Saturday, 2 August 2014

[wanabidii] 63 including Flights from Nigeria, others to Ghana not banned

63 including Flights from Nigeria, others to Ghana not banned

Flights from Nigeria, others to Ghana not banned

Posted: 02 Aug 2014 07:22 AM PDT

A highly placed government source has denied reports circulating in Nigeria that the Government ofGhana has banned flights from Nigeria and three other countries that have recorded cases of the...

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Another Conference Delegate, Mohammed Nur Alkali, Dies at 68

Posted: 02 Aug 2014 07:17 AM PDT

The Secretariat of the National Conference on Saturday morning  said that it received with great grief the sad news of the demise of Professor Muhammad Nur Alkali, who was one of the six delegates...

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Loveline Obiji powers to gold with world record lift

Posted: 02 Aug 2014 06:41 AM PDT

Nigeria‘s Loveline Obiji has set a new world record on her way to winning gold in the women’s Para-sport heavyweight powerlifting at the Commonwealth Games. The 23-year-old recorded a...

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What Nigerians should know about Ebola

Posted: 02 Aug 2014 05:19 AM PDT

he recent death of a Liberian Ebola victim in Nigeria has awakened a lot of interest and created fear among citizens about this new disease. For Nigeria, being a country with a high population, an...

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Courts to Resume Monday as Judiciary Workers Suspend Strike

Posted: 02 Aug 2014 05:15 AM PDT

Courts across the 36 states of the Federation are expected to resume their duties on Monday, following the announcement of the suspension of an indefinite strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of...

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Jonathan appoints new NNPC boss

Posted: 02 Aug 2014 03:43 AM PDT

President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed Dr. Joseph Thlama Dawha – from Borno State – as the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Dawha, who replaces Andrew...

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Osun: INEC warns staff against aiding fraud

Posted: 02 Aug 2014 03:38 AM PDT

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Osun State, yesterday issued a stern warning to its staff and those engaged as ad hoc officials for the August 9 governorship election in the...

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New DIGs set to emerge, as Abba vows to flush out criminals

Posted: 02 Aug 2014 03:36 AM PDT

Following the appointment of Suleiman Abba as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Police Servcie Commission (PSC), chaired by Mike Okiro, is said to have concluded plans to promote six...

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Dozens killed in China factory explosion

Posted: 02 Aug 2014 03:32 AM PDT

An explosion at a factory in eastern China has killed at least 65 people, according to Chinese state media. More than 100 people were injured in the blast in Kunshan, a city in the eastern province...

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Ebola: Ghana bans all flights from Nigeria, others

Posted: 02 Aug 2014 03:23 AM PDT

Ghanaian authorities have banned all flights from nigeria and other West African countries over concerns of an Ebola spread, the Premium Times of nigeria has reported.In an article posted Thursday...

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Sami Khedira To Arsenal Deal “100%” Back On

Posted: 02 Aug 2014 03:16 AM PDT

Like a deliberate attempt to make fans stick on the Sami Khedira to Arsenal hopes, former Liverpool and England striker, Stan Collymore, drops a hint that the Sami Khedira deal is still 100% on. This...

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Arsenal’s Injury Curse Strikes Early As New Signing Is Declared Injured

Posted: 02 Aug 2014 03:09 AM PDT

The season hasn't even officially started and it seems Arsenal are well on their way to maintain the undisputed position of coming first on the Injury league. With long term absentee Abou Diaby...

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Ebola – Fashola Urges FG to Shut Borders

Posted: 02 Aug 2014 03:06 AM PDT

As Ebola epidemic cases continue to send fears down the spine of Nigerians,Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has urged the Federal Government to shut its borders with neighbouring...

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Okagbare justifies our investment, says Delta Govt

Posted: 02 Aug 2014 03:00 AM PDT

Delta State Government on Friday decaled that Blessing Okagbare, a Nigerian track and field queen, who won gold medals in both 100 and 200 meters event at the on-going Commonwealth Games in Scotland,...

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Ebola: Nigeria quarantines man’s body

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 09:27 AM PDT

Lagos – The body of man who died in Liberia has been quarantined by authorities in southeast Nigeria as a precaution amid growing concern over Ebola, an official said on Friday. The man’s...

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Libyan soldiers kill seven Egyptians at Tunisian border

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 09:24 AM PDT

Seven Egyptians were killed by Libyan security forces at the transit point of Ras Jadir, on the Tunisian border, reliable sources said on Friday at the Tunisian city of Bengardane. An initial death...

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Hajj: Katsina Govt. Approves N97m For Accommodation

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 09:19 AM PDT

The Katsina State Government has approved an  additional N97 million for securing befitting accommodation for its pilgrims participating in the 2014 Hajj. The state's Deputy Governor, Alhaji...

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FRSC lauds VIO’s return to Anambra roads

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 09:15 AM PDT

The anambra state Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr. Hyginus Omeje, has praised the reintroduction of Vehicle Inspection Officers to roads in anambra state. Omeje, who was...

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Ebola: Abia designates hospital wards for likely victims

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 09:12 AM PDT

As part of pro-active measures to contain the possible outbreak of the pandemic Ebola disease wrecking havoc in some West African countries, Abia State Government says it has designated some hospital...

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GRAMMY-WINNER MARLOW ROSADO Y LA RIQUEÑA TO RELEASE THEIR NEWEST SALSA DURO ALBUM, “SALSANIMAL,” JULY 29

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 09:10 AM PDT

The best music is that which reaches beyond its original genre. It can move people deeply, even when the composer and listener are separated by oceans. Such a work is the latest release by Marlow...

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Benue bank workers join NLC, TUC strike

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 08:52 AM PDT

Commercial banks in Benue State on Friday joined the Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress ongoing strike which commenced on July 30. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the...

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Police officers need attitudinal change -Abba

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 08:40 AM PDT

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has stated that all the reform programmes of successive governments failed to transform the police because they (reform programmes) did not...

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Presidential aide calls renewed efforts against poverty

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 08:35 AM PDT

Dr Precious Gbeneol, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), on Friday called for concerted efforts to mitigate the impacts of poverty in the country....

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Confusion as residents find baby’s placenta with Alfa

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 06:49 AM PDT

The discovery of a baby placenta in the residence of a man, identified simply as Alfa Gani, is causing confusion in the Laduba community, Ogidi area of Ilorin, Kwara State. Our correspondent gathered...

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I’ll lead Nigerians to defeat terror -Jonathan

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 06:42 AM PDT

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday evening vowed that he would lead Nigerians to defeat the Boko Haram sect that has been unleashing terror on parts of the country. "Fellow citizens, we will...

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BREAKING: Ebola: 69 under watch, two isolated, says FG

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 06:38 AM PDT

The Federal Government has placed 69 persons who had first contact with the Liberian-born victim of Ebola Virus Disease, Patrick Sawyerr, on surveillance, while two persons have been quarantined, the...

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Abba replaces Abubakar as IG

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 06:29 AM PDT

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday named an Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, as the acting Inspector-General of Police. Abba, who until his appointment was the AIG in charge...

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Atiku Accuses FG of Lacking Political Will to Address Security Challenges

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 06:17 AM PDT

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has said that the current security situation in the country is "appalling" and accused the government   of lacking the political will to address the violence...

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Kanu ‘Papilo’ Nwankwo Is 38 Today!

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 05:52 AM PDT

As we wish our readers a ‘Happy New Month’ we also celebrate Nigeria’s football hero Kanu Nwankwo as he clocks 38 today, August 1st, 2014. Regardless of when you saw Kanu play, he...

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Egypt delays Gaza talks after Israel soldier ‘captured’

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 05:41 AM PDT

CAIRO (AFP) – Egypt told Palestinian officials Friday it is delaying ceasefire talks in Cairo after Israel said militants captured one of its soldiers in Gaza, a senior Islamic Jihad official said....

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Ebola: Immigration Service Intensifies Screening Of Visitors At All Entry Points

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 05:29 AM PDT

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it is maintaining strict screening of visitors at airports, seaports and border areas to prevent the spread of Ebola Virus into the country. Mr Emeka Obua,...

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Iheanacho will succeed in EPL – Yaya

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 05:22 AM PDT

Nigerian youngster, Kelechi Iheanacho has been tipped to record massive success in future by manchester city and Ivory Coast midfielder, Yaya Toure. Iheanacho has impressed with manchester city in...

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Africa is the next world’s major economic success story – Obama

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 05:16 AM PDT

WASHINGTON (AFP) – President Barack Obama, whose election in 2008 as the first black American president sparked huge expectations in Africa, will at last hold a summit next week for the continent's...

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I formed all-girls band to encourage Nigerian girls , says Yeka

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 05:07 AM PDT

Lagos – Yeka Onka, the winner of the first Nigerian Idol music talent hunt, said she formed an all-girl music band because she wanted to encourage every girl-child to have a role model. Yeka said on...

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Uganda court annuls anti-homosexuality law

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 04:58 AM PDT

Uganda's Constitutional Court has annulled tough anti-gay legislation signed into law in February. It ruled that the bill was passed by MPs in December without the requisite quorum and was therefore...

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Abdullahi was APC mole in Jonathan’s cabinet —PDP

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 04:45 AM PDT

The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Thursday accused a former Sports Minister, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, who publicly declared his membership of the All Progressives Congress...

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FG terrorising Osun ahead of gov poll -APC

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 04:03 AM PDT

The All Progressives Congress has raised the alarm that the PDP-led Federal Government has started terrorising and intimidating the peaceful people of Osun State, with a view to cowing them ahead...

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Davido, Yaya Toure, Ice Prince nominees for The Future Africa Awards 2014 [Full List]

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 03:58 AM PDT

Finally the Nominees list for this year's Future Africa Awards has been released. The Awards show known as Africa's biggest youth event has  evolved from The Future Awards to The Future Africa Awards...

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Ice Prince unveils sunglasses merchandise, “Superfly”

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 03:49 AM PDT

Multi-award winning rap artiste, Ice Prince has unwrapped his sunglasses merchandise — Superfly by Iceprince. The sunglasses comes in two main designs- "the cat woman" and "classic". The merchandise...

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Chibok girls: Our campaign is not political – Ezekwesili

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 03:38 AM PDT

FORMER Education Minister, Vice President of the World Bank and Co- Founder of the Bring Back Our Girls campaign, Oby Ezekwesili, picked holes in comments that her campaign to rescue the over 200...

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Renard lands Ivory Coast job

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 03:34 AM PDT

Ivory Coast have appointed former Zambia national team coach Herve Renard as their new head coach. The Frenchman has signed a two-year deal to replace Sabri Lamouchi, who stepped down following the...

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Osun Election: Jonathan, Sambo, Mark and others to storm Osun for Omisore

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 03:24 AM PDT

President Goodluck Jonathan will tomorrow lead other leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to osun state to drum up support for the party's governorship candidate in the state, Senator Iyiola...

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Breakthrough: US to launch experimental Ebola vaccine in September

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 03:16 AM PDT

he USA will launch an early-stage trial in September of an experimental vaccine against Ebola, the deadly viral disease that has killed 729 people in the largest outbreak in history. The National...

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Ebola knocks Seychelles out of Nations Cup

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 03:08 AM PDT

The deadly virus that is ravaging the west coast of Africa on Thursday claimed its first football casualty as Seychelles announced that they would not allow the Sierra Leone national football team...

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BOKO HARAM: Buhari’s wife calls for Jonathan’s resignation.

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 03:01 AM PDT

Hajiya Asiya Buhari, wife of former Military Head of State, Gen Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), Thursday while  condemning the assassination attempt on her husband in Kaduna last week, called on President...

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Boko Haram Razes Five Churches, Threatens Council Secretariat in Borno

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 02:52 AM PDT

Five churches in Kwajaffa, Tashan Alade and other surrounding communities in Hawul Local Government Area of Borno have  allegedly  been set ablaze by suspected members of the outlawed Boko Haram....

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Umeh’s senatorial ambition, a huge joke, says PDP

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 02:38 AM PDT

The reported ambition of National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Victor Umeh, to contest the Senatorial seat of Anambra Central has drawn the anger of the Peoples Democratic...

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FG to Deploy More Female Security Operatives

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 02:31 AM PDT

Following the recent dimension adopted by the boko haram of using female suicide bombers, the Federal Government has announced that there will be deployment of more female security operatives to...

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Blessing Okagbare blesses Nigeria with another gold

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 02:25 AM PDT

Nigeria's in-form athlete, Blessing Okagbare, has won another gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.  Okagbare won gold in the 200m sprint, finishing in 22.25secs. She had...

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Ebola crisis: Infected aid worker heads to US

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 02:21 AM PDT

A hospital in Atlanta is preparing to receive a us aid worker infected with the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa. The unnamed patient will be flown to the us in the next few days for treatment at a...

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FG has no reason disallowing state police – Fashola’s aide

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 02:07 AM PDT

Special Adviser to Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State on Security Matters, Major Tunde Panux, has said that the Federal Government has no reason denying state governments of having their...

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Council of State vows to end terrorism by December

Posted: 01 Aug 2014 01:48 AM PDT

The National Security Council met on Thursday in Abuja and resolved to end terrorism in the country by the end of this year. The meeting was convened by President Goodluck Jonathan in view of the...

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PDP, APC trade words over Ekiti LCDAs take-off grant

Posted: 31 Jul 2014 09:26 AM PDT

Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State has accused Governor Kayode Fayemi of alleged plot to use the 19 new Local Council Development Areas as conduits to siphon about N10bn out of the state's...

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No Fresh Case Of Ebola In Lagos- LASG

Posted: 31 Jul 2014 06:43 AM PDT

Lagos State Government on Wednesday has for the umpteenth time reiterated that no fresh case of the dreaded Ebola Virus Disease has been found in the State or any part of the country. According to...

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Uganda judges debate bid to overturn anti-gay law

Posted: 31 Jul 2014 05:32 AM PDT

KAMPALA (AFP) – Ugandan state lawyers sought on Thursday to dismiss a petition by activists at the constitutional court seeking to overturn tough anti-gay laws that have been condemned by rights...

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Israel vows to crush Gaza tunnels, snubs UN

Posted: 31 Jul 2014 05:19 AM PDT

AZA CITY (AFP) – israel said on Thursday it would not pull troops from Gaza until they finish destroying a network of cross-border tunnels, despite sharp United Nations criticism over the civilian...

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Silvestre criticises Sanchez signing

Posted: 31 Jul 2014 04:51 AM PDT

Former Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre has criticised the Gunners' signing of Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez. The 25-year-old joined the premier league side earlier this month from Spanish giants...

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Official: Everton sign Lukaku in €35m deal

Posted: 31 Jul 2014 04:44 AM PDT

he Belgian has returned to goodison park permanently, where he scored 15 league goals on loan from Chelsea last term, after falling further down the Stamford Bridge pecking order Everton have...

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Barclays Africa to expand in Nigeria

Posted: 31 Jul 2014 04:22 AM PDT

BARCLAYS Africa wants to expand its corporate investment banking business in nigeria into a fully fledged business by 2016. The corporate investment banking division in South Africa is the bank's...

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Impeachment: APC slams Nasawara lawmakers for demanding dissolution of panel

Posted: 31 Jul 2014 03:46 AM PDT

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed the PDP members of the Nasarawa House of Assembly for demanding the dissolution of the panel of seven set up by the state chief judge to probe the...

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CONGRESS MAJORITY REJECTS MAIGARI IMPEACHMENT

Posted: 31 Jul 2014 03:40 AM PDT

A majority of the general assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has rejected the impeachment of the Aminu Maigari as president of the federation. A total of 26 state FA chairmen, who make...

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Sierra Leone President Declares State of Emergency over Ebola

Posted: 31 Jul 2014 03:34 AM PDT

(Reuters) Sierra Leone has declared a state of public emergency to tackle the worst ever outbreak of Ebola and will call in security forces to quarantine epicentres of the deadly virus, President...

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Impeachment: Stop Shedding Crocodile Tears, Oyo APC Tells Akala, Ladoja

Posted: 31 Jul 2014 03:20 AM PDT

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked former governors of the state, Adebayo Alao-Akala and Rashidi Ladoja, to stop shedding what it termed "crocodile tears" over the...

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