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Mourinho Hits Back At Scholes for Pogba Criticism

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Jose Mourinho has slammed Manchester United legend Paul Scholes for his criticism of Paul Pogba and the Red Devils. Having joined the ranks of former professionals in the punditry game, ex-England international Scholes has refused to let his strong ties to Old Trafford cloud his judgement. Mourinho believes the comments have crossed the line, particularly when it comes to £89 million midfielder Pogba, and he would prefer to see fan favourites being more constructive in their assessment of his methods and those at his disposal. The Portuguese told reporters after…

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Nigerian army says 700 Boko Haram captives have escaped

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The Nigerian army says more than 700 people held by Boko Haram militants in the north-east of the country have escaped captivity. An army spokesperson, Col Timothy Antigha, said they had fled several islands in Lake Chad and arrived in the town of Monguno, in Borno state. There has been no independent verification of the army’s claim. Reports suggest that the escapes are likely to have happened over a period of time, not in one go. The military says a recent armed forces operation, Deep Punch II, has weakened Boko…

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Bloodbath in Rivers State as people celebrate New year

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17 persons have been killed in Omoku, Ogba / Egbema /Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State by a group of gunmen. The assailants , who raided the town in the early hours of the New Year, are suspected to be lead by the Elder brother of the most wanted militant leader , Don Nwanee. The State Police Command said it was aware of the development but details were still sketchy. Share on: WhatsApp

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Navy rescues personnel, daughter kidnapped in Portharcourt

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The Nigerian Navy said it rescued a naval personnel abducted together with his daughter in the late hours of Dec. 28 in Ozuoha/Omademe community in Rivers.Naval officers getting set for Nigerian Navy Day celebration Commodore Sam Bura, the Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship Pathfinder, Port Harcourt, said in a statement on Saturday that the victims were freed shortly after gunfire with their abductors. He said five suspects, who carried out the kidnap, were arrested at the scene while their leader escaped with gunshot wounds, adding that troops were currently on trail…

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“cyberbullies Need To Expire This Year” — Simi

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Songstress, Simi has just shared on Twitter, things she feels need to end with the year 2017. According to the singer, “Cyber bullies need to expire this year. “Trending is nonsense if you’re trending for being a shitty person. Try not to say things about people on social media that you wouldn’t like to be said about you. You’re a coward if you’re an idiot bully hiding behind a keyboard’. Below is her full note; “Everything ain’t for everybody…” “Instead of being mad at something u’re not feeling, find the…

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We’ll Not Be Satisfied Until Nig Becomes A Food Exporting Country Again – Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said his administration will not rest in continually reviewing and strengthening ongoing reforms in the agricultural sector until Nigeria regains its pride of place as a food exporting country. He made this known through his SSA on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu via Femi Adesina’s facebook handle. Receiving the All Progressives Congress (APC) family from Kebbi State in the Presidential Villa, the President said about 90 per cent of some food imports into the country, which usually gulped the country’s foreign exchange reserve, had…

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Nigerians Won’t Go Into New Year With Petrol Scarcity – NNPC

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The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru, has vowed that Nigerians will not go into 2018 with the scarcity of petroleum products. Baru, who disclosed this in Abuja on Friday, reiterated NNPC’s position to ensure the pump price of fuel was maintained at the current official price of N145 per litre. According to him, any marketer found hoarding fuel or selling above the official price will be punished. “I’m happy to report that we have tamed the monster that reared it’s head as a…

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67-year-old “Nigerian Prince” Arrested For Fraud

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A 67-year-old American advance fee fraudster Michael Neu posing as a Nigerian prince has been arrested by the police in Louisiana. He was said to have duped hundreds of people across America using emails and face 269 counts of wire fraud and money laundering following an 18-month investigation, police said in a facebook post. Police in Slidell, Louisiana, say they finally caught up with one of the people behind some of those emails. He’s not exactly Nigerian royalty, either, police wrote in a Facebook post. According to The Sacramento Bee…

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“President Buhari Will Do Better During His Second Term” – Senator Gaya Says

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The Senator representing Kano South, Kabiru Gaya, on Thursday gave an indication that President Muhammadu Buhari will be seeking re-election. Shortly after meeting the President inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the senator revealed that Buhari will, during his second term, complete whichever projects he cannot complete before the end of his first term. “On road projects, we have to thank President Buhari for putting extra efforts and may Allah continue to give him good health and strength to continue. “I know he is going to inaugurate some projects in 2018…

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Be peace ambassadors, Lagos dep gov tells religious leaders

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LAGOS State deputy governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, has called on religious leaders in the state to shun activities that may result in crises among adherents of the different religions. Dr Adebule made the call at the opening of the 104th Islamic Vacation Course (IVC) organised by the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State Area Unit, held at the Human Capital Development Centre, Epe. The programme, which will end on January 1, 2018, is being attended by about 4,000 delegates. The deputy governor, whose speech was delivered by the…

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