Tuesday, 7 January 2014

Nigerian wrestlers will do well in Commonwelath games- Akuh

View attachment 10009 Coach of Ondo State Wrestling Association Purity Akuh has said that Nigerian wrestlers will have a good outing at the Commonwealth Games to be staged in Glasgow, Scotland, later this year. Akuh expressed his optimism towards the team in Akure, saying that he was confident of the team due the performances of […]



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Llyeton Hewitt defeats Roger Federer to win Brisbane final

View attachment 10001 Australian Lleyton Hewitt won the Brisbane Final title on home soil beating Swiss player Roger Federer in a pulsating 6-1 4-6 6-3 sets victory,his first win at home since Sydney 2005. Hewitt, ranked No. 60 fought a come-back Federer to jump as high as No. 43 as both touched every angle of […]



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Cranial surgery dates back thousands of years

Cranial surgery is tricky business, even under 21st-century conditions (think aseptic environment, specialised surgical instruments and copious amounts of pain medication both during and afterward). However, evidence shows that healers in Peru practiced trepanation — a surgical procedure that involves removing a section of the cranial vault using a hand drill or a scraping tool […]



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Edo Cabinet Director dies of bullet wounds

Edo State Government, yesterday, mourned the death of a cabinet Director with the state government, Mr Friday Ewansigha, who died two weeks after he was shot by suspected assassins. The post Edo Cabinet Director dies of bullet wounds appeared first on Vanguard News.



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PHOTOS: Chika Ike's Adventures in Abu Dhabi

Nollywood diva Chika Ike is really living the life. The star actress is currently on a holiday in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi and she definitely has awesome time.



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Outrage Over P-Square Brother's Gun Threat On Internet (PHOTO)

It came as a rude shock to many followers of Jude Okoye, music video director and senior brother to music superstar, P-Square, when he posted his picture with three pistols and some bullets on the internet last night Monday, 6 January.



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Glo-Caf Awards: Nigerians Dominate

For the first time in decades, and underlining the tremendous success that year 2013 was for Nigeria football, several Nigerian players and teams are in line for honours on the night.



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'APC Will Soon Be Factionalised'

A chieftain of Labour Party, LP, in Ondo state and a member of the House of Assembly, Hon. Akindele Adeniyi yesterday said that the selfish ambition of the leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, would soon factionalise the party.



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We Used Wooden Guns to Rob Bus Passengers – Highway Robber (PHOTO)

An alleged highway robber has told men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Lagos, that he and his gang members used toy guns to intimidate passengers.



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Baba Dee set to release 7th album

By Victor Enengedi Baba Dee Dancehall artiste, Baba Dee is set to release his seventh studio album. According to the veteran artiste, the album titled ‘Boom Box‘ will mark his resolve to once again dominate the music industry. The album which has already spurned out a few singles including ‘Go Down’, ‘Park Well‘ and ‘Gun […]



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Global Metering Pump Market 2014-2018

[52 Pages Report] Check for Discount on Global Metering Pump Market 2014-2018 report by Infiniti Research Limited. TechNavio’s analysts forecast the Global Metering Pump m… Global Metering Pump market to grow at a CAGR of 4.04 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand […]



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How emotions are mapped in the body

Researchers found that the most common emotions trigger strong bodily sensations, and the bodily maps of these sensations were topographically different for different emotions. The sensation patterns were, however, consistent across different West European and East Asian cultures, highlighting that emotions and their corresponding bodily sensation patterns have a biological basis. “Emotions adjust not only […]



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Control your eating and drinking pattern

A first story that brings our peculiar situation in Nigeria to the front burner was an encounter I had with Prof. Adeoye Lambo of blessed memory. As the Regional President of the International Federation of Medical Students Association, my office had dealings with World Health Organisation. On one occasion, Prof. Lambo, then Director General of […]



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Portuguese salute, mourn soccer great Eusebio

tens of thousands turned out in tribute Monday to Eusebio after the coffin of the Portuguese soccer great was put on public display and taken in a funeral cortege through the streets of Lisbon, AP reports. People filed out of offices and cafes on a rainy afternoon and applauded as the hearse with a police […]



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We are prepared to make sacrifices – Lecturers

As life returns to many universities after the New Year break, some lecturers have pledged to put in extra efforts to make up for the time lost during the recent protracted strike. Life returned to many of the nation’s public universities on Monday. Besides, resumption of normal academic work, business activities also picked up in […]



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No going back on strike, ASUP says

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics has insisted that it will continue with the ongoing strike until government meets its demands. Speaking with our correspondent, the ASUP President, Chibuzor Asomugha, who lamented the discrimination in the nation’s education sector, said it was wrong for the government to treat polytechnics issues with disdain. “Their thinking that […]



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AAFA Releases Twin Reports on Apparel and Footwear for 2012 – Sourcing Journal Online

Reconfirming its status not only as a major trade association and lobbying group but also as a leading source of industry information, the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) just released twin reports “serving as snapshots of the U.S. apparel and footwear industry market trends for 2012.”



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Global Rapid Thermal Processing Equipment Market 2014-2018

[57 Pages Report] Check for Discount on Global Rapid Thermal Processing Equipment Market 2014-2018 report by Infiniti Research Limited. TechNavio’s analysts forecast the Global Rapid Thermal P… Global Rapid Thermal Processing Equipment market to grow at a CAGR of 2.5 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth […]



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Kenya: Eldoret Slums Get Sh1.5 Billion

[The Star]Eldoret The World Bank and the government will use Sh1.5 billion on slum upgrading projects in the town as from this year.



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Kenya: Kakamega Disabled Get Crutches From World Bank

[The Star]The World Bank has partnered with the government to donate devices to persons living with disability in Kakamega county. Through the Western Kenya Community Driven Development and Flood Mitigation Programme, the bank gave out 12 pieces of elbow crutches, six crutches, eight wheelchairs and four tricycles to members of Lubinu Differently Abled Group in […]



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‘APC will soon be factionalised’

A chieftain of Labour Party, LP, in Ondo state and a member of the House of Assembly, Hon. Akindele Adeniyi yesterday said that the selfish ambition of the leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, would soon factionalise the party. The post ‘APC will soon be factionalised’ appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Jungle justice is no justice (1)

By Okeke Onyebuchi Justice can be defined as “fairness in the way people are treated”. Jungle justice, simply put, can be defined as a form of extra-judicial killing where the victim is deprived the rule of law and justice is meted out in a barbaric and appalling fashion usually through stoning or burning the individual […]



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Andy Murray to go for fourth Aegon Championships at Queen's- BBC

Andy Murray will play at the Aegon Championships at Queen's in the build up to defending his Wimbledon title. The 26-year-old won both tournaments last year and will be aiming to win Queen's for a fourth time in June. Read full story on BBC View attachment 10008



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Guess What KCee Tells A Female Follower Who Asked Why He Always Looks Gay

Limpopo crooner, KCee has replied a female follower who asked him why he looks gay after he posted a photo of himself, his manager Soso and Flavour on Instagram.



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Halima Abubakar Finally Reveals Why She Didn't Wear Bra

Actress Halima Abubakar defends herself after having been highly criticized for appearing in photos in a tight-fitting bra-less dress.



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Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Market Expected to Reach USD 3.62 Billion Globally in 2019: Transparency Market Research

Transparency Market Research published new market report”Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 – 2019″.The global NIPT market was valued at USD 0.22 billion in 2012 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 37.6% from 2013 to 2019, to reach an estimated value of […]



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European HIV/AIDS Diagnostic Testing Market: 2014 Sales and Share Analyzed in Report

2014 Opportunities in the European HIV/AIDS Diagnostic Testing Market Order report by calling ReportsnReports.com at +1 888 391 5441 OR send an email on sales@reportsandreports.com with (European HIV/AIDS Diagnostic Testing Market) in subject line and your contact details. This 5-country report presents detailed analyses of the AIDS diagnostics market in Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, […]



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Global Atomic Layer Deposition Market 2014-2018

[56 Pages Report] Check for Discount on Global Atomic Layer Deposition Market 2014-2018 report by Infiniti Research Limited. TechNavio’s analysts forecast the Global Atomic Layer De… Global Atomic Layer Deposition market to grow at a CAGR of 36.10 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the […]



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Chelsea Kenneth Omeruo arrives Middlesbrough

Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo will be unveiled as Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka first signing this week.



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Plastic Parts Industry in China New Research Report Now Available at MarketReportsOnline.com

MarketReportsOnline.com offers “China Plastic Parts Market Report” Report at US$ 680 (Single User License). The report got published in October 2013 & Contains 51 Pages



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Chelsea Mikel Obi: from a red card villain into crucial component

Everybody was surprised when Michael Essien handed the captain’s armband to John Obi Mikel on Sunday.



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Everton to move to beat Liverpool for Nigerian Ongenyi Onazi

Everton are working to secure the services of the Nigeria international Ongenyi Onazi ahead over Liverpool according to the latest report form Italy.



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Matric Results 2013 | IndepthAfrica

It’s only a matter of hours before the national matric results for 2013 are made public. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga is expected to announce the pass rate on Monday.



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Battery Market in China Analysis in New Research Report at MarketReportsOnline.com

MarketReportsOnline.com offers “China Battery Market Report” Report at US$ 680 (Single User License). The report got published in October 2013 & Contains 53 Pages



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Pen Voice To Dig Out Hidden Talents – Publisher

Publisher of interdenominational Christian youth and motivational magazine, Pen Voice, Olanike Akinrimisi, has said that the need to inspire youths to Godly and noble paths inspired the publication.



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We Don't Want Another Festac Town -Magodo Residents

Unapproved structures threaten the beauty of Magodo GRA, Phase II, Lagos, write Solaade Ayo-Aderele & Samuel Awoyinfa



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Budget Scandal: Again, EFCC Summons Kano Government Officials

The investigation into the supplementary budget amendment scandal in Kano State is far from being over as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has again summoned three key officials of the government to appear before it this week.



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Factors To Consider When Choosing A Profession

Choosing a great career is a challenging task because it should satisfy your emotional and financial needs. ADEMOLA ALAWIYE writes on various factors to consider when choosing a career



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Global Biometrics Market in the Healthcare Industry 2014-2018

[93 Pages Report] Check for Discount on Global Biometrics Market in the Healthcare Industry 2014-2018 report by Infiniti Research Limited. TechNavio’s analysts forecast the Global Biometrics mark… Global Biometrics market in the Healthcare industry to grow at a CAGR of 31.95 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market […]



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Google to push Android into motor cars

Google and a number of car manufacturers have formed a new trade group to promote the use of the Android Operating System in motor vehicles later this year. Audi, GM, Google, Honda, Hyundai and NVIDIA have joined to form the Open Automotive Alliance that will develop a common platform for in-car telematics and other services, […]



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Cleanse your body with foods

Considering the environment in which most of us find ourselves, with air pollution, open defecations that threaten the purity of underground water supply, and unethical farming practices that tend to poison the food chain, there is persistent and unmistakable need to regularly detoxify our systems. Experts say in order to ensure wellness, virtually everybody needs […]



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Owumi faults N100,000 minimum wage for players

Warri Wolves FC on Monday said that the clamour for N100,000 minimum wage for the Glo Premier League Players (GPL) should not be looked into in isolation. The post Owumi faults N100,000 minimum wage for players appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Global Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Market 2014-2018

[63 Pages Report] Check for Discount on Global Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Market 2014-2018 report by Infiniti Research Limited. TechNavio’s analysts forecast the Global Automatic Numbe… Global Automatic Number Plate Recognition market to grow at a CAGR of 14.12 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth […]



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Rwanda: Why Urbanisation Presents New Health Challenges

[New Times]The rapid increase in the number of urban inhabitants will be among the most important global health issues of the 21st century. Urban living is becoming more predominant and city dwellers are facing many new health challenges.



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Dangers in your tea cup

Tea is a miraculous thing, bursting with antioxidants and health benefits galore. Drink it iced during hot season or steaming hot during cold season. Any season, any time of day, tea is there to boost your health while bringing you serenity and comfort. But, wait… could there be a dark side to this naturally healing […]



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Home remedies for your hair (2)

• Massage the scalp using hot coconut oil. You can either use coconut oil or olive oil for best results. • For a protein packed conditioner, mix eggs and yogurt and rub it into your scalp. Leave on for five or 10 minutes, and then wash it off completely. • Do not wash your hair […]



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Central African Republic: Insecurity Hampers UN Aid Efforts for 2.2 Million in Strife-Torn Central African Republic

[UN News]With nearly 1 million civilians driven from their homes by conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR) and 2.2 million – about half the population – in need of humanitarian aid, lack of security, funding and access is hampering efforts by the United Nations and its partners to bring relief.



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Jonathan running incompetent, flip flopping presidency – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as a cruel irony the accusation of inconsistency and double standards levelled against its leaders by the presidency, saying an incompetent and flip flopping administration has no moral authority to point an accusing finger at anyone, least of all the patriotic and respectable APC leadership. The post Jonathan […]



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I’m hale, hearty, says Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has debunked rumors making the round that he was fatally injured in an auto accident accident at Ewu, in Esan Central Local Government Area of the state on December 28, necessitating his being flown abroad for treatment. The post I’m hale, hearty, says Oshiomhole appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Bomb scare at Rivers High Court

There was a bomb scare, Monday, at the Ahoada High Court, Ahoada East of Rivers State. The post Bomb scare at Rivers High Court appeared first on Vanguard News.



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