne.The post Olu Akengbuwa's ghost revisits Warri stage ap



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2017 budget: Osinbajo hosts Saraki, Dogara at his Aguda residence

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has lobbied the leadership National Assembly, urging for the quick passage of the 2017 budget into law.The post 2017 budget: Osinbajo hosts Saraki, Dogara at his Aguda residence appeared first on Vanguard News.



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CUSTOMS' NIGHT RAID: Traders storm gov's office; Amosun promises to intervene

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Scores of the Sango-Ota rice sellers, whose shops were allegedly raided by men of the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operation Unit, Ikeja, Lagos on Wednesday, stormed the Governor's Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, yesterday, to continue their protest over the invasion of their market.The post CUSTOMS NIGHT RAID: Traders storm govs office; Amosun promises to intervene appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Bank directors liable for 40% of N1.85 trn bad loans ' NDIC boss

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) yesterday revealed that bank directors were responsible for 40 per cent of the N1.85 trillion non-performing loans or bad loans in banks.The post Bank directors liable for 40% of N1.85 trn bad loans NDIC boss appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Aig-Imoukhuede's books document Nigerian festivals

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
After 53 years of painstaking research and documentation, poet, cultural icon and writer, Pa Frank Aig-Imoukhuede, last week unveiled his two new books. The presentation of the books titled A Calendar of Traditional Nigerian Festivals and Between God and Man: Meaning and Essence in Traditional Nigeria Festivals was attended by eminent personalities and literary giants. It was commendation galore for the man's sterling attributes and for coming out with such landmark books that speaks well a



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Sokoto NULGE gets new excos

Fri, 24 Feb 2017
THE Sokoto State Council of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Emplo-yees, NULGE, yesterday, inaugurated executive councils in the 23 local governments in the state.The post Sokoto NULGE gets new excos appeared first on Vanguard News.



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