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Court nullifies Ali Senator Ndume's suspension
A Federal High Court in Abuja, today, presided over by Justice Babatunde Quadri, nullified his suspension and ordered his reinstatement. Bukola Saraki, president of the senate was ordered to ensure prompt payment of Ndume’s salaries and allowances while...
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Divergence point between Trump and Xi on trade visions
US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have set out obviously different visions for the future of global trade in speeches at a summit in Vietnam. In a defiant address, Mr Trump told the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec)...
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APC recruiting fake army to rig Anambra poll, APGA group alleges
Ahead of the November 18 governorship election in Anambra state, the media arm of Willie Obiano Campaign Organisation; the Independent media support organisation (IMSO), has raised alarm over purported plan by the opposition, the All Progressives Alliance,...
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See How $100bn was embezzled in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's attorney general says at least $100bn (£76bn) has been misused through systemic corruption and embezzlement in recent decades. Sheikh Saud al-Mojeb said 201 people were being held for questioning as part of a sweeping anti-corruption drive...
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Why Congo Opposition Refutes New Timetable for Election to Replace Kabila
The DRC's main opposition parties have refuted a new date for elections announced at the weekend to replace President Joseph Kabila, saying it violates the law and a political deal agreed with the government. Originally scheduled for late 2016, the polls...
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West African monarch does this work in Canada [DETAILS]
The King of Akan, located in the village of Adansi Aboabo in Ghana, Eric Manu, has returned to Canada to resume his job as a gardener in order to raise money to provide health care for his subjects. Manu became king when his 67-year-old uncle, Dat, passed...
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How Colombia seizes largest stash of cocaine worldwide
The Colombian government disclosed it has located 12 tons of cocaine in the largest drug seizure in the country's history. The drugs were found buried in four banana plantations in the north of the country, close to the routes used to smuggle cocaine...
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See the outcome of George Papadopoulos meeting with UK during Trump campaign
George Papadopoulos, Trump campaign foreign policy aide's contacts with Russians have already got him in trouble. He has admitted lying to the FBI about them. But it is now revealed he also met a British Foreign Office official, two months before the...
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See the lesson learned from US Democrat wins
What a difference a year makes. Last November, Democrats were in despair - losing a presidential race, cementing their minority status in the US Congress and facing historic deficits in state legislatures and governor's mansions across the US. In off-year...
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Shocking! Golf Pro Jamie Oyebajo passes on
One of Nigeria’s foremost golfers, Jamie Oyebajo has been reported dead. The veteran golfer was a resident Pro at the Ikeja Golf Club. His expertise added value to professional golfing in Nigeria. He was known for his doggedness and passion during his...
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Read the nature of partnership between Facebook and Australian Government
The famous social media platform, Facebook is partnering with a small Australian Government agency to prevent sexual or intimate images being shared without the subject's consent. The e-Safety Commissioner, Julie Inman said victims of "image-based abuse"...
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See the new number of characters Twitter to adopt
Twitter has unveiled its plans to increase the number of characters in tweets from 140 to 280 for the majority of users. It was clearly stated that the new limit will not apply to tweets written in Japanese, Chinese and Korean which can convey more information...
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I will only focus on students studying science, Wike reacts to protest
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has reacted to protests by some Foreign students from the state in London who claim that their fees have not been paid by the Rivers government. In a video obtained by PoliticsNGR, Wike, while speaking in Chatham house...
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EU issues warning to UK on the period left for concessions
The European Union, EU, said it has less than a month to make a concession on the Brexitbill in order to guarantee launching trade talks in December, the Guardian understands. Senior officials in Brussels say talks have stalled since Theresa May’s Florence...
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Danish 'FGM' man sentenced in South Africa
A Danish man whose freezer was full of women's genitals has been found guilty of various crimes by a South African court - but not female genital mutilation. Peter Frederiksen was found guilty of rape, production and possession of child pornography, conspiracy...
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Liberian President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf arrives Imo for a 2-day visit
The Liberian President is principally coming to meet with students of the Rochas Foundation College of Africa and the Students from Liberia in particular whose parents died of Ebola and she will also be expected to key into Vision 2030 of ROCHAS FOUNDATION...
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"Some people are passionate about blood but I am passionate about cars"- Melaye
Controversial Kogi Senator, Dino Melaye, has once again spoken about his love for flashy and expensive automobiles, describing it as a 'passion.' He revealed this during an interview he granted to Sunday Punch. Melaye also took a sly dig at former Minister...
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Robert Mugabe sacks Zimbabwe Vice President
Robert Mugabe, the Zimbabwe's president reportedly sacked his vice-president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, due to his "traits of disloyalty". Emmerson Mnangagwa who happens to be the front-runner to succeed Mugabe, means his sack has opened the doorway for Grace,...
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Former Stoke City defender dies of a suspected heart attack at 25
A former Stoke City defender Dionatan Teixeira has died of a suspected heart attack at the age of 25.Mail Online reports that the Brazilian-born player, who played twice for Stoke's first team after spending three years at the club, is believed to have...
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See the wealthy men in Trump's cabinet with links to tax havens
On the election trail in 2016, Donald Trump promised tax reforms to tempt major US companies back onshore and “bring back trillions of dollars from American businesses that is now parked overseas”. On 1 November, Trump reiterated his commitment. “Finally,...
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Texas church shooting consigns many dead
At least 27 people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at a church during Sunday services, police say. The attack ensued at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, a small town in Wilson County, Texas. Police official Albert Gamez Jr confirmed...
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IPOB member with Biafra currency arrested
Abia State Police Command has arrested some suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) caught with Biafra currency in the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Anthony Ogbizi, disclosed this to reporters on Saturday...
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Donald Trump embarks on Asia trip
Donald Trump’s five-nation trip to Asia may take him away from his battles with opponents and prosecutors in Washington, but it will inject his volatile, combative personality into the heart of the most dangerous nuclear standoff in the world. The president...
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How 81 students bag first class at Bowen University
The Bowen University, Iwo, Osun, on Saturday awarded first class degrees to 81 graduating students at its 12th convocation. The institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mattews Ojo, stated this while delivering his convocation speech at the university’s premises...
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Dino Melaye shares photos of area boys sent to 'attack' him today allegedly by Kogi State Government
Senator Dino Melaye today was at Kabba, a town in Kogo State and he's just shared photos of two area boys allegedly sent to attack him by the state government. It is common knowledge that Dino Melaye and the Governor of Kogi State Yahya Bello aren't best...