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    World No pardon for Zuma, suggests South Africa’s likely next leader – The Guardian Nigeria...

    (FILES) This file photo taken on December 16, 2017 shows South Africa’s president Jacob Zuma speaking during the 54th ANC (African National Congress) national conference in Johannesburg. South Africa’s ruling ANC party confirmed on January 22, 2018 that discussions were underway on President …...
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    World China calls for early resumption of political dialogue on Korean Peninsula – The Sun News

    Xinhua/NAN China on Friday expressed the hope that two-way contact between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Republic of Korea (ROK) will soon turn to a political dialogue to resolve the Korean Peninsula issue. “China welcomes dialogue between the two sides, which is mainly...
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    World 30 Africans drown off Yemen after boat capsised – UN – TODAY.NG

    UN says 30 African refugees and migrants drowned off the coast of Yemen this week in a boat heading toward Djibouti operated by smugglers who are reported to have fired on passengers. via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2Bv2s8r Get more World News
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    Politics Kaduna Government allocates N3.8bn for new master plans, layouts, others – The Guardian

    Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai PHOTO: TWITTER/ GOVERNOR KADUNA Kaduna State Government has allocated N3.8 billion to the state’s Geographic Information Service (KADGIS) for capital projects in 2018. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the figure is contained in the state’s …...
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    Politics APC South-south leaders speak on Oyegun,’division’ in party – Daily Post Nigeria

    South-South leaders on Friday said National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun is working hard to ensure unity of the ruling party. They insisted that the APC was not divided as being speculated in some quarters. A statement by the chairman, South-South Front...
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    Politics Anambra lawmakers rejects federal govt’s cattle colonies – TODAY.NG

    Anambra lawmakers, on Thursday, during plenary, has rejected the Federal Government’s proposal of establishing colonies for cattle herders in Anambra State. via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2namsJm -- Get More Nigeria Political News
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    Politics Herdsmen/Farmers Crisis: Protesters Storm Abuja, Wants Govs Ortom, Ishaku Probed –...

    Protesters numbering over 200, Thursday, marched on the capital city of Abuja, in protest of the clashes between farmers and herdsmen, which have resulted to deaths of many Nigerians in Benue, Taraba States and others parts of the country. The group, under the aegis of Good Governance and...
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    Politics Gov Ambode Cancels Epe Retreat To Mourn Tinubu – Leadership Nigeria Newspapers

    Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has cancelled the 3-day strategic retreat for cabinet members and directors of ministries,holding in Epe, East of the state. The retreat which began on Thursday was scheduled to end Saturday evening. But the governor announced to the grieving participants today that the...
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    Entertainment I was not paid royalty for “Juice”… Tinny Entertainment shoud expect a lawsuit – Adey

    Talented producer/singer, Adey has revealed that Tinny Entertainment did not pay royalties for his production work on Ycee‘s hit track, Juice and he is looking to file a lawsuit against the label. Adey who also produced Olamide‘s Wavy Level last year revealed that he got more money from it that...
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    Politics Ex-minister denies criticising presidency’s reply to Obasanjo’s letter – Nigeria News today

    Akinwunmi Adesina has said he did not refer to Nigeria in his controversial tweet which irked some Nigerians – The former minister had tweeted that no one eats GDP and faced harsh criticisms for saying so – Responding to his … via Nigeria News today & Breaking news ▷ Read Nigerian newspapers...
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    Politics Arrest and prosecute anyone found with illegal arms – Buhari orders security agencies

    Security agencies have been directed to tackle the proliferation of small arms and light weapons across the country – President Buhari also directed them to arrest and prosecute anyone found with illegal arms – According to him, his government is … via Nigeria News today & Breaking news ▷...
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    Politics PDP to blame for the challenges faced by Buhari in delivering on electoral promises –...

    A rights group, Muslims Rights Concern, says Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent criticism of Buhari should have been directed at the National Assembly – It accuses the legislative arm of government of hampering the progress of the current administration A rights group, … via Nigeria News today &...
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    World 26 killed in Mali mine explosion – PM NEWS Nigeria

    The landmine that exploded in a civilian passenger vehicle in central Mali on Thursday in Mali, killed 26 people and wounded several others, state TV reported. Malian army spokesman Col. Diarran Kone said the vehicle had crossed the volatile border with neighbouring Burkina Faso, where militants...
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    Politics Bigger trouble for Babachir Lawal as EFCC freezes bank accounts, to go after associates –...

    Some accounts linked to embattled Babachir Lawal have been frozen by the EFCC as investigations continue into allegations of corruption against him – The anti-graft agency is reportedly making moves to also go after Lawal’s associates – The EFCC says … via naij.ng – http://ift.tt/2ncTtn6 --...
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    Politics Sports Minister Fails To Defend Eagles’ N3b World Cup Budget – Nairaland

    Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung and Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Honorable Goni Bukar Lawan, yesterday failed to agree on Super Eagles’ method of approach to the forthcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia. The ministry had a botched budget defence at the National Assembly...
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    Sports CHAN 2018: Super Eagles to face Angola in quarter-final – Daily Post Nigeria

    The home-based Super Eagles will take on Angola in the quarter-final of the ongoing Championship of African Nations (CHAN). This follows the completion of the final fixtures in Group D. It ended goalless between Angola and Congo Republic, but Congo finished top following their earlier two wins...
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    Sports Sweden’s Thomas Dennerby appointed Super Falcons coach – TODAY.NG

    The Nigeria Football Federation has announced Swedish football coach, Thomas Dennerby, as the new head coach of eight–time African champions, Super Falcons. via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2rDXir3 --------------- Get More Nigeria Sports News
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    Sports Arsenal reject Chelsea’s bid to sign Olivier Giroud – TODAY.NG

    Arsenal have reportedly turned down Chelsea’s bid to sign Olivier Giroud on loan. via TODAY.NG – http://ift.tt/2FgsiQ0 --------------- Get More Nigeria Sports News
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    Sports NFF reacts to Tinubu’s death – Daily Post Nigeria

    The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reacted to the death of the immediate past Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission, Deji Tinubu. Tinubu , a former board member of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, was reported to have slumped and died while playing football at a retreat organised...
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    Politics Probe: We never awarded N42bn contract, Fashola tells lawmakers – Vanguard News

    MINISTER of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, yesterday told a House of Representatives probe panel investigating an infraction of alleged N42 billion rural electrification contract that there was no contract of such a value. Fashola He told the House joint committees on Power and...
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