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Tiwa Savage, Imafidon listed in BBC 100 influential women’s list

The British Broadcasting Corporation has revealed its 100 inspirational and innovative women for 2017. Among the phenomenal women are Nigeria’s music diva, Tiwa Savage; and computing child prodigy, Anne-Marie Imafidon.

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Buhari Observes Special Jumat Prayers For Independence Celebrations

Special prayers were offered yesterday at the presidential Villa mosque during the weekly Jumat prayers in commemoration of the 57th Independence Celebration. The Chief Imam, Abdulwahid Abubakar who led the

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Stampede at Mumbai Railway Station Kills at Least 22 and more

NEW DELHI — Commuters stampeded on a narrow, crowded railway station overpass in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, during the morning rush hour on Friday, leaving at least 22 suffocated or

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FG is committed to Complete 2nd Niger Bridge – Prof. Osinbajo

The Federal Government is committed to the completion of ongoing projects in the South East including the second Niger bridge, East West road and others, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has

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We have Relocated some Flood Victims in the state – Imo Government

Government has described as unfortunate the flood disaster that ravaged the state last Thursday saying it has assessed the magnitude of the devastation and has relocated some of the victims.

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Saudi Arabia to allow women to drive for the first time

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced that women will be allowed to drive for the first time in the ultra-conservative kingdom next summer, fulfilling a key demand of women’s rights activists

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Organisers of Mexico’s “Mr. Model Tabasco 2017” cancel contest over Facial Looks.

The organisers of popular Mexico’s “Mr. Model Tabasco 2017” were forced to cancel the contest after it failed to find at least a single handsome man who met the ‘physical

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RACISM: British Airways Sacks Hostess who insulted Nigerian Passengers

British Airways has sacked the hostess who recorded a racist video in which she was seen ranting and insulting Nigerian passengers, MailOnline has reported. Joanne Wickenden, 23-years-old, sparked outrage after

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AVIATION: Dubai Makes History, Launches First Ever Self-flying Taxi Without a Pilot (Photos)

Dubai made aviation history on Monday afternoon with the first “ proof of concept flight” of its new two-seater, self-flying taxi in an aerial test in Jumeirah Beach Resisdence area,

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Nigerians deserve to know Buhari’s health status –Ex-UN spokesman

A former spokesman, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Eduardo Cue, has said Nigerians deserve to know President Muhammadu Buhari’s health status Cue, who was in the country to conduct

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Biafra: By Supporting us, you have earned ‘an enduring legacy which cannot be erased in history ’- IPOB to Yorubas

Impressed by its publicly expressed position against Operation Python Dance II in the South-East, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has commended Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group and other Yoruba

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IPOB remains terrorist group, despite EU, US stance – Presidential aide

From Ade Adesomoju, Abuja Special Adviser to the President on Prosecution, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, has described as inconsequential the recognition accorded the Indigenous People of Biafra by some foreign nations

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Nigeria have 11.5 million Out of school Children – Education minister

The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, on Monday said a total of 11.5 million school-age children in the country were not attending any school. Adamu, in a meeting with

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Biafra: Igbos are their own worst enemies – Senator Girei

An All Progressive Congress (APC) Chieftain, Senator Abubakar Girei, has said Igbos are naive and the worst enemies of themselves. The ex-lawmaker, who represented Adamawa Central in the Senate, between

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The Call,Bill to Scrap NGO is Anti-Democracy – Group cries out.

BY PETER DURU, Makurdi The Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants, a justice reform and human rights organisation, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to shun the proposed Non-Governmental Organisation,

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Fani-Kayode mocks Buhari after US Government declared IPOB not terrorist organization

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has mocked the President Muhammadu Buhari administration, after the US Government stated that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is not a terrorist organization.

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Biafra: US Government says IPOB not terrorist organization

The United States Government has said it does not categorize the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist organisation. In a correspondence with Sunday Punch, the spokesman for the

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“I Will Never Quit Acting For Politics” – Yul Edochie assures fans

In a recent interview with ‘Inside Nollywood’ the veteran actor turn politician Yul Edochie  made it clear to his fans and followers that he will not quit acting  for his governorship and political

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Why We Stopped Thisday, Vanguard Correspondents From Covering Okorocha’s Activities- Governor’s Aide

The Chief Press Secretary to Imo State Governor, Mr, Sam Onwuemedo has denied reports in the print and social media that Vanguard and Thisday Correspondents in Imo State, Chidi Nkwopara and Amby

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Tinubu roars: Repair Nigeria now for Better or never

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has aligned himself with those canvassing for urgent repair of the fabrics of the nation, saying time was no

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Breaking: Trump bans New York Times, CNN, LAT

Several major U.S. media outlets including New York Times, CNN and Los Angeles Times were barred from attending Friday White House briefing, indicating an escalation in the relationship between the

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Churches, mosques not affected by NGOs’ regulation bill

By Abiemwense Moru Deputy Majority Leader of the House of Representatives Buba Jibril says the house will pass the 2010 Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) Regulation and Co-ordination Bill to forestall illegal

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HURRAY! Nigeria to enjoy 7-month unlimited crude sales

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries says Nigeria can continue to supply crude oil to the global market uninterrupted as it will continue to enjoy exemption from the oil production

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Tiwa Salvage releases EP album `Sugarcane’

Mavin Records First Lady, Tiwa Savage, Friday, released an Extended Play (EP) album entitled `Sugarcane’. It is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single, but usually unqualified

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Manchester United are getting more help from Chelsea to win the Premier League

Man Utd have already benefited from having Nemanja Matic and Chelsea could help them improve again next year. The buzzword among Manchester United staff before the summer transfer window was

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