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APC Mega rally: Sanwo-olu, Hamzat, others storm Ikorodu

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The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu and his running mate, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Thursday stormed Ikorodu area of the state for a mega-rally, assuring residents of more development in the area if elected. Continue reading APC Mega rally: Sanwo-olu, Hamzat, others storm Ikorodu at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2UskphO President in Church Wikipedia

Court sentences man to 6 months imprisonment for stealing trousers

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An Osun Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ile-Ife on Thursday, sentenced a 26-year-old man, Mathew Damilare, to six months imprisonment for stealing 2 trousers worth N3,500. Continue reading Court sentences man to 6 months imprisonment for stealing trousers at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2DO3YqR President in Church Wikipedia

Naira stable at N360.5 to dollar at parallel market

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The Naira, on Thursday, traded flat at N360.5 to the dollar at the parallel market in Lagos, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Continue reading Naira stable at N360.5 to dollar at parallel market at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2UyEEdT President in Church Wikipedia

7 members shot during Ghana by-election as opposition party withdraws from poll

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Masked security officers shot and injured seven members of Ghana’s main opposition party during a by-election, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) said on Thursday. Continue reading 7 members shot during Ghana by-election as opposition party withdraws from poll at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2DM4GEG President in Church Wikipedia

Asisat Oshoala joins Barcelona from Dalian Quanjian

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2015 BBC Women's Footballer of the Year and 3-time CAF Women's Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala joins Barcelona on a loan deal. Continue reading Asisat Oshoala joins Barcelona from Dalian Quanjian at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2UumRo7 President in Church Wikipedia

Liberian President, Weah, to speak on democracy in Lagos, Feb 6

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The President of Liberia, George Weah, is expected in Lagos to speak on the practice of democracy in Africa on Feb. 6, at a conference organised by the Centre for Values in Leadership (CVL). Continue reading Liberian President, Weah, to speak on democracy in Lagos, Feb 6 at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2HHrCsJ President in Church Wikipedia

FG to reconstruct nine buildings with N40 billion—Fashola

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 The Federal Government, yesterday, announced its plans to spend about N40.3 billion on the reconstruction of nine public buildings which it said are currently in bad shape. Continue reading FG to reconstruct nine buildings with N40 billion—Fashola at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2SgJu1O President in Church Wikipedia

Osinbajo launches school feeding programme in Edo, as FG feeds 9.3m children

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Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has launched the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) in Edo State, to provide free meals for children in public schools in the state. Continue reading Osinbajo launches school feeding programme in Edo, as FG feeds 9.3m children at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2HHrxFr President in Church Wikipedia

2019: Don’t break your promise of credible polls, CAN tells Buhari

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Christian Association Nigeria, CAN, on Thursday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to translate his promises of a free, fair and credible 2019 elections to reality through the prevention of violence and other electoral malpractices. Continue reading 2019: Don’t break your promise of credible polls, CAN tells Buhari at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2ShhNpr President in Church Wikipedia

We’ll continue campaign against vote buying, inducement– INEC

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will continue its aggressive campaign against vote buying and inducement of voters in the country. Continue reading We’ll continue campaign against vote buying, inducement– INEC at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2HGOhWj President in Church Wikipedia

Our public institutions, commonwealth would be in grave danger if … – Keyamo

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The Director, Strategic Communications, President Muhammadu Buahri Campaign Organisation, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN), has said that ‘it has become clear to all Nigerians that our public institutions and commonwealth would be in grave danger if left in the hands of these dodgy and questionable characters. Keyamo in his reaction to Atiku and Peter Obi’s claims during yesterday’s debate on NTA hosted by Kadaria Ahmed said: “After watching Atiku/Obi on that programme, it has become clear to all Nigerians that our public institutions and commonwealth would be in grave danger if left in the hands of these dodgy and questionable characters who have no morals and no scruples about using and misusing public funds for private gains,” “Their claim on experience in running anything public or private cannot stand any act of scrutiny. Continue reading Our public institutions, commonwealth would be in grave danger if … – Keyamo at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria http:/

Market capitalisation dips by N220bn

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Trading on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has on Thursday  sustained its plunge for the fourth day with the market capitalisation declining by N220 billion. Continue reading Market capitalisation dips by N220bn at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2HGOc4X President in Church Wikipedia

If I lose free, fair elections, i will concede – Atiku

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Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, has said he would concede defeat if he loses the 2019 elections, provided the exercise is adjudged free and fair. Continue reading If I lose free, fair elections, i will concede – Atiku at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2SlhCcI President in Church Wikipedia

President Weah to speak on democracy in Lagos, Feb 6

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The President of Liberia, George Weah, is expected in Lagos to speak on the practice of democracy in Africa on Feb. 6, at a conference organised by the Centre for Values in Leadership (CVL). Continue reading President Weah to speak on democracy in Lagos, Feb 6 at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2HGO4lZ President in Church Wikipedia

We will reactivate all Sea Ports in Delta – Atiku

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PRESIDENTIAL candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has promised to revive all the sea ports in Delta State and complete the second Niger Bridge when he emerges as President. Continue reading We will reactivate all Sea Ports in Delta – Atiku at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2SgTKXN President in Church Wikipedia

Group drums support for Ambode, wants House to drop impeachment threat

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A group under the aegis of the Lagos Liberation Movement on Thursday urged the Lagos State House of Assembly to drop its impeachment threat on Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode and allow him to complete his ongoing projects in the state. Continue reading Group drums support for Ambode, wants House to drop impeachment threat at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2HJVvc9 President in Church Wikipedia

Gov. El-Rufa’i promises women more representations

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Gov. Nasiru El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State, on Thursday, reiterated that his administration believes in the ability of women to contribute positively to governance and promised to have more of them in his administration, if re-elected. Continue reading Gov. El-Rufa’i promises women more representations at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2ShhKtL President in Church Wikipedia

CAF Champions League fixtures

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CAF Champions League Continue reading CAF Champions League fixtures at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2HGvMkU President in Church Wikipedia

Khashoggi killing: UN investigator meets victim’s fiancee

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A UN expert investigating the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has met his fiancée, Hatice Cengiz, in Turkey. Continue reading Khashoggi killing: UN investigator meets victim’s fiancee at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Urowayino Warami via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2ShHXsi President in Church Wikipedia

‘Raped by soldiers’: Zimbabwean women live in fear

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A 33-year-old Zimbabwean unemployed mother of two tearfully narrates how four men in military uniform ordered her to open her door at midnight before two of them raped her. Continue reading ‘Raped by soldiers’: Zimbabwean women live in fear at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2HGvISc President in Church Wikipedia

Buhari’s administration not a safe haven for looters — PACAC

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Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, Executive Secretary, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), says President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is not a safe haven for people with stolen money or looted  assets. Continue reading Buhari’s administration not a safe haven for looters — PACAC at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2Sigtml President in Church Wikipedia

Despite Buhari’s under-performing leadership, don’t despair, Obasanjo tells Nigerians

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FORMER President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said that despite the fact that the President Muhammadu Buhari's leadership was under performing and things may be gloomy in the country, Nigerians must not despair, just as he asked Nigerians to remain optimistic, but must be vigilant. Continue reading Despite Buhari’s under-performing leadership, don’t despair, Obasanjo tells Nigerians at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2HJVq8l President in Church Wikipedia

Trump says a wall ‘is a WALL!’

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Donald Trump's frustration over his campaign to fence off the US-Mexican border spilled into linguistic territory Thursday when the president declared himself fed up with people dancing around what to call his dreamed-of barrier. Continue reading Trump says a wall ‘is a WALL!’ at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2Tn9Lc8 President in Church Wikipedia

We are not aware of restriction order for trucks, tankers in Lagos- Unions

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The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) and National Union of Petroleum and Gas Workers (NUPENG) said they were not aware of the restriction order for trucks, tankers and other articulated vehicles in Lagos State. Continue reading We are not aware of restriction order for trucks, tankers in Lagos- Unions at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2BbSdJ4 President in Church Wikipedia

Edo declares N2.91bn allocation for councils in Dec, as LGAs record N2.21bn IGR in 2018

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The Edo State Joint Account and Allocation Committee (JAAC) has declared the sum of N2.91 billion as total allocation that accrued to the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state for the month of December 2018. Continue reading Edo declares N2.91bn allocation for councils in Dec, as LGAs record N2.21bn IGR in 2018 at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2TqU97q President in Church Wikipedia

‘Osinbajo has put Yoruba on the map like Awolowo did’

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A political group in Nigeria has stated categorically that the only faction of pan Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, that is recognized by all Yorubas home and abroad, is the faction led by Chief Ayo Fasanmi. Continue reading ‘Osinbajo has put Yoruba on the map like Awolowo did’ at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2BdeaY9 President in Church Wikipedia

Freight forwarders back NCS on duty cut for imported vehicles

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 Dr Boniface Aniebonam, founder, National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) on Thursday backed the call by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for a cut on duty and levy for imported vehicles. Continue reading Freight forwarders back NCS on duty cut for imported vehicles at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2TvVjhO President in Church Wikipedia

Let’s loot Nigeria again, APC mockingly redefines Atiku’s Campaign slogan

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The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has lashed out at the Peoples Democratic Party PDP over the outing of the latter's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar at the Wednesday night televised town hall meeting, #TheCandidates, saying Atiku's electioneering campaign slogan, 'Let's make Nigeria work again' should actually be 'Let's loot Nigeria again'. Continue reading Let’s loot Nigeria again, APC mockingly redefines Atiku’s Campaign slogan at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2Bde7LX President in Church Wikipedia

Ekiti PDP lawmaker defects to APC

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Mr Olarewaju Olayanju, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) representing Emure Constituency in Ekiti State House of Assembly, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Continue reading Ekiti PDP lawmaker defects to APC at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2Tn9BS4 President in Church Wikipedia

Anger persists after Vale vows to make amends for Brazil dam disaster

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Residents of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais reacted with indifference and anger at a series of measures miner Vale SA has pledged to adopt following last week’s dam burst that almost certainly killed over 300 people. Continue reading Anger persists after Vale vows to make amends for Brazil dam disaster at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2Bb3tW4 President in Church Wikipedia

Cardi B appears in Queens court over strip club brawl

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Grammy-nominated rapper Cardi B briefly appeared in a New York criminal court on Thursday over her alleged involvement in a strip club brawl. Continue reading Cardi B appears in Queens court over strip club brawl at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2ToBKrY President in Church Wikipedia

JOHESU threatens to embark on strike

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The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has issued a threat to take industrial actions over what it describes as indifference on the part of the Federal Government to resolve their labour dispute. Continue reading JOHESU threatens to embark on strike at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2BcxapA President in Church Wikipedia

Famous Kannywood artistes thrill crowd at Buhari’s campaign in Kano

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Prominent Kannywood Artistes on Thursday thrilled the crowd at President Muhammadu Buhari re-election campaign rally held at the Sani Abacha stadium in Kano. Continue reading Famous Kannywood artistes thrill crowd at Buhari’s campaign in Kano at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2ToqdJ3 President in Church Wikipedia

Ijebu monarchs endorse Kashamu

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In what could be described as a season of royal endorsements and blessings for the Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Senator Buruji Kashamu on Thursday received the endorsement of traditional rulers in Odogbolu Local Government Area of the state. The monarchs, who were led by the Dagburewe of Idowa, His Royal Highness, Oba Yunusa Adekoya (OON), described Senator Kashamu as one of the illustrious sons of Ijebuland and prayed for his success at the polls. Continue reading Ijebu monarchs endorse Kashamu at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Victor Ogunyinka via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2BddW3f President in Church Wikipedia

Update: Jigawa, partners offer free eye surgery to 6,500 patients – Official

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The Jigawa government and partners will provide free eye surgery to no fewer than 6,500 visually impaired persons in the state. Continue reading Update: Jigawa, partners offer free eye surgery to 6,500 patients – Official at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2DNAUjb President in Church Wikipedia

Expert scores President Buhari high on foreign relations

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 A Professor of International Relations, Olusola Ojo, on Thursday said that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration had charted a new course for Nigeria’s domestic and foreign policies. Continue reading Expert scores President Buhari high on foreign relations at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2UtWgre President in Church Wikipedia

Tanzania set to register 4m new voters for next general elections

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Tanzania’s state-owned National Electoral Commission (NEC) will soon update its Biometric Voters’ Register (BVR) in which about four million new voters will be registered. Continue reading Tanzania set to register 4m new voters for next general elections at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2DLE4nx President in Church Wikipedia

Judge dismisses objection by ex-Bayelsa governor’s aide over alleged rape

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Justice Ineikade Eradiri of Yenagoa High Court, on Thursday dismissed the objections raised by Richard Kpodo, accused of raping a 26-year-old woman. Continue reading Judge dismisses objection by ex-Bayelsa governor’s aide over alleged rape at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2UyjRal President in Church Wikipedia

Campaign: Atiku pledges to resuscitate Delta seaports

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Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)has pledged to resuscitate the three seaports in Delta, if elected. Continue reading Campaign: Atiku pledges to resuscitate Delta seaports at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2DOg5UD President in Church Wikipedia

My administration will ensure urgent completion of second Niger Bridge – Atiku

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Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pledged to resuscitate the three seaports in Delta, if elected. Continue reading My administration will ensure urgent completion of second Niger Bridge – Atiku at Vanguard News Nigeria. by adekunle via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2UtW9fi President in Church Wikipedia

2019: Kogi PDP chieftains petition INEC, IGP, others over Gov Bello’s alleged excesses

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Chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party, Kogi state chapter, Thursday, called on the National Peace Committee, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, National Security Adviser, NSA, Major General Mohammed Monguno (retd) and Civil Society Organisations, CSOs to prevail on Governor Yahaya Bello to give peace a chance ahead of the general elections slated for February 16 and March 2, 2019. Continue reading 2019: Kogi PDP chieftains petition INEC, IGP, others over Gov Bello’s alleged excesses at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2DNANnL President in Church Wikipedia

CCT fixes Feb 4 to resume trial of suspended CJN, Onnoghen

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Following a request from the Federal Government, the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, in Abuja, on Thursday, fixed February 4 to resume proceedings on the non assets declaration charge pending against the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen. Continue reading CCT fixes Feb 4 to resume trial of suspended CJN, Onnoghen at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Emmanuel Okogba via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2UyjFrD President in Church Wikipedia

Breaking: Asaba shuts down as Atiku campaign team arrives Delta

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ASABA, the Delta State capital has been shutdown as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar campaign team arrived the State for campaign rally.  Continue reading Breaking: Asaba shuts down as Atiku campaign team arrives Delta at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2WtyRYV President in Church Wikipedia

Elections: NGO takes enlightenment campaign to Churches, Mosques

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The Peace Revival and Reconciliation Foundation, said it has extended its enlightenment campaigns on peaceful conduct during the forthcoming general elections to churches and mosques. Continue reading Elections: NGO takes enlightenment campaign to Churches, Mosques at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2RuaBSy President in Church Wikipedia

Council inaugurates committee to check illegal pharmaceutical stores

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The Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN), Gombe State Office, has inaugurated an inspection committee to check illegal pharmaceutical stores in the state. Continue reading Council inaugurates committee to check illegal pharmaceutical stores at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Idowu Bankole via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2TnNYkD President in Church Wikipedia

Former Chelsea boss Conte keen to return to coaching

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Former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte said on Thursday he is ready to return to coaching but insisted he had not received any offers in Italy. Continue reading Former Chelsea boss Conte keen to return to coaching at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2BbJJS8 President in Church Wikipedia

Buhari: Petty traders, others make brisk business in Kano

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Petty traders, such as food vendors and sachet water sellers, are making brisk business in Kano on Thursday as the people of the State await the arrival of President Muhammadu Buhari for his re-election campaign, at the Sani Abacha stadium. Continue reading Buhari: Petty traders, others make brisk business in Kano at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2MI4k51 President in Church Wikipedia

‘No one thinks we can win’, says England boss Jones ahead of Ireland clash

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Eddie Jones insisted England's belief in their ability to beat champions Ireland was intact even though "no one thinks we can win" the Six Nations clash in Dublin. Continue reading ‘No one thinks we can win’, says England boss Jones ahead of Ireland clash at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2sZH5KG President in Church Wikipedia

Trump says US-China trade talks ‘going well’

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday touted the chances of success as US-China trade negotiations entered a second day, saying Beijing was eager to make a deal. Continue reading Trump says US-China trade talks ‘going well’ at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2MGSQyv President in Church Wikipedia

Buhari arrives Kano for re-election campaign‎

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President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Kano in continuation of his re-election campaigns across the country. Continue reading Buhari arrives Kano for re-election campaign‎ at Vanguard News Nigeria. by Tony via Vanguard News Nigeria http://bit.ly/2TsxuYA President in Church Wikipedia