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Probe Obasanjo or forget anti-corruption war

A former Chairman, Senate Committee on Water Resources, Senator Joseph Waku,  on Tuesday in Kaduna asked President Muhammadu Buhari  to either probe former President Olusegun Obasanjo  or forget about his current war against corruption in the country. He also predicted that without Buhari, the governing party was bound to lose the 2019 general election. He said Nigerians would not take President Buhari’s fight against corruption seriously if Obasanjo  was left untouched by anti-graft agency, the  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Olusegun Obasanjo The 4th Republic Senator said he had already told the President that Nigerians would only take his ant-corruption seriously if the likes of Obasanjo, whom he claimed introduced corruption to Nigeria, were probed. Waku, in an interview with  journalists on the sideline at the ongoing Annual General Assembly of the Arewa Consultative Forum  on Tuesday in Kaduna,  said, “Loo...
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Chelsea 3-2 Bristol Rovers: Batshuayi double keeps Blues going in League Cup

The new signing at the London club was on target to frustrate the visitors' dreams of a famous upset, despite a gritty comeback later in the game Michy Batshuayi scored twice as Chelsea survived a scare against Bristol Rovers to reach the third round of the League Cup with a 3-2 win at Stamford Bridge. The League One outfit won the last meeting between the sides back in 1981, but there was to be no repeat on Tuesday despite a battling performance in which they twice halved a two-goal deficit to keep Chelsea on their toes. Antonio Conte's side, entering the competition at this phase for the first time since 1996, took charge of the game during the first half thanks to goals from close-season signing Batshuayi and Victor Moses in the space of two minutes. Defender Peter Hartley headed in a lifeline for the visitors on 35 minutes, and though Batshuayi struck again before the break to calm some of the nerves among the home fans, Ellis Harrison's penalty gave Rovers hope again. ...
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Conte: Chelsea must learn to kill matches

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says his side must learn to kill off matches quicker following their 3-2 League Cup win over Bristol Rovers. Michy Batshuayi scored two goals either side of a Victor Moses strike at Stamford Bridge to send the home side into the third round, but they were given a fright when the visitors twice halved a two-goal deficit through Peter Hartley and an Ellis Harrison penalty. The victory is Conte's third in competitive matches as Chelsea boss, following 2-1 wins over West Ham and Watford in the Premier League - both of which came about thanks to late goals from Diego Costa. And the former Italy boss wants his players to become more ruthless in their approach in order to prevent similarly nervy encounters in future. "These games are very tough," he told BBC Radio London Sport. "When you dominate the game, you must kill the game. In this case, we didn't do this. "It's a pity because when you're playing very well, creating a lot...
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Nigerian brought Buhari to power not me –Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said neither him nor any group of persons can boast of bringing President Muhammadu Buhari to power in 2015. Obasanjo disclosed this Tuesday in Jalingo when he paid a courtesy call on the Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku after a five day tour of the state to inspect his farm and some key projects he initiated while in government. He explained that the emergence of President Buhari was a collective decision of Nigerians who voted him massively in the last election, saying no single person or group can claim the glory. “I was shocked by media reports quoting me as saying I and a few others brought President Buhari to power to save Nigeria. “I never said that because it is not true. Nigerians voted overwhelmingly for the president and we are all witnesses to that fact. No single person or group can claim that glory,” he said. On what he has seen during his five days tour of the state, Obasanjo said the state was a blessing to Nigeria, with potent...
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Police Recruitment: Applicants to undergo compulsory polygraph test

Nigeria Police Force said successful candidates in the ongoing recruitment into the Service would undergo compulsory polygraph test (lie detector test). This was contained in a statement issued by the Force spokesman, Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Don Awunah, in Abuja Tuesday. Awunah said the test would be in addition to the general background check, biometrics, medical, and physical examination, aptitude oral and psychological tests. He said the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, who gave the directive, expressed satisfaction with the recruitment so far. Acting I.G of Police, Idris Idris said that no candidate would be admitted for training at the Police Academy and colleges without undergoing the prescribed tests. Awuanh said the test was aimed at ensuring that candidates recruited into the police were not of questionable character. He said the Police Academy and other training colleges across the country would be equipped to conduct the necessary tests. The s...
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Turkey bomb victims ‘mostly children’surviving

Most of the victims of the bombing of a Kurdish wedding party in the Turkish city of Gaziantep on Saturday were children, media reports have said. Twenty-nine victims were under the age of 18, reports said, with one official saying 22 were under the age of 14. The death toll rose to 54 yesterday. The suicide bomber himself was a child aged between 12 and 14, President Recep Tayyip One woman lost four children in the attack, Emine Arhan, said yesterday: “If it wasn’t for my only surviving child, I would have killed myself.” Another victim was a nine-year-old girl who had stayed on at the party to see the bride after her parents had left, according to reports. A disproportionately large number of women and children were killed in the attack because it targeted henna night, a part of the celebration attended mainly by women and children. Turkish officials said the type of bomb used, which contained scraps of metal, was similar to those used in previous attacks on pro-Kurdish gatherings. ...
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MEND threatens to stop talks with FG … rejects Ijaw leader, Clark •We’re showing restraint on use of force on N’Delta militants –Buhari

Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, has threatened to withdraw from the on-going dialogue the group is having with the Federal Government. MEND said it would make good its threat if the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government started fresh talks with militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers, to be represented by prominent Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark. MEND, in a statement by its spokesman, Jomo Gbomo, yesterday said it had been discussing with 1the Federal Government to resolve the problem in the Niger Delta since April this year. The group specifically said Clark was too old to stand the rigours of the dialogue, wondering if he was one of the sponsors of the ND A if he accepts to negotiate on their behalf. While welcoming NDA’s decision to ceasefire and dialogue with government, MEND, however, said the decision by the militants to name a separate dialogue team headed by Chief Clark might derail the on-going peace efforts. The statement reads: “The Movement for ...
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Maradona reveals new weight-loss program

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has turned to a German biomolecular scientist in his latest bid to shed excess weight. Maradona and Dr. Ruben Muhlberger The ex-Boca Juniors, Barcelona and Napoli star has long struggled with his waistline, and in the past has undergone gastric band surgery to beat the problem. But after appearing in less-than-ideal shape in recent television appearances, Maradona is now working with the renowned Dr. Ruben Muhlberger, and in his first week of treatment has already lost five kilos. "I have made a commitment to him and he has done the same to me, Maradona will be his old self again very soon," the medic explained to Infobae. The treatment Diego is using originated in Germany, and uses principles from biomolecular, metabolic and regenerative medicine, as well as using blood and telemetric data. t does not include any specific diet - "You can not talk about a nutritional plan with Maradona, because he is a disciplined guy. He is ...
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Obama defends Louisiana flood response

After a much-criticized delay, President Barack Obama visited flood-stricken Louisiana Tuesday, defending his administration’s response and urging citizens to pitch in and help ravaged communities. Obama — decked out in hiking boots and with shirt sleeves rolled up — touched down in Baton Rouge and toured a hard-hit and debris-strewn parish, promising Louisianans they would get all the help they need. At least 13 people have died and more than 100,000 people have registered for US government emergency assistance as a result of the flooding. The National Guard has been deployed and the federal government has approved more than $120 million in assistance for things like temporary rent, home repairs and flood insurance payments. “I am asking every American to do what you can to help get families and local businesses back on their feet,” Obama said, directing people to the website volunteerlouisiana.gov and aid groups like the Red Cross. “These are some good people down here,” he said. “Th...
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Samson Siasia's men returned to the country on Monday following their bronze medal winning outing at the 2016 Olympic Games

The Nigeria U23 team, without key players like John Obi Mikel and William Troost-Ekong, arrived Lagos on Monday night following their bronze medal winning feat at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The African U23 champions won the nations' only medal following their 3-2 victory against Honduras in the third place match as  Rio 2016 came to a close on Sunday. The Dream Team VI arrived the country to a warm reception from members of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club and other fans. 12 players and seven officials, including coach Samson Siasia, returned to the country while others had returned to their various clubs. Chelsea's Mikel, Haugesund defender Troost-Ekong, AS Trencin midfielder Kingsley Madu, Osmanlıspor's Aminu Umar and AS Roma's Sadiq Umar were some of the players missing from the returning squad. Dream Team VI Olympic bronze winners  Those who flew into Lagos on Monday night incl...
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​Kanu, Henry, Cafu, Baresi To Star In Arsenal Legends Vs Milan Glorie

London fans will pay £20 and £10 for tickets to watch the Arsenal Legends against the Milan Glorie at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Ex-Super Eagles striker, Kanu Nwankwo The game which will be played in support of the Arsenal Foundation, will see a host of stars in action for both sides. Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Robert Pires, Nwankwo Kanu and Freddie Ljungberg have confirmed their intention to play for the Gunners, with Paolo Maldini, Franco Baresi, Filippo Inzaghi and Cafu due to line up for AC Milan. Established in 2012, the Arsenal Foundation was founded during the club’s 125th anniversary in order to extend its good work and reach a greater number of beneficiaries around the world. The Arsenal Foundation funds a great number of projects which use the club's name and the popularity of the game to reach disadvantaged young people. The most recent project in partnership with Save the Children saw the installation of two artificial football pitches in...
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Suspended Rivers’ election may be concluded in October if… INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated its readiness to conclude the suspended Federal and State Constituency re-run elections in Rivers in October. This was contained in INEC’s daily bulletin issued on Monday in Abuja. The bulletin quoted INEC National Commissioner in charge of Electoral Operations, Hajiya Amina Zakari, as expressing the Commission’s resolve when she addressed stakeholders in Port Harcourt. INEC boss, Mahmood Yakubu INEC boss, Mahmood Yakubu Zakari, however, said that INEC needed the cooperation of stakeholders, especially members of the political class, to conclude the elections. Zakari said INEC remained a non-partisan body that was only interested in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy by providing political parties and contestants a level playing field. She said that the Commission was worried that some parts of the Rivers State had no representation at the National and State Assemblies. Zakari said that necessitated the convening of the for...
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John Kerry arrives Aso Villa, meets with Buhari

Secretary of States of the United States of America, Mr. John Kerry has arrived the presidential Villa, Abuja. He was driven to the forecourt of the presidential villa at exactly 3:07 pm from where he was received and ushered into President Muhammadu Buhari’s office by the Chief of Protocol, State House, Mr. Lawal Kazaure. He is currently in a meeting with the president and would thereafter meet with 5 northern governors who are already waiting in one of the room within the Villa.
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Chibok girls parents: Why we boycotted BBOG march

Parents of the missing Chibok girls have explained why they did not join the protest march that took place yesterday in Abuja. Yakubu Nkeki, the leader of the missing girls’ parents who lives in Chibok, told newsmen in a telephone interview that parents of the abducted girls based in Chibok held a meeting last week during which they decided they would not attend. “All we want is our missing daughters and we are willing to work with anybody who will help us find our daughters,” he said, explaining that they did not want to antagonise the government which is in the best position to help them find their missing daughters. “We do not want to do anything that the government will not be happy about,” said the women leader of the group, Yana Galang. “We are not after any organisation that is against any party or religion, and we are supporting the federal government to help us release our girls,” she added. The parents described the unpleasant experience they had during their last protest ...
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Japanese Govt donates solar power worth $9.7m to Nigeria

The Japanese Government, through its agency, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has donated solar power worth $9.7 million to the Federal Government to boost electricity in the country. The Ambassador of Japan to Nigeria Sadanobu Kusaoke, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday during the inauguration of the project. Kusaoke stated that Japan considered the power sector as one of the most important areas to enhance Nigeria`s socio-economic development. “Since 1970s, Japan has helped to finance power sector to increase the capacity of power in Kainji dam hydro power station. “This is the 10th project of power sector by the Japan`s Government since then and this will not be our last. “ He said the project which entailed the introduction of clean energy by solar electricity was donated by the government of Japan to boost power and water supply at Usman Dam Water Treatment Plant. “The project is being executed with grant assistance worth Nine Hundred and Eighty Million Japanese ...
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