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Trump Launches NATO Meet with Attack on “nasty” France

US President Donald Trump launched a two-day NATO meeting Tuesday with a blistering attack on France’s criticism of the alliance and on “delinquent” members that don’t pay their way. At

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2010s Hottest Decade in History, UN says as Emissions Aise Again

This decade is set to be the hottest in history, the United Nations said Tuesday in an annual assessment outlining the ways in which climate change is outpacing humanity’s ability

Sports

Megan Rapinoe Wins Women’s Ballon D’or

United States World Cup icon Megan Rapinoe won the women’s Ballon d’Or prize at an awards ceremony in Paris on Monday. Rapinoe, 34, succeeds Norway’s Ada Hegerberg, the inaugural winner

Sports

Lionel Messi Wins Ballon D’or For Sixth Time

Lionel Messi won a record sixth men’s Ballon d’Or award at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, beating Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk to take the honours. Now aged 32,

Technology

EU To Check How Facebook, Google Use Data

The European Commission said Monday it had begun a “preliminary investigation” into how Facebook and Google collect personal data and what they do with it. “The Commission has sent out

Politics

Gabon’s Ex-Chief Of Staff Loses Ministerial Post

The former chief of staff of Gabon President Ali Bongo Ondimba has lost his ministerial post following a crackdown on corruption in the oil-rich African country, the prime minister announced

Sports

Full List Of 2019 Ballon D’Or Winners

The winners and other top finishers in the four trophies awarded at the 2019 Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday in Paris: Men’s Ballon d’Or Lionel Messi (ARG/Barcelona) Virgil van Dijk (NED/Liverpool)

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LASTMA Attack: We Cannot Condone Reckless Killing – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has warned that the government will not condone any form of attacks on the state’s law enforcement agencies in the line of duty. Governor

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Liverpool To Play Everton In FA Cup Third Round

Liverpool will face local rivals Everton in the FA Cup third round while non-league side AFC Fylde will travel to Premier League outfit Sheffield United after Monday’s draw. Jurgen Klopp’s

Technology

T-Mobile Launches 5G Service Across US

T-Mobile said Monday it became the first to launch 5G wireless service across the United States, although it will be slower than some expect for the new generation of connectivity.

Education

Holy Ghost College Owerri Class of 94 Joyfully Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Ikenna Orioha. Holy Ghost College, Owerri, Imo State, Class of 1994, had joyfully celebrated her 25 Years Anniversary. The Holy Ghost College, Owerri Class of 1994 celebrated her Silver Jubilee

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NIS Flags off Migrant E-registration Exercise in Imo

The Imo Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Tuesday, 26th November, 2019 flagged off the e-registration exercise for immigrants in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

Education

SIAS Conference: Science and Engineering, the Bedrock of Humanities and Science in Federal Poly Nekede — Engr Arinwanwa says

Ikenna Orioha. Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, Engr Dr Michael Chidiebere Arimanwa, had commended the Management of School of Industrial and Applied Sciences, SIAS, for organizing the First International

Education

NDLEA Charges Federal Poly Nekede Students Against Drug Abuse

Ikenna Orioha, Owerri. Students of Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, have been charged to say no to drug abuse in order to gain academic success and become fruitful citizens. The charge

Sports

Jose Mourinho appointed Spurs head coach

     Jose Mourinho has been named Tottenham head coach until the end of the 2023 season. The Portuguese, 56, was appointed on Wednesday morning, following the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino on

Education

Out-Of-School Children In Nigeria Numbering At Least 11 Million –Lawan Laments

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has reiterated concerns about the number of out of school children in the country. Addressing a delegation of Arewa Consultative Forum which paid him

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Police DPO Abducted by Gunmen In Adamawa

A police Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa state, Mr. Ahijo Mujeli has been abducted by gunmen. The spokesman of the Police

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NUJ Congratulates Gov Ihedioha, Urges Him not to be Distracted

The Imo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ has congratulated Governor Emeka Ihedioha on his victory at the appeal court, Abuja, describing it well deserved. The NUJ,

Politics

My Political Opponents are Drowning in Jealousy Over My Achievements, says Ezeruo

Ikenna Orioha The Interim Management Committee Chairman, Ohaji/Egbema local government area, Imo state, Hon Ezeruo Damian, says his political opponents are drowning in jealousy over his outstanding achievements at the

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XMAS: NGOFORO Foundation Doles Out 500 Bags of Rice to Widows, Orphanages

By Christopher Oguejiofor Succor has come to widows in Ideato North and orphanages across Imo state as Ngoforo Foundation has taken delivery of 500 bags of rice and many other

Health

Imo to Set up Research Unit for Diabetes Management

Imo State Government said it has concluded plans towards the establishment of a research centre that would monitor and manage diabetic patients in the state. The state Commissioner for Health,

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Imo Commissioner Commends Teenager on pet “Rape Project”

The Commissioner for Information in Imo, Mr Emeka Ebiliekwe, has commended Miss Ezichi Nwulu who won the 2019 Most Beautiful Girl in Imo for her pet project on rape victims.

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IPOB/ESN Invasion Devastates Amakpara Eziawa Village, Leaving Families in Ruins

By Ajibade Praise, November 15, 2019 Amakpara Eziawa Village, Imo State, Nigeria – A devastating clash between the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), it’s Armed affiliate Eastern Security Network (ESN)

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Imo Community of Tampa Bay USA Gives Out N1m to 10 Students of Fed Poly Nekede Owerri

Ikenna Orioha A cultural and humanitarian organization, Imo Community of Tampa Bay, Florida, USA, has given out the sum of 1million to 10 brilliant students of Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri,

Health

NOA Engages Women, Youths, Stakeholders Against Child/Mother Morbidity Vaccine

The National Orientation Agency, NOA said it is engaging town union presidents, youth and women leaders and other stakeholders in the fight against measles, meningitis and other child killer diseases.