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Lagos Set To Employ 1000 Graduates As Bus Conductors

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The National President of the Bus Conductors Association of Nigeria, BCAN, Comrade Israel Ade Adeshola has disclosed that the association is set to employ 1000 graduates through the Lagos State ministry of transportation,Vanguard reports. Adeshola who noted that the graduates would be from different Universities across the country added that the new policy of the Lagos state government is collaborating with the association to give bus conducting profession a new look. His words: “presently Lagos state government through the Lagos State Drivers Institute, LASDRI is training and accrediting conductors in the state.”After the training, the graduands would be employed as bus conductors and would be on the payroll of the government with a salary worth of N50,000 per month. “The objective is to make the job of bus conducting attractive, respected and dignified as obtainable globally”, Adeshola noted. He buttressed that this is part of the state government project to change the face of

FBI Obtains Warrant for More Emails in Clinton Probe

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The FBI obtained a warrant to search emails related to the probe of Hillary Clinton's private server that were discovered on ex-congressman Anthony Weiner's laptop, law enforcement officials confirmed Sunday. The warrant came two days after FBI Director James Comey revealed the existence of the emails, which law enforcement sources said were linked to Weiner's estranged wife, top Clinton aide Huma Abedin. The sources said Abedin used the same laptop to send thousands of emails to Clinton. The FBI already had a warrant to search Weiner's laptop, but that only applied to evidence of his allegedly illicit communications with an underage girl.

Top Trump aide calls angry Trump supporter "deplorable"

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A man at a Donald Trump rally Saturday night walked up to the press section at Saturday and shouted “Jew-S-A” — and Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway said Sunday that his behavior was “deplorable.” “That man’s conduct was deplorable,” Conway told CNN. “His conduct is completely unacceptable and does not reflect our campaign or our candidate.”

After controversial comment on husband Aisha Buhari breaks silence

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Aisha Buhari, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said that she was particular about the success of the President’s administration. Aisha, whose recent comments on her husband’s political appointments generated uproar, said her primary objective is the success of his government. Speaking in Borno during a visit to Benisheik, one of the liberated towns in Borno state, Aisha said that Buhari cannot succeed alone except with the help of governors, among others. She said: “What I am after in particular is the success of my husband’s administration and he can’t do it alone except with the help of the governors, their wives and all members of our progressive party.

Queen Elizabeth II Went Inside a Grocery Store and Her Reaction Is Priceless

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II visited a grocery store in Poundbury, England on Thursday, and no one seemed more surprised by the trip than the Queen herself. Her Majesty flashed a fair amount of quizzical glances back and forth as she wandered up and down the aisles of the Waitrose supermarket. Wearing a powder blue coat and flanked by her entourage (which included Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall) The Queen perused the local products and greeted staff members.

Angelina Jolie questioned by FBI for four hours

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Angelina Jolie was questioned by the FBI for four hours over the Brad Pitt private plane incident. Brad is alleged to have gotten "verbally abusive" and "physical" with their son Maddox, 15, while under the influence of alcohol during a flight on September 14 and Angelina filed for divorce just days later. After an anonymous source reported the alleged incident, the FBI got involved as they have jurisdiction because it occurred mid-air. A source told Us Weekly: "The agents wanted a breakdown of everything that happened from when the plane took off to when it landed. Angelina fully cooperated." The insider added that the FBI "will likely investigate for another few weeks". After that they "will present the case to the prosecutor, who will evaluate whether they feel the need to bring charges. It could potentially be months".

Music Adele endorses Hillary Clinton at Miami concert 'Don't vote for him,' the singer tells the audience

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Hillary Clinton has no shortage of singing celebrity supporters — Jay Z , Demi Lovato , Elton John , Katy Perry , among them. Now she can add Adele to that list. At the British singer’s Tuesday night concert in Miami, where Clinton was in attendance and reportedly celebrating on the eve of her 69th birthday, Adele addressed the upcoming election and urged the audience, “Don’t vote for him,” referring, of course, to Clinton’s opponent, Donald Trump.

“World’s Prettiest Dog” Becomes An Online Sensation

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Is this the world’s prettiest dog? An Afghan hound has become a social media sensation thanks to her long dark locks and penchant for staring into the distance… She’s got long dark locks, dignified poise and a withering look – all the ingredients for a social media superstar. But Tea is not an Instagram bikini model, she’s a five-year-old black Afghan hound whose photogenic silky coat made her an overnight sensation.

NNPC Cuts Oil Prices to Woo Buyers in the International Market

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Nigeria has been reported to have reduced the price of crude oil at the international market to lure buyers.  The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has cut the price of every type of crude oil it sells in an effort to regain share of the global oil market amid continued supply glut and growing competition, according to the

Nigerian prophet says prices will crash soon

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Prophet Okeowo of Word of Liberty Evangelical Ministry unveils very good predictions for Nigeria. The cleric said that prices of commodities will crash drastically as rice would cost N5,000 and naira would strengthen up to 150 per dollar. According to pastor, God didn’t tell him when this happen, but asked Nigerians not to blame Buhari for all problems. Prominent Lagos Prophet Ade Okeowo has claimed that God told him that the cost of bag of rice and fuel will drastically reduced very soon. Okeowo disclosed his fresh prophecies in a chat with Encomium, advising Nigerians to stop blamingBuhari for all problems, as the president needed time to fix the country.

“Released Chibok Girls Need Psychological Rehabilitation” – Pope Francis

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Pope Francis 1, leader of the Catholic Church worldwide, has said the 21 Chibok girls released from Sambisa forest need psychological evaluation conducted by experts. Pope Francis who made this statement through his representative, President of Pontifical Mission Societies (Nigeria), Rev. Fr. George Ajana, during this year’s World Mission Sunday, at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral, Area 3, Abuja, said; “The release of the 21 Chibok girls is victory, it is a very good sign and we are thanking God for it that some of the Chibok girls were released. Nigerians have been celebrating all this while, the church joins them in the celebration and we are one with them.

Donald Trump Vows to Sue "Every Woman" Who Accused Him of Sexual Assault

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The Republican presidential candidate was supposed to get away from the controversy. After weeks of scandal after scandal, Donald Trump was meant to focus on policy. His Saturday address in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania was billed as the chance for Trump to show why voters should choose him over Hillary Clinton. The speech would “set the tone” for the final weeks of the campaign as Trump would make the case for why he is "the change-agent our country needs,” Stephen Miller, Trump’s national policy director said before the speech . Right at the beginning of the address though, Trump seemingly couldn’t help himself and mentioned all the women who have come forward to accuse him of sexual assault, straight up calling them liars and vowing to take them to court.

See The New Customized 2016 Phantom Rolls Royce The Oba Of Benin Just Got, Worth ₦167 Million (See Photos)

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The newly Crowned Oba Of Benin just got a new customized 2016 Phantom Rolls Royce worth $417,825 (₦167,130,000).. Facebook user Amb Dion Osagie shared the photos after Oba Ewuare II had a thanks giving ceremony at the holy Arousa today in Benin..

Nigerians React After Governor Obiano Tries To Kiss His Wife In Public (Photos)

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Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano and his wife Ebelechukwu -put up a public display of affection as they tried to kiss in the presence of former national chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Chief Victor Umeh and who were delighted by the sight. And as expected, Nigerians have reacted after this photo was posted online.

Rapper Fetty Wap Spends N36M On New Teeth

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According to TMZ, Fetty Wap got himself a brand new smile, after reportedly spending $4,000 a tooth for 20 new porcelain veneers reaching a grand total of $80k..

Barcelona 4 – 0 Manchester City [Champions League] Highlights 2016/17

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Claudio Bravo endured a nightmare return to Camp Nou as he was sent off during Manchester City’s 4-0 Champions League defeat to Barcelona, with marvellous Lionel Messi supplying a hat-trick. The Line Up;

Arsenal 6 – 0 Ludogorets Razgrad [Champions League] Highlights 2016/17

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Mesut Ozil was devastating in front of goal with a second-half hat-trick as Arsenal surged to an easy 6-0 win over Ludogorets in the Champions League on Wednesday. Having drawn with Paris Saint-Germain and beaten Basel, Arsene Wenger’s men retained top spot in Group A as they easily put Ludogorets to the sword, Ozil starring while Alexis Sanchez, Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain also found the net. Sanchez’s marvellous lob opened the scoring after 12 minutes, with Walcott’s eighth goal of the season making it 2-0 shortly before half-time.

Boko Haram sets conditions to free 83 more Chibok girls

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As negotiations for the expected next phase of the release of 83 Chibok girls begins this week, there were indications, last night, that the leadership of the Boko Haram sect might table two major conditions to be met by the Federal Government to seal the deal. A source close to the negotiations confided in Sunday Vanguard that unlike the 21 girls, who were freed by the sect, last Thursday, to test government’s level of commitment and sincerity, the release of the remaining girls may be based strictly on ransom payment and freedom for no fewer than 16 of Boko Haram commanders by the government. The government, it was learnt, was eager to get the remaining 83 girls, reportedly held by a top leader of the sect in an undisclosed location in the North East.

Photos: See Sneakers That Cost ($4,950) A Whopping ₦2.2Million, The Shoe Has A Working Airplane Seatbelt, Wifi And An LCD Screen For Watching Movies

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If you thought Nike’s self-lacing ‘Back to the Future’ Air sneakers were hard to find, meet the much more elusive Virgin America First Class shoes. There’s only one pair in existence. Virgin America has unveiled a pair of sneakers created by agency Eleven, that will give you the “flying first class” experience without ever leaving the ground.

Man Lists His Newborn Baby For Sale On eBay

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A man in Duisburg, Germany has admitted listing his newborn baby daughter up for sale on auction site eBay, but claimed it was a joke, German police said. The baby was listed for sale at a price of €5,000, with a description that read: “A small child, 40 days old and named Maria, for sale.” The advert went viral on social media sites after being placed online, and this triggered eBay users to think it was a case of human trafficking, and therefore alerted the police who immediately launched an investigation. The man’s home was raided by police, and the child was placed into care.

Drake, Wizkid collaboration is all-time most streamed song on Spotify

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Spotify on Tuesday announced that ‘One Dance’, a collaboration between Drake, Wizkid, and Kylar, has become the most streamed song in the history of the music platform. With over 880 million streams, ‘One Dance’ surpassed the previous record-holder ‘Lean On’, a joint effort by Major Lazer and DJ Snake.

Monthly clearance, posting tension… 6 NYSC challenges every youth corp member will remember

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Nigeria’s National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) is always welcomed with mixed feelings by all Nigerian graduates. Why? Because of the epic tales – of good, bad, ugly and unbelievable experiences of young Nigerians during the nation’s youth corp programme. Anyone who has undergone this compulsory one-year service will identify with the following… (but if you haven’t yet served your fatherland, anticipate them). Posting tension This is the first of many challenges faced by youth corp members. The fear of an unknown destination is one that prospective corp members usually have to grapple with. Even if your uncle is friends with the director-general, there are times when you wonder what would happen if you’re posted to a remote town. While some cherish the chance to explore a new culture, others dread having to go far away from home.

Nice To Meet You Sire!! Meet the World's Best Dressed Farmer.. This Man Wears Fancy Suits to Work on Fields (Photos)

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A man who is said to be the world's best farmer, has been caught on camera on his farm as he dresses fancifully to till the ground. Kiyoto Saito is a young rice farmer from Kengo, Japan’s Yamagata prefecture, who is renowed for hisdressing.The man is trying to change people’s perception of agricultural work through his unusual attire. According to Oddity Central, whether he’s driving a tractor, or is standing up to his knees in the marshy rice fields, Kiyoto is always wearing an elegant suit complete with shirt and tie. Kiyoto’s family has been cultivating rice in the fields around Kengo for around 400 years, but as a teenager he found the tradition boring, and moved to the city. He returned to his native town a few years ago determined to start a family and get involved in the family business, but decided to put his unique twist on it.

VIDEO: UNIZIK students build, succesfully fly quadcopter

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Undergraduates of Nnamdi Azikwe University (UNIZIK) have successfully flown a locally crafted quadcopter. Chinonso Achebe, associate professor of mechanical engineering at UNIZIK, Awka, shared a video on his Facebook page showing the quadcopter that was built by the students. The video captured students and lecturers testing the project which was in the sky for over a minute and finally had an exquisite landing.

See List Of Phones Whatsapp Will No Longer Support By End Of December 2016

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The Facebook-owned WhatsApp messenger has been undergoing huge changes lately. After a crucial 2016 business year for Blackberry and Nokia smartphone giants, WhatsApp support will reportedly end for BlackBerry, Nokia platforms, as well as some iPhone, models by the end of December, this 2016. According to the report, WhatsApp, which is the most popular messaging application platform used by almost 90 percent of smartphone users in the world will no longer support some mobile devices at the end of December as their planning to expand their app features and add more security tools to their app. “code-block code-block-4”> The messenger platform has already updated its user policy to begin sharing your info with Facebook as well as so many major updates seen in the past couple of months.

PRESIDENT BUHARI'S STATEMENT TO AISHA IS A WAKE UP CALL FOR WOMEN

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‘My Wife Belongs To My Kitchen’ – Buhari Reacts To Aisha’s ‘Controversial’ BBC Interview

SPORTS NEWS:Chelsea react to Antonio conte's alleged sack

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Chelsea insist coach Antonio Conte will not be sacked. Conte is contracted with the Blues till summer of 2019. Roman Abrahmovich has not held crisis meetings with Conte  Chelsea rejected reports that head coach Antonio Conte is set to leave the club. The club told Sky Sports News HQ that reports claiming Conte is set to leave the club are absolute nonsense.

Controversial boxer Tyson Fury poses with all his belts one last time before relinquishing them (photo)

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Former WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury shared a photo on Twitter of him posing with all his belts won during his career one last time before handing them over to the Boxing federation following his use of cocaine and his decision to seek medical treatment for Bipolar disorder. His WBA , WBO and IBO belts will now be fought for in a match between Anthony Joshua and Wladmir Klitschko.

Breaking!!! NNPC discovers 21 Wells Full Of Oil In North

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NNPC is putting last touches to a comprehensive framework designed to herald the intensification of exploration activities in the Chad Basin. According to the fresh reports, the petroleum corporation has so far drilled 23 wells, 21 of which have potential of full prospects of oil – Nigeria engaged a British company into the exploration that is already working in the Lake Chad region to put efforts together. Moves by the Nigerian government to build up the nations proven oil reserve through exploration of new frontiers received a fresh thrust with the news that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) as 21 oil wells out of the 23 drilled so far have potential of full prospects of oil.

Presidency Releases Official Statement & Details on the Release of 21 Chibok Girls by Boko Haram

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The presidency has confirmed in an official statement that Twenty-one Chibok schoolgirls have been released from Boko Haram militants.  IT IS OFFICIAL, 21 CHIBOK GIRLS NOW WITH GOVERNMENT It is confirmed that 21 of the missing Chibok Girls have been released and are in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS.

Meet CoverGirl’s First Ever Cover Boy, 17 year old James Charles is Making History!

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CoverGirl recently announced that their newest CoverGirl to work with current brand ambassador Katy Perry is, in fact, a CoverBoy! His name is James Charles , a 17 year-old high school senior and makeup artist with over 430k followers on Instagram and 70,000 YouTube subscribers.

Car Bomb Reportedly Kills 18 in Borno

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About 18 persons were reportedly killed in a bomb blast at about 9AM on Wednesday around Muna garage Maiduguri Borno State. Witnesses say a car bomb, suspected to have been planted by Boko Haram insurgents hit a convoy of vehicles around the garage.

President Buhari reacts to the bomb attack in Maiduguri

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8 people died and 15 others got injured in the attack that occurred in Maiduguri, Borno state today October 12th. 

Wonder Bank: MMM Reportedly Crashes In Lagos?

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It has been tears and more tears all morning in Lagos State after news began to filter in that rave Ponzi Scheme, MMM, has crashed in Nigeria, resulting in massive losses for its many members. While details of the crash are still sketchy. it will be noted that only recently, the Zimbabwean and South African chapters of the MMM franchise also recently packed up, resulting in disbelief, shock and even suicide of some members who lost their life savings to the Ponzi Scheme. These events had led many to plead with involved Nigerians to “get out while they could”, a plea which fell on deaf ears.

Many Escape Death, Several Houses Destroyed as Petrol Tanker Falls and Spills Content in Oyo

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Serious havoc has been wrought in an Oyo State community after a fuel tanker fell in the area spilling its content.  Many people have escaped tragic death after several houses and properties were destroyed yesterday in Saki Area of Oyo State. The incident occurred after a petrol tanker fell and spilled its content in the area.

New Music: Phyno – Pino Pino

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Penthauze Music Boss, Phyno celebrated his birthday yesterday and in respect to this, the “Fada Fada”

FG Is Still in Talks With Niger Delta Militants – Ibe Kachikwu

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                                Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu , has said that it is not true that the Federal Government is working against the people of the Niger Delta region. He also said that the dialogue between the Federal Government and the people of the region to find lasting solutions to the lingering violence and pipeline vandalism in the region was on-going. The minister made the clarification on Saturday in an interview at the end of the 2016 Convocation Ceremony of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) , Effurun, Delta. He said the president was very supportive of the project of ensuring that government reached an agreement with the people through dialogue by ensuring that the old model which failed was restructured.

Music Video: DJ Khaled Ft. Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, August Alsina, Jeremih, Future & Rick Ross – Do You Mind

After handling the hosting duties for Tuesday night’s airing of the BET Hip-Hop Awards, DJ Khaled decided to premiere the official video for his Major Key single “Do You Mind” featuring Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, August Alsina, Jeremih, Future, and Rick Ross.

Wow! Ifeanyi Ubah Hits Big as Abuja High Court Orders AMCON to Pay N26.5billion to Capital Oil & Gas

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Justice Abdul Kafarati of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday, in a judgment, ordered the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria to pay Capital Oil and Gas Industries Limited N26.5 billion. The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday ordered the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria to pay Capital Oil and Gas Industry Limited N26.5 billion as contained in a consent judgement delivered in 2013.

World Cup Qualifier: Peru 2 – 2 Argentina [World Cup Qualifier] Highlights 2016

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Ramiro Funes Mori and Gonzalo Higuain were both on target for the visitors, but they failed to shine away from home and were ultimately held for a second straight tie. Argentina toiled in the absence of Lionel Messi as they limped to a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw against Peru on Thursday. Barcelona superstar Messi was absent for the contest in Lima having sustained a groin injury against Atletico Madrid last month.

New Music: Tory Lanez Ft. Sean Paul – Luv (Remix)

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Here, SP sings about lighting a spliff and loving a girl’s hips, while being quite direct about his intentions. “You know that I want it,” he sings over the riddim. “You know that I want it.” Then, Lanez comes in with his familiar lyrics. “Everyone falls in love some time,” he harmonizes. “I don’t know about you, but it ain’t a crime.”

Sport News: Neymar says Ronaldo Will Win Next Ballon D’or

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Neymar has admitted that Cristiano Ronaldo is favourite to win the FIFA Ballon D’Or, because of the success he has achieved in 2016. Ronaldo won the Champions League with Real Madrid and also lifted the European Championship trophy with Portugal. The 31-year-old finished second last year behind Neymar’s team-mate at Barcelona, Lionel Messi. But Neymar says he will win it this time around.

EFCC To Arrest Senator Stella Oduah

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has thrown out an application filed before it by Senator Stella Oduah, a former Minister of Aviation. Oduah asked that Court to stop the Attorney-General of the Federation’s office, the EFCC, and the police from “inviting, arresting, investigating or prosecuting” her over the purchase of two armoured BMW vehicles at the cost of N255m by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority under her watch as the aviation minister in 2013.

NNPC To Use These Crops For Diesel

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday announced that it had commenced the integration of biofuels production from selected energy crops through its agriculture development programme. It stated that it would plant an energy crop known as Jatropha and convert the extracted oil from its seeds to biodiesel which in turn will be used to fueldiesel engines.

Sports News: Victor Moses, Isaac Sucess Face Ban Over Nigeria Snub

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The duo of Victor Moses and Isaac Success may faceban for excusing themselves from national team duties. According to completesportsnigeria, Nigeria Football Federation has doubts over the authenticity of both players (Victor Moses and Isaac Success) claim of being injured due to the fact that both played for their respective clubs.

Over 300 Houses Flooded, Many Nigerians Stranded As Agency Releases Dam Water

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No fewer than 300 houses have been flooded and 860 households displaced following the opening of Oyan Dam water, one of the tributaries of the Ogun River. The affected areas include Agiliti/Maidan, Orile, Owode, Agboyi and Araromi communities in Ketu and Mile 12 areas in Lagos;and Akute and Warewa communities, as well as estates in and around OPIC in Ogun State. Parts of the Lagos State’s Isheri North Government Reserved Area and the Lagos State Development And Property Corporation Estate, were also affected.

Abducted Former Minister of Environment, Laurentia Mallam and Her Husband Regain Freedom

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                                                         Laurentia Mallam   The Police Command in Kaduna State on Wednesday confirmed the release of the immediate past Minister of Environment, Laurentia Mallam , and her husband, Pius . The couple was abducted along Bwari/Jere axis on Kaduna-Abuja highway on Monday evening.

New Music: Rick Ross Ft. Scrilla & Sam Sneak – Supa Cindy

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                            Rick Ross toasts another industry friend, dedicating the track to 99 JAMZ personality Supa Cindy,