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• Trump continues aggressive defense of US trade interests, slaps import duties on Spanish olives

  21-11-2017 23:30
  The United States on Tuesday imposed import duties on ripe Spanish olives, saying preliminary findings indicated they were subject to unfair subsidies that harmed producers in California.
  The action is part of President Donald Trump’s aggressive defense of US trade interests, with anti-dumping and countervailing duty actions up 61 percent since he took office, according to the Commerce Department.
  Following a complaint from California producers, the agency found Spanish exporters benefited
  
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• Private WASSCE: 26% pass English, Maths, three other subjects

  21-11-2017 23:26
  Olaide Oyelude, Katsina
  The West African Examinations Council on Tuesday in Katsina announced the release of the 2017 WASSCE results for private candidates, revealing that a total of 34,664 candidates obtained credits in five subjects and above including English Language and Mathematics.
  The figure represents 26.01 per cent of the 133,223 candidates that sat for the examinations in Nigeria. The percentage of candidates in this category in the WASSCE for private candidates in 2015 and 2016 was 28
  
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• Women in Successful Careers host Adebule, others @confab

  21-11-2017 23:07
  By Providence ObuhDeputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Idiat Adebule, First female Rear Admiral in Nigeria, Rear Admiral Itunu Hotonou, among others are set to grace the Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR) 2016 conference  and 7th annual graduation ceremony.
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  WISCAR is a not-for-profit organization set up to counsel, mentor and enable career women realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully to organizations and the nation.
  The event scheduled for December
  
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• Economic Development: Nigeria, Japan sign N642m grant to assist FG’s efforts

  21-11-2017 23:07 via pulse.ng
  Udo Udoma assured of the FG’s commitment to working more closely with the Government of Japan to achieve sustainable economic development for the country. Nigeria and Japan on Tuesday signed a N642 million grant to assist the Federal Government’s economic efforts.The amount would be provided by the Government of Japan.The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma said this in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Akpandem James in Abuja.Udoma sai
  
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• Charlie Rose: CBS News fires TV host over sexual harassment allegations

  21-11-2017 23:07 via pulse.ng
  The channel, where Rose had co-hosted “CBS This Morning” and was a contributing correspondent for “60 Minutes,” had already suspended Rose on Monday. Charlie Rose, one of America’s most prominent broadcasters and an award-winning television interviewer, was sacked Tuesday, the latest powerful man disgraced over allegations of sexual harassment and unwanted advances.CBS News said Rose’s employment had been “terminated” with immediate effect after wh
  
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• DSS, NIA operatives block EFCC from arresting Ekpenyong, Oke

  21-11-2017 22:18
  By Soni Daniel
  abuja—The   feud between the leadership of the Department of State Services, DSS, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, reached its crescendo yesterday morning as operatives of the former prevented the anti-graft agency from arresting its former Director-General, Ita Ekpenyong and former boss of National Intelligence Agency, NIA, Ayodele Oke.
  It was learned that EFCC operatives had laid ambush around Ekpenyong’s home at Number 46 Mamman
  
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• Okorocha: 'Buhari is Nigeria's best bet in 2019', Governor says

  21-11-2017 22:16 via pulse.ng
  Although Buhari is yet to publicly declare he would seek re-election, there are strong indications that he would run. Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is the only eligible candidate for the Presidency in 2019.He called on Nigerians to support the President for another term in office.Although Buhari is yet to publicly declare he would seek re-election, there are strong indications that he would run.Okorocha made the statement in Owerri on Tuesday, Novem
  
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• CBN: Financial experts differ on apex bank’s retention of interest rate

  21-11-2017 22:11 via pulse.ng
  The Monetary Policy Committee of the CBN rose from its meeting retaining the benchmark interest rate at 14% alongside other monetary policy parameters. Financial experts have expressed mixed feelings over the retention of the benchmark interest rate of 14 per cent alongside other policy parameters by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).The experts spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos.While one argued for a loosening of the monetary policy to accele
  
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• Nigeria private sector worsens, new businesses rise since Jan.

  21-11-2017 22:03
  By Nkiruka NnoromNigeria’s private sector downturn continued in November, but a renewed rise in new orders provided a welcome boost to business conditions.
  Though only slight, the expansion of new work was the first since January. Output and purchasing activity both fell regardless, with the decline in the former accelerating to a steep rate. Employment was meanwhile broadly stagnant. On the price front, cost pressures eased in the latest period, whereas charges rose at a faster pace.
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• [BREAKING]: Sacked Zimbabwe’s VP, Mnangagwa may be named interim president

  21-11-2017 22:00
  Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa, whose sacking as vice president sparked the crisis that led to Robert Mugabe’s resignation, could be named as the country’s new leader on Wednesday, a ruling party spokesman told AFP.
  “I believe that the fired vice president Mnangagwa, who the party central committee endorsed… will come back in the next 24 hours or so and he will be the one who will be sworn in to be president for 90 days,” said ZANU-PF spokesman Simon Khaya Moy
  
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• Mugabe’s resignation letter in full

  21-11-2017 21:57
  President Robert Mugabe’s resignation letter was read out by Zimbabwe parliamentary Speaker Jacob Mudenda to lawmakers gathered at a conference centre in Harare to discuss an impeachment motion on Tuesday.
  It read:
  State House
  Harare
  Zimbabwe
  21 November 2017
  The Honourable Jacob Mudenda
  Notice of resignation as President of the Republic of Zimbabwe
  In terms of the provisions of section 96 (1) of the constitution of Zimbabwe, amendment number 20, 2013.
  Following my verbal communication wi
  
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• What now after Mugabe resignation?

  21-11-2017 21:44
  Robert Mugabe shocked Zimbabwe and the world when he resigned as president on Tuesday, ending his 37-year grip on power.
  It also plunged the nation into uncertainty, raising institutional questions over succession although the military will likely retain power for now.
  Speaking to AFP, Derek Matyszak, an analyst at the Pretoria-based Institute for Security Studies, outlined what he expected to happen next:
  – What now? –
  “I think we’re going to see (ousted vice president)
  
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• Mugabe departure ‘historic opportunity’ for Zimbabwe – US

  21-11-2017 21:44
  The United States said Tuesday that the resignation of Zimbabwe’s long-time ruler Robert Mugabe offered the country’s people a “historic opportunity” for change and could help end its “isolation” on the world stage.
  “The future of Zimbabwe will have to be decided by the people of Zimbabwe,” said State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert, issuing a call for “free and fair elections.”
  Details soon.
  
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• Pogba, Ibrahimovic fly out for Basel tie

  21-11-2017 21:24
  •Man U set to qualify
  MANCHESTER UNITED were joined by several familiar faces as they flew out for their Champions League clash with Basel.
  Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic were both among the travelling party as Jose Mourinho’s men left Manchester Airport for Basel Tuesday afternoon.
  PogbaThe  Manchester United  duo returned from long-term injuries against Newcastle on Saturday and have been passed fit enough to feature in the Champions League clash.
  The Red Devils will qu
  
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• Fani-Kayode: Court fixes December 5 to rule in ex-minister's N4.9bn fraud case

  21-11-2017 21:19 via pulse.ng
  EFCC urged the court to admit Fani-Kayode's Zenith account statement, saying it is vital to proving money laundering allegations against him. The Federal High Court in Lagos will on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, rule on an objection raised by a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode.Fani-Kayode had objected to the tendering of his Zenith Bank account statement as an exhibit.The former minister is being tried for an alleged fraud of N4.9 billion before Justice Rilwan Aikawa.He is sta
  
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• If education is expensive, try corruption

  21-11-2017 21:08
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• 437 foreign medical students fail Medical Dental Council of Nigeria examination

  21-11-2017 21:07
  By Elizabeth Uwandu
  About 437 foreign medical students who sat for the  Medical Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN examination recently, at the  University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, UITH have been reported to have failed the exam following the release of the result.
  doctorsSome of the students who had been been verified by US/MDCN  questioned  why only 243 allegedly passed out of the overall 680 Doctors and 10 Dentists.
  According to some students who exclusively spo
  
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• Forex: Naira sells at N362.5 per dollar at parallel market

  21-11-2017 21:00 via pulse.ng
  At the Bureau De Change (BDC) window, the Naira flattened at N362 to the dollar, while the Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N476 and N426 respectively. The Naira on Tuesday traded at N362.5 to the dollar at the parallel market, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.Meanwhil, the Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N476 and N426 respectively.At the Bureau De Change (BDC) window, the Naira flattened at N362 to the dollar, while the Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N476 and N426 resp
  
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• Shell, bio-bean, coffee-drinkers collaborate to help power London’s buses

  21-11-2017 20:48
  Shell and bio-bean are helping to power some of London’s buses using a biofuel made partly from waste coffee grounds, a development that has triggered renewed challenge to Nigerian beneficiaries of Shell’s LiveWIRE programme to join in the innovative search for bright energy ideas.
  This latest Shell-bio-bean collaboration is part of Shell’s #makethefuture energy relay, which supports entrepreneurs turning bright energy innovations into a positive impact for communities around t
  
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• Zimbabwe army chief calls for public restraint after Mugabe quits

  21-11-2017 20:45
  Zimbabwe army chief General Constantino Chiwenga called Tuesday for “maximum restraint” and law and order to be upheld after Robert Mugabe’s resignation sparked wild celebrations and plunged the country into uncertainty.
  “Against the backdrop of the latest developments in our country, your defence and security services would want to appeal to all Zimbabweans across the political divide to exercise maximum restraint and observe law and order to the fullest,” Chiweng
  
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• Saraki urges African leaders to find African solutions to African problems

  21-11-2017 20:43
  By Victoria Ojeme
  Senate President, Bukola Saraki has called on African leaders to begin to look inward for solutions to the myriads of problems confronting the continent.
  Senator SarakiThe Senate President also called on the need for commitment and cooperation among the various arms of government in order to improve the living conditions of the people of Africa.
  He stated this Tuesday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of the second ordinary session of Economic Community of West African States, E
  
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• Mo Ibrahim welcomes Mugabe’s resignation

  21-11-2017 20:38
  Sudanese-British billionaire businessman and chairman of Mo Ibrahim Foundation, Mohammed Ibrahim, has welcomed Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s decision to resign after 37 years in office.
  A statement released by the Foundation reads, “We hope that this decision will allow for a smooth and peaceful transition of power, and that all Zimbabweans will get their chance of an authentic, fair and legitimate election process.”
  The Foundation noted that in the 2017 Ibrahim Ind
  
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• Tithe: Pastor whose church I attended for 11 yrs cursed me – Daddy Freeze

  21-11-2017 20:35
  The Lagos-based On Air Personality, OAP, Daddy Freeze has alleged that a pastor who he attended his church for eleven years has nipped him with a curse.
  Watch and comment bellow:
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• Ikoyi, VI, Lekki to experience power outage -EKEDC

  21-11-2017 20:28
  The Eko Electricity Distribution (EKEDC) on Tuesday announced an impending power outage that would affect consumers in Lagos Island, Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lekki, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki and their environs.
  Mr Godwin Idemudia, the General Manager, Corporate Communications, EKEDC, in a statement in Lagos, said the outage is to enable Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to carry out routine maintenance work on some its vital facilities servicing the area.
  According to the General Manager, the outage,
  
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• Burna Boy was never declared wanted by police – Management

  21-11-2017 20:26
  By Rotimi AgbanaContray to reports that Burna Boy was declared wanted by the police, his management, Spaceship Entertainment, has finally released an official statement regarding the news. Burna Boy
  According to them, Burna Boy was never declared wanted by the Nigerian Poilice because he has already honored the invitation served on him on Monday, November 20th, 2017.
  “We use this medium to categorically state that Burna Boy is not in any way involved with the robbery and beating up of Graf
  
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• Mugabe: Sacked vice president to be sworn in as Zimbabwe President

  21-11-2017 20:21 via pulse.ng
  Mnangagwa was sacked by President Robert Mugabe, who tendered his resignation on Tuesday. Former Zimbabwean vice president, Emmerson Mnangagwa will on Wednesday, November 22, be sworn in as president, media reports say.Mnangagwa was sacked by President Robert Mugabe, who tendered his resignation on Tuesday.Mugabe had accused Mnangagwa of disloyalty and insubordination.Plans to force Mugabe out of power was intensified after Mnangagwa was sacked - the military moved in on the 93-year-old leader l
  
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• Britain offers help for Zimbabwe after Mugabe oppression

  21-11-2017 20:16
  British Prime Minister Theresa May said Robert Mugabe’s resignation on Tuesday gave Zimbabwe “an opportunity to forge a new path free of the oppression that characterised his rule,” and declared Britain stood ready to help.
  “In recent days we have seen the desire of the Zimbabwean people for free and fair elections and the opportunity to rebuild the country’s economy under a legitimate government,” she said in a statement.
  “As Zimbabwe’s oldest fr
  
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• 30 PEOPLE KILLED IN ATTACK ON CATTLE HERDERS IN NORTHEAST NIGERIA -POLICE OFFICIAL

  21-11-2017 20:16
  30 PEOPLE KILLED IN ATTACK ON CATTLE HERDERS IN NORTHEAST NIGERIA -POLICE OFFICIAL
  
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• Pension Scheme: PTAD pays 33% arrears to police, civil service pensioners

  21-11-2017 20:14 via pulse.ng
  PTAD further announced that six months were also paid to parastatal pensioners, making 18 months while 36 months were still outstanding. The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has paid another  installment of the 33 per cent pension arrears owed pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS).A statement by PTAD management in Abuja on Tuesday indicated that categories of pensioners  paid were the Police, Civil service and Parastatal  pensioners.For pol
  
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• U.S. congratulates Zimbabweans over Mugabe’s departure

  21-11-2017 20:08
  The U.S. urged Zimbabwe’s leaders to hold “free, fair and inclusive elections” as it offered congratulations on the resignation of long-time president Robert Mugabe.
  “Tonight marks an historic moment for Zimbabwe.People celebrate with Zimbabwe Defence Force soldiers on a tank in the streets of Harare, after the resignation of Zimbabwe’s president Robert Mugabe on November 21, 2017.
  The bombshell announcement sparks scenes of wild celebration in the streets of Harare
  
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• JAMB shifts date for commencement of sale of UTME application forms

  21-11-2017 20:04
  By Joseph ErunkeABUJA – THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has said it would not commence sale of 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations, UTME application forms on Wednesday, November 22,2017, as earlier scheduled.
  The postponement,according to the board was due to the delay in meeting agreed deadline by the publisher ofthecompulsory reading text meant for prospective candidates for the 2018 UTME.
  JAMB, in a statement by its Head of Media, Dr Fabian Benjamin, sai
  
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• FCT demolishes 500 structures in Abuja, renders many homeless 

  21-11-2017 20:00
  Adelani Adepegba, Abuja 
  The Federal Capital Territory Administration on Tuesday demolished about 500 structures in Paipe community near Idu-Karmo, Abuja.
  The exercise rendered many residents homeless, many of whom were seen salvaging some valuables from the rubble. 
  It was learnt that a large percentage of the residents were away at work when the caterpillars pulled down the structures and destroyed personal effects and home appliances estimated at millions of naira.
  A victim of
  
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• Ekwueme: Oko community orders closure of businesses

  21-11-2017 20:00
  By Vincent UjumaduAwka – THE national leadership of the Oko Peoples Union, OPU, Tuesday declared that the community’s Eke Market would be closed for business on30th of November, 2017 as a mark of respect for the late second republic vice president, Dr. Alex Ekwueme who died onSunday in London.
  It was gathered Tuesday night that the closure of the Eke Oko market would also extend to businesses owned by Oko people across the globe.
  According to a source, all Oko people, no matter their
  
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• #Mugaberesigns: Jubilation in Zimbabwe as Mugabe era ends (VIDEO)

  21-11-2017 19:59 via pulse.ng
  Mugabe, 93, had in the past days been under pressure from the military, the political class and the citizens to step down. Millions of Zimbabweans at home and abroad have trooped to the streets to celebrate the exit of Robert Mugabe from power.Mugabe, 93, had in the past days been under pressure from the military, the political class and the citizens to step down.He finally tendered his resignation letter on Tuesday, November 21, 2017.Mugabe had ruled the country for 37 years.See below videos of
  
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• Dialogue with Boko Haram: Iwuanyanwu urges FG

  21-11-2017 19:56
  .‎..As Muslim Group honours him as Peace AmbassadorBy Dirisu YakubuABUJA – A member, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has called on the federal government to urgently put in place a high power panel to interface with the Boko Haramsect, saying “They are also Nigerians.” Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu
  Chief Iwuanyanwu, who celebrated his 75th birthday recently, was honoured Tuesday in Abuja by the Muslim Students Association of Ni
  
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• Video: Peter Okoye (Psquare) celebrates birthday with wife

  21-11-2017 19:54
  Mr. Peter Okoye of ‘Psquare’ fondly called Mr. P celebrated his birthday with his wife. The celebration witnessed many friends and well wishers. They were spotted singing along with Peter Okoye in a room.
  The post Video: Peter Okoye (Psquare) celebrates birthday with wife appeared first on Vanguard News.
  
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• Revoke Grace Mugabe’s PhD or step down, students tell vice-chancellor

  21-11-2017 19:51
  Students at the University of Zimbabwe on Monday skipped their semester final exams, demanding that vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura revoke the PhD controversially awarded to now ex-First Lady Grace Mugabe in 2014, or that he step down with immediate effect.
  The students also said they would not write exams unless President Robert Mugabe leaves office.
  UniZim was forced to stop the exams after the students vowed they would not step into exam halls unless their issues had been addressed.
  Grace’
  
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• Maternal mortality: Ambode’s wife begs mothers to use govt health facilities

  21-11-2017 19:47
  Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has again called on expectant mothers in the state, to utilise Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and skilled birth attendants, to reduce the incidence of maternal and infant mortality.
  She gave the charge on Tuesday at a town hall meeting on reduction of maternal and child mortality, in Epe local government, organized by the State’s Ministry of Health.
  Mrs. Ambode noted that refusal by expectant mothers for various reasons to access obs
  
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• ‎Ekiti anti-cultism law: Students, youths stage solidarity rally for Fayose

  21-11-2017 19:47
  …Commend him for okaying death penalty for student cultists…as Fayose charges them to wage war against cultists, expose their activities on their campuses
  Excited students of tertiary institutions in Ekiti State and other youths yesterday shut down Ado-Ekiti, capital of the state, to rally support for Governor Ayodele Fayose for having the courage to sign into Law on Monday,a bill handing out death sentence to students found guilty of being involved in cultism on campus.Students of
  
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• GE $2.7Bn proposed rail concession; Senate c’ttee quizzes Minister of Transport

  21-11-2017 19:46
  By Olasunkanmi Akoni
  The Senate Committee on Land Transport, yesterday, met with the Minister of Transportation,  Rotimi Amaechi over the planned concession of the narrow gauge rail network across the country to General Electric (GE)  at cost of $2.7 billion investment.
  The Senate committee, under the Chairmanship of Senator Gbenga  Ashafa, had via a letter, dated 13th November, 2017 invited the Minister to brief the committee on the effect of the planned concession on the activit
  
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• Navy promotes 78 senior officers

  21-11-2017 19:45
  The Nigerian Navy (NN) says its Board has approved the promotion of 78 senior officers.
  The Acting Director of Information, Naval Headquarters, Navy Capt. Suleman Dahun, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
  According to Dahun, the breakdown shows 18 Commodores were promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral, 40 Captains were promoted to the flag rank of Commodore and 20 Commanders were promoted to the rank of Captain.
  “Among the newly-promoted Rear Admirals are: Commodore Michael E
  
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• Senegal President, Macky Sall, seeks greater action against perpetrators of slavery in Libya

  21-11-2017 19:40
  By Victoria Ojeme
  The President of Senegal, Macky Sall, on Tuesday, called on the international community to act fast against perpetrators of slavery and other acts of human right abuses in Lybia.
  Senegal President Macky SallThe Senegalese president, who gave the charge at the opening of the second ordinary session of the ECOWAS Parliament in Abuja, said it was high time perpetrators of the dastardly acts are brought before the International Court of Justice in order to dismantle the criminal ne
  
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• Let me be a Hitler tenfold and other Mugabe’s quotes

  21-11-2017 19:40
  Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, 93, who resigned on Tuesday, has a long history of making colourful or controversial remarks during a reign that has spanned nearly four decades.
  Among them:
  – On staying in office –
  “Some are saying ‘Mr Mugabe is old, so he should step down’… No! When my time comes, I will tell you.” 2014.
  “Only God who appointed me will remove me — not the MDC (opposition), not the British.” 2008
  – On coming
  
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• Will Mugabe leave Gucci Grace to face the music

  21-11-2017 19:33
  Robert Mugabe has resigned as president of Zimbabwe after 37 years and could leave the country tonight
  Deposed dictator Robert Mugabe could leave Zimbabwe as early as tonight after finally resigning the presidency after 37 years, but the military is demanding his hated wife be left behind to face prosecution.
  One of his Mugabe’s protection team told Mail Online: ‘From my understanding, he might leave the country tonight. The generals promised him he could leave safely.
  ‘The gen
  
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• Pulse Opinion: Robert Mugabe leaves power, a thoroughly disgraced old man

  21-11-2017 19:33 via pulse.ng
  Mugabe has resigned as president, leaving Zimbabwe worse than he met it. But the people are excited to see his back. Robert Mugabe has resigned as President of Zimbabwe, just hours after parliament commenced impeachment proceedings against him.He was going to be kicked out, anyway, if he refused to leave. Mugabe had earlier called for a cabinet meeting which was shunned by ministers. He leaves power with no one by his side. The Speaker of the country's parliament read Mugabe's resignation letter
  
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• For good money I will betray my lover — Actress, Chinonso Sandra

  21-11-2017 19:31
  By Rotimi Agbana
  The love of money, they say, is the root of all evil; little wonder from time immemorial, people go the extra mile all for  money.
  Chinonso SandraThis is not far from the case of Nollywood actress, Chinonso Sandra Onyenemere, who seems to value riches above love.
  In an exclusive chat with e-daily, the light skinned role interpreter averred that for N50million, she would turn in her lover to the police if he is declared wanted for a crime he committed.
  “If it’s m
  
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• Burna Boy Latest (EXCLUSIVE): He threatened, and it came to pass— Mr. 2Kay

  21-11-2017 19:30
  By Rotimi Agbana
  Following the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Imohimi Edgar’s announcement on Monday, declaring controversial dancehall singer, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burnaboy, wanted, in connection with the robbery and assault case on singer, Mr. 2Kay, which occurred on October 22, 2017, in his room at Eko Hotel and Suites after performing at 2Face’s Buckwyld and Breathless Concert, Mr. 2Kay has come out to say that he had it coming but was insensitive to forestall th
  
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• Natgas exporting countries convene as global buyers' market rises

  21-11-2017 19:24
  * Energy ministers from countries with 70 pct of world gas
  reserves to discuss policy
  
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• Why government must increase agriculture budget — Sound Sultan

  21-11-2017 19:23
  *Says “No Nigerian deserves to go hungry”
  By Rotimi Agbana
  Veteran musician, Sound Sultan, has called on the Federal Government to prioritize agriculture in the country because 70% of poor Nigerians live in the rural areas and derive their livelihood from small-scale agriculture.
  Sound SultanAccording to Sultan, with a viable agricultural sector the deplorable living conditions of the lower class will change for the better. Which is why in partnership with HEDA Resource Centre, Voice
  
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• Photos: Zimbabweans celebrate after Robert Mugabe’s resignation

  21-11-2017 19:21
  People celebrate with Zimbabwe Defence Force soldiers on a tank in the streets of Harare, after the resignation of Zimbabwe’s president Robert Mugabe on November 21, 2017.
  The bombshell announcement sparks scenes of wild celebration in the streets of Harare, with car horns honking and crowds dancing and cheering over the departure of the autocrat who has ruled Zimbabwe since independence./ AFP PHOTOZimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe answers the press after a meeting with British Prim
  
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