Today 17th June 2016 Newsheadline
N42b 'fraud': EFCC holds ex-Customs chief Dikko
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Former Customs chief Abdullahi Inde Dikko is being held by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He was yesterday quizzed over an alleged N42billion fraud. Besides, the EFCC has traced how about N2.6billion was withdrawn from Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) coffers and remitted into the accounts of some companies floated by a former Assistant []The post N42b 'fraud': EFCC holds ex-Customs chief Dikko appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Naira, Capital Market firm up
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The flexible exchange rate policy the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced on Wednesday has received massive support. It is due to go into effect on Monday. The Naira and trading at the Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE) firmed up yesterday in response to the policy. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Union (EU) delegation []The post Naira, Capital Market firm up appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Buhari back on Sunday, says Osinbajo
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday said that President Muhammadu Buhari will return to Nigeria on Sunday. Buhari had taken 10 days medical vacation to treat an ear infection in London. The vacation expired on Wednesday and the President was supposed to resume yesterday based on the letter communicated to the National Assembly before he traveled []The post Buhari back on Sunday, says Osinbajo appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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House probes U.S. sexual misconduct allegation against Reps
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The House of Representatives yesterday said it is probing allegation of sexual misconduct levelled against by some lawmakers during an official trip to Cleveland, Ohio, United States. United States Ambassador James Entwistle, last week wrote House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara, alleging improper conduct, attempted rape and soliciting for prostitutes, against some lawmakers on official []The post House probes U.S. sexual misconduct allegation against Reps appeared first on The Nation N
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PDP crisis: Court to deliver judgement on July 4
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Justice Makhmud Liman of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, yesterday adjourned till July 4 for judgment in the matter brought before him by national officers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the May 21 National Convention of the Party. The Party held parallel conventions in Port Harcourt and []The post PDP crisis: Court to deliver judgement on July 4 appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Family alleges abduction of mom, daughter
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
A woman, Adenike Mesioye, yesterday appealed to the Lagos State Police Command to rescue her uncle's wife and daughter, who were allegedly abducted in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, and brought to Ikorodu, two weeks ago. She was reacting to the arrest of Felix Silva, who allegedly masterminded the abduction of three Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary school []The post Family alleges abduction of mom, daughter appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Fed Govt alerts Nigerians to ISIS app to woo children
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The Federal Government has alerted Nigerians of the latest antics of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). According to a statement by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, ISIS has a newly-launched mobile application developed for propagating Jihad to children. The statement which was signed by Mr. Segun Adeyemi, Special []The post Fed Govt alerts Nigerians to ISIS app to woo children appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Fed Govt begins talks to end attacks on oil facilities
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The Federal Government may have struck a deal with militants in the Niger Delta to halt further attacks on oil installations. A meeting between the Federal Government and stakeholders was held at the Delta State Government House, Asaba,on Wednesdaynight, The Nation learnt yesterday. If the truce holds, International Oil Companies (IOCs) and local operators will []The post Fed Govt begins talks to end attacks on oil facilities appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Police, Avengers disagree over attack in Akwa Ibom
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Despite claims by the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), through its tweeter handle that it blew up the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC) Pipeline in Oruk Anam Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, the police yesterday refuted the attack. It described what happened as an accident caused by leakage of gas pipelines in the area. Akwa []The post Police, Avengers disagree over attack in Akwa Ibom appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Akwa Ibom govt: no pipeline burst
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The Akwa Ibom State Government also yesterday debunked rumours of pipeline bombing in Ikot Osute. It called for calm among citizens who may have been troubled by the purported development. Commissioner for Information and Communications Aniekan Umanah, said: There is no iota of truth in the claims making rounds in the social media.,He said what []The post Akwa Ibom govt: no pipeline burst appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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How to stop rising cancer cases, by oncologists
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Oncologists have urged for early detection and prompt treatment of cancer to stem its rise. According to them, 'cancer is rising, but taking preventive steps would ensure that patients survive the disease'. They spoke at the 10thanniversary of Sebeccly Cancer Care in Lagos. Head of Department of Radiotherapy and CT Scan, EKO Hospital, Lagos, Prof []The post How to stop rising cancer cases, by oncologists appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Foundation seeks law on sickle cell awareness
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The Executive Director of Sickle Cell Foundation, Dr. Anette Akinsete, has called on the Federal Government to enact laws to increase awareness about sickle cell disorder (SCD). According to her, such law will ensure support for SCD through the provision of health management policy, new born screening and health education. Akinsete spoke at Sickle Cell []The post Foundation seeks law on sickle cell awareness appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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LUTH conducts open heart surgeries
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
CMD: we plan to operate on 100 patients yearly The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi Araba, has conducted open heart surgeries for seven persons with cardiac problems (hole in the heart). The hospital said the surgery, which costs N1.7 million per patient, was subsidised by its partners. It said Nigerians no longer need to []The post LUTH conducts open heart surgeries appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Fed Govt warned on poor health financing
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Healthcare providers have advised the Federal Government against poor health financing as this may affect the planned Universal Healthcare Coverage (UHC). President, Healthcare Providers Association of Nigeria, (HCPAN), Dr. Adenike Olaniba gave the advice in her lecture during the 30thanniversary of Healthcare Magazine/ 2016 HCPAN's Mid-Year Capacity Building Meeting in Lagos. It was titled Universal []The post Fed Govt warned on poor health financing appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Treatment room for school
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Nigerian Breweries, Heineken African Foundation and the Learning Place Centre (TLP) have donated an occupational therapy room to Maryland Nursery and Primary School, Ikeja. Some items in the room are scooter balls, balance dome and special swings. Others are electrotherapy, pilates equipment, treatment furniture, pillows and cushions, among others. Nigerian Breweries Corporate Affairs Adviser, Heineken, []The post Treatment room for school appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Effective healthcare crucial to survival of mothers, babies
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), MamaYe, has called for effective healthcare planning to save the lives of mothers and babies. Its country director Dr Tunde Segun called for evidence-based plan of action to ensure good health for mothers and their babies in Nigeria and Africa. Speaking during a training organised by MamaYe on investigative reporting of []The post 'Effective healthcare crucial to survival of mothers, babies' appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Pros and Cons of post-UTME ban
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The Federal Government's abolition of the post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) caught many institutions unawares. Some had begun the process for the post-UTME when it was scrapped. They are unsure of how to go about screening candidates. But some parents are happy that they will no longer spend much on admission. Others are perturbed about []The post Pros and Cons of post-UTME ban appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Another feather to his cap
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Members of the Nofisat Oduwole Memorial Mosque, Ikangba Housing Estate, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State last Sunday conferred on Prof Sheriffdeen Adewale Tella the title of Baba Adinni, reports ERNEST NWOKOLO. Last Sunday, many dignitaries were in Ijebu to witness the installation ceremony of a man who has many feathers on his cap. The []The post Another feather to his cap appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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What's your excuse
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
When Borislav and Dusanka Vujicic were told they would have a baby, they could hardly contain their joy. It was a dream come true. The pregnancy period was full of joyful anticipation. When it was finally time, on December 4, 1982, Dusanka delivered her wonderful baby, or so she thought until she asked the nurses []The post Whats your excuse' appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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NECA seeks passage of competition law
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) has urged lawmakers to give Nigeria a competition law before the end of this year. Speaking at a 'Walk for Competition Bill' in Lagos, NECA Director-General Mr. Segun Oshinowo said there was nothing to cheer despite the bill passing second reading in the House of Representatives. According to him, []The post NECA seeks passage of competition law appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Explore natural endowment to revive economy
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The President/ Chairman Governing Council, Institute of Directors (IoD) Nigeria, Mr Yemi Akeju has urged state governments to tap into the natural endowment in their domain to develop their economy. Speaking yesterday during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Institute, Akeju said the opportunities in each state would enable the state government to engage []The post 'Explore natural endowment to revive economy' appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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CAP reassures as shareholders approve N1.64b dividend
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The board and management of CAP Plc have assured that the company would continue to explore opportunities to grow its business and deliver competitive returns to shareholders in spite of the macroeconomic challenges. At the annual general meeting at Golden Tulip Festac, yesterday in Lagos, shareholders of the leading paint company approved a final dividend []The post CAP reassures as shareholders approve N1.64b dividend appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Is PDP a national party
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Sir: The PDP had excoriated its APC rival in endless outburst of shenanigans on the latter being administered by a select few and therefore not qualified as a national party. The theatre of absurdity playing out in PDP however suggests the contrary.Nigerians are yet to see a situation within the APC where only two governors []The post Is PDP a national party' appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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NUPENG to govt: punish employers for 'unjust sacking
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has called on the Federal Government to punish employers in the oil, aviation and electricity sectors who sack indiscriminately. Speaking with The Nation, NUPENG President Comrade Igwe Achese urged the National Assembly to halt the retrenchments in these sectors in order not to worsen unemployment. []The post NUPENG to govt: punish employers for 'unjust sacking' appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Hollandia Evap surges in diary market
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Thoughit was tense in thediary market in the past fewweeks, Hollandia Evaporated Milk, marketed by Chi Limited, is steadily gaining market share, as it leverages its approach to marketing the brand. With millions spent on marketing, a report by AC Nielsen's Retail Audit data in the last 12 quarters has shown that the brand is []The post Hollandia Evap surges in diary market appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Doctors' strike
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Federal Govt should honour agreement reached with them or, If we may ask, why are our national health care services plagued by so many industrial disputes' It is always that either the doctors, or the nurses, or another arm of the health care providers, is threatening to go on strike, or has gone on []The post Doctors' strike appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Shuaibu Amodu (1958-2016)
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Exit: Nigeria's coach and gentleman, after serial rape by country Shuaibu Amodu, who died on June 10, would clearly rank among the most abused of Nigeria's celebrated coaches. Yet, that did not stop his serial patriotism. On two occasions, Nigeria under his watch qualified for the World Cup. But at both times, of eight years []The post Shuaibu Amodu (1958-2016) appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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House investigates TCN for alleged fraud
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The House of Representatives has raised the alarm over the fleecing of the economy by eight expatriate managers of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) that earns about N168million monthly among them. The lawmakers have consequently mandated its Committees on Power and Public Procurement to investigate alleged massive corruption being carried out by the management []The post House investigates TCN for alleged fraud appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Oshiomhole assures aspirants of free, fair primary
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has assured governorship aspirants on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform that tomorrow's primary will be free, fair and devoid of violence. Speaking at a meeting with the aspirants at the Government House, Benin City, Oshiomhole said: 'As the Chief Security Officer of the state, every step will be []The post Oshiomhole assures aspirants of free, fair primary appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Edo Central leaders demand deputy governorship slot
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Edo Central senatorial district have urged the leadership of the party to zone the deputy governorship position to the district. The leaders expressed their unalloyed loyalty and support to Governor Adams Oshiomhole and assured that they will support him in ensuring that he gets a worthy successor. []The post Edo Central leaders demand deputy governorship slot appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Who gets Edo APC ticket
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Twelve governorship aspirants are competing for the governorship ticket in Edo State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). OSAGIE OTABOR writes on the succession battle, the contenders and pretenders, and the factors that will shape the shadow poll. The die is cast in the Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC). Twelve aspirants []The post Who gets Edo APC ticket' appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Odubu, Imasuagbon, Agbonmhere shun meeting with Oshiomhole
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Edo State Deputy Governor Pius Odubu, who is also a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday shunned a meeting with Governor Adams Oshiomhole. Other aspirants who shunned the meeting include Blessing Agbomhere, Kenneth Imasuagbon, Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor and Austin Emuan. Agbomhere said that they decided to shun the meeting because there was []The post Odubu, Imasuagbon, Agbonmhere shun meeting with Oshiomhole appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Edo PDP aspirant arrested by EFCC
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Anxiety mounted yesterday in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State as one of the key governorship aspirants and former Secretary to the Government (SSG), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, was whisked away by the anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ize-Iyamu was said to have been arrested, shortly after he was screened []The post Edo PDP aspirant arrested by EFCC appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Chronic water shortages in Lagos run deep
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
ONE of the troubling paradoxes of life in Lagos State is that social infrastructure development cannot match the pace of population expansion. In no area is this more apparent than in the provision of potable water. The Lagos State House of Assembly took cognisance of this at its plenary last week, lamenting the water crisis The post Chronic water shortages in Lagos run deep appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Buhari's military mentality affecting performance ' Balarabe
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Toluwani Eniola A former Governor of the old Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, says Buhari's military background in addressing ethnic agitations in the country was affecting his performance. Balarabe said the Buhari-led Federal Government had not shown seriousness in using dialogue to resolve agitations from different geopolitical zones of the country. Speaking in an interview The post Buhari's military mentality affecting performance ' Balarabe appeared first on Punch Newspaper
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Masari to chair Edo APC governorship primary
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Alexander Okere, Benin The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress has inaugurated a national committee for the conduct of Saturday's governorship primary of the party. According to a statement by the state Publicity Secretary of the APC, Godwin Erhahon, the committee, which was inaugurated in Abuja by the National Chairman of the party, Chief The post Masari to chair Edo APC governorship primary appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Ekiti should go back to agriculture ' Gov aspirant
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Toluwani Eniola A former National President, Ekiti State University Alumni Association, Kole Ajayi, has urged Governor Ayodele Fayose to invest in large-scale farming in order to complement the state's dwindling allocations from the Federal Government. Ajayi, a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, said the people of the state needed to go back to The post Ekiti should go back to agriculture ' Gov aspirant appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Edo: Aspirants ask APC to investigate bribery allegations
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Toluwani Eniola Some governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State have asked the leadership of the party to probe the allegations of bribery against delegates ahead of the party's primary slated for Saturday. Mr. Emmanuel Arigbe-Osula, who made the allegation in an interview with Channels Television, on Wednesday, spoke on behalf of The post Edo: Aspirants ask APC to investigate bribery allegations appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Five states have applied for loan ' Governor
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja Five states have so far completed the process of borrowing from the Federal Government's facilitated N90bn budget support loan from the private sector. The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing State House correspondents on the outcome of the National Economic Council meeting presided over by The post Five states have applied for loan Governor appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Market gains N205bn, index rises by 2.14%
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Stanley Opara The stock market gained additional N205bn on Thursday after 32 firms made the gainers' chart. The Nigerian Stock Exchange All-Share Index, therefore, appreciated by 2.14 per cent at the close of trading on the Exchange's floor. The NSE market capitalisation soared to N9.784tn from N9.579tn, while the index rose to 28,489.89 basis points The post Market gains N205bn, index rises by 2.14% appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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FG shuts NERFUND, sends workers on indefinite leave
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja The Federal Government on Thursday shut the operations of the National Economic Reconstruction Fund following the crisis that had crippled the agency in the last three weeks. It also directed all the workers of the agency to proceed on an indefinite leave pending further action that would be taken on the crisis. The post FG shuts NERFUND, sends workers on indefinite leave appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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We have approval to spend on roads ' Fashola
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Thursday said his ministry had received the required authority to spend on road projects. According to him, the government will pay more attention to roads with the highest traffic, citing the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as an example. The Federal Government had on Tuesday The post We have approval to spend on roads ' Fashola appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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New forex policy'll increase non-performing loans 'Experts
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja The demand-driven foreign exchange rate policy which was unveiled by the Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday may affect Deposit Money Banks with large portfolio of dollar-denominated risk assets, the Head, Banking and Finance Department, Nasarawa State University, Dr. Uche Uwaleke, has said. He said banks with this type of risk assets The post New forex policy'll increase non-performing loans 'Experts appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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MDAs' electricity debt'll be cleared before December ' FG
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja The Federal Government on Thursday announced that it would liquidate the historical electricity debts owed power distribution companies by its various Ministries, Departments and Agencies before the end of this year. This is coming as the Nigerian Energy Support Programme, an agency of the European Union, declared that the EU would support The post MDAs' electricity debt'll be cleared before December ' FG appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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ITF seeks legislative backing for programmes
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Anna Okon The Industrial Training Fund is seeking legislative backing and support from the National Assembly in the area of funding, power supply and security. The Acting Director-General of ITF, Mr. Dickson Onuoha, made the plea when members of the House of Representatives Committee on Industry visited the ITF office in Lagos. While informing the The post ITF seeks legislative backing for programmes appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Oyo rural farmers benefit from BATNF cassava initiative
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Anna Okon Members of the Otu Community, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, are the beneficiaries of the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation's Cassava Enterprise Value-chain Development Projects. A statement from the firm quoted the Field Supervisor, BATNF-International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Oke-Ogun, Olatunde Ogunsanya, as saying that BATNF'S agricultural interventions had had The post Oyo rural farmers benefit from BATNF cassava initiative appeared f
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BoI, Abia float N1bn lifeline for SMEs
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Anna Okon The Bank of Industry and the Abia State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide N1bn to the Small and Medium Enterprise operators in the state. A statement from BoI quoted the Acting Managing Director, BoI, Mr. Waheed Olagunju, as explaining during the MoU signing ceremony at the Government House, Umuahia, The post BoI, Abia float N1bn lifeline for SMEs appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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CAP posts N2.57bn profit before tax
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
CAP Plc, a subsidiary of UAC of Nigeria Plc and manufacturer of Dulux, has delivered a N2.17bn profit before tax despite the challenging economic and business environment. It recorded a turnover of N7.06bn, a growth of one per cent and profit before tax of N2.57bn, which represented an increase of five per cent compared to The post CAP posts N2.57bn profit before tax appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Russia 2018: FIFA to conduct special African ranking
Toriola joins Belgian club
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Idris Adesina Nigerian table tennis star, Segun Toriola, will join a Belgian table tennis club after the 2016 Olympic Games. The player, who will be featuring in his seventh Olympics for Nigeria in August, quit French Division Two side, Argentan Bayad, after nine years. Toriola played his last game for Argentan on May 3 and The post Toriola joins Belgian club appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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EEC win NNPC/Shell Cup
Agbaje lauds GTBank Principals Cup players
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The MD/CEO of Guaranty Trust Bank, SegunAgbaje, has hailed players who participated at the just-concluded 2016 GTBank-Lagos State Principals Cup for putting up excellent performances. He urged the pupils to imbibe the spirit of fair play, hard work and discipline, the core values of the bank. 'The competition paves the way for youths to cultivate The post Agbaje lauds GTBank Principals Cup players appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Aluko inspires Lagos youngsters
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Tana Aiyejina Super Eagles forward Sone Aluko on Wednesday at the mainbowl of the National Stadium, Lagos, handed out jerseys, kits and facilities to players competing in the second edition of the Ambassador's Cup. Aluko, an ambassador of COD United, uses the competition to impact on the lives of footballers at the grassroots level. Eight The post Aluko inspires Lagos youngsters appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Rufai solicits HotSports' partnership for football talent hunt
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Ex-Super Eagles star, Peter Rufai is seeking the partnership of HotSports Nigeria, a subsidiary of HS Media Group, in discovering and promoting hidden football talents in schools in order to help develop the game nationally. The renowned ex-goalkeeper nicknamed 'Dodo Mayana' was at the company's corporate headquarters in Oregun, Lagos on Thursday where he held The post Rufai solicits HotSports' partnership for football talent hunt appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Real Sapphire academy poised to groom real talents
Akpeyi listed as Nigeria Olympics goalkeeper
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Nine die in Lagos crash, mob burns truck
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Samson Folarin Tragedy struck at the University of Lagos Waterfront end of the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos State, on Wednesday after a Mazda bus with number plate, AKD 292 XL, rammed into a stationary truck. No fewer than nine people, including the bus driver, reportedly died on the spot. Three other passengers, who sustained serious The post Nine die in Lagos crash, mob burns truck appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Arepo residents flee homes after vandals kill ASP
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Olaleye Aluko Residents of Voera Estate in the Arepo area of Ogun State have started fleeing their homes after some suspected vandals killed an Assistant Superintendent of Police in the community. Our correspondent learnt on Thursday that some of the residents started relocating after the vandals, who were armed with guns, attacked some houses, including The post Arepo residents flee homes after vandals kill ASP appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Police arraign oil firm, bank for fraud
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Afeez Hanafi The police on Thursday arraigned the President of an oil firm, Masters Energy Oil and Gas Limited, Uche Ogah, and an ex-employee of the United Bank for Africa, Deji Somoye, before a Tinubu Magistrate's Court, Lagos, for alleged fraud. The oil firm and the bank were also joined in three counts bordering on The post Police arraign oil firm, bank for fraud appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Floods wreak havoc in Ekiti, submerge shops, churches
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Kamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti A downpour has wreaked havoc in Adere community along the Ilawe Road, Ado Ekiti, as churches and houses are submerged in floods. No fewer than three churches and several shops were flooded even as residents and shop owners in the area were seen lamenting on Wednesday when our correspondent visited the The post Floods wreak havoc in Ekiti, submerge shops, churches appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Ritual killers remove pregnant woman's foetus, murder girl
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Success Nwogu, Ilorin A pregnant woman, Roheemat Akata, has been killed by suspected ritual killers, who removed the foetus in her womb. Killed along with the pregnant woman was her neighbour's 12-year-old daughter, whose name could not be ascertained as of press time. Our correspondent gathered that the suspects waylaid the pregnant woman and the The post Ritual killers remove pregnant woman's foetus, murder girl appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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NSCDC nabs two cable vandals
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Olatunji Obasa Two suspected vandals of power cables have been arrested by the operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The suspects, Mansir Shehu (18) and Innocent Joseph (19), were arrested at the Life Camp area. Shehu, who hails from Niger State, said he worked as a The post NSCDC nabs two cable vandals appeared first on Punch Newspaper
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2016 Federation Cup: Kano Pillars suffer shock exit - Peoples Daily
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Kano Pillars were the biggest casualty in the Round of 32 Federation Cup games played in selected centres across the country. Pillars lost 2-1 to Nigeria National League, NNL side, Prime FC in Lokoja and have thus exited the Cup competition earlier than they would have wished. Elsewhere, Shooting Stars of Ibadan zoomed into the []
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Abuja College beats Real Madrid to win U-19 Mladen Ramljak Cup - Guardian
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Abuja College beats Real Madrid to win U-19 Mladen Ramljak Cup
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Adamu stages comeback to CAF - Daily Times
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
FormerFIFA executive Amos Adamu is set for a big comeback soon with talk he may formally be granted a reprieve by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) by their next congress in January in Gabon. Nigerias Adamu, 63, was banned from football for three years in November 2010 over bribery allegations to do with his The post Adamu stages comeback to CAF appeared first on Daily Times Nigerian Newspaper.
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Africa's first gay team bends stereotypes - CNN
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
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Agbaje lauds GTBank Principals Cup players - Punch
Akpeyi listed as Nigeria Olympics goalkeeper - Punch
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
South Africa-based Daniel Akpeyi will be on Nigeria's squad to the Rio Olympics as one of the over-aged players and he will be the top-choice goalkeeper ahead of Emmanuel Daniel in Brazil. Akpeyi, who plays for Chippa United in South Africa's Premier Soccer League, is a late inclusion to Nigeria's provisional list as one of The post Akpeyi listed as Nigeria Olympics goalkeeper appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Akpeyi will be Dream Team's first keeper at Rio Olympics 'Official - Tribune
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
South Africa-based Daniel Akpeyi will be on Nigeria squad to the Rio Olympics as one of the overage players and will be top-choice goalkeeper ahead of Emmanuel Daniel in Brazil.It will be recalled, that Akpeyi, was in goal for the Super Eagles during the reverse fixture of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Pharaohs of Egypt in Alexandria in March this year.
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Aluko inspires Lagos youngsters - Punch
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Tana Aiyejina Super Eagles forward Sone Aluko on Wednesday at the mainbowl of the National Stadium, Lagos, handed out jerseys, kits and facilities to players competing in the second edition of the Ambassador's Cup. Aluko, an ambassador of COD United, uses the competition to impact on the lives of footballers at the grassroots level. Eight The post Aluko inspires Lagos youngsters appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Athletics Federation of Nigeria president Solomon Ogba has revealed that Nigeria risks missing the African Athletics Championships in Durban, South Africa, if the athletes don't travel on Saturday.The post Durban 2016: Ogba cries out for help appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Edo govt is not responsible for Shuaibu's death ' Okhiria - Peoples Daily
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The Edo State Government has denied reports that it owed late Super Eagles Coach, Amodu Shaibu, N25 million and responsible for his death. He was formerly hired by the Edo government as consultant/technical adviser of Edo State Football Development Programme, a Football Academy established by the government to groom local talents. A statement by Peter []
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Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Former Customs chief Abdullahi Inde Dikko is being held by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He was yesterday quizzed over an alleged N42billion fraud. Besides, the EFCC has traced how about N2.6billion was withdrawn from Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) coffers and remitted into the accounts of some companies floated by a former Assistant []The post N42b 'fraud': EFCC holds ex-Customs chief Dikko appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Naira, Capital Market firm up
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The flexible exchange rate policy the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced on Wednesday has received massive support. It is due to go into effect on Monday. The Naira and trading at the Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE) firmed up yesterday in response to the policy. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Union (EU) delegation []The post Naira, Capital Market firm up appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Buhari back on Sunday, says Osinbajo
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday said that President Muhammadu Buhari will return to Nigeria on Sunday. Buhari had taken 10 days medical vacation to treat an ear infection in London. The vacation expired on Wednesday and the President was supposed to resume yesterday based on the letter communicated to the National Assembly before he traveled []The post Buhari back on Sunday, says Osinbajo appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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House probes U.S. sexual misconduct allegation against Reps
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The House of Representatives yesterday said it is probing allegation of sexual misconduct levelled against by some lawmakers during an official trip to Cleveland, Ohio, United States. United States Ambassador James Entwistle, last week wrote House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara, alleging improper conduct, attempted rape and soliciting for prostitutes, against some lawmakers on official []The post House probes U.S. sexual misconduct allegation against Reps appeared first on The Nation N
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PDP crisis: Court to deliver judgement on July 4
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Justice Makhmud Liman of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, yesterday adjourned till July 4 for judgment in the matter brought before him by national officers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the May 21 National Convention of the Party. The Party held parallel conventions in Port Harcourt and []The post PDP crisis: Court to deliver judgement on July 4 appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Family alleges abduction of mom, daughter
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
A woman, Adenike Mesioye, yesterday appealed to the Lagos State Police Command to rescue her uncle's wife and daughter, who were allegedly abducted in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, and brought to Ikorodu, two weeks ago. She was reacting to the arrest of Felix Silva, who allegedly masterminded the abduction of three Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary school []The post Family alleges abduction of mom, daughter appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Fed Govt alerts Nigerians to ISIS app to woo children
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The Federal Government has alerted Nigerians of the latest antics of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). According to a statement by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, ISIS has a newly-launched mobile application developed for propagating Jihad to children. The statement which was signed by Mr. Segun Adeyemi, Special []The post Fed Govt alerts Nigerians to ISIS app to woo children appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Fed Govt begins talks to end attacks on oil facilities
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The Federal Government may have struck a deal with militants in the Niger Delta to halt further attacks on oil installations. A meeting between the Federal Government and stakeholders was held at the Delta State Government House, Asaba,on Wednesdaynight, The Nation learnt yesterday. If the truce holds, International Oil Companies (IOCs) and local operators will []The post Fed Govt begins talks to end attacks on oil facilities appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Police, Avengers disagree over attack in Akwa Ibom
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Despite claims by the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), through its tweeter handle that it blew up the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC) Pipeline in Oruk Anam Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, the police yesterday refuted the attack. It described what happened as an accident caused by leakage of gas pipelines in the area. Akwa []The post Police, Avengers disagree over attack in Akwa Ibom appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Akwa Ibom govt: no pipeline burst
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The Akwa Ibom State Government also yesterday debunked rumours of pipeline bombing in Ikot Osute. It called for calm among citizens who may have been troubled by the purported development. Commissioner for Information and Communications Aniekan Umanah, said: There is no iota of truth in the claims making rounds in the social media.,He said what []The post Akwa Ibom govt: no pipeline burst appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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How to stop rising cancer cases, by oncologists
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Oncologists have urged for early detection and prompt treatment of cancer to stem its rise. According to them, 'cancer is rising, but taking preventive steps would ensure that patients survive the disease'. They spoke at the 10thanniversary of Sebeccly Cancer Care in Lagos. Head of Department of Radiotherapy and CT Scan, EKO Hospital, Lagos, Prof []The post How to stop rising cancer cases, by oncologists appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Foundation seeks law on sickle cell awareness
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The Executive Director of Sickle Cell Foundation, Dr. Anette Akinsete, has called on the Federal Government to enact laws to increase awareness about sickle cell disorder (SCD). According to her, such law will ensure support for SCD through the provision of health management policy, new born screening and health education. Akinsete spoke at Sickle Cell []The post Foundation seeks law on sickle cell awareness appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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LUTH conducts open heart surgeries
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
CMD: we plan to operate on 100 patients yearly The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi Araba, has conducted open heart surgeries for seven persons with cardiac problems (hole in the heart). The hospital said the surgery, which costs N1.7 million per patient, was subsidised by its partners. It said Nigerians no longer need to []The post LUTH conducts open heart surgeries appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Fed Govt warned on poor health financing
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Healthcare providers have advised the Federal Government against poor health financing as this may affect the planned Universal Healthcare Coverage (UHC). President, Healthcare Providers Association of Nigeria, (HCPAN), Dr. Adenike Olaniba gave the advice in her lecture during the 30thanniversary of Healthcare Magazine/ 2016 HCPAN's Mid-Year Capacity Building Meeting in Lagos. It was titled Universal []The post Fed Govt warned on poor health financing appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Treatment room for school
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Nigerian Breweries, Heineken African Foundation and the Learning Place Centre (TLP) have donated an occupational therapy room to Maryland Nursery and Primary School, Ikeja. Some items in the room are scooter balls, balance dome and special swings. Others are electrotherapy, pilates equipment, treatment furniture, pillows and cushions, among others. Nigerian Breweries Corporate Affairs Adviser, Heineken, []The post Treatment room for school appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Effective healthcare crucial to survival of mothers, babies
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), MamaYe, has called for effective healthcare planning to save the lives of mothers and babies. Its country director Dr Tunde Segun called for evidence-based plan of action to ensure good health for mothers and their babies in Nigeria and Africa. Speaking during a training organised by MamaYe on investigative reporting of []The post 'Effective healthcare crucial to survival of mothers, babies' appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Pros and Cons of post-UTME ban
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The Federal Government's abolition of the post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) caught many institutions unawares. Some had begun the process for the post-UTME when it was scrapped. They are unsure of how to go about screening candidates. But some parents are happy that they will no longer spend much on admission. Others are perturbed about []The post Pros and Cons of post-UTME ban appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Another feather to his cap
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Members of the Nofisat Oduwole Memorial Mosque, Ikangba Housing Estate, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State last Sunday conferred on Prof Sheriffdeen Adewale Tella the title of Baba Adinni, reports ERNEST NWOKOLO. Last Sunday, many dignitaries were in Ijebu to witness the installation ceremony of a man who has many feathers on his cap. The []The post Another feather to his cap appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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What's your excuse
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
When Borislav and Dusanka Vujicic were told they would have a baby, they could hardly contain their joy. It was a dream come true. The pregnancy period was full of joyful anticipation. When it was finally time, on December 4, 1982, Dusanka delivered her wonderful baby, or so she thought until she asked the nurses []The post Whats your excuse' appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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NECA seeks passage of competition law
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) has urged lawmakers to give Nigeria a competition law before the end of this year. Speaking at a 'Walk for Competition Bill' in Lagos, NECA Director-General Mr. Segun Oshinowo said there was nothing to cheer despite the bill passing second reading in the House of Representatives. According to him, []The post NECA seeks passage of competition law appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Explore natural endowment to revive economy
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The President/ Chairman Governing Council, Institute of Directors (IoD) Nigeria, Mr Yemi Akeju has urged state governments to tap into the natural endowment in their domain to develop their economy. Speaking yesterday during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Institute, Akeju said the opportunities in each state would enable the state government to engage []The post 'Explore natural endowment to revive economy' appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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CAP reassures as shareholders approve N1.64b dividend
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The board and management of CAP Plc have assured that the company would continue to explore opportunities to grow its business and deliver competitive returns to shareholders in spite of the macroeconomic challenges. At the annual general meeting at Golden Tulip Festac, yesterday in Lagos, shareholders of the leading paint company approved a final dividend []The post CAP reassures as shareholders approve N1.64b dividend appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Is PDP a national party
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Sir: The PDP had excoriated its APC rival in endless outburst of shenanigans on the latter being administered by a select few and therefore not qualified as a national party. The theatre of absurdity playing out in PDP however suggests the contrary.Nigerians are yet to see a situation within the APC where only two governors []The post Is PDP a national party' appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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NUPENG to govt: punish employers for 'unjust sacking
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has called on the Federal Government to punish employers in the oil, aviation and electricity sectors who sack indiscriminately. Speaking with The Nation, NUPENG President Comrade Igwe Achese urged the National Assembly to halt the retrenchments in these sectors in order not to worsen unemployment. []The post NUPENG to govt: punish employers for 'unjust sacking' appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Hollandia Evap surges in diary market
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Thoughit was tense in thediary market in the past fewweeks, Hollandia Evaporated Milk, marketed by Chi Limited, is steadily gaining market share, as it leverages its approach to marketing the brand. With millions spent on marketing, a report by AC Nielsen's Retail Audit data in the last 12 quarters has shown that the brand is []The post Hollandia Evap surges in diary market appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Doctors' strike
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Federal Govt should honour agreement reached with them or, If we may ask, why are our national health care services plagued by so many industrial disputes' It is always that either the doctors, or the nurses, or another arm of the health care providers, is threatening to go on strike, or has gone on []The post Doctors' strike appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Shuaibu Amodu (1958-2016)
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Exit: Nigeria's coach and gentleman, after serial rape by country Shuaibu Amodu, who died on June 10, would clearly rank among the most abused of Nigeria's celebrated coaches. Yet, that did not stop his serial patriotism. On two occasions, Nigeria under his watch qualified for the World Cup. But at both times, of eight years []The post Shuaibu Amodu (1958-2016) appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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House investigates TCN for alleged fraud
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The House of Representatives has raised the alarm over the fleecing of the economy by eight expatriate managers of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) that earns about N168million monthly among them. The lawmakers have consequently mandated its Committees on Power and Public Procurement to investigate alleged massive corruption being carried out by the management []The post House investigates TCN for alleged fraud appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Oshiomhole assures aspirants of free, fair primary
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has assured governorship aspirants on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform that tomorrow's primary will be free, fair and devoid of violence. Speaking at a meeting with the aspirants at the Government House, Benin City, Oshiomhole said: 'As the Chief Security Officer of the state, every step will be []The post Oshiomhole assures aspirants of free, fair primary appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Edo Central leaders demand deputy governorship slot
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Edo Central senatorial district have urged the leadership of the party to zone the deputy governorship position to the district. The leaders expressed their unalloyed loyalty and support to Governor Adams Oshiomhole and assured that they will support him in ensuring that he gets a worthy successor. []The post Edo Central leaders demand deputy governorship slot appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Who gets Edo APC ticket
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Twelve governorship aspirants are competing for the governorship ticket in Edo State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). OSAGIE OTABOR writes on the succession battle, the contenders and pretenders, and the factors that will shape the shadow poll. The die is cast in the Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC). Twelve aspirants []The post Who gets Edo APC ticket' appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Odubu, Imasuagbon, Agbonmhere shun meeting with Oshiomhole
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Edo State Deputy Governor Pius Odubu, who is also a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday shunned a meeting with Governor Adams Oshiomhole. Other aspirants who shunned the meeting include Blessing Agbomhere, Kenneth Imasuagbon, Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor and Austin Emuan. Agbomhere said that they decided to shun the meeting because there was []The post Odubu, Imasuagbon, Agbonmhere shun meeting with Oshiomhole appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Edo PDP aspirant arrested by EFCC
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Anxiety mounted yesterday in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State as one of the key governorship aspirants and former Secretary to the Government (SSG), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, was whisked away by the anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ize-Iyamu was said to have been arrested, shortly after he was screened []The post Edo PDP aspirant arrested by EFCC appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Chronic water shortages in Lagos run deep
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
ONE of the troubling paradoxes of life in Lagos State is that social infrastructure development cannot match the pace of population expansion. In no area is this more apparent than in the provision of potable water. The Lagos State House of Assembly took cognisance of this at its plenary last week, lamenting the water crisis The post Chronic water shortages in Lagos run deep appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Buhari's military mentality affecting performance ' Balarabe
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Toluwani Eniola A former Governor of the old Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, says Buhari's military background in addressing ethnic agitations in the country was affecting his performance. Balarabe said the Buhari-led Federal Government had not shown seriousness in using dialogue to resolve agitations from different geopolitical zones of the country. Speaking in an interview The post Buhari's military mentality affecting performance ' Balarabe appeared first on Punch Newspaper
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Masari to chair Edo APC governorship primary
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Alexander Okere, Benin The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress has inaugurated a national committee for the conduct of Saturday's governorship primary of the party. According to a statement by the state Publicity Secretary of the APC, Godwin Erhahon, the committee, which was inaugurated in Abuja by the National Chairman of the party, Chief The post Masari to chair Edo APC governorship primary appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Ekiti should go back to agriculture ' Gov aspirant
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Toluwani Eniola A former National President, Ekiti State University Alumni Association, Kole Ajayi, has urged Governor Ayodele Fayose to invest in large-scale farming in order to complement the state's dwindling allocations from the Federal Government. Ajayi, a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, said the people of the state needed to go back to The post Ekiti should go back to agriculture ' Gov aspirant appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Edo: Aspirants ask APC to investigate bribery allegations
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Toluwani Eniola Some governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State have asked the leadership of the party to probe the allegations of bribery against delegates ahead of the party's primary slated for Saturday. Mr. Emmanuel Arigbe-Osula, who made the allegation in an interview with Channels Television, on Wednesday, spoke on behalf of The post Edo: Aspirants ask APC to investigate bribery allegations appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Five states have applied for loan ' Governor
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja Five states have so far completed the process of borrowing from the Federal Government's facilitated N90bn budget support loan from the private sector. The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing State House correspondents on the outcome of the National Economic Council meeting presided over by The post Five states have applied for loan Governor appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Market gains N205bn, index rises by 2.14%
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Stanley Opara The stock market gained additional N205bn on Thursday after 32 firms made the gainers' chart. The Nigerian Stock Exchange All-Share Index, therefore, appreciated by 2.14 per cent at the close of trading on the Exchange's floor. The NSE market capitalisation soared to N9.784tn from N9.579tn, while the index rose to 28,489.89 basis points The post Market gains N205bn, index rises by 2.14% appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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FG shuts NERFUND, sends workers on indefinite leave
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja The Federal Government on Thursday shut the operations of the National Economic Reconstruction Fund following the crisis that had crippled the agency in the last three weeks. It also directed all the workers of the agency to proceed on an indefinite leave pending further action that would be taken on the crisis. The post FG shuts NERFUND, sends workers on indefinite leave appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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We have approval to spend on roads ' Fashola
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Thursday said his ministry had received the required authority to spend on road projects. According to him, the government will pay more attention to roads with the highest traffic, citing the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as an example. The Federal Government had on Tuesday The post We have approval to spend on roads ' Fashola appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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New forex policy'll increase non-performing loans 'Experts
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja The demand-driven foreign exchange rate policy which was unveiled by the Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday may affect Deposit Money Banks with large portfolio of dollar-denominated risk assets, the Head, Banking and Finance Department, Nasarawa State University, Dr. Uche Uwaleke, has said. He said banks with this type of risk assets The post New forex policy'll increase non-performing loans 'Experts appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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MDAs' electricity debt'll be cleared before December ' FG
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja The Federal Government on Thursday announced that it would liquidate the historical electricity debts owed power distribution companies by its various Ministries, Departments and Agencies before the end of this year. This is coming as the Nigerian Energy Support Programme, an agency of the European Union, declared that the EU would support The post MDAs' electricity debt'll be cleared before December ' FG appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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ITF seeks legislative backing for programmes
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Anna Okon The Industrial Training Fund is seeking legislative backing and support from the National Assembly in the area of funding, power supply and security. The Acting Director-General of ITF, Mr. Dickson Onuoha, made the plea when members of the House of Representatives Committee on Industry visited the ITF office in Lagos. While informing the The post ITF seeks legislative backing for programmes appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Oyo rural farmers benefit from BATNF cassava initiative
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Anna Okon Members of the Otu Community, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, are the beneficiaries of the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation's Cassava Enterprise Value-chain Development Projects. A statement from the firm quoted the Field Supervisor, BATNF-International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Oke-Ogun, Olatunde Ogunsanya, as saying that BATNF'S agricultural interventions had had The post Oyo rural farmers benefit from BATNF cassava initiative appeared f
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BoI, Abia float N1bn lifeline for SMEs
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Anna Okon The Bank of Industry and the Abia State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide N1bn to the Small and Medium Enterprise operators in the state. A statement from BoI quoted the Acting Managing Director, BoI, Mr. Waheed Olagunju, as explaining during the MoU signing ceremony at the Government House, Umuahia, The post BoI, Abia float N1bn lifeline for SMEs appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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CAP posts N2.57bn profit before tax
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
CAP Plc, a subsidiary of UAC of Nigeria Plc and manufacturer of Dulux, has delivered a N2.17bn profit before tax despite the challenging economic and business environment. It recorded a turnover of N7.06bn, a growth of one per cent and profit before tax of N2.57bn, which represented an increase of five per cent compared to The post CAP posts N2.57bn profit before tax appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Russia 2018: FIFA to conduct special African ranking
Toriola joins Belgian club
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Idris Adesina Nigerian table tennis star, Segun Toriola, will join a Belgian table tennis club after the 2016 Olympic Games. The player, who will be featuring in his seventh Olympics for Nigeria in August, quit French Division Two side, Argentan Bayad, after nine years. Toriola played his last game for Argentan on May 3 and The post Toriola joins Belgian club appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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EEC win NNPC/Shell Cup
Agbaje lauds GTBank Principals Cup players
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The MD/CEO of Guaranty Trust Bank, SegunAgbaje, has hailed players who participated at the just-concluded 2016 GTBank-Lagos State Principals Cup for putting up excellent performances. He urged the pupils to imbibe the spirit of fair play, hard work and discipline, the core values of the bank. 'The competition paves the way for youths to cultivate The post Agbaje lauds GTBank Principals Cup players appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Aluko inspires Lagos youngsters
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Tana Aiyejina Super Eagles forward Sone Aluko on Wednesday at the mainbowl of the National Stadium, Lagos, handed out jerseys, kits and facilities to players competing in the second edition of the Ambassador's Cup. Aluko, an ambassador of COD United, uses the competition to impact on the lives of footballers at the grassroots level. Eight The post Aluko inspires Lagos youngsters appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Rufai solicits HotSports' partnership for football talent hunt
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Ex-Super Eagles star, Peter Rufai is seeking the partnership of HotSports Nigeria, a subsidiary of HS Media Group, in discovering and promoting hidden football talents in schools in order to help develop the game nationally. The renowned ex-goalkeeper nicknamed 'Dodo Mayana' was at the company's corporate headquarters in Oregun, Lagos on Thursday where he held The post Rufai solicits HotSports' partnership for football talent hunt appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Real Sapphire academy poised to groom real talents
Akpeyi listed as Nigeria Olympics goalkeeper
Katsina fire down MFM in Federation Cup
Melissa set to defend CBN crown
Nine die in Lagos crash, mob burns truck
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Samson Folarin Tragedy struck at the University of Lagos Waterfront end of the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos State, on Wednesday after a Mazda bus with number plate, AKD 292 XL, rammed into a stationary truck. No fewer than nine people, including the bus driver, reportedly died on the spot. Three other passengers, who sustained serious The post Nine die in Lagos crash, mob burns truck appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Arepo residents flee homes after vandals kill ASP
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Olaleye Aluko Residents of Voera Estate in the Arepo area of Ogun State have started fleeing their homes after some suspected vandals killed an Assistant Superintendent of Police in the community. Our correspondent learnt on Thursday that some of the residents started relocating after the vandals, who were armed with guns, attacked some houses, including The post Arepo residents flee homes after vandals kill ASP appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Police arraign oil firm, bank for fraud
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Afeez Hanafi The police on Thursday arraigned the President of an oil firm, Masters Energy Oil and Gas Limited, Uche Ogah, and an ex-employee of the United Bank for Africa, Deji Somoye, before a Tinubu Magistrate's Court, Lagos, for alleged fraud. The oil firm and the bank were also joined in three counts bordering on The post Police arraign oil firm, bank for fraud appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Floods wreak havoc in Ekiti, submerge shops, churches
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Kamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti A downpour has wreaked havoc in Adere community along the Ilawe Road, Ado Ekiti, as churches and houses are submerged in floods. No fewer than three churches and several shops were flooded even as residents and shop owners in the area were seen lamenting on Wednesday when our correspondent visited the The post Floods wreak havoc in Ekiti, submerge shops, churches appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Ritual killers remove pregnant woman's foetus, murder girl
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Success Nwogu, Ilorin A pregnant woman, Roheemat Akata, has been killed by suspected ritual killers, who removed the foetus in her womb. Killed along with the pregnant woman was her neighbour's 12-year-old daughter, whose name could not be ascertained as of press time. Our correspondent gathered that the suspects waylaid the pregnant woman and the The post Ritual killers remove pregnant woman's foetus, murder girl appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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NSCDC nabs two cable vandals
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Olatunji Obasa Two suspected vandals of power cables have been arrested by the operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The suspects, Mansir Shehu (18) and Innocent Joseph (19), were arrested at the Life Camp area. Shehu, who hails from Niger State, said he worked as a The post NSCDC nabs two cable vandals appeared first on Punch Newspaper
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2016 Federation Cup: Kano Pillars suffer shock exit - Peoples Daily
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Kano Pillars were the biggest casualty in the Round of 32 Federation Cup games played in selected centres across the country. Pillars lost 2-1 to Nigeria National League, NNL side, Prime FC in Lokoja and have thus exited the Cup competition earlier than they would have wished. Elsewhere, Shooting Stars of Ibadan zoomed into the []
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Abuja College beats Real Madrid to win U-19 Mladen Ramljak Cup - Guardian
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Abuja College beats Real Madrid to win U-19 Mladen Ramljak Cup
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Adamu stages comeback to CAF - Daily Times
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
FormerFIFA executive Amos Adamu is set for a big comeback soon with talk he may formally be granted a reprieve by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) by their next congress in January in Gabon. Nigerias Adamu, 63, was banned from football for three years in November 2010 over bribery allegations to do with his The post Adamu stages comeback to CAF appeared first on Daily Times Nigerian Newspaper.
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Africa's first gay team bends stereotypes - CNN
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Africa's first gay team bends stereotypes
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Agbaje lauds GTBank Principals Cup players - Punch
Akpeyi listed as Nigeria Olympics goalkeeper - Punch
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
South Africa-based Daniel Akpeyi will be on Nigeria's squad to the Rio Olympics as one of the over-aged players and he will be the top-choice goalkeeper ahead of Emmanuel Daniel in Brazil. Akpeyi, who plays for Chippa United in South Africa's Premier Soccer League, is a late inclusion to Nigeria's provisional list as one of The post Akpeyi listed as Nigeria Olympics goalkeeper appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Akpeyi will be Dream Team's first keeper at Rio Olympics 'Official - Tribune
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
South Africa-based Daniel Akpeyi will be on Nigeria squad to the Rio Olympics as one of the overage players and will be top-choice goalkeeper ahead of Emmanuel Daniel in Brazil.It will be recalled, that Akpeyi, was in goal for the Super Eagles during the reverse fixture of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Pharaohs of Egypt in Alexandria in March this year.
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Aluko inspires Lagos youngsters - Punch
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Tana Aiyejina Super Eagles forward Sone Aluko on Wednesday at the mainbowl of the National Stadium, Lagos, handed out jerseys, kits and facilities to players competing in the second edition of the Ambassador's Cup. Aluko, an ambassador of COD United, uses the competition to impact on the lives of footballers at the grassroots level. Eight The post Aluko inspires Lagos youngsters appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Andrew Bogut Questions J.R. Smith's Actions During Play He Was Injured - Bleacher Report
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Chelsea retain Mikel, Omeruo, Moses - Vanguard
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CLOSE-UP: Five 'Nigerian' players at Euro 2016 - The Cable
Colby Lewis loses no-hit bid in 9th, Rangers beat A's - Yahoo
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Dempsey, Zardes lead US over Ecuador 2-1, into Copa semis - Yahoo
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Durban 2016: Ogba cries out for help - Vanguard
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Athletics Federation of Nigeria president Solomon Ogba has revealed that Nigeria risks missing the African Athletics Championships in Durban, South Africa, if the athletes don't travel on Saturday.The post Durban 2016: Ogba cries out for help appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Edo govt is not responsible for Shuaibu's death ' Okhiria - Peoples Daily
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
The Edo State Government has denied reports that it owed late Super Eagles Coach, Amodu Shaibu, N25 million and responsible for his death. He was formerly hired by the Edo government as consultant/technical adviser of Edo State Football Development Programme, a Football Academy established by the government to groom local talents. A statement by Peter []
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