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Cleric urges FG to submit Confab report to NAS

Cleric urges FG to submit Confab report to NAS

Cleric urges FG to submit Confab report to NAS Rev. William Okoye, General Overseer, All Christians Fellowship Mission (ACFM), has urged the Federal Government to submit the 2014 National Conference report for appropriate legislative action as demanded by the Senate. Okoye made the call in an interview with newsmen while celebrating Father’s Day, organised by ACFM, on Sunday in Abuja. He noted…

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Confed Cup 2017: Portugal don black armbands for fire victims

Confed Cup 2017: Portugal don black armbands for fire victims

Confed Cup 2017: Portugal don black armbands for fire victims Portugal’s team wore black armbands for Sunday’s Confederations Cup match against Mexico in honour of the victims of one of the country’s deadliest forest fires. Portugal’s team observes a minute of silence before the 2017 Confederations Cup group A football match between Portugal and Mexico at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on June 18,…

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'Macron-mania' prompts talk of herd mentality

'Macron-mania' prompts talk of herd mentality

‘Macron-mania’ prompts talk of herd mentality French President Emmanuel Macron./ AFP PHOTO / Lionel BONAVENTURE The theory has been aired several times over the last week: French voters are so desperate for change and for new President Emmanuel Macron to succeed that they are blindly electing his party’s candidates to parliament. Polls suggest that Macron’s Republic on the Move (REM) party and…

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ILO adopts new standard on response to conflicts, disaster management ILO adopts new standard on response to conflicts, disaster management ILO Director-General Guy Ryder The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has adopted new landmark standard to respond to contemporary crisis situations arising from conflicts and disasters across the world.

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Wat’s dis all about?... Raising the citizenry from despondency during recession

Wat’s dis all about?… Raising the citizenry from despondency during recession

Wat’s dis all about?… Raising the citizenry from despondency during recession A scene from The Lagos Country Club and Ibadan Playhouse, in collaboration with OneSix Production, thrilled live theatre enthusiasts with another of its presentations, Wat’s Dis All About? Presented at the club’s amphitheatre, Ikeja, Lagos, last Sunday, the play, an adaptation of Woza Albert (Rise Up, Albert) examines…

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Across South Africa’s fences

Across South Africa’s fences

Across South Africa’s fences “Not so, Marion. We are not on the same side. You should know this by now. Whatever you say, I disagree with. However you feel, I feel the opposite. At no point in anything are you and I on the same side,” so Hortensia tells her neighbour in the first chapter of ‘The Woman Next Door’. In that statement is much of the premise of Yewande Omotoso’s quietly accomplished…

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Ooni appoints Princess Ronke Ademiluyi as Ambassador of Queen Moremi Ajasoro’s legacy

Ooni appoints Princess Ronke Ademiluyi as Ambassador of Queen Moremi Ajasoro’s legacy

Ooni appoints Princess Ronke Ademiluyi as Ambassador of Queen Moremi Ajasoro’s legacy Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has appointed Princess Ronke Ademiluyi as the Heritage Ambassador for Queen Moremi Legacy as part of his efforts to add value to the Yoruba culture . Oba Ogunwusi in a copy of the letter made available to the News Agency of Nigeria…

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US judge declares mistrial in Cosby sex assault case

US judge declares mistrial in Cosby sex assault case

US judge declares mistrial in Cosby sex assault case A US judge declared a mistrial Saturday in Bill Cosby’s sexual assault case after the jury remained deadlocked on whether the fallen star was guilty of drugging and molesting a woman in 2004, but prosecutors vowed to seek a retrial. Bill Cosby It was a stunning development — and a momentary victory — for the 79-year-old pioneering black…

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Troubled Ronaldo eyes more silver at Confederations Cup

Troubled Ronaldo eyes more silver at Confederations Cup

Troubled Ronaldo eyes more silver at Confederations Cup Cristiano Ronaldo will put speculation over his club future firmly to one side as he leads European champions Portugal into their Confederations Cup opener against Mexico in Kazan on Sunday. Portugal’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo (3rdL) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during the Euro 2016 group F football match between…

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Erdogan warns Turkey opposition chief over 'justice march' Erdogan warns Turkey opposition chief over 'justice march' Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu (C) waves during the third day of a protest, dubbed a "justice march", against the detention of his party's lawmaker Enis Berberoglu, in Saray near Ankara, on June 17, 2017.

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Three US soldiers wounded in Afghan 'insider attack' Three US soldiers wounded in Afghan 'insider attack' The so-called "green-on-blue" attack at Camp Shaheen close to Mazar-i-Sharif city is the latest in a string of incidents where Afghan soldiers have turned their weapons on international forces training them.

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58 presumed dead in London tower fire

58 presumed dead in London tower fire

58 presumed dead in London tower fire A total of 58 people are presumed dead after the devastating fire in a London tower block, police chief Stuart Cundy told reporters on Saturday. “We’ve worked tirelessly to establish how many people we believe were in Grenfell Tower on the night and at this point in time we are unable to say that they are safe or well,” he said. “There are 58 people who we…

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US judge declares mistrial in Cosby sexual assault case

US judge declares mistrial in Cosby sexual assault case

US judge declares mistrial in Cosby sexual assault case NORRISTOWN, PA – JUNE 17: Actor and comedian Bill Cosby arrives for the sixth day of jury deliberations in Cosby’s sexual assault trial at the Montgomery County Courthouse on June 17, 2017 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. The jury is attempting to break its deadlock and reach a unanimous decision on any of the three counts of aggravated indecent…

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Amaechi has, will not stop any member from seeking political office – Rivers APC

Amaechi has, will not stop any member from seeking political office – Rivers APC

Amaechi has, will not stop any member from seeking political office – Rivers APC The All Progressives Party, APC, Rivers state chapter has said that the Minister of Transport and leader of the party in the state, Rt. Honourable Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has not and will not stop nor even contemplate on preventing any member of the party from seeking any political office in the state because he…

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PDP is bigger than any individual – Fayose

PDP is bigger than any individual – Fayose

PDP is bigger than any individual – Fayose By Dirisu Yakubu ABUJA-Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP remain united in its bid to won the 2019 general elections. The governor stated this at a meeting of the PDP Governors’ Forum and party stakeholders held at his Maitama residence in Abuja. Fayose The Meeting which had in attendance Governors of…

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‘Power sector requires proper strategy, management’

‘Power sector requires proper strategy, management’

‘Power sector requires proper strategy, management’ Emeka Okwuosa is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Oilserv Limited Emeka Okwuosa is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Oilserv Limited. He is also an active member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigerian Council, and the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN). In this interview with ROSELINE OKERE, he…

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Nigeria spends N4.69trn on petrol import, demurrage Nigeria spends N4.69trn on petrol import, demurrage The Minister of State for Pretroleum Resources Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu PHOTO: TWITTER/NNPC…