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    World Trump backs Republican plans to end family separation crisis – France 24

    US President Donald Trump told Republican lawmakers Tuesday he backed their efforts to craft an immigration solution that ends the politically toxic practice of separating families on the US-Mexico border. Just hours after doubling down on his administration’s much-derided policy that triggers...
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    World Government of Indian Kashmir collapses, federal rule likely | DW | 19.06.2018 – DW.COM

    India’s ruling party has pulled out of a coalition that runs the disputed Kashmir region due to worsening "terrorism and violence." Analysts say the move is a ploy to help the party win national elections next year. India’s governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) quit the ruling coalition in...
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    World North Korea’s Kim hails ‘unity’ with China in new visit – 24matins.uk

    Kim Jong Un declared North Korea’s unstinting “friendship, unity and cooperation” with Beijing during his third visit to China this year, in a show of loyalty to his main ally following a landmark summit with US President Donald Trump. The two-day visit which ends Wednesday is designed to...
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    World Canada just legalized marijuana. That has big implications for US drug policy. – Vox

    Canada has become the first wealthy nation in the world to fully legalize marijuana. The Senate approved Bill C-45, also known as the Cannabis Act, on Tuesday. The measure was already approved by the House of Commons, so the Senate’s approval means it’s now set to become law. The … Read...
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    Sports Asaba 2018 Athletics: Nigeria’s Queen Obisesan Eyes First African Title – P.M.EXPRESS

    After failing to make a podium finish at the last Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, the Nigeria record holder in Women’s Hammer Throw, Queen Obisesan has said she will do all within her reach to win gold at the African Athletics Championships tagged Asaba 2018. The 21st African …...
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    Politics APC Governors, NWC on Collision Course over Convention Unity List – Thisdaylive

    Barring any last minute deal, All Progressives Congress (APC) governors and the National Working Committee (NWC) may clash over the composition of a consensus list for aspirants to party offices at the national convention holding on Saturday. THISDAY gathered that the … Read more via...
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    Politics Get Your PVC, Vote out PDP, Osinbajo Tells Ekiti Voters – Thisdaylive

    Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo was at the head of a powerful team that went to Ekiti State Tuesday to open the campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, telling the people to pick up their permanent voters card (PVC) to vote out … Read more via Thisdaylive –...
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    Politics Buhari Not Bluffing nPDP, Awaits Final Briefing, says Presidency – Thisdaylive

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the presidency moved swiftly Tuesday to deny media reports that President Muhammadu Buhari had called the bluff of the new Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) bloc of the ruling party that … Read more via Thisdaylive – https://ift.tt/2ln7iz8 Get More...
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    Politics Boko Haram kills nine soldiers in Borno – TODAY.NG

    Boko Haram fighters killed nine soldiers and wounded two others in northeast Nigeria, according to military sources, just days after 43 civilians died in deadly suicide bombings. Both attacks came as the government, which says the jihadists are on the verge of defeat.. Read more via...
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    Business Facebook introduces video monetization tools to lure creators away from YouTube – TODAY.NG

    Facebook launched a matchmaking system Tuesday to cultivate partnerships between advertisers and video creators as the world’s largest social media company tries to quickly parallel the variety of commercial opportunities offered by its video rival YouTube..... Read more via TODAY.NG –...
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    Entertainment Daddy Freeze’s message to Chimamanda causes controversy – Punch Newspapers

    Popular On-Air Personality, Daddy Freeze, has again ignited a discourse following celebrated writer, Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie’s take on chivalry and feminism. The OAP generated mixed reactions after he wrote an open letter to Chimamanda following her recent comments on chivalry. He downplayed...
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    Metro Nigerian Army arrest suspected killers of Governor Ortom’s aide – TODAY.NG

    The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of three gang members of the wanted militia leader, Mr Terwase Akwaza, who confessed to the killing of the Senior Special Assistant to the Benue state governor on Special Security, Mr Denen Igbana... Read more via TODAY.NG – https://ift.tt/2M3p19T...
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    Metro Oshodi agog as group celebrates Ambode – The Sun News

    It was a time of political realignment in Lagos recently when a socio-cultural group, Itesiwaju Eko Vanguard, converged on the Oshodi area of the state to endorse Governor Akinwumi Ambode for a second term. The event took place at the palace of Eze Ndigbo of … Read more via The Sun News –...
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    Metro Fraud: MDAs to authenticate tax certificates before payment – Adeosun – The Sun News

    In line with its anti-graft efforts, the Federal Government has mandated all Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government (MDAs) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to authenticate all Tax Clearance Certificates (TCCs) presented by companies and individuals engaged in public...
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    Metro After Ebola, I have been blessed with a baby girl — Survivor – Punch Newspapers

    Against the backdrop of another outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo, TARE Youdeowei speaks with one of the survivors of the disease in Nigeria, Dr. Akinniyi Fadipe. He was a doctor at the First Consultants Hospital, Lagos, when he became infected with …...
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    Business PMB To Commission Africa’s First Rice Seedling Factory In Calabar – Leadership Newspaper

    Governor Ben Ayade’s economic vision for Cross River State will crystallise next week as President Muhammadu Buhari will next Tuesday commission the multibillion naira automated rice seed and seedlings factory in Calabar. The factory, according to a statement by the chief press secretary to...
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    Business CAP Pledges To Enhance Shareholders Value, Pays N1.4bn Dividend – Leadership Newspaper

    Chemical and Allied Products (CAP) Plc has assured its shareholders of improved performance in the current financial year as it paid a total dividend of N1.435 billion for the year ended December 31, 2017. The shareholders approved the payment of N1.435 billion dividends, which translates to...
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    Business Vitol, Partners To Invest $2.5bn In Nigeria’s Oil Fields – Leadership Newspaper

    A high level discussion is ongoing between a consortium led by top oil trader Vitol to acquire stakes in Nigerian offshore fields that are held by Brazil’s Petrobras and its partners, industry sources said. The assets are estimated to be worth up to $2.5 billion, the two banking … Read...
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    World US Withdraws From UN Rights Council, Says Ambassador – Channels Television

    The United States has withdrawn from the UN Human Rights Council, US ambassador Nikki Haley said Tuesday, branding the global body a “cesspool of political bias.” “We take this step because our commitment does not allow us to remain.... Read more via Channels Television –...
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    Sports Salah Disappoints As Russia Crush Egypt – Channels Television

    Three weeks and three days after Sergio Ramos twisted and slammed Egypt’s best World Cup hope into the grass, Mohamed Salah returned. He won a penalty, and scored it, ripping the ball with his left foot into the top corner. But by then, Russia were already three … read more via Channels...
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