Transcorp, GE partner to improve power generation

Transcorp Ughelli Power Ltd (TUPL), the power subsidiary of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp), and General Electric (GE) have signed an agreement to expand the capacity of TUPL’s Ughelli power plant by1000MW over the next three to five years. A statement from the company said that both parties had also signed a separate agreement […]



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No court order bars reading of defection letter –APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that contrary to the misinformation being peddled in some quarters, there was no existing court order barring the 11 former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senators from defecting to the APC last week. In a statement issued in Ilorin yesterday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, […]



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Yellow Pages Directory in Stockton, CA

Find local business information for Stockton, CA in our yellow pages directory providing business address, contact and other information. Contact info@ypcart.com for further information.



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Ronaldo: I could play in France one day- GOAL

Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted he could be tempted to play in France in future should he chose to leave Real Madrid. The Portugal star, who has enjoyed another excellent campaign with 22 goals in 20 La Liga games so far, was linked with a potential switch to Paris Saint-Germain prior to signing a new contract […]



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CHAN 2014: I have discovered some world cup materials- Keshi

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has hinted that the African Nations Championship served as a platform of exposing the home-based players, adding that the championship has produced about two or more players he could take to the world cup in Brazil. The Home-Based Eagles defeated Zimbabwe 1-0 in the third place match at the championship […]



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Minister of Power Assures Improved Quality Electricity Supply Soon

The Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, on Sunday at the investiture of the newly elected president and council of the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) in Enugu reassured Nigerians, especially industrialists, of steady electricity supply in a very short time. According to him the downturn in the power sector is […]



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Mozambique: Step Up Fight Against Malaria – Guebuza

[AIM]Maputo -Mozambican President Armando Guebuza, in his capacity as chairperson of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA), on Thursday called for greater involvement by stakeholders across the globe in the fight against malaria, despite the progress against the disease made in recent years.



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Guard your immunity, it’s your lifeline!

On the average, the typical person tries to protect his health by taking certain precautions that are geared towards warding off diseases. These include regularly washing the hands before any meal, after using the bathroom or when he thinks he has come into contact with suspicious objects that may harbour germs. Also, many people try […]



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After Consultation, It Is Time To Move To APC. Let The Bridge-Building Continue – Atiku Abubakar

In 2006, as a result of my firm stand in defence of our constitution and our democracy, my supporters and I were pushed out of our party, the Peoples Democratic Party, a party that we worked tirelessly with other compatriots to build as a vehicle to restore democracy to our country.



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Igbo political leaders meet, pledge to work together

Igbo political leaders on Sunday reiterated their commitment to work together for the development of the South-East zone. Rising from a meeting in Enugu, they also agreed to work towards ensuring the unity of Nigeria. Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum and Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, spoke on their behalf. Obi told […]



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Tiwa Savage Denies Pregnant Rumours

Yesterday Tiwa posted the pic below and wrote that she was on a date with her ‘soontobebabydaddy’ and folks assumed she was already pregnant.



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Five-star Bayern sink Frankfurt

Franck Ribery marked his return from injury with a goal as Bayern Munich cruised to a 5-0 Bundesliga win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday, reports soccerway.com. Ribery – making his first competitive appearance in 2014 after suffering a muscular problem – was back to his best as Pep Guardiola’s side restored their 13-point lead at […]



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South Africa: Correctional Services Donates Wheelchairs

[SAnews.gov.za]Correctional Services Minister Sibusiso Ndebele will today hand over wheelchairs in Bloemfontein in the Free State, where the department will host a prayer service as part of nation building.



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FG to tap from $90bn Open Data resource

The Minister of Communication Technology, Mrs. Omobola Johnson, says Nigeria is prepared to tap from the $90 billion dollar resource from Open Data Initiative. The post FG to tap from $90bn Open Data resource appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Nigeria has been consistently in policy somersaults — Alimi Bello

In 20 days time, the 35th Kaduna International Trade Fair will hold in the state. Dr. Abdul Alimi Bello is the President of Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, the organiser of the yearly exhibitions. He spoke with Vanguard about the thrust of this year’s edition, their preparations so far and what is […]



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APC declares inauguration of Borno State Interim Committee null and void – Daily Post

The zonal vice chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Alhaji Umar Duhu has described the inauguration of the state interim committee in Borno State as dubious and meant to cause serious problem in the party, which they suffered to build. Duhu stated this hours after the National Interim Secretary of the party Alhaji Tijjani […]



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Islamic Scholar Sheikh Albani's Death: Cleric Warns Against Revenge

An Islamic cleric, Musa Mai-Shawi, has cautioned against reprisal attack following the assassination of a popular Islamic scholar, Muhammad Albani, in Zaria, Kaduna State.



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Tackling Uganda’s lack of school places

Uganda, like many sub-Saharan African countries, faces major challenges to build up its education system. At the most fundamental level it has to provide enough places for one of the world’s fastest growing populations. There are more Ugandans under the age of 18 than there are adults. So when a new type of award-winning school, […]



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After A Long Break, 2face, Blackface And Faze Re-Unites On Stage! Excrete Bad Blood [PHOTOS]

Oh my God After so many years of separation between the popular musicians Plantaintion Boyz, no news have been heard about them again They even behave like enemies, even faze and black faze were no where to be found at 2face wedding in Dubai, but this is new year and Guess these three talented musicians […]



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Kenya: Let's Unite for a Health Cause – Kenya's First Lady

[Capital FM]Nairobi -Margaret Kenyatta on Sunday launched the registration of the First Lady Half Marathon expected to take place in March 9 this year, in efforts to creates awareness of the ongoing ‘Beyond Zero’ campaign.



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Kenya: Safaricom's Health, Legal Dose for Mombasa Residents

[Capital FM]Mombasa -Mombasa residents over the weekend enjoyed a free medical camp and legal services organised by Safaricom Foundation and its in-house counsels.



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Extradition threat: Kashamu applies to register UK courts judgments

A leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in the South-West, Buruji Kashamu, has asked an Abuja Federal High Court for leave to register two judgments of courts in the United Kingdom, which cleared him of alleged crimimal offences. There are insinuations that the United States is seeking Kashamu’s extradition, but the PDP chieftain has denied […]



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Another blow for PDP as Atiku joins APC

Nigeria's ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) suffered another blow as the former Vice President Abubakar Atiku announced he is moving to the All People's Progressive Party (APC) Press statement signed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar announcing his resignation from the ruling People’s Democratic Party In 2006, as a result of my firm stand in […]



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"I Bought Cars For All Six Of My Children" – Actor Pete Edochie

The veteran actor said to motivate each of his six children, he bought them all cars upon graduation from the university.



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Never Imagined I Would Be A Pastor's Wife – Liz Benson Bares It All

She is one of the most talented and gracious actresses to have come out of the Nigerian movie industry. Liz Benson rode the movie industry from the 90s like a colossus.



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I Didn't Get Married But Stood In For My Brother- Dude Tetsola Says

Hiphop singer dude Tetsola is saying another thing entirely from what people were made to believe.



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Libya beat Ghana to CHAN title

Libya claimed the 2014 African Nations Championship title after defeating Ghana on a penalty shootout in the tournament final at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday evening. The North Africans’ first piece of continental silverware arrived courtesy of a 4-3 shootout win over the Black Stars after the match had ended goalless after extra time. It […]



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South Sudan: Protecting South Sudan's Internally Displaced Must Be Priority, Says UN Rights Expert

[UN News]The congestion at United Nations bases in South Sudan has started to create risks for the 85,000 displaced civilians seeking shelter there, but they must not be forced or induced to leave, a United Nations independent human rights expert today warned.



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Borno: 55 were killed, we are still searching and burying corpses – Councillor

It has ben a string of attacks since Sunday, January 13 when Kawuri in Konduga LGA, Borno State was invaded by suspected Boko Haram insurgents, sacking about 37 communities with thousands of residents displaced taking refuge in Cameroon Republic and villages in Chibok, Damboa, Gwoza, Konduga council areas as well as Maiduguri, the state capital. […]



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PHOTO: Stephanie Okereke Looking Awesome

Stephanie Okereke posted out these beautifull pictures of her looking awesome as usual on her facebook page to her fans.



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Tuface Babymama Sends Annie A Message, SEE What She Said

One of Tuface’s babymama, Sumbo who is now happily married to Pastor Adeoye of Royalty Christian centre sent Annie Idibia, wife of Tuface a sweet message.



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Zimbabwe: Woman Gives Birth to Two Headed Baby

[New Zimbabwe]A KADOMA woman has said she leaves everything to God after giving birth to conjoined twins with one body and two heads.



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Educationist seeks better learning environment for pupils

The Director, Nigerian Turkish International Colleges Foundation, Mr. Fethullah Celic, has called for better learning environment for pupils, saying it enhances their learning capabilities. With necessary books and better tools that make learning convenient, the educationist said, pupils would attain loftier academic goals. He stated this when the foundation presented books and stationery to the […]



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NTA Journalist Among Those Killed In Ondo Deputy Governor’s Convoy Auto Accident

A journalist working with the Nigerian Television Authority NTA, Akure, Mr. Alex Akinwale has died. He has been identified among those who lost their life in a fatal motor accident involving the convoy of the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Alhaji Ali Olanusi today Saturday, February 1, 2014.Four people, including the late Akinwale, were sai […]



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APC govs reject INEC timetable

Governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have kicked against the sequence of elections in the timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission, for the 2015 elections. The state chief executives, who registered their displeasure with the timetable, said they were against the proposed plan to conduct the presidential election before the governorship […]



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Tiwa Savage Announces She Is Pregnant

If Tiwa Savage’s words are anything to go by, then the singer is pregnant.



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PHOTOS: Iyabo Ojo Goes Jogging WIth Her Kids

The actress shared photos of herself and her kids while they went jogging on the street.



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Syria rejects US request for direct talks unless John Kerry apologised for his remarks at the Geneva II talks

Damascus (AFP) – Syria’s foreign minister said Saturday his delegation had rejected a US request for direct talks unless Secretary of State John Kerry apologised for his remarks at the Geneva II talks. “The Americans asked us to negotiate directly with them in Montreux,” Walid Muallem told Syrian state media on the plane home from […]



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Zimbabwe: Funding Doors Slam On Zim

[Zimbabwe Independent]After securing a fresh mandate in last year’s July 31 general elections, President Robert Mugabe and his Zanu PF government, which now enjoys a two-thirds majority, face headaches over reviving the country’s ailing economy which is in desperate need of foreign direct investment and international lines of credit.



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Central African Republic: Red Cross – 30 Killed in Capital

[VOA]The International Committee of the Red Cross says at least 30 people have been killed in the Central African Republic’s (CAR’s) capital over the last three days.



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Sudan: Govt Orders Red Cross to Stop Work

[Deutsche Welle]The International Committee of the Red Cross says Sudan’s government has ordered it to suspend its activities in the country. ‘Technical issues’ have been cited.



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FG lashes at critics ‘No hidden agenda on National Conference’

Security of the venue and places where officials and delegates to the forth-coming National Conference will be given top priority by the Federal Government even as it denies that there is a hidden agenda by the Jonathan administration. The Federal Government lashed out at those inputing hidden agenda on the conference came on a day […]



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The Sultan Memo to Jonathan: ‘Let there be justice!’

Friday, January 17, 2014 was two days after this year’s edition of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day. That was the day Sunday Vanguard made its second visit to the palace of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III. The post The Sultan Memo to Jonathan: ‘Let there be justice!’ appeared first on Vanguard […]



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PHOTO: Loving Dad Basketmouth With His Adorable Kids

Famous Nigerian comedian Basketmouth, who married his gorgeous wife Elsie Uzoma in 2010 after the had been dating for 7 years, shows off his two adorable little ones in this photo.



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Finding ways to check maternal death

Medical experts say the establishment of the Maternal Death Review in Nigeria could help reduce the country’s maternal mortality ratio, which is said to be one of the highest in the world, writes ARUKAINO UMUKORO On January 14, Mrs. Eghale Ogeh — who got married in March last year and was still enjoying the first […]



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My dad didn’t want me to play football — Okosieme

US-based ex-Super Falcons striker, Nkiru Okosieme, talks about her childhood, early days of Nigerian women football and more in this interview with ‘TANA AIYEJINA What are you doing now? I am a coach in Atlanta Georgia, United States. What is your opinion about the poor performance of the Super Falcons recently? The last performance of […]



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Professor Emmanuel Emovon, CON

We must rethink our education policy By HENRY OKONKWO In 1971, he became a Professor of Chemistry and was subsequently appointed the Vice Chancellor of University of Jos in 1978. He spent seven years, which is a two-term of four years and three years. His brilliance did not escape the notice of the military administration […]



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CLO flays calls for Enugu deputy gov’s resignation

The Civil Liberties Organisation in the South-East has berated the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties in Enugu State for demanding the resignation of the state Deputy Governor, Mr. Sunday Onyebuchi. The Enugu CNPP had given Onyebuchi seven days from last Thursday, January 30, 2014 to resign from office, or else it would mobilise for his […]



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Senators’ defection will not affect us — Rivers PDP

THE Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has said the defection of two senators from the party to the All Progressives Congress will not affect its fortunes in the state. Two senators, Magnus Abe, representing Rivers South-East; and Senator Wilson Ake, representing Rivers West, defected from the PDP to the APC. But the […]



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Amaechi Fires Jonathan's Man, Secondus From Board

Rivers State Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi yesterday approved the sack of the national deputy chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and key loyalist of President Goodluck Jonathan, Prince Uche Secondus as the chairman, board of directors of the Port Harcourt Flour Mills Limited.



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Education in crisis — Prof. Omole

In this interview with ARUKAINO UMUKORO, Prof. Wale Omole, former Vice-Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and now Pro-Chancellor, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, talks about cultism and the crisis in education in Nigeria As the first alumnus to become VC in OAU, how would you describe your eight-year tenure? It was by […]



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Central African Republic: Donors Pledge Funds

[Deutsche Welle]At a donor’s summit led by the African Union, 60 nations have come together to raise money for crisis-stricken Central African Republic. An estimated one million people have been displaced in CAR’s internal conflict.



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PHOTOS: Nollywood Actress Reveals Why She Hides Her Body In Movies

Queen Nwokoye is one popular Nigerian celebrity who has managed to stay off trouble in her career by avoiding scandals or reports which say anything bad about her.



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'Just Broke My Promise Not to Get Another Car' – Halima Abubakar Launches New Ride

Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar who took a trip to New York early this week, has got herself a new Nissan car. The impulse to get the car came when she set her eyes on it, she broke her promise of not buying another car in recent times, as she actually acquired the Nissan Cope. She […]



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El-Rufai calls Asari Dokubo a thug

The Interim Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Nasir El-Rufai, described ex-Niger Delta militant leader, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo as a thug, during an interview session with Sahara TV, over his fifteen hours interrogation at the Department of State Services, (DSS) . The post El-Rufai calls Asari Dokubo a thug appeared first on Vanguard News.



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Who is a gospel artiste?

It is true that God calls, but nowadays it seems people are so busy with vain affairs that his glorious callings appears to them as ‘missed call’ amidst the caucus of ‘The-called’ . So, how does one recognize a true gospel artiste? The post Who is a gospel artiste? appeared first on Vanguard News.



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