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• Use these easy ways to change your YouTube channel name

  21-02-2018 23:38
  Do you have your own YouTube channel? Millions of people really enjoy watching videos on this platform. Many people also like to upload their own
  
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• Nigerian military rescues 76 schoolgirls after Boko Haram attack -residents

  21-02-2018 23:37
  ABUJA, Feb 21 (Reuters) - The Nigerian military rescued 76
  schoolgirls and recovered the bodies of two others on Wednesday,
  after the students went missing during a Boko Haram attack on a
  village, three parents, a resident and a local government
  official told Reuters.
  
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• Rolls-Royce SwepTail - most expensive car in the world. Who owns this chic vehicle?

  21-02-2018 23:34
  Do you want to know who owns the most expensive car in the world? What characteristics distinguish it from many other luxurious vehicles? Find out
  
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• Corruption getting worse in Nigeria – Transparency International

  21-02-2018 23:28
  LAGOS — Corruption is getting worse in Nigeria, according to the latest corruption perception index (CPI) released by Transparency International (TI) on Wednesday.
  While the country scored 27/100 and was ranked 136th in 2016, the latest CPI scores Nigeria 28/100 but with a rank of No. 148 out of 180 countries surveyed — a significant 12 places below where it was the previous year.
  This will come as a blow to the President Muhammadu Buhari administration who came into office on the st
  
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• Full list of current Nigerian senators and their districts

  21-02-2018 23:25
  The Nigerian Senate represents the legislative branch in the country being the upper house of the National Assembly (shortly abbreviated as NASS). How many senators
  
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• NIGERIAN MILITARY RESCUES 76 SCHOOLGIRLS, BODIES OF TWO OTHERS RECOVERED, AFTER BOKO HARAM ATTACK ON VILLAGE - RESIDENTS AND GOV'T OFFICIAL

  21-02-2018 23:21
  NIGERIAN MILITARY RESCUES 76 SCHOOLGIRLS, BODIES OF TWO OTHERS RECOVERED, AFTER BOKO HARAM ATTACK ON VILLAGE - RESIDENTS AND GOV'T OFFICIAL
  
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• Kunu drink effect on pregnant women: Pros and Cons

  21-02-2018 23:20
  There are different Nigerian drinks made from tiger nuts. Most of them are good for your health because they are natural beverages that can be
  
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• Detailed and easy guide on how to use Google authenticator feature on your PC

  21-02-2018 23:17
  Millions of Google users from all over the world worry about securing their accounts. Actually, Google offers great protection known as Google authenticator for PC
  
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• How many houses and cars does successful footballer Neymar have?

  21-02-2018 23:12
  Neymar became famous for an excellent peformance in the Brazilian national team and the Barcelona club. He also signed a contract with Paris Saint-Germain which
  
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• 5 hottest ideas of a small business in Nigeria in 2018

  21-02-2018 23:03
  Today, we would like to share the most profitable business opportunities that you can quickly put into action even without leaving your home, office or
  
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• Femi Otedola's beautiful wife

  21-02-2018 22:56
  Femi Otedola is known as successful Nigerian businessman, CEO of such petroleum companies as Forte Oil Plc, Zenon and Gas limited. He is the member
  
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• Nigerians can now report phishing emails as NgCERT launches antiphishing.ng

  21-02-2018 22:48
  The Nigerian Computer Emergency Response Team (NgCERT) has launched an antiphishing project in the country.NgCERT is the National CERT for Nigeria domiciled in the Office
  
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• Who is Aminu Bello Masari?

  21-02-2018 22:46
  Current Katsina state governor was born in 1950 on 29th of May, Katsina State, Nigeria. Aminu Bello Masari was the of speaker of the House
  
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• ‘Appointment of too many non-career ambassadors hurts Nigeria’s image’

  21-02-2018 22:44
  By Victoria Ojeme
  ABUJA—A former United Nations, UN, Deputy Permanent Representative, and President of Association of Career Ambassadors of Nigeria, ARCAN,  Ambassador Oladapo Fafowora, has warned that increasing number of non- career ambassadors and paucity of career ambassadors are hurting Nigeria’s image abroad.
  Fafowora who spoke in Abuja at an inaugural lecture delivered at the first Foreign Service lecture 2018, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discussing th
  
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• Army rescues Yobe schoolgirls

  21-02-2018 22:41
  Some of the schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram insurgents at Government Girls secondary school Dapchi in Yobe have been rescued by the army.
  The Director General to Yobe governor on Press affairs, Alhaji Abdullahi Bego,  disclosed this in a press statement issued on Wednesday.
  “The Yobe State Government hereby informs the public that some of the girls at Government Girls Science Technical College (GGSTC) whose school was attacked by Boko Haram terrorists last Monday have been rescued
  
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• Machete wielding suspect shot dead by police

  21-02-2018 22:36
  A stock theft machete wielding Masvingo suspect was shot by a cop and subsequently died upon admission at Bikita rural Hospital on Monday.Sources close to
  
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• Why I teach about keeping your virginity until marriage – Reno

  21-02-2018 22:29
  The number one bestselling author and former aide to Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Pastor Reno Omokri, has explained why he teaches about the need to keep one’s virginity until marriage.
  Ministering from Kenya, Pastor Omokri said every Christian must maintain purity, as taught by God himself.
  Watch video below:The post Why I teach about keeping your virginity until marriage – Reno appeared first on Vanguard News.
  
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• 200,000 graduates get N-Power jobs

  21-02-2018 22:22
  By Chris Ochayi
  ABUJA—A professor of Economics from the Nassarawa State University, Keffi, Professor Uche Uwaleke, said the N-Power Volunteer Scheme introduced by the current administration has created jobs for over 200,000 unemployed graduates in the 36 states and Abuja.
  N-Power: record 750,000 graduates apply
  Uwaleke, who disclosed this at the ongoing leadership training programme organised on the auspices of the National Committee of Buhari Support Groups, NCBSG, for its coordinators na
  
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• Elizabeth Tsvangirai's current situation should be a concern to all women!

  21-02-2018 22:21
  Second letter to Women of Zimbabwe: International Day of Women 2018 Without coming to any judgement about what transpired in the events leading to President
  
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• Abuja Court restrains further publication of Daily Times titles

  21-02-2018 22:19
  By Emmanuel Aziken
  abuja—An Abuja  High Court has granted an interim injunction restraining further publication of the nation’s oldest surviving newspaper, Daily Times.
  The interim order issued by Justice R. J. Egbe followed an application filed by Daily Times of Nigeria through its lawyer, Kalu Onuoha and upon affidavits deposed by Senator Ikechukwu Obiorah.
  Justice Egbe in granting the interim injunction held that hearing in the substantive motion would be  on March 2, 20
  
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• Getting it right with THE GENIE on Soul Conversation

  21-02-2018 22:15
  By Chris Onuoha
  Changing the landscape of the Nigeria music industry to infuse good music and thoughtfully crafted lyrics to go with it will be the vital narrative point that will be on discuss as Bola Sonola, ‘The Genie’ of Smooth Fm Radio, Lagos champions a new cause to reposition the music industry in the country.
  The Genie
  With the theme; “The SOUL Conversations with The Genie,” to hold on Sunday, February 25, he will lead some entertainment stakeholders, artistes and
  
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• Breaking: Sen Hunkuyi raises alarm over plot to demolish second house by Kaduna Govt

  21-02-2018 22:14
  By Nwafor Sunday
  The senator representing Kaduna North constituency, Senator Suleiman Othman Hunkuyi, has raised alarm over plot by the state government to demolish his second house located at Inuwa Wada.
  Suleiman Othman Hunkuyi
  Sen. Hunkuyi on Wednesday, took to his tweeter handle and opined, “Once again, @GovKaduna Malam @elrufai has sent a ridiculous bill to me for a purported ground rent of my personal house at Inuwa Wada to the tune of N30Million to be paid within 30 days, failure to
  
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• Poland announce ticket prices for Nigeria clash

  21-02-2018 22:13
  The Nigerian embassy in Poland is organising for supporters to watch the Super Eagles international friendly against Poland.
  Nigeria national football team players pose prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying football match between Nigeria and Cameroon at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, southern Nigeria, on September 1, 2017. / AFP PHOTO
  The Super Eagles are preparing for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and will visit Poland in WrocBaw on March 23, and the Polish Football Association
  
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• Kano Pillars declare 3-day mourning for late Udoji

  21-02-2018 22:06
  By AbdulSalam Muhammad
  Kano Pillars football team Wednesday began a three day mourning for their late player, Chinedu Udoji who died Monday morning in a road crash within Kano metropolis.
  Udoji
  The club technical officials had on Tuesday evening told the players to return back to their various abode as the club will not hold any training session till Thursday February 22 to enable them recover from the shock occasioned by shocking exit of the Anambra State born player.
  The club’s  Tec
  
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• House of Reps member blasts FG, says nothing tangible has been done for Nigerian youths since 2015

  21-02-2018 22:05
  - The federal government needs to do more for youth development in Nigeria- This was suggested by the chairman, House committee on youth development, Honourable
  
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• PRC condemns all forms of violence

  21-02-2018 22:04
  People's Rainbow Coalition ( PRC) wishes to express shock and disgust at the violence perpetrated on the persons of Mdct Vice President Dr Thokozani khupe,
  
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• Boko Haram: Military rescues 94 abducted Yobe schoolgirls

  21-02-2018 22:03 via pulse.ng
  Over 50 the girls were kidnapped last Monday by suspected Boko Haram terrorists from Government Girls Science Technical College (GGSTC). The military has reportedly rescued the abducted Yobe schoolgirls.According to Daily Trust, the girls were found rescued at Jilli-Muwarti, a border village between Gaidam in Yobe state and Borno State.Citing a security source, the report said students are on their way to Gaidam in Yobe for medical check-up before proceeding to Damaturu, the state capital.The sc
  
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• Dana Air: AIB sends team to investigate incident at Port Harcourt airport

  21-02-2018 21:50 via pulse.ng
  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the spokesperson for the bureau, Mr Tunji Oketunbi, confirmed the development to newsmen in Lagos on Wednesday. The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has dispatched investigators to Port Harcourt Airport to investigate the incident involving a Dana aircraft, which overshot the runway of the airport on Tuesday.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the spokesperson for the bureau, Mr Tunji Oketunbi, confirmed the development to newsmen in Lag
  
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• CAF Champions League: Plateau Utd, MFM advance

  21-02-2018 21:47
  Plateau United and MFM FC have progressed to the first round of the CAF Champions League following impressive results in their second-leg matches yesterday.NPFL champions Plateau United won both legs of their fixtures against Cameroonian side, Eding Sport, defeating them 3-0 in Jos and 1-0 away.
  The other debutants on the continent, MFM FC secured a nervy 1-0 win at home against Real Bamako, after the sides had played out a 1-1 result in the first-leg.
  MFM FC got a timely nod to use their Agege
  
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• In Lagos: Housemaid steals employer’s N460, 000 jewellery, others, bolts to home state

  21-02-2018 21:40 via pulse.ng
  The accused was arraigned before the the Magistrate, Mrs E. Kubeinje, on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, felony and stealing. A 21-year-old housekeeper, Janet Igwe Ogbu, who allegedly stole  her employers’ property including jewellery valued at N460,250, is facing trial at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.The accused was arraigned before the the Magistrate, Mrs E. Kubeinje, on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, felony and stealing.Janet, who resides with her em
  
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• Just in: Dasukigate: EFCC grills former Army chief

  21-02-2018 21:39
  - The EFCC is grilling a former chief of army staff, Azubuike Ihejirika, concerning his alleged involvement in the Dasukigate scandal- President Muhammadu Buhari had
  
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• Afreximbank counsels SMEs on innovative financial solutions

  21-02-2018 21:39
  By Destiny Eseaga
  Entrepreneurs have been advised to consider innovative financial solutions like factoring and credit insurance to grow their business and enhance regional integration.
  The advice was given at a one-day workshop on factoring organized by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with Factors Chain International (FCI) and the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), as part of the bank’s annual Structured Trade Finance Seminar to support SMEs in Afr
  
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• How MSMEs can access DBN funds — Okpanachi

  21-02-2018 21:36
  By Yinka Kolawole
  Managing Director of Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), Tony Okpanachi, has been counseling owners of Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria on how to access funds from the bank.
  Speaking at the recently concluded SMEs Clinic in Lokoja, Kogi State, Okpanachi pointed out that as a development finance institution (DFI), funds can only be accessed from DBN through commercial banks, microfinance banks and other licensed financial institutions.
  The SMEs Clinic was la
  
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• Isaac Ajagbe: Ex-banker, 32, docked over alleged N5.8m theft

  21-02-2018 21:33 via pulse.ng
  Ajagbe, who lives in Christopher Street in Ologuneru area of Ibadan, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing. A 32-year-old ex-banker, Isaac Ajagbe, who allegedly stole N5.8 million from his employer, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), was docked before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ibadan.Ajagbe, who lives in Christopher Street in Ologuneru area of Ibadan, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.The prosecutor, Sgt. Lekan Adegbite, told the court
  
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• Entrepreneur canvasses single digit interest loan for SMEs

  21-02-2018 21:32
  By Princewill Ekwujuru
  An entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer of Rare Gems Limited, Talatu Ogunlana, has called on the federal government to allow Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) access capital at a single digit interest rate to help fast-track economic development and increase employment in the country.
  She said the present lending rate of over 25 percent is frustrating and cannot allow SMEs in Nigeria to contribute its quota to economic growth.
  Speaking at the launch of her company&rs
  
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• My relationship with Ooni of Ife cordial —Adedoyin

  21-02-2018 21:30
  Contrary to what is being bandied in many quarters, the Founder of the Oduduwa University, Dr. Ramon Adedoyin has said that he enjoys a cordial relationship with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
  Ramon Adegoke Adedoyin
  Adedoyin was alleged to be the sponsor of a poetry, which was composed to deride the stool of the Ooni.
  In a statement signed on behalf of Adedoyin by his legal adviser, Mr. Abiodun Williams, Adedoyin said: “I am pleased with the peaceful atmosphere bei
  
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• Polytechnic probes ex-rector over alleged N98m fraud

  21-02-2018 21:29
  By Rotimi Ojomoyela
  Ado-Ekiti—THE management of Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti has commenced a probe into the administration of its former Rector, Dr Taiwo Akande over alleged mismanagement of workers’ promotion arrears of N98 million.
  The Governing Council has also slammed a three-month suspension on the Registrar, Mrs. Sade Adediran and the Bursar, Mr. E.A. Onaolapo.
  The Council has appointed Mr. J.O. Awoniyi as the Acting Registrar and Mr. E.O. Aboluje as the Acting Bursar.
  In a s
  
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• Union leaders blast Rep member over motion on ‘No work No Pay’ rule

  21-02-2018 21:27
  By Dayo Johnson
  Akure—UNION leaders in Ondo State University of Science and Technology, OSUSTECH, Okitipupa, Ondo State yesterday lampooned a member of the House of Representatives, Mr Bode Ayorinde who moved a motion advising Federal Government to implement the ‘No Work No Pay’ rule over the lingering strike action by the unions.
  Ayorinde represents Owo/Ose Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
  The unions include Joint Action Committee of the National Associati
  
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• Dan Orbih: Edo PDP alleges diversion of rice meant for IDPs

  21-02-2018 21:25 via pulse.ng
  Chief Dan Orbih, the state Chairman of the party, made the allegation while receiving about 400 members of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in the state who defected to PDP. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo on Wednesday accused the Edo Government of diverting 4,721 bags of rice donated to the Internally Displaced Persons camp in the state by the Federal Government.Chief Dan Orbih, the state Chairman of the party, made the allegation while receiving about 400 members of the All
  
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• Florida school massacre survivors push lawmakers to ban gun

  21-02-2018 21:23
  Dozens of teenaged survivors of the second deadliest public school shooting in U.S. history on Wednesday marched on Florida’s capital to ask lawmakers to ban sales of assault rifles.
  The teenagers said such rifles that should be banned include the type used in killing the 17 students and educators on Feb. 14.
  Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, became the latest school targeted by a gunman using a semi-automatic AR-15 assault rifle, which heated up the nation’s
  
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• Abubakar Tsav loses bid to stop his trial

  21-02-2018 21:19
  By Peter Duru
  MAKURDI—A Makurdi Chief Magistrate’s Court presided over by Mr. Issac Ajim, yesterday, dismissed the preliminary objection raised by the commissioner representing Benue State at the Public Complaints Commission, PCC, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, to stop his prosecution by the state government for injurious falsehood.
  Ruling on the motion by Alhaji Tsav challenging the jurisdiction of the court, Mr. Ajim held that his court had jurisdiction to entertain the case.
  According to h
  
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• ITF read riot act to institutions on SIWES guidelines

  21-02-2018 21:18
  By Marie-Therese Nanlong
  Jos—Tertiary institutions have been asked to fully comply with the guidelines of
  the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme, SIWES, especially as they relate
  to the duration of attachment and approved carrying capacity or risk sanctions
  by the Industrial Training Fund, ITF.
  The institutions, which were also cautioned for improper placement of students by ITF, were directed to put in place functional SIWES units with career SIWES directors heading the unit to en
  
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• Benue civil society group expresses fear over Operation Cat Race

  21-02-2018 21:17
  By Peter Duru
  MAKURDI—Benue Youth Forum, BYF, a civil society group, has expressed fears and concern over the sincerity of the federal government to stem the killings in the state by herdsmen through the military spike exercise recently launched in the state, code-named Exercise Ayem A Kpatuma (Cat Race).
  Addressing reporters, Wednesday, in Makurdi, President of BYF, Mr. Terrence Kuanum, faulted the decision of the military to announce and publicise the dates within which the exercise woul
  
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• 6m at risk of infectious diseases in Jigawa

  21-02-2018 21:16
  By Aliyu Dangida
  DUTSE—Recent indices has indicated that six million persons in Jigawa State are at risk of infectious diseases and facing other events of public health importance.To that effect, the World Health Organisation, WHO, has donated 28 motorcycles worth N8.4 million to the government to boost surveillance, monitoring and assessment of impact of strategies and activities at reducing disease burden and tracking of progress towards specified goals.
  Making the presentation to the st
  
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• Gov Ahmed cautions over communal clashes

  21-02-2018 21:13
  Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has threatened to deal with perpetrators of communal clashes between Offa in Offa Local Government Area and Ijagbo in Oyun Local Government Area of the state.
  Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State
  Governor Ahmed, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, expressed concern over the unwarranted and avoidable incidents in the two communities.
  He expressed concerns that some individuals could take laws into their hands, despite various e
  
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• We’ll develop Nigerian communities—Total MD

  21-02-2018 21:12
  By Prince Okafor
  In furtherance of its commitment to empowering Nigerian youths, the Managing Director, Total Nigeria Plc, Mr. Jean-Philippe Torres, has maintained that they will remain focussed on developing various communities in the country.Mr. Torres disclosed this during the company’s presentation of starter packs to 2016 and 2017 graduands of its skills acquisition programme in Koko, Delta State.
  The  Total Skills Acquisition Programme is a sustainable youth development scheme w
  
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• In Yobe: State government confirms abduction of over 50 schoolgirls

  21-02-2018 21:08 via pulse.ng
  The state governor Ibrahim Gaidam assured the students' parent that the government will do everything possible to rescue the girls. Over 50 schoolgirls have been abducted in Yobe State by suspected Boko Haram fighters, the state government has confirmed.The girls were said to have gone missing after gunmen believed to be terrorists stormed Government Girls Science Technical College (GGSTC) located in Dapchi, Headquarters of Bursari Local Government area of the state.The incident reporte
  
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• Varsity commends Ugwuanyi on road project

  21-02-2018 21:05
  ENUGU—THE management and students of Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, have commended  Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for releasing the sum of N500 million agreed upon as the state government’s contribution to the construction of the Ugwuomu-Nkwubor-Godfrey Okoye University road.
  Ugwuanyi
  The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Christian Anieke, who led a delegation of the university’s officials to the Governor’s Office, also thanked Ugwuanyi for a 500KVA transformer his
  
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• I share the anguish of the parents - President Buhari reacts to missing Yobe students

  21-02-2018 21:05
  - President Buhari expressed sadness of missing Yobe students- He ordered security operatives to find the missing girls- He said he synpathised with the parents
  
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• 4 politicians who recently decamped from PDP to APC get confirmed as governor’s aides

  21-02-2018 21:05
  - Four politicians who recently decamped to the APC from the PDP are among 5 individuals just confirmed as aides to the Zamfara governor -
  
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