Saturday, 1 February 2014

Barcelona humbled at home by Valencia

Valencia came from behind to stun Barcelona and secure an unpredictable 3-2 victory away at the Camp Nou. It was first time that Barcelona will be losing at home in the league since April 2012,ending an impressive run of 25 successive wins at the Nou Camp. Barcelona looked as though they were headed for another […]



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Breaking News: Four Killed, Many Injured By Ondo State Deputy Governor's Convoy

The convoy of the Deputy Governor of Ondo state, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, was in a ghastly road accident in the state earlier today on Aponmu-Owena along Ondo road.



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FG to cut national conference budget

The Federal Government will cut down the N7bn budget earmarked for the delegates to the national conference, SUNDAY PUNCH learnt on Saturday. A source in the Presidency told SUNDAY PUNCH that the reduction became necessary because the amount was an estimate for 571 delegates but the number of delegates had dropped to 492. Our correspondent […]



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TOO ADORABLE: See What Beyonce Looked Like When She Was A Baby (PHOTOS)

Popular singer and mother of one, Beyonce, decided to take our minds back in time by sharing a picture of herself as a baby on instagram.



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SEXY PHOTOS: Rapper T.I's Wife Shares Hot Bikini Photo With A Love Message

Several rumors have been brewing up about T.I and Tiny’s marriage coming to an end, but fans of the couples may not have reasons to worry about any such thing happening.



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Did Tiwa Savage just say she’s pregnant?!

By Osagie Alonge Cute couple! T and T on riding clean in white. Photo: Instagram It’s been exactly two months and nine days since Tiwa Savage and manager Tunji ‘Tee-Billz’ Balogun tied the knot at that grand wedding held in Lagos. The couple might just be expecting their first child together. The RnB/Pop star a […]



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3000 And still counting….Christians flee attacks in northeast of Nigeria…

YOLA, Nigeria (AP) — Before the usher could finish warning worshippers of the gunmen approaching, the attackers were storming into the church, locking the main door, exploding homemade bombs and firing into the congregation. The shooting continued as some people scrambled to escape out of windows and through the back door of the sacristy. Some […]



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The Tragedy Of Rape By Hannatu Musawa

Some weeks ago, I went to meet and speak to a brave 2-year-old girl in Abuja. As I walked into the building, where she was standing with her parents, she became startled at the sight of what she must have identified to be a stranger and quickly grabbed her mother’s wrapper to hide behind. I […]



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How Two Friends Landed Themselves 10 Years Jail Time

The rising rate of kidnapping in the country has been a cause to worry lately. It seems the perpetrators of these crimes have evolved from people who kidnap as a form of protest, to people who kidnap as a means of livelihood.



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Late MKO Abiola’s wife declares for Lagos governorship in 2015

Mrs Modupe Onitiri-Abiola, one of the wives of late Chief MKO Abiola, on Saturday declared that she would contest the 2015 governorship election in the state on the ticket of ACCORD Party. The post Late MKO Abiola’s wife declares for Lagos governorship in 2015 appeared first on Vanguard News.



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PHOTO: Ebube Nwagbo – SEXY Smoker

Nollywood beauty Ebube Nwagbo caught smoking, but this on set of the new movie.



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NDLEA impounds 392.06kg hard drugs in Kebbi

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, said on Saturday that it impounded 392.06 kilogrammes of cannabis and diazepam in 2013 in Kebbi state. Mr Okon Ulo, the agency’s Commandant in the state, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Birnin Kebbi. The statement said 108 persons were convicted […]



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Managing Sustainable Poverty Reduction Schemes Workshop – Lagos

JackMan submitted a new resource: Managing Sustainable Poverty Reduction Schemes Workshop – Lagos – Managing Sustainable Poverty Reduction Schemes Workshop course, Lagos Nigeria Rationale Poverty has become an intractable problem in our society. In fact, many problems in the society are caused by poverty. It has therefore become a global issue, as poverty reduction… Click […]



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Tasks before CAR’s new interim president

Fresh hopes arose for the resolution of the protracted crisis in the Central African Republic (CAR), last week, as the Mayor of Bangui, Catherine Samba-Panza, was elected interim president of the troubled country. The new president was elected in a second-round vote by the transitional parliament, securing 75 votes against 53 for Desire Kolingba, son […]



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Woman sets self, hubby ablaze

• Unhappy about second woman with children for her husband • Man’s family refuses her to adopt a child BY CHIOMA IGBOKWE and JAMES AGBAKWURU They died together – by fire. The house they both shared as man and wife is also in ruins, burnt to the ground. As at the time of writing this […]



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BIZARRE: Justin Bieber And Friend 'Share' The Stripper At A Party (PHOTO, 18+ONLY)

Scandalous young superstar Justin Bieber is in the news again. This time not alone, but together with his pal, Khalil Sharieff, and a stripper.



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US warns Moscow of concern over cruise missile test

Washington (AFP) – The United States has raised concerns with Moscow over a reported Russian test of a cruise missile and is evaluating whether it breaks a 1987 treaty, a US official said Thursday. Washington has raised “the possibility of… a violation,” State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said, amid reports that Russia had tested a […]



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Zimbabwe: WFP Struggles to Avert Starvation

[VOA]Harare -The U.N. World Food Program said it might have to scale back its efforts to ease food shortages in Zimbabwe as international funding for the exercise has fallen short. Zimbabwe — once the breadbasket of southern Africa — is entering the peak of its so-called “hunger season,” which this year is affecting more than […]



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APGA chieftain escapes fatal road crash

Former Anambra factional Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Egwuoyibo Okoye, on Friday night escaped death following a fatal road crash. The post APGA chieftain escapes fatal road crash appeared first on Vanguard News.



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PHOTOS: Check Out Naeto C's Loving Message To Beautiful His Wife

Who knew popular rapper, Naeto C, could be this sweet and humble.



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PHOTOS: Check Out The Look On Banky W's Face As He Works Out

The stars you see on TV aren’t just blessed with great physiques that stay that way, a lot of work has to be put in to capture the interest of the viewers.



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Management Workshop For Cooperative Societies And Agro-Allied Ventures – Lagos

JackMan submitted a new resource: Management Workshop For Cooperative Societies And Agro-Allied Ventures – Lagos – Management Workshop For Cooperative Societies And Agro-Allied Ventures course, Lagos Nigeria Rationale Cooperative societies have become one of the potent strategies for social mobilization for economic emancipation and poverty… Click to expand… Management Workshop For Cooperative Societies And Agro-Allied […]



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CHAN 2014: Eagles beat Zimbabwe 1-0 to win bronze medal

Nigeria's Super Eagles endured a difficult spell in the third place match of the African Nations Championship(CHAN) to beat Zimbabwe 1-0. A goal from Christian Obiozor was the defining factor as Nigeria secured the win just five minutes to the end of the game. It was an uninspiring game from both sides playing the loser's […]



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UNBELIEVABLE: PDP Slams Fashola for… Jumping (PHOTO)

The Governor of Lagos State Babatunde Raji Fashola is under fire again, this time for a jump.



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GOOD JOB: SSS, Military Rescue 3 Foreigners, Arrest 5 Kidnappers (PHOTO)

The Department of State Security Service said it has rescued three kidnapped Indians and arrested five suspected kidnappers at Bonny Channel in Rivers State.



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Man commits suicide over failed marriage bid

A 24- year old man, Abubakar Ahmed, was on Saturday found hanging on a tree in Ganten-Tudu in Kaoje Development Area of Kebbi State . A resident of the area, Malam Tukur Mohammed, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Birnin Kebbi that the deceased was believed to have committed suicide over failed marriage […]



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Oge kimono: Men can’t just keep their eyes off me

By Tony Ogaga Erhariefe Like her father, Ras Kimono, Oge Kimono speaks in a blend of patois and English and sometimes you have to strain your ears to capture all she has to say. And she’s one girl who stands out in the crowd. As I stepped into Bogobiri, located on Raymond Njoku Drive, Falomo, […]



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Igbo leaders disagree on confab

From PETRUS OBI, Enugu The Professor Nwabueze led Concerned Igbo Leaders of Thought yesterday disagreed on the modalities for the proposed national conference as released on Thursday by the Federal Government through the SGF Anyim Pius Anyim. While the Igbo leaders of thought faulted the government position saying, that it was in total contrast with […]



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“Nearly 99% of women went ahead with an abortion after voluntarily viewing an ultrasound image of the fetus beforehand” – study

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Nearly 99 percent of women went ahead with an abortion after voluntarily viewing an ultrasound image of the fetus beforehand, according to a large new U.S. study. Based on medical records for more than 15,000 women seeking abortion at Los Angeles Planned Parenthood clinics, researchers […]



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Knowledge of Maths gives pupils confidence –NMC DG

The Director-General of the National Mathematics Centre, Prof. Adewale Solarin, says the exposure of pupils to Mathematics helps greatly in building their confidence.He spoke in Ibadan, Oyo State on Thursday at the end of a nine-day-workshop on mental arithmetic for pupils. No fewer than 250 pupils from three different schools participated in the workshop. The […]



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Central African Republic: Insecurity Hampering Aid

[SAnews.gov.za]Unless the security situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) improves, humanitarian agencies will not have sufficient access to people in the provinces outside the capital Bangui, the United Nations relief arm has warned.



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Nollywood Actor, OC Ukeje Reveals How Older Women Makes Advances To Him

Popular Nollywood actor, OC Ukeje and also one of Nollywoods most eligible bachelors reveals in an interview on Village Square TV that he gets sxual offer from older women.He also gave the scoop on the date offers he has gotten per day, on dating Uru Eke, Linda Ejiofor and Lilian Esoro, his plans to wed […]



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Spain Euro 2008-winning coach Aragones dies

Luis Aragones, the coach of Spain’s 2008 European Championship-winning side, died on Saturday at the age of 75, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced. The post Spain Euro 2008-winning coach Aragones dies appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Do you like beer? [Another Perspective by Oluwole Leigh]

By Oluwole Leigh A couple of weeks ago, I found myself in the German City of Mainz. I had bought tickets to watch a football match between Mainz and Borussia Dortmund. I got into the city of Mainz about two hours before the match started so I could enjoy the pre-match atmosphere. There were football […]



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PHOTOS: I Attract A Lot Of Traffic And Men Just Cant Keep Their Eyes Off Me – Popular Singer

Like her father, Ras Kimono, Oge Kimono speaks in a blend of patois and English and sometimes you have to strain your ears to capture all she has to say. And she’s one girl who stands out in the crowd.



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Navy Blue Patterned Atiku Fabric (5 Yards) – Lagos

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Investment in Aviation Germane to Economic Growth – Alex Otti

Vunderkind submitted a new resource: Investment in Aviation Germane to Economic Growth – Alex Otti – Diamond Bank CEO calls for investment in Nigeria's aviation sector PRESS RELEASE The Group Managing Director/CEO of Diamond Bank Plc, Dr. Alex Otti, has called for investment in the nation’s aviation sector as a way of boosting the national… […]



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Kallstrom delighted with Arsenal loan deal

Arsenal's new recruit, Kim Kallstrom has described his new club as amazing,with lots of experienced players. He said this after completing a loan deal from Spartak Moscow to the Emirates side on transfer deadline day, for the rest of the season. The Swedish midfielder was a surprise target for the Gunners manager, Arsene Wenger early […]



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OFFICIAL: Kallstrom From Spartak Moscow To Play For Arsenal

Arsenal have signed Swedish midfielder, Kim Kallstrom, from Spartak Moscow on a loan deal till the end of the season.



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Security Operatives Intercept Ship with Weapons in Port Harcourt

State Security Service (SSS) operatives intercepted high-calibre ammunition in a 20-foot container at the Port of the capital city of Rivers State, Port Harcourt, on January 30, 2014, Thursday.



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National confab, not solution to Nigeria’s problem – Bishop Kukah

Bishop Hassan Matthew Kukah is the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese. In this interview with journalists including TUNDE OMOLEHIN in Sokoto, Kukah bares his mind on national confab, the potential of Nigeria as a great nation and the recent law banning same-sex marriage in the country, among other national issues. Excerpts: What is your take […]



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Compulsive Stealing Syndrome (CSS) By Dr. Brimah

Compulsive Stealing Syndrome (CSS) Have you ever asked a friend for financial assistance and they said they couldn’t oblige, then same instance, they took you and whoever else was available to be ‘impressed’ out to buy all of you drinks, excited to spend triple what you begged for on getting you drunk and bloated? This […]



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Nollywood Actress Lola Alao Faces Hard Times in US, Has to Work in a Supermarket

Nollywood actress, producer and businesswoman, Lola Alao, has been living with her Atlanta-based hubby, IT expert called Ajibola, in the USA, since 2013.



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Nigeria Police Solve The Riddle Of Mysterious Disappearance of NNPC Staff, Suspects Arrested (PHOTOS)

The Nigeria Police Force informs it has successfully resolved the riddle surrounding the sudden disappearance of NNPC official, Mr. Sylvester Emefiele.



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