Friday, 20 December 2013

Global Home Automation System Market 2014-2018

[66 Pages Report] Check for Discount on Global Home Automation System Market 2014-2018 report by Infiniti Research Limited. TechNavio’s analysts forecast the Global Home Automation… Global Home Automation System market to grow at a CAGR of 55.24 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing […]



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EXCLUSIVE!!! “Jim Iyke did not fight over $ 10,000 Or Pull A Gun In Public”

Just after news broke in the media that Nigerias celebrated movie star, Jim Iyke, was involved in a brawl at the Crave Cafe at Adjiringanor, East Legon Accra, Nigeriafilms.Com made an effort to investigate the story to find out the details of what actually happened at the said place involving the movie star. <a href=http://nigeriafilms.c […]



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SGF unveils centenary flag in Abuja

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, on Friday unveiled the centenary flag in preparation for the 2014 celebration of 100 years of Nigeria’s amalgamation. The post SGF unveils centenary flag in Abuja appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Ethnicity, religion, corruption undermine good governance in Nigeria – APC

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Osita Okeckukwu, says ethnicity, religious bigotry and corruption are the major factors militating against good governance in the country. The post Ethnicity, religion, corruption undermine good governance in Nigeria – APC appeared first on Vanguard News.



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How Student, 23, Was Kidnapped In Kogi, Found In Lagos A Week Later

John Atabor, a 23-year-old, 300 level Civil Engineering student of the Federal Polytechnic, Idah, Kogi State, was kidnapped on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, and released by his captors a week later, on November 26. In the afternoon of November 19, Mr. Atabor left his hostel, and, as he walked down the road within his campus, […]



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Soldiers, policemen’s clash causes pandemonium in Minna

Minna, the the Niger State capital, was thrown into pandemonium as relationship between the Nigerian Army and the Police on Friday suffered a major set back when soldiers, numbering about 100 from the 31 Artillery Brigade, Minna, stormed a Police division and held the officers hostage for over one hour. The soldiers were said to […]



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COOL GUYS: Psquare Hangs Out With Davido

Davido recently shared photos of him with Psquare hanging out together.



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Super Eagles will break bounds in Brazil – Mikel

View attachment 9851 Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has said that Nigeria will spring up surprises at the World Cup by banking on the confidence that made them the champions at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013. The Nigerian national team won their third African title in February and […]



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Arsenal's Jack Wilshere to serve two-game ban for gesture- BBC

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere will serve a two-game suspension for an abusive hand gesture. The 21-year-old had admitted a Football Association charge but contested the mandatory length of ban. Read full story on BBC View attachment 9848



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Accolades for IGP authors

By Ben Okezie The Nigerian Overcoming Security Challenges literary community has been witnessing the unfolding of new literary minds coming from the security fold of the Inspector Generals of Police. Interestingly, security chiefs, despite their tight security schedules, has been making out time to vividly capture experiences they had acquired while in office for the […]



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Those against confab behind impeachment threats, open letters – Afenifere

From JULIANA TAIWO-OBALONYE, Abuja The leadership of the Afenifere has said the forces that have held the country by the jugular since 1956 are those who want to derail the convening of the national conference by President Goodluck Jonathan administration. This is even as President Jonathan has assured that conference is not for selfish interest, […]



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Igali defends dedication to NWF, NOC

BY MONICA IHEAKAM in Bayelsa President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation ( NWF), Dr Daniel Igali, has explained the reason he dedicated one storey building to the federation and the Technical Commission of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) which was commissioned Thursday in Yenagoa by the NOC president, Engr. Sani Ndanusa. Igali said he built […]



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Vice President Sambo Advocates Inter-Tribal Marriages At Kogi State Governor Daughter's Wedding

On Friday, Vice President Namadi Sambo urged Nigerians to intermarry in order to foster greater national cohesion. Sambo stated this at the wedding reception of Hajiya Rakkiya Wada, the daughter of the Kogi State Governor Idris Wada, and Mr. Lateef Oseni from Lagos State, which was held at the Thisday Dome, Abuja.



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Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke arrested in Ghana, released

Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, may have returned to his old ways of being in the news for the wrong reasons. He was reportedly arrested in Ghana after being involved in a public fight. According to Ghanaian media reports, the brawl took place at the Crave Café at Adjiringanor, East Legon, Accra. Going by account given […]



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Maheeda Reveals Why She Posts X-Rated Photographs

Controversial Nigerian gospel singer, who is well known for her x-rated photographs, Caroline Sam, popularly known as Maheeda, has revealed why she returned to her old lifestyle. The Edo State born singer, who was once a prostitute and made an open confession that she has repented and found Christ, said the reason she posted sensuous […]



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Popular 'Who Wants To A Millionaire' Host, Frank Edoho Marries His Lover

Popular TV presenter and game show host, ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’, Frank Edoho has married his girlfriend, Sandra Onyenenecheya.



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EU agrees blueprint for failing lenders

The European Union agreed on Thursday a blueprint to close failing banks but stopped short of a more ambitious plan for the euro zone to unite in tackling its troubled lenders. More than five years since a financial crisis struck, Europe is on the verge of finalizing one its most ambitious reforms since the launch […]



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UK retail sales up 0.3% in November

United Kingdom retail sales rose last month, official figures show, as the colder weather boosted sales of warm clothing. The Office for National Statistics said sales rose by 0.3 per cent in November from the month before, and were up two per cent from a year earlier. The increase was driven by a 3.8 per […]



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Irish GDP growth helped by construction, figures show

A stronger construction sector drove growth in the Republic of Ireland’s economy in the July-to-September quarter, official figures show. Gross domestic product expanded 1.5 per cent quarter-on-quarter. However, Ireland’s trade-dependent economy continued to feel the impact of the downturn in Europe, with exports down by 0.8 per cent quarter-on-quarter. According to the British Broadcasting Corporation, […]



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Uganda: Ugandan HIV Drugs Outpriced By Imports

[IPS]Kampala -The Ugandan government is struggling to live up to its promises to protect the local production of antiretrovirals and anti-malarials from competition from abroad.



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NDLEA Ambassador, Lamboginny Gives Hope To Teenage Prisoners

Lamboginny is a well known artiste that usually gives succour to prison inmates. Not many know that the singer is a prison warden. Recently, Lamboginny, along with Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus, were made Brand Ambassador of the National Drugs Law and Enforcement Agency NDLEA. In 2012, Lamboginny dragged some of his celebrity friends to t […]



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Fans Wish Karen Igho Death After Cancer Tweet

Some hours back, controversial star, Karen Igho took to twitter to announce that she has a cancer. After her tweet, some fans lampooned her and started to wish her death. The Warri, Delta State-born 2011 winner of Big Brother Africa BBA later poured her mind out on twitter to lamented the bad wishes some people […]



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Africa: USAID Encourages Governments to Be Accountable to Citizens

[State Department]Washington -As part of its new approach to promoting democracy, human rights and good governance, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) wants to help government institutions and leaders become more accountable to their citizens and to the law.



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Delta’s top position not surprising –Etoroma

1st Youth Sports GAMES By MADUABUCHI KALU A member of Delta State Sports Commission, Mr. Ejiro Etoroma, who is representing the southern district at the commission, said he is not surprised that the state team to the just-concluded maiden edition of Youth Sports Games held in Abuja won the competition. According to him, he would […]



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Defection: PDP promises lawmakers automatic tickets

FROM TAIWO AMODU, ABUJA As part of desperate measures to placate federal lawmakers on its platform not to defect to the opposition All Progressives Congress, (APC) the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assured its members in the House of Representatives of automatic tickets ahead of 2015 general elections. This was part of the deal sealed […]



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Onazi, Ogu tip CHAN Eagles for trophy

•…Keshi cagey about final list As preparations for the CHAN 2014 African Nations Championship reaches the crucial bend, some members of the national team based abroad have been sending positives across to encourage the team ahead of the tourney which starts January 11, in South Africa. The latest to speak on the team’s chances are […]



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FG okays privatisation of four refineries

The Bureau of Public Enterprise, on Friday in Abuja announced that President Goodluck Jonathan had approved the privatisation of the nation’s four refineries. This is contained in a statement signed by the Head of Public Communications of BPE, Mr Chigbo Anichebe. It quotes the President as saying that privatisation of the refineries was in keeping […]



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Why Would Anyone Build This??

Why would someone spend time, energy and resource into building a see-through toilet? Would you really want to see through a toilet bowl?!



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Delta, Bayelsa lead in Dickson wrestling

Delta State are atop the medals table at the ongoing Governor Dickson National Wrestling Cup ahead of hosts, Bayelsa, with three gold, two silver and one bronze medal. Bayelsa are trailing with three gold, one silver and three bronze madals. The competition, which started with the weigh-ins on Tuesday, produced the first medals in the […]



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Vanishing spray to be used at World Cup

Referees will use the recently-developed vanishing spray at the World Cup next year to stop defensive walls creeping forward at free kicks, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Thursday. Blatter said the spray, developed in Brazil and Argentina, had received a positive reception after being used at the Club World Cup in Morocco, Reuters reports. […]



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K-Solo Pays Tribute To Late Dad, Releases New Single For Birthday

Popular music producer-cum-singer, Solomon Oyeniyi, better known as K-Solo has decided to remember his late dad, Pa Samuel Oyeniyi. Pa Samuel died exactly three years ago. According to information gathered by Nigeriafilms.com, Pa Samuel, married to Dr Esther Oyeniyi, was the former General Controller of Afribank Plc and also Head Manager of Ma …



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Suspected Islamists attack Borno barracks again

Scores of suspected Islamist gunmen stormed a military barracks in northeast Nigeria on Friday, spraying gunfire on the troops inside before torching the compound, the army and residents said. The post Suspected Islamists attack Borno barracks again appeared first on Vanguard News.



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NFA pleased with Flamingoes’ World Cup foes

The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) has expressed satisfaction with the draw of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup that pitched the under-17 national team with Mexico, Colombia and China PR. The post NFA pleased with Flamingoes’ World Cup foes appeared first on Vanguard News.



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U.S. Defense Secretary: China acted in an ‘irresponsible’ way in stand-off at sea

Washington (AFP) – China acted in an “irresponsible” way in a stand-off with a US naval ship this month in the South China Sea, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said on Thursday. US officials have said that the USS Cowpens, a guided missile cruiser, had to take evasive action to avoid a collision with a Chinese […]



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Western Union, others refurbish libraries in Edo, Imo

The Western Union Foundation and six western union agents – Access Bank, Diamond Bank, Ecobank Nigeria, Guaranty Trust Bank, Skye Bank, and the United Bank for Africa – have helped to renovate libraries in select schools in Edo, Imo and Abia states. They also donated 30 ceiling fans, 283 chairs, 51 tables, 20 computers, four […]



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Suarez commits future to Liverpool

View attachment 9855 Liverpool FC striker Luis Suarez has expressed delight to have signed a contract extension with his club today. The 26 Uruguayan said that he plans to win trophies with the Reds and helping them to compete at the highest level in the game. "I am delighted to have agreed a new deal […]



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Former Manchester United assistant interested in Tottenham job

Former Manchester United assistant boss Carlos Queiroz has expressed his interest in becoming the next manager of the White Hartlane side, Tottenham. The Premier League club will need to hire a new coach after sacking their former manager, of Andre Villas-Boas on Monday. The 60 Portuguese who is currently in charge of the Iranian national […]



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TOP: 5 Most Humble Nigerian Celebrities

No matter how many controversies and scandals have been surrounding these stars recently, they have proved to be humble by their actions and attitudes.



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TOUCHING: Actress Juliet Ibrahim Sends Message To Son On His Birthday (+PHOTO)

One of the most beautiful African actresses, Juliet Ibrahim, has recently shared a photo of her son as he celebrated his 3rd birthday.



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Police Release Top Official Rape Suspect Following Medical Report

Police in Ondo state has released a top official of the Akure Zonal Office of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Mr. Boma Benibo, 59 who was alleged to have defiled a seven-year old girl.



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