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Facebook Fined $1.65m By Brazil

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Brazil on Monday fined Facebook $1.65 million for improperly sharing users’ data in a case linked to the global Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Buhari Aone Can’t Be Blamed For Nigeria’s Debt

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Amidst growing criticism of the country’s debt profile, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Monday the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), alone could not be blamed for the country’s debt stock.

Alleged N6.3bn Fraud: You Have A Case To Answer, Judge Tells Jang

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Justice Daniel Longji of the Plateau State High Court on Tuesday told the former Governor of the state, Jonah Jang, that he has a case to answer in an alleged N6.3bn fraud charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

FG Places Travel Restrictions On Ministers, Others

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Ministers can only travel out of the country eight times in a year, Information, Culture & Tourism Minister Lai Mohammed has disclosed.

FG Approves 6 New Federal Colleges Of Education

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In order to increase the number of quality of teachers in the country, the federal government has approved an establishment and immediate take-off of new six Federal Colleges of Education in each of the geo-political zone in the country.

Cristiano Ronaldo Crowned Men’s Player Of The Year At Dubai Globe Soccer Award

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The Juventus attacker wins honour for sixth time, England's Bronze picks up inaugural award for best woman, Liverpool continue remarkable year with three trophies

Burna Boy And Rema On Obama Favourite Songs Of 2019 List

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Burna boy and Rema made the Favorite Music of Barack Obama.

Obaseki Reacts As Interpol Arrest Edo State Commissioner For Arts, Culture And Diaspora Affairs,For Money Laundering

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The Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Osazee Osemwengie Ero, has been arrested by the Interpol in far away France.

Game Of Thrones Actor Andrew Dunbar Dies On Christmas Eve

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Andrew Dunbar, who was in his 30s, died at his home in Belfast on Christmas Eve

Wike Swears In 28 Commissioners, Special Advisers

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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Monday swore-in 13 New Commissioners, and 15 Special Advisers to the Governor in a ceremony at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House Port Harcourt, IgbereTV reports.

Uche Nwosu Returns To APC Following Supreme Court Judgement

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The governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) during the 2019 general election in Imo State, Mr Uche Nwosu, has returned to his former party, the All Progressive Congress (APC).

Kirikasamma Local Govt Bans Men, Women From Meeting At Night

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The Kirikasamma Local Government Area of Jigawa State, on Monday, enacted a bye-law banning members of the opposite sex from meeting at night.

Oshiomhole's Antics Will Fail' - Governor Obaseki

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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the antics of National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, to create factions of the party in the state would fail.

Burna Boy Buys Rolls Royce As Christmas Gift

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Singer Burna Boy has purchased a brand new Rolls Royce for Christmas.

Wike Rejects PDP Peace Move, Tells Dickson To Leave Party Immediately

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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has rejected the offer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership to intervene in the conflict with outgoing Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson over the Soku Oil Wells/fields returned to Rivers State by the Federal High Court.

I Will Break Toes To Serve My People Says Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde

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On Thursday, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said he would not mind breaking some toes if it would enable him to serve the ordinary people of the state and also fight for their rights.

Bek Air Plane Crashes Near Kazakhstan's Almaty

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At least 14 people have died after a Bek Airplane with almost 100 people on board crashed near the city of Almaty in Kazakhstan on Friday shortly after taking off.

Ganduje Bans Opposite Sexes From Plying Same Tricycles

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The Kano State Government has banned persons of opposite genders from plying the same commercial tricycles across the state from January 2020, an official has announced.

Cardi B And Offset Buy Atlanta Mansion

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Cardi B (real name Belcalis Marlenis Almanzarand) and Offset (real name Kiari Kendrell Cephus) just bought a home in suburban Atlanta that can only be described as a freaking castle!

Philippine President,Duterte Bans Two US Senators From Entering Philippines

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Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte has banned two U.S senators from entering the country, and threatened to require all U.S citizens to apply for a visa, his spokesman said on Friday.

Nigeria To Renew Gernot Rohr’s Contract With Conditions

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As Nigerians look forward to the New Year with better performances from the country’s national football teams, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has revealed plans to renew the contract of Super Eagles Head Coach, Gernot Rohr for another term.

Barcelona’s Suarez And Wife Renews Wedding Vows

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Barcelona forward Luis Suarez and wife Sofia Balbi have renewed their wedding vow at a star-studded gathering in Uruguay attended by Lionel Messi among others.

Why We Didn’t Release El-zakzaky Says FG

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The Federal Government has explained why it did not release, alongside Sambo Dasuki and Omoyele Sowore, the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky from custody.

APC Rejects Obaseki’s Call To Dissolve Peace Panel

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The All Progressives Congress has rejected a call by the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, for the dissolution of its National Reconciliation Committee headed by the President of the Senate, Dr Ahmed Lawan.

Fraudster Parading Self As My Wife, Buys On Credit –Osun Deputy Gov

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The Osun State Deputy Governor, Olugboyega Alabi, has warned members of the public against transacting any business with a suspected fraudster parading herself as his wife.

Orange FM OAP Sweet Steve Dies In An Accident

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The Orange FM OAP was involved in an accident along Ondo road early this morning. He reportedly went into a coma and later passed on.

Cocaine, Gun Allegedly Found In American Rapper Lil Wayne’s Private Jet

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United States law enforcement agents have allegedly found illicit drugs and firearm in a private jet, with American rapper Lil Wayne on board.

No Date Yet For Border Reopening Says FG

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The Federal Government had yet to decide a terminal date when the country ’ s border would be reopened to neighboring countries.

Brazil’s President Bolsonaro Hospitalised

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Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro  hospitalised Monday after suffering a fall at his official residence in Brasilia, the latest health scare for the 64-year-old, his office said.

Buhari Fires Board Heads Of NCC, NIPOST, NITDA, Others; Makes New Appointments

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PRESIDENT BUHARI ARPROVES NEW APPOINTMENTS IN PARASTATALS UNDER MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL ECONOMY Desirous of fast-tracking the targets and mandate of the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the following new appointments in the Parastatals listed below: 1. Nigerians Communications Commission (NCC) (a) Prof. Adeolu Akande (South West) replaces Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye (South West) as Chairman, Board of Commissioners – subject to Senate confirmation (b) Mr Uche Onwude (South East) replaces Senator Ifeanyi Godwin Ararume (South East) as Non-Executive Commissioner – subject to Senate confirmation.

Lille To Reject January Offers For Osimhen

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French Ligue 1 side, Lille, will reject any offer for their Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen when the European transfer window opens in January.

Police Release Shina Peller On Bail

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The House of Reps member representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Iwajowa/Kajola Federal Constituency, Shina Peller has been released by the Police.

Arsenal Prepare £40m Plus Xhaka For Ndidi

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Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been linked with a move to Arsenal.

Brescia President Under-Fire For Balotelli ‘Black’ Joke

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Brescia president Massimo Cellino came under fire on Monday after he described Mario Balotelli’s difficult situation at the promoted Serie A club as “black”. Balotelli was dropped for Brescia’s 3-0 defeat at Roma on Sunday after clashing with new club coach Fabio Grosso for his lack of commitment during training in the week.

JAMB Releases Date For 2020 UTME

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board has said it would be holding the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculations Examination between March 14 and April 4.

Bukayo Saka, Struggling To Pledge Allegiance To Nigeria

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Arsenal starlet, Bukayo Saka, has said he is finding it difficult to decide which international side to play for.

Judge Withdraws From Sowore’s Suit

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Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday withdrew from the fundamental rights enforcement suit instituted by the ‘RevolutionNow’ protests convener, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, seeking an order for his release from custody of the Department of State Service.

Court Rejects Orji-Kalu’s Request For Post-Conviction Bail

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Justice Mohammed Liman of the Federal High Court in Lagos has turned down the request for post-conviction bail filed by a former governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu, who was convicted of N7.1bn fraud and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment.

Abiodun Akinlade Returns To APC

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The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in the March governorship election in Ogun State, Abiodun Akinlade has announced his return to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Police: We Arrested Shina Peller For Mobilizing 50 Thugs To Attack Maroko Police

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The Lagos State Police Command has explained the reason for the arrest and detention of House of Representatives member, Shina Peller.

Boko Haram Attacks Parts Of Yobe

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Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have tried to force their way into parts of Damaturu the Yobe State capital.

Salah, Mane And Mahrez Make Top 3 Finalists For African Player Of The Year

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Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Riyad Mahrez are the Top 3 finalists for African Player of the Year award.

CBN Slashes Banks’ ATM Withdrawal Fee From N65 To N35

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The Central Bank of Nigeria on Sunday reduced the withdrawal fee charged for the use of other banks’ Automated Teller Machines from N65 to N35.

Shina Peller Arrested And Detained By The Police

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The Nigeria Police Force has unjustly held hostage a member of the House of Representatives representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency, Hon. Shina Peller at Moroko Police station, Lagos State.

Ganduje Agrees To Pay N30,000 Minimum Wage From December 2019

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The Kano State Government has agreed to commence payment of the N30,000 new minimum wage from December 2019 while arrears of April – November 2019 would be paid in installments over time.

Edinson Cavani Signs A 3-Year Contract With Atletico Madrid

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Edinson Cavani has reportedly agreed a three-year contract to join Atletico Madrid. The Uruguayan striker will be become a free agent when his deal at Paris Saint-Germain expires next summer.

Quilox Shut Down By Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency

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This was announced in a tweet by the SA to the governor on New Media Jubril Gawat. The club recently held a 36-hour party

Joshua: Fury Fight Easier Than Wilder

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A fight against fellow Briton Tyson Fury can be easily fixed if the Gypsy King snatches the WBC Belt from Deontay Wilder, says Anthony Joshua.

U-20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria Lose 2020 Hosting Rights To Costa Rica, Panama

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The world football governing body (FIFA) on Friday confirmed on its website that the 2020 U-20 Women’s World Cup would be hosted by Central American duo of Costa Rica and Panama.