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    Entertainment Temptations singer Dennis Edwards dies – BBC News

    Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Dennis Edwards was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 Dennis Edwards, who performed as lead singer for the Motown group the Temptations, has died at aged 74. He died in Chicago, his family told CBS News. They did not … via BBC...
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    Politics Why Nigerians should reject El-rufai committee’s report – Catholic spokesman, Osu – Daily...

    The Director of Social Communications, Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Msgr. Gabriel Osu, has questioned the wisdom behind the public acceptance of the report by the All Progressives Congress (APC) committee on restructuring headed by governor Nasir El-rufai. Against that backdrop, he said that...
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    Metro FCTA relaxes curfew on Bwari as normalcy returns – Premium Times Nigeria

    The minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Muhammad Bello, has relaxed the 6 p.m. – 6 a.m. curfew imposed in Bwari town as a result of the Christmas Day mayhem in the town to 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. In a statement issued on … Read more via Premium Times Nigeria – http://ift.tt/2FFtufQ...
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    Metro VC of fake varsity has doubtful GCE, ICPC tells court – Vanguard News

    By Soni Daniel Abuja – An Enugu Federal High Court was stunned on Friday with a startling revelation by an operative of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Mr. Chidi Orji, that the ‘vice chancellor and promoter’ of an unlicensed university in the state...
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    Metro NNPC appeals to oil workers to shelve planned strike – Vanguard News

    The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Friday, appealed to the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to reconsider the 15-day ultimatum it issued the Federal Government over what the union described as lingering labour related issues in the industry. From left...
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    Metro Lagos State reacts to video showing little girl giving man oral sex – Daily Post Nigeria

    The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team, has reacted to the viral video of a little girl, believed to be eight years, performing oral sex on a man. The video, which is currently making the rounds on social media last week, shows a man recording … Read more via Daily Post...
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    Metro Man arrested with human head in Ogun – Premium Times Nigeria

    The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Alex Babalola, who was found with a human head in Asese area of Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the State. The command Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, made this known on Friday. He said that … Read more via...
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    Metro Malnutrition worsens in Nigeria despite govt, private sector efforts — Report – Premium...

    Despite concerted efforts to curb the menace, malnutrition among children under five years is worsening in Nigeria, a new survey has revealed. The fifth round Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS5) also shows that malnutrition in under five children living in rural areas is higher than …...
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    Politics Customs boss directs area comptrollers to open warehouses for Senate inspection – The...

    Hameed Ali, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) has directed Area Comptrollers to grant Senate Ad Hoc Committee access to warehouses across the country for inspection. Mr Joseph Attah, the Public Relations Officer of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) made this known at a press briefing in Abuja...
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    Metro Operation Python Dance III, others will soon come up – Buratai – Vanguard News

    By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-THE Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Buratai, Friday, hinted that the Nigerian Army would soon deploy personnel to various parts of the country to contend ongoing threat to security in the country. Buratai with troops in the North-East He said the troops will …...
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    Metro Crooked Lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye, 2 Others Arraigned Over Missing Woman – Sahara Reporters

    Emeka Ephraim Ugwuonye, the Nigerian lawyer disbarred in the US and Nigeria; and two other lawyers. Messrs. Nsikak Udo and Farouk Khamagam, were, on Thursday, arraigned before Chief Magistrate Court 2 Wuse Zone 2 Area, Abuja. The three men were arraigned before the court, presided over by Chief...
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    Politics Be honest and admit you brought shame to Nigeria – Falana tells Obasanjo – Nigeria News...

    Femi Falana blames former President Olusegun Obasanjo for Nigeria problems – The Human rights activist accuses Obasanjo of being the originator of all problems listed in his letter to President Muhammadu Buhari – Falana also urges the former … - via Nigeria News today & Breaking news ▷...
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    Politics Oyo to hold first LG election in 11 years – PM NEWS Nigeria

    Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan After over 10 years of undemocratic government in the local government in Oyo State, the Chairman of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, Jide Ajeigbe on Friday announced that elections into the state’s 33 Local Government Council...
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    Politics Presidency Warns Media Against Disrespecting Buhari – The Trent

    The Presidency on Friday, January 2, 2018 warned the media against making disrespectful comments against President Muhammadu Buhari in regards to the suspected killings by Fulani herdsmen in Benue, Taraba and other states. Garba Shehu, the spokesman to President Muhammadu Buhari, while briefing...
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    Politics Bayelsa saves N300 million from LG reforms–Commissioner – Premium Times Nigeria

    The Bayelsa State Government says that the ongoing reforms at the local government tier has reduced the monthly wage bill of the eight council areas in the state by N300 million. Agatha Goma, the Commissioner for Local Government Administration, stated this on Friday at the … Read more via...
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    Politics Buhari, Obaseki discuss human trafficking – The Sun News

    Buhari, Obaseki discuss human trafficking — 2nd February 2018 Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja | President Muhammadu Buhari and Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki had their first official meeting since the latter assumed leadership in his state on the platform of the … via The Sun News –...
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    Politics FG to engage Saudi Arabian authorities over Nigerians on death row – The Guardian Nigeria

    The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama Federal Government said it would continue to engage Saudi Arabian authorities in negotiations over the fate of Nigerians on death row for alleged drug trafficking in that country. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, … via The Guardian Nigeria...
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    Entertainment Rose McGowan recounts rape by ‘very famous’ man when she was 15 – USA Today

    She calls the statutory rape "a molestation." McGowan made the revelation during a public conversation with Ronan Farrow Thursday in New York. via USA Today – http://ift.tt/2s1FW7F ------------- Get more Nigeria Entertainment News
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    Entertainment Oprah Winfrey Drops Russell Simmons From Spiritual Advice Book – www.nytimes.com

    Oprah Winfrey has dropped Russell Simmons from her latest book, “The Wisdom of Sundays.” Credit Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for the Rush Philanthropic Art Foundation Oprah Winfrey has dropped contributions by the hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons from her latest book, its publisher said, after...
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    Entertainment Don’t call it a comeback: Spice Girls set to reunite – but not to perform or record – The...

    Don’t call it a comeback: Spice Girls set to reunite – but won’t perform or record Members have reportedly accepted £10m each to promote second greatest hits album, along with talent shows and endorsements Don’t call it a comeback … The Spice Girls in their 90s heyday. Photograph: Brian...
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