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Nigeria 1 Vs Egypt 1   Super Eagles held at home by The result leaves the Super Eagles of Nigeria second in the group with five points, while Egypt lead with seven   The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by the Pharaohs of Egypt in a 2017 African Cup of Nations played at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna. Nigeria took the lead early in the second through Etebo Oghenekaro while Egypt grabbed a late equaliser though star forward Mohamed Salah . play Mohamed Salah scores against Nigeria (Twitter) ALSO READ: Gate opened for free for Nigeria Vs Egypt game The Super Eagles started te game the brighter side and had most of the ball. It was the Egyptians however that had the first chance on goal with Super Eagles goalkeeper Carl Ikeme needing to make a save from a a swift counter attack by the Pharoahs in the 18th minute. play Full stadium during Nigeria Vs Egypt game (Twitter/Colin Udoh) I
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PDP Party's ex-governors hold reconciliatory meeting Report said the meeting was about reconciliation with the aggrieved members of the party in a bid to restructure it for possible take over of power in 2019.     Former governors of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday, March 25, 2016, reportedly held a meeting with the  National Chairman of the party, Senator Ali-Modu Sheriff. Report said the meeting was about reconciling the aggrieved members of the party, in a bid to restructure it for possible take over of power in 2019. The leadership of the party has been struggling to reposition it since the massive loss in the 2015 general elections that literarily collapsed the foundation of the party. The party's internal crisis however deepened after Sheriff emerged the National Chairman as many PDP chieftains, including a host of those at the National Assembly, threatened to decamp unless he steps down. READ: CNN calls PDP Chairman “B
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NNPC ' 4 cargoes of petroleum products to land Nigeria soon' NNPC has assured Nigerians that four cargoes filled with about 4 million litres of petroleum products is expected in the country in a few days   Garba Mohammed, Spokesperson of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has assured Nigerians that four cargoes filled with about 4 million litres of petroleum products is expected to in a few days. According Channels Television , Garba stated that the agency is working towards finding a lasting solution in the sector. Read: Nigeria to begin exportation of petroleum, petrochemical products in 4 years Garba said that the expected cargoes will fix to the gap in supply. The agency recently assured Nigerians that it’s working hard to end the fuel scarcity being experienced in the country. Read: See what Corporation is saying about PMS scarcity on twitter The NNPC also condemned the “misinterpretation” of comments made by Minister of State
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Hennessy Artistry Vector, Burna Boy Praiz release theme song 'No be water' After a year of massive activations, engaging campaigns, the best of concerts and tours, Hennessy are out with a new theme song and the visuals titled ‘No be water’.   After a year of massive activations, engaging campaigns, the best of concerts and tours, Hennessy are out with a new theme song and the visuals titled  ‘No be water’ . The new song features the acclaimed artistry of  Vector ,  Burna   Boy  and  Praiz , a trifecta of stars who have embodied the spirit of the 250-year old brand and carried across her message of luxury, creativity, the love of music and crafting the future. ‎ Produced by prolific hit-maker  Sarz , the song seeks to blend all the elements of Nigerian music, with pop, dancehall and Hip-Hop, all combining seamlessly to create a thrilling audio experience, over an underlining fusion EDM instrumentals. Burna Boy provides the hook to set things off, wit
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In Rivers US urges APC, PDP to put an end to violence This was contained in a statement released by the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. The United States of America has condemned the violence which broke out in Rivers State during the March 19, 2016 elections in the state. This was contained in a statement released by the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. It reads: “The U.S. Embassy is concerned about reports of violence, including the possible targeting of electoral officials, and irregularities during re-run elections in Rivers State on March 19, 2016.” “We condemn the use of violence and disruptions of the democratic process. We call upon the leadership of Nigeria’s political parties to urge their supporters to conduct themselves peacefully throughout the electoral process.” “We call on those dissatisfied to pursue a resolution of their grievances peacefully in accordance with the rule of law.” Meanwhile the Independe
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Brussels Blasts ISIS claims attacks in Belgium The attacks on Brussels airport and a rush-hour metro train in the Belgian capital came four days after Brussels police captured the prime suspect in attacks by the jihadist groups in Paris.   Islamic State claimed responsibility for two bomb attacks that killed at least 30 people in  Brussels  on Tuesday, a news agency affiliated with the group said. " Islamic State fighters carried out a series of bombings with explosive belts and devices on Tuesday, targeting an airport and a central metro station ," the Amaq agency said. The attacks on Brussels airport and a rush-hour metro train in the Belgian capital came four days after Brussels police captured the prime suspect in attacks by the jihadist groups in Paris. " Islamic State fighters opened fire inside Zaventem Airport, before several of them detonated their explosive belts, as a martyrdom bomber detonated his explosive belt in the Maalbeek me
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Buhari   ‘The world must come together to fight terrorism,’ President says Buhari made the comment on Monday, March 14, 2016, in reaction to Sunday’s terrorist attack on the Grand Bassam Resort in Cote D’Ivoire.   President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the world must come together to fight terrorism. Buhari made the comment on Monday, March 14, 2016, in reaction to Sunday’s terrorist attack on the Grand Bassam Resort in Cote D’Ivoire. The president’s remark were contained in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. “They have attacked a hotel in Mali, leaving 21 people dead. They killed over 130 people in attacks on Paris and they murdered 28 persons in Burkina Faso. Terrorism does not respect territorial boundaries again,” Buhari was quoted as saying. “That is why the world has to come together, present a common front and deal with these merchants of evil,” the president added. Buhari is also said to have expre
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OMG!!! Heavy explosion rocks CBN office in Calabar An unidentified eyewitness who spoke to the online news platform described the explosion as "deafening."   An explosion has been reported in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Calabar, Cross River state capital. The blast, according to The Cable, occurred today, March 11, 2016, at about 1pm. An unidentified eyewitness who spoke to the online news platform described the explosion as "deafening." The source said, “I was part of a group of people that was about to make cash withdrawal at CBN building in Calabar this afternoon. “Suddenly, there was an explosion within the CBN premises that caused heavy casualties. Ambulances were used to convey people to various hospitals “I was lucky to have escaped, and even luckier to discover that everyone in my group was safe and in good conditions of health. CBN immediately began to evacuate staff, just as corporate organisation in the area did.”
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James Ocholi FG gives scholarship to late minister’s kids The Federal Government offered Aaron, one of the late minister’s sons, a job with the Federal Ministry of Justice.   The Federal Government has given jobs and scholarships to the surviving 4 kids of the late minister of state for labour, Mr. James Ocholi (SAN). This was revealed by Mr. Salihu Isah, the  Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN). Punch reports that the AGF,  offered Aaron, one of the late minister’s sons, a job with the Federal Ministry of Justice. The chief law officer also disclosed that Aaron’s siblings will enjoy a Federal Government scholarship. Malami, in a statement said “I am here to convey Mr. President’s condolence message and he has asked me to personally inform you that you have been given automatic employment in the Federal Ministry of Justice. “The employment letter is in process and you can resume work af
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Nnamdi kanu MASSOB says it is not planning to free IPOB leader forcefully The group's factional leader, Comrade Uchenna Madu, said they have no intention of breaking the law. The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has denied allegations by the Department of State Services (DSS), that they are planning to forcefully free Nnamdi Kanu. MASSOB’s factional leader, Comrade Uchenna Madu, said the group has no such plan. Madu also said “How can a non-violent and armless organization like IPOB and MASSOB invade a courtroom located on the   3rd floor of the Federal High Court surrounded by heavily armed combined team of Nigeria security agents and modern technological security gadgets.” Adding that “MASSOB and IPOB have no such intention, plan or agenda as we know that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and others committed no offence against Nigeria.  “The insistence of the Federal Government to hide the identity of their witnesses against N
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Ibe Kachikwu Minister says fuel importation will end in 18 months Kachikwu said that when the refineries were finally fixed, they would contribute in building the country’s strategic fuel reserves.   The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, said Federal Government planned to end importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) within the next 12 to 18 months. Kachikwu said this while addressing newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the PMS is also known as petrol He said that government was working out modalities to ensure that it repayed the 5.1 billion dollars arrears it owed its Joint Ventures (JV) partners within a six-month time frame. This, he said, would go a long way to restore confidence in the sector. Kachikwu stated that the process of fixing the refineries had started and it was looking at entering into series of partnerships with investors and oil majors. He added that partnership would be on the u