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Girl Runs Mad & Start Drying Up After She Was Dropped by Some Guys

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An unknown girl allegedly runs mad and start drying up after she was dropped off by some guys.

According online reports, the said girl was dropped in front of Ahah market in Lagos by the guys. She waved at them as they drove off then later while walking along the market, she started acting strange and drying up till she becomes thin like a skeleton.

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I Was Denied Access to the Villa – Aisha Buhari Reveals Reasons Why She Spoke Angrily in the Video

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First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has confirmed the knowledge of a video which trended last Friday, saying she spoke angrily, because she was being denied access to her apartment.

The First Lady upon her arrival in Nigeria on Sunday morning told journalists that she was aware of the video. And in another interview with BBC Hausa, the President’s wife also said she was the one speaking in the video.

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The Recent Arrest of 94 ‘Yahoo-boys’at a Party in Osogbo – Here is What we Know

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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Office, Monday morning raided an Osogbo-based nightclub notorious for hosting parties for suspected internet fraudsters.

The raid, according to EFCC, led to the arrest of 94 suspects and confiscation of 19 exotic cars, laptops, scores of sophisticated mobile phones and other items.

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PDP Attacks Buhari over Feud in Aso Rock, Says Crisis Shows Incompetence and Disorganisation in Presidency

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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday described the dirty public fight between the First Lady, Aisha Buhari and President Muhammadu Buhari’s cousins over rooms in the Presidential villa as disgraceful, saying the ugly event has further underlined the managerial ineptitude and leadership failures of the Buhari Presidency.

The party said the chaos in the Villa has also exposed the Buhari Presidency’s alleged poor management of issues and it highlighted why it has “failed monumentally in delivering on any of its responsibilities in governance, thus leaving our dear nation in a shambolic situation in the last five years.”

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Tobechukwu Becomes First Black Valedictorian of Texas High School

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Tobechukwu “Tobi” Phillips, a student from Alvin High School in Texas, is making history as the first Black valedictorian in her school’s 125-year history. Originally established in 1894, the school was integrated with African-American students in 1965.

Boasting a 6.9 GPA, Phillips earned all A’s throughout her high school career and took Advanced Placement (AP) courses. She opened up about achieving academic success during a recent interview with Because of Them We Can.

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Buhari’s Marriage to Sadia Umar Farouq, Nigerians Reacts

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Nigerians are not taking the marriage saga of President Buhari to Sadia Umar Farouq likely as some have taken to social media to express their thoughts on the President taking a second wife.

Some have accused the new bride of being the mastermind behind all the delicious meals Buhari and the Cabal members have been eating especially during political gatherings and campaigns.

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Soldier’s Dog Bite 13 Months Old Baby in Abuja Barrack & This Happened

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A 13-month-old baby, Michael Duniya, is currently battling to stay alive after being almost mauled to death by a pitbull at Mambilla Barracks, Abuja.

According to the PUNCH who visited the barracks on Wednesday was informed that the incident occurred on Tuesday around 7.30am.

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Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Meeting: Ramaphosa Writes South Africans

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Dear Fellow South African,

Last week, I had the honour to host President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria on a state visit. Some people had thought that the visit would be tense and difficult following the attacks last month on foreign nationals living in South Africa, and the angry reaction to these events in Nigeria and some other African countries.

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You’re on ‘most important national assignment’ – Buhari Tells Members of Economic Advisory Council:

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President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja administered oaths of office on members of the newly constituted Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC).

In setting agenda for the PEAC members, the President said the eight-member economic team is on “most important national assignment.”

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26yrs Old Nigerian Man Invents Smokeless Stove

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A 26-year-old Nigerian Max Chinnah has made history as he has invented a smokeless stove that he patented with his partner, Attigah.
According to Daily Times, the Nigerian inventor, hopes that his piece would help in the saving of lives around the world.

His company called Terraoak is going into producing the smokeless stove at a very large scale, adding that it is a move to ensure a greener environment and reduce the threat of global warming.

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Buhari’s Budget of “Sustaining Growth and Job Creation” Complete Documentation …

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“An aggregate expenditure of N10.33 trillion is proposed for the Federal Government in 2020. The expenditure estimate includes statutory transfers of N556.7 billion, non-debt recurrent expenditure of N4.88 trillion and N2.14 trillion of capital expenditure (excluding the capital component of statutory transfers). Debt service is estimated at N2.45 trillion, and provision for Sinking Fund to retire maturing bonds issued to local contractors is N296 billion.”

2020 BUDGET SPEECH: Budget of Sustaining Growth and Job Creation

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Buhari’s 2020 Budget…PDP Reacts, Says Next Year’s Appropriation Bill Will Further Impoverish Nigerians

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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday expressed concerns over the N10.7 trillion 2020 budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari to the National Assembly, saying the Appropriation Bill would “further impoverish Nigerians and mortgage the future of the nation.”

The opposition party urged the legislature to “redirect the fiscal proposal to serve the interest of majority of Nigerians,” alleging that “the core of the budget remains hazy, showing streaks of padding, fraudulent duplications, replete with false performance indices, deceptive projections and inexplicable expenditure assertions which create openings for continued looting of our national patrimony by leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and persons close to the Presidency.”

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Rwanda Launches First ‘Made in Africa’ Smartphones…

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Rwanda’s Mara Group has launched two smartphones, describing them as the first “Made in Africa” models and giving a boost to the country’s ambitions to become a regional technology hub.

The Mara X and Mara Z would use Google’s Android operating system and cost 175,750 Rwandan francs ($190) and 120,250 Rwandan francs ($130) respectively.

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World’s oldest barber dies at 108 after 96 years of cutting hairs

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Anthony Mancinelli, the world’s oldest barber is dead at the age of 108. The deceased whose barbing career lasted for 96 years died from jaw cancer complications in New York on September 19.

The Italian immigrant worked as a barber from age 12 until this past July in and around Newburgh, 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of New York City.
He made it to the Guinness Book of World Records in 2018 for being the oldest practicing barber.

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Proud Corps Member Who Volunteered as a Carpenter Makes Headline

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While most corps members prefer to be posted to white collar jobs targeting booming Government parastatals such as NNPC, Central Bank, and others, this industrious young corp member, Stephen M. Teru choose to use his skills to make a difference.

According to reports, Stephen volunteered his skills for the comfort of over 80 students by making desks, tables, benches and shelves for them.

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Buhari’s Thoughts on Severe Climate Problems and Nigeria…

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Before departing New York on Friday, President Muhammadu Buhari met with Nigerian Youths Climate Group where he gave some insights into the severe climate challenges confronting the country.

According to him, “Nigeria is a neighbour to the Sahara Desert: Lake Chad is shrinking, while population is exploding. It’s a challenging situation. With less land, less rainfall, these are very unique problems for the country.”

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Matawalle Shuts Down School, Suspends Staff over ‘Desecration’ of Qur’an

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Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has sent all staff of Shattima Model Primary School in Gusau on indefinite suspension following the alleged desecration of the Holy Qur’an in the school.

Matawalle, in a statement by his Director-General of Press Affairs, Yusuf Idris, said the school has also been shut down pending an investigation by the state basic education commission.

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DSS Arrests and Releases Another Activist, Chido Onumah, at Abuja Airport

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Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) Sunday arrested another activist, author, and Coordinator of the African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), Chido Onumah.

But, he was later released after an outcry against his arrest.

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God Told Me I’ll Not Die – Death Row Inmate who Survived Lethal Injection

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A Texas death-row inmate who survived three lethal injections will be set free. His attorney, Edward Morningwood, said his client had done his time including the lethal injection required by the state. The lethal injection was supposed to be a quick death, but Igor survived.

It’s just not his time to go argues his attorney. Igor Hamilton hoped the lethal injection would succeed and end his suffering within the prison, but he survived and is excited about his second chance at life.

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5 Year Old Boy Generate Electric Light Using Orange Cells

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Nigerians are known to be talented and hard working, this is another proof as a young boy from Ejule Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State have generated electric light using orange.

According to reports, the five years old boy used crude tools, and a ball of orange as a cell that powered a bulb.

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