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How TB Joshua wants his 50th birthday celebrated
Dear Editor, Renowned Nigerian Pastor TB Joshua turns 50 on Wednesday June 12th 2013. In his
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Rights group sues U.S. govt. over ‘voluntary’ deportations
President Barrack Obama The group said U.S. authorities deceived and coerced the immigrants. …... read more
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Kidnapped managing director released ‘without paying any kobo’
A relative of the victim said the man was released without ransom. …... read more
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ACN government is ‘damn arrogant, non-tolerant, and hostile,’ Lagos PDP says
The PDP reacted to the ACN’s criticism of Labaran Maku. The war of words between the federal government-led Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the Lagos... read more
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120mn Nigerians lack access to electricity supply- Power Minister
The power minister gave reasons for the poor power supply being witnessed. Only 40 million Nigerians currently have access to electricity, the Minister of State... read more
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27 feared killed in Rukubi clash
Rukubi is now calm following the deployment of mobile police officers there. About 27 people were reported dead following Tuesday’s attack on Rukubi Village in... read more
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PDP ignores Rivers court ruling on Amaechi
Rotimi Amaechi, governor of River state The ruling party said it is not aware of any ruling. The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party,... read more
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EFCC arrests five undergraduates, four others for internet scam
The students are in different institutions. Five under-graduates and four other Nigerians were on Monday arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,... read more
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Michael Jackson’s teen daughter, Paris, attempts suicide – mother
Paris Jackson was rushed to a Los-Angeles hospital, the mother said. Paris Jackson, the 15-year-old daughter of late pop star, Michael Jackson, was rushed to... read more
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Group makes FOI request on property sold by Nigeria Export Promotion Council
Media Rights Agenda made the request on May 31. An organisation, Media Rights Agenda, has made a Freedom of Information, FOI, request for details of... read more
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Christian Association of Nigeria to commence nationwide campaign on value reorientation
Ayoo Oritsejafor, CAN president The campaign will commence on June 14. The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, will, on June 14, flag off a nationwide... read more
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Senate proposes life pension for its leaders, cuts powers of presidents, governors
The Senate will still deliberate the proposals. The Senate president and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and their deputies, would be entitled to... read more
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Updated: PDP suspends Sokoto Governor, Wamakko
Aliyu Wamakko The NWC of Nigeria’s ruling party took the decision. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has suspended the Governor of Sokoto State, Aliyu Wamakko.... read more
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APC leaders meet, Akande, El-Rufai may emerge Chairman, Secretary of party
Bisi Akande The leaders of the fledgling association meet in Abuja. Leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Wednesday night met in Abuja and... read more
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APGA faction sets up 14-member committee to reconcile aggrieved members
Opposition commends Jonathan for proscribing Boko Haram, Ansaru. Determined to put its house in order ahead of the coming local government election in Anambra State,... read more
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Fewer Nigerians now practice open defecation – UNICEF
Open defeacation could be a serious threat to human health. As the world commemorates the World Environment Day on Wednesday, UNICEF said 90 per cent... read more
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Nigeria loses 200bn cubic metres of water to oceans annually- Official
Nigeria is able to impound about 34 billion cubic metres of water annually. Nigeria loses 200 billion cubic metres of water to the oceans annually,... read more
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Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, eight others ask Jonathan to veto anti-gay bill
The groups stated their position in a statement on Wednesday. A group of 10 local and international human rights organisations, including Amnesty International and Human... read more
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Senate cancels funding for Patience Jonathan’s first ladies mission, approves FCT budget
First Lady, Patience Jonathan Senator Smart Adeyemi says the Senate cannot appropriate funds for a land that is not available. The Senate on Wednesday declined... read more
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Chimpanzee chops off 10-year-old boy’s buttocks in Uganda
The boy is currently being treated in a hospital. A 10-year-old boy is battling for his life at Kamwenge health centre, Southwest Uganda, after a... read more
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FG will improve welfare of NYSC members – Official
The Chairman of the National Governing Board of the NYSC said this on Wednesday. The Chairman of the National Governing Board of the National Youths... read more
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ACN accuses PDP, Presidency of hijacking National Youth Council of Nigeria
The ACN said that an aide to the PDP chairman was imposed as NYCN president. The Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, has accused the Peoples... read more
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N4.7b fraud: EFCC has no valid permission to prosecute me, Babalakin tells court
Wale Babalakin, [Photo: punchng.com] The EFCC said its laws allows it to prosecute without a fiat from the Lagos AG. The Chairman, Bi-Courtney Ltd., Wale... read more
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Nigerians use 266 million kg of firewood daily- Senator Saraki
Children running errands during school hours in Northern Nigeria Bukola Saraki is the Senate Committee Chairman on Environment and Ecology. Nigeria’s daily firewood consumption stands... read more
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American University of Nigeria disputes Adamawa Governor’s claim on foreign expatriates
American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola The university boss also questioned the state of emergency in Adamawa. The President of the American University of Nigeria,... read more
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Made in Nigeria foot wears attract high patronage — Survey
Made in Nigeria shoe Local shoe makers said their business is booming. A survey in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, has shown that locally-manufactured foot wears... read more
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