NTF responsible for demise of Tennis in Nigeria – Odoko

View attachment 9817 Former Nigerian tennis player Robinson Odoko has called on the Nigeria Tennis Federation(NTF) to be up and doing in order to reshape the sport in the country. Tennis has been on the decline in Nigeria,with the country failing to comfortably produce talents that can compete favourably in global meetings. Odoko who authored […]



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Tennis funding at risk as sports suffer big decreases in participation in England – telegraph

The Lawn Tennis Association is in danger of losing its Sport England funding after a survey of grassroots participation across all sports in England showed that the number of tennis players has continued to decline sharply. Read full story on TELEGRAPH



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17 years after, Ajimobi commissions Asejire water plants

Seventeen years after the last installation and construction of water treatment plants and years of epileptic water supply in Oyo State, Governor Abiola Ajimobi, on Tuesday commissioned the Asejire Water Scheme. The state government said N262 million was expended on the project. The scheme, which has a total installed production capacity of 186,000 cubic meter […]



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The article I could not write

The remains of Nelson Mandela, the iconic president of South Africa from 1994- 1999, were laid to rest this Sunday. Ever since he passed on on the 5th day of this month, the world has, literally speaking, been standing still for this man of history. As someone who had written so much about South Africa […]



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National identity project ‘ll aid women’s rights –First Lady

From JULIANA TAIWO-OBALONYE, Abuja The First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan has called on Nigerian women to participate fully in the ongoing registration by the Federal Government to capture all Nigerians in a database for proper identification. She made the call after enrolling and getting her National Identification Number (NIN) at an enrollment centre stationed inside […]



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Unilever director rounds up consumer goods business in 2013

“It has been a year that has tested business and the capacity of business to survive at a time like this.”



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BOKO HARAM: "Moles In The Nigerian Military" (El-Rufai Recommends)

From all indications, the military high command needs to look inward in order to be able to contain the activities of these terrorists. There is no doubt that with the various ambushes and surprise attacks on military formations, there are moles within the military itself.



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Why Archbishop Blasts Imo State Government, Calls It Discriminatory

The Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace, Anthony Obinna, blasted Imo state government for introducing discriminatory school fees.



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Breaking News: Another Bombing in Rivers, Justice's Office Affected

The office of Justice Charles Wali was bombed on December 18, 2013, at about 3 p.m., a day after he ruled that Mr. Evans Bipi should stop parading himself as the Speaker of Rivers House of Assembly.



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TRAGIC: OOU Lecturer Gunned Down in Ogun

A lecturer of the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has been killed by unknown gunmen.



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Doctors’ strike paralyses activities in Lagos hospitals

Activities at government-owned hospitals in Lagos State were on Wednesday paralysed following a five-day warning strike by medical doctors. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Nigerian Medical Association had on Dec.15 directed its members to embark on the nationwide strike. The strike is to protest the doctors’ poor working conditions, inadequate funding, and […]



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Obasanjo liar, megalomaniac, hypocrite, says … – PM News Nigeria

Obasanjo liar, megalomaniac, hypocrite, says daughter | First with Nigeria News – Nigerian leading evening Newspaper -



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Chivas Brand Ambassador Max Warner hosts Luxury Scotch Tasting Event in Lagos | Photos

Luxury premium scotch whisky brand Chivas was the focus of attention on Thursday 28th November 2013 when brand ambassador, Max Warner hosted lovers of scotch whisky to an exotic evening with Chivas…. Chivas Global Brand Ambassador, Max Warner, Brand



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Capital One Cup: Stoke City Vs Manchester United 0 – 0 (Live Match)

Manchester United travel to stoke City in the quarter final round of the Capital One Cup. United have previously played stoke City five times in the League Cup. The sides were last drawn against each other in 1993/94when the Potters won the first leg at their former home, the Victoria Ground. The Reds triumphed 2-0 […]



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Confab Holds Early Next Year — Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan said on Wednesday that all necessary preparations are being made to ensure that the proposed national conference takes off immediately in the new year. The President who spoke when he received the report of Dr. Femi Okunrounmu led Presidential Advisory Committee on National Conference said he has already directed that adequate financial […]



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Mercy Aigbe: “Love Me Without Make-Up” (PHOTO)

Famous actress Mercy Aigbe has recently posted this photo of herself without make-up, asking her fans to “love her without make-up.”See the original Tweet and the photo above. Of course we will, Mercy! You are gorgeous and talented, with or without make-up. Number of View :1216



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UK inflation fell to four-year low in November

The United Kingdom’s inflation rate, as measured by the consumer prices index, fell to a four-year low of 2.1 per cent in November, down from 2.2 per cent the month before, the British Broadcasting Corporation reported on Tuesday. The Office for National Statistics said the change was caused by slower increases in food and energy […]



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Trader denies rate-rigging in London

a former Citibank and UBS trader has pleaded not guilty to eight charges related to rigging the London interbank lending rate, known as LIBOR, The Associated Press reported. Trader Tom Hayes pleaded not guilty Tuesday at London’s Southwark Crown Court. His trial is not due to begin until 2015. The charges against Hayes, 34, relate […]



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Zimbabwe: Wash Still a Work in Progress in Zimbabwe

[IPS]Harare -Ish Mafundikwa reports from Harare that five years after the deadly cholera outbreak that hit Zimbabwe, the country is still struggling to upgrade its water and sanitation infrastructure.



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Celebrate, but don’t abuse alcohol

As I write this article on alcohol abuse, I remember this incident many years ago during my mandatory national youth service days. I had just boarded a night bus from Gboko in Benue State to Lagos, about 10 hours’ journey. The journey had just started when a young man, a fellow corps member inside the […]



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ACTRESS,FUNKE ADESIYAN'S 3YRS ROMANCE WITH SATI RAMONI CRASHES!

Popular socialite, Sati Ramoni is a stupendously rich Lagos businessman who is also very popular in major social circles. He is one big socialite whose name all the major fuji artistes praise-sing,especially K1. The big news is that his much talked about love affair with popular Yoruba actress, Funke Adesiyan has crashed. We can confirm […]



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Who wants to defend Kidnappers?

THIS is a spill-over from last week. It is becoming clearer what people mean when they talk of running from pillar to post. In 2011, the ink on President Goodluck Jonathan’s inaugural papers had hardly dried when he started toying with the idea of a single tenure – first, of eight years; then seven years; […]



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NETPod: Wizkid drops new single ‘Eledumare’

By Osagie Alonge It’s a new single from Wizkid titled ‘Eledumare‘, a prayer for his die hard fans and well-wishers. Listen below to the Legendury Beatz produced tune. DOWNLOAD http://old.hulkshare.com/dl/9fawxijjdyio © NET Newspapers 2013. All Rights Reserved. Please use sharing tools. Do not cut, copy or lift any content from this website without our consent.



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Africa: Ifad Approves US$88m for Smallholder Farmers to Adapt to Climate Change

[IFAD]Rome -The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) approved US $88 million in grant financing for climate change adaptation efforts in 9 vulnerable countries. At the 110th session of its Executive Board, IFAD endorsed a new generation of agricultural investment programmes which dedicate concessional loan and grant financing to actions that manage growing climate risks. […]



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Central African Republic: Responding to the Humanitarian, Security, and Governance Crisis in the Central African Republic

[State Department]Testimony



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Ghana: Afigya Sekyere East MP Donates Ambulances to Hospitals

[Ghanaian Chronicle]Henric David Yeboah, Member of Parliament (MP) for Afigya Sekyere East Constituency in the Ashanti Region, has donated four ambulances to four health facilities in the constituency.



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Too Much Sex For Gospel Album Cover – Critics Blast Singer (PHOTO)

Religious groups highly criticize Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell’s new album cover, saying her dress is too tight and she’s revealing too much on a gospel album cover.



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Jim Iyke Arrested in Ghana After Fight over $10,000

Nollywood actor Jim Iyke became the headliner of various Ghanaian newspapers in the morning of December 18, 2013, Wednesday.



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FHA Sports Club laments state of tennis

President of FHA Sports Club, Pascal Agu, has expressed regret over the dwindling fortune of tennis in Nigeria and urged the Nigerian Tennis Federation to arrange a forum where stakeholders would discuss ways to revive the sport in the country. He said, “It’s very sad to see Nigerian tennis in this situation. I remember during […]



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Indonesia moves to boost trade with Nigeria

The Republic of Indonesia is committed to initiatives that will facilitate increased trade between it and Nigeria, with a target of about N80.4 billion trade volume in 2013. The post Indonesia moves to boost trade with Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Iyabo Obasanjo writes father, says: ‘Dear Daddy, you don’t own Nigeria

In what is turning out to be a season of open letters, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Iyabo, has ruled out further communication with her father till death, describing him as a liar, manipulator, two-faced hypocrite determined to foist on President Goodluck Jonathan what no one would contemplate with him as president. The post […]



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Ronaldo, Bale out of Copa tie-mtnfootball

Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale will miss Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey second leg clash against Olimpic de Xativa due to suspension and injury, respectively. Ronaldo will be serving the second of his two-match ban after he was sent off during last year’s final against Atletico Madrid. Read full story on Ronaldo, Bale out of […]



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Govs, others congratulate The Sun new MD

From ISMAIL OMIPIDAN, Kaduna, BAMIGBOLA GBOLAGUNTE, Oshogbo and CHINELO OBOGO, Lagos Following the appointment of Mr. Femi Adesina as the new Managing Director/Editor-in Chief of The Sun Publishing Limited, prominent Nigerians have continued to shower accolades, congratulating him on his elevation to the apex of leadership in the newspaper company. Governor Abiola Ajimobi, in his […]



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Creepiest Kid Alive

This kid reminds of Chucky…or a really young Freddy Krueger….now that I look at this picture a little closer I realize, this kid reminds me of every nightmare I ever had!



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How Cape Town-based Funda wants to change the way we learn

This business makes education accessible through online learning systems.



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Kenyan serial entrepreneur talks about the power of a personal website

Branding your business and yourself is a crucial move for entrepreneurs.



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BON Ban Gets Messier As Nigerian Artistes Fight Back, Threaten To Boycott Christmas Events

The ongoing feud between the Copyright Society of Nigeria, the alliance of the Independence Broadcast Association of Nigeria and Broadcast Organisation of Nigeria is taking a toll on the Nigerian music industry.



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TRAGIC PHOTOS: Female Yam Seller Stabs Man To Death Over N100 In Abuja

In a shocking incident on Wednesday, a yam seller attacked a middle-aged man with a knife in Abuja, leading to his death. Sources revealed that the female yam seller and the man argued over N100 before the woman took hold of a knife and stabbed the man to death. Sympathisers later took away the body […]



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Power firms yet to settle N10bn debt -FG

About 60 per cent of the power investors that recently bought over Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies are yet to make the required remittances for the month of November to the Federal Government. Of the N12bn meant to be remitted to the Operator of the Nigerian Electricity Market for the month of November, only N2bn was […]



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PHOTOS: Halima Abubakar Discloses Her Jewelry Collection

Renowned and loved by thousands Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has recently disclosed her jewelry collection, confessing that jewelry is her weakness. Check out the blinding photo below: Number of View :1192



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Sterling gets CBN’s nod to begin non-interest banking

The Central Bank of Nigeria has granted Sterling Bank an operating licence to begin non-interest banking services in the country. The bank had in the last two years invested in human and material resources to justify its clamour for this specialised banking service, according to a statement by the financial institution on Tuesday. The statement […]



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Continental Re’s gross premium rises by 15%

Continental Reinsurance Plc says its gross premium rose by 15 per cent from N9.9bn in the third quarter of the 2012 financial period to N11.3bn in the 2013 financial period. According to a statement from the company on Tuesday, the increase is as a result of the successful development of underwriting relationships with existing and […]



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UBA’s Angola entry frustrated as bank seeks licence

United Bank for Africa Plc, which operates in 19 African countries, is renewing attempts to win an Angolan banking licence after its first application expired, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. UBA was told to reapply for a bank licence in Africa’s second-largest oil producer three months ago after its first attempt expired after a four-year wait, […]



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Nigerians not doing enough pest control – Expert

The national president, Pest Control Association of Nigeria, Mr. Ayo Ogunyadeka, says Nigerians are not doing enough in the pest control. This, he said, was responsible for the prevalence of rodents, and insects in many homes. Ogunyadeka said this during the induction of new members and the end-of-the year party for members of the association […]



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Iyabo Obasanjo writes father: Calls him liar, manipulator, hypocrite

Getting back to my mother, I still remember your beating her up continually when we were kids. What kids can forget that kind of violence against their mother? Your maltreatment of women is legendary. Many of your women have come out to denounce you in public but since your madness is also part of the […]



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“Committed to Healthy Living”! Blue Band National Growth Challenge holds Grand Finale in Lagos

The curtain was drawn on the Blue Band National Growth Challenge… amidst excitement on Friday 13th December 2013 at Sheba Hall, Ikeja, Lagos. To add to the excitement, parents and guests voted to elect the winner of an art competition,



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Toyota Highlander 2005 Model For Sale At N2.4M

2005 Toyota highlanderAlloy wheelFabric seatFactory AcInterior Type: Sports FabricBody Style: SUVDoors: Four DoorsAudio: AM/FM/CDPower windowsCruise controlTransmission: 5-Speed AutomaticEngine Cylinders: 6 Cylinder EngineDrive Train: Four Wheel Drive Contact me for more info about the RIDEPhone-08060626065Email-mexroy03@gmail.comAsking price- 2.4m



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‘National Health Bill’ll be ready before Christmas’

The National Health Bill will be ready before December 25, Chairman, Senate Committee on Health, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has said. He expressed the optimism on Monday evening in Abuja during the inauguration of Boards of Management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi; National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakaliki; and National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna. The […]



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Central African Republic: EU Scales Up Humanitarian Aid

[EASS]Brussels -The European Commission is increasing its humanitarian aid by €18.5 million to the Central African Republic (CAR) to provide immediate life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable suffering in a crisis which has affected the country’s entire population of 4.6 million.



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Iyabo Obasanjo's OPEN LETTER to her dad! Calls him liar, manipulator, hypocrite…

See Gobe Olusegun Obasanjos daughter has written an 11-page-open-letter to her father, asking him to back off the case of Nigeria. She opened her fathers dirty undies for the world to see….calling him a manipulator, liar, hypocrite with a low self esteem who used to assault her mother. Ok…you will have to read this long […]



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OMG: See Popular Singer Battling With A Strange Illness, Puts House For Sale To Raise Money (PHOTO)

Fuji Icon, Kollington Ayinla has put up some of his Alagbado mansions for sale just to raise money in order to cure his ‘strange’ illness.



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DRUNK IN LOVE: TeeBillz Flaunts Picture Of His Hot Wife, Tiwa Savage In Her Bikini (PHOTO)

Singer, Tiwa Savage’s husband/manager, Tunji ‘Teebillz’ Balogun is obviously madly in love with his wife and he wants his fans to know.



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"I don't ask ladies out, they ask me out" – Omobaba Comedian

Talented comedian Omobaba says he doesn't ask women out, that for him it's the other way round, the women do the asking out themselves. In a recent interview with Encomium Magazine, Omobaba said women mananize him when asked how he copes with female fans…"I have been coping, I respect my female fans. But coping with […]



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Over 85% of Nigerian kids have worms —Neimeth boss

Experts have urged Nigerians to be wary of the havocs that worm infestation can cause to humans, advising that regular deworming and maintaining healthy habits are the only ways to rid the body of worms and stay healthy. This was the crux of the message at the public presentation of a new worm expeller, Pyrantrin […]



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Western Union initiative hits 250,000 Europa League passes

The Western Union Company, a global payment services and partner of the UEFA Europa League, has said over 250,000 passes have been made so far since the PASS the company’s PASS initiative was introduced in September 2012. The PASS initiative allows Western Union and the Western Union Foundation, in collaboration with UNICEF, to turn every […]



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Africa: What Are the Emerging Funding Challenges for International LGBTI Activists and Their Donors?

[IDS]We are living through a difficult period in the funding and resourcing of LGBTI groups in the Global South. At a time when public appetite for action has arguably never been higher, budgets are increasingly under threat or actively being cut. I recently returned from a meeting in Berlin organised by the Federal Ministry for […]



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VIDEO: Watch news anchor drop the F-bomb on TV

By Osagie Alonge KSN news anchor Justin Kraemer couldn’t wait to get off air so much that as soon as the focus camera got out of his way, he told his co-anchors ‘Let’s get the fuck outta here‘. Watch the hilarious video below… © NET Newspapers 2013. All Rights Reserved. Please use sharing tools. Do […]



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2 Gay Men Brutally Beaten To Death While The Police Just Watch [VIDEO]

WARNING: EXTREMELY GRAPHIC VIOLENT VIDEO Someone just sent me this video, it is so barbaric, I couldn’t watch the video… Humans like me being treated like this for being gay, is gay now a crime? According to Awe Olufunso, he wrote: This is very disheartening…Even the so called pastor contributed to this act while the […]



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Green Energy Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Analysis And Forecasts 2012 – 2018

Depleting energy resources and ever increasing energy demands are encouraging the shift towards use of natural and renewable energy resources for fulfilling these energy demands. Solar energy is the largely available non depleting energy source to human; however, conversion methods are slightly costlier that are limiting the use of sun energy in widespread applications. This […]



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Medical Imaging System and Equipment Markets in China

[180 Pages Report] Check for Discount on Medical Imaging System and Equipment Markets in China report by AMID. China’s demand for medical imaging system and equipmen… China’s demand for medical imaging system and equipment has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production and demand will continue […]



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Top Report-Table Sauces and Seasonings – UK – December 2013

Through adding premium ingredients or repositioning products as a gourmet alternative, table sauce and seasonings operators are looking to attract consumers looking to upscale at least a part of their dining experience. Such innovation should be well placed to chime with the ongoing rise in consumer confidence and to tap into the predicted increase in […]



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Top Report-Pizza and Pasta Restaurants – UK – December 2013

This report will help you to uncover opportunities and understand the key issues affecting your market. How? By giving you instant access to analysis and critical recommendations. It will also challenge routine thinking by providing fresh, new perspectives that energizes your thought processes.



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Budget Airlines Worldwide – International – December 2013-MarketResearchReports.Biz

This report provides an overview and update about the current state of the low-cost or budget airline sector worldwide. The report is structured along geographical lines, since most of the route networks of low-cost carriers (LCCs) are domestic and intra-regional.



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New Study on China Iron Smelting Industry Analysis in New Research Report at MarketReportsOnline.com

This report presents a clear picture about the overall development of iron smelting market in China and the trend in recent years based on detailed data analysis. This report includes the analysis on the iron smelting market size and market share in China, the study on major hot areas in this market, introduction of key […]



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Alfa-Alfa Entertainment Group

The city Kharkov is full of talent. And this time the first capital of Ukraine surprised Ukrainian…



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Re: Mr President! May I Remind You | IndepthAfrica

Your Excellency, having perused carefully your open 18 paged letter to Mr. President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan,



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Lafarge plans massive investment in cement production

Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria Plc has disclosed plans to increase its investment in Nigeria to enable it to contribute significantly to the transformation of the cement industry. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr. Bruno Lafont, gave the hint during a chat with journalists in Abuja on Monday. He said the move […]



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Telecoms: Making calls ‘with tears’

The Nigerian telecoms industry is being plagued by challenges despite the fact that it is Africa’s biggest market, STANLEY OPARA writes The successes of the telecoms sector have, over time, been overstressed to the detriment of tackling the many miseries staring the sector and its numerous players in the face. The status quo has been […]



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MTN to drive online education in Nigeria

The business-to-business arm of MTN Nigeria, MTN Business, in partnership with Regenesys Business School, has unveiled MTN iLearning, an initiative that provides entrepreneurs with access to business education. The new service, according to MTN, eliminates the need for classroom tutorials and allows the individual to acquire all the professional knowledge needed, without having to pay […]



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Presidency provides cover for indicted officials –Rep

In this interview with MUDIAGA AFFE, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Legislative Compliance, Mr. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, speaks on the relationship between the executive and the legislature among several other political issues. What is the National Assembly, especially the House of Representatives, doing to ensure that the bills it passes do not die after […]



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Africa: Call for Youth Development Goal Grows

[UNFPA]Cape Town -Africa has the largest generation of young people in its history and the calls are growing louder for a Millennium Development Goal, MDG, and specific goal for young people. And the call for this is growing stronger.



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Africa: New African Academy to Nurture Nutritious 'Orphan' Crops

[AlertNet]Gathoni Mwangi, a 78-year-old widow from Ngamba village in central Kenya, will never forget 2010. That was the year both the long and short rains failed as drought hit the Horn of Africa.



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Ghana: Zoomlion Indicts District Assemblies

[Ghanaian Chronicle]The Northern Regional Manager of Zoomlion Ghana Limited, Mr. Emmanuel Volsuuri has blamed the various Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) for failing to partner the government fight against the filth in the country.



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Let us take this day of sorrow and make it a day of healing among all peace-loving Ethiopians. | IndepthAfrica

December 13, 2013 marks the ten-year anniversary of the brutal massacre of 424 disarmed Anuak in Gambella, Ethiopia by Ethiopian National Defense Forces armed with guns and militia groups armed with machetes.



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Pressure Sensitive Tapes Markets in China : ReportsnReports

[217 Pages Report] Check for Discount on Pressure Sensitive Tapes Markets in China report by AMID. China’s demand for pressure sensitive tapes has grown… China’s demand for pressure sensitive tapes has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production and demand will continue to grow. This new […]



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Global cancer cases reach 14 million –WHO

The number of people being diagnosed with cancer in the world each year has leaped to more than 14 million, the World Health Organisation says. The data for 2012 shows a marked rise on the 12.7 million cases in 2008. The rising burden of cancer is being driven by a rapid shift in lifestyles in […]



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Settle poly, CoE lecturers, NANS urges FG

National Association of Nigerians Students has asked the Federal Government to resolve all lingering issues with the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics and the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union. Addressing journalists in Abuja, the NANS President, Yinka Gbadebo, said the union would no longer allow the unnecessary disruption of academic calendar in the nation’s […]



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Waje 'Flaunts' 14-Year-Old Daughter

Not many know that popular singer and Glo brand ambassador, Waje has a 14-year-old daughter. The pretty chic, as we learnt, is named EmeraldInformation available at our disposal reveals that Waje gave birth to her daughter when she was a teenager. The singer had successfully kept her teenage daughter away from the public until recently. […]



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Arsenal is the toughest draw we could have gotten – Guardiola

View attachment 9824 Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has said that Arsenal are the toughest team they could have been drawn against in the UEFA Champions League. In the draws on Monday,Arsenal were drawn against Bayern Munich in the second round of the UEFA Champions League,with the first legs coming up in February 2014. It […]



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Jonathan's 2015 Posters Flood Ogun

President Goodluck Jonathan’s 2015 presidential campaign posters were spotted strategically displayed in various parts of Ogun, on December 16, 2013, Monday.



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FG, INEC Plot To Disenfranchise Our Members – APC

It was alleged by the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday that the Federal Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission were planning to disfranchise its members in both the South-West and North-Eastern parts of the country.



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Why It Is Not That Bad To Be A Student In Nigeria

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed today that more then 50 per cent of young Nigerians had not job in 2012.



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Borno State Governor Says Suspending 2015 Elections In Emergency States Means Boko Haram Has Won

The Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, today reacted to the plan by the Independent National Electoral Commission to exclude the states currently under emergency rule from the 2015 elections, saying the decision has grave repercussions for the country.



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Global IP Video Surveillance Market 2014-2018

[60 Pages Report] Check for Discount on Global IP Video Surveillance Market 2014-2018 report by Infiniti Research Limited. TechNavio’s analysts forecast the Global IP Video Survei… Global IP Video Surveillance market to grow at a CAGR of 24.89 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the […]



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Mob beats lecturer to death in Benue

A lecturer with the Federal College of Education, F CE, Obudu, Mr Livinus Agbor, has been hacked to death by a mob in Vandeikya, Benue State. The post Mob beats lecturer to death in Benue appeared first on Vanguard News.



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PENGASSAN issues strike notice

BY VICTOR AHIUMA YOUNG PETROLEUM and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, has issued a strike notice to the Federal Government over protracted industrial dispute with some multinational oil companies in the country, threatening to shut down the sector from Monday, December 23, should the government fail to call the affected companies to […]



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ASUU calls off 6-month-old strike

Parents, students and government officials, Tuesday, expressed relief as the six-month old nationwide strike, by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, over non-implementation of 2009 agreement between the union and the Federal Government, was called off. The post ASUU calls off 6-month-old strike appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Russia to restart oil supplies to Ukraine’s Odessa refinery after a 3-year drought

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia plans to restart oil supplies to Ukraine’s Odessa refinery after a three-year drought, traders said, in a sign Moscow is ready to support its neighbor after it spurned a trade deal with the European Union. Ukraine hoped to secure new loans from Russia on Tuesday to help fend off an economic […]



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SEE EME Artist Young Skales' Controversial Opinion About Girls with Big Boobs

Raoul John Njen-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, has made quite controversial statements on his attitude to women having over-sized boobs.



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PHOTOS: Extremely Beautiful Girlfriend Of Popular Nigerian Singer

It has been learn that the fast-rising singer and comedian Tunde Ednut has an incredibly beautiful girlfriend.



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