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Celebrating Jesus in Grand Style at the 3rd Rivers state Carol Night

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For the people of Rivers State, Friday, December 22, 2017, was a night to remember as  Rivers State Government hosted the Third Rivers State Christmas Carol tagged Hosanna 2017 at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt. It was a solemn celebration that emphasised that Rivers State is a State where the people always seek the face of God under the leadership of Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. The 2017 Christmas Carol focused on home-grown and indigenous artistes, who displayed their talents to the admiration of the over 14000 people who…

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Christmas celebration: Apostle Suleman gives N11m, Food Items to staff

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The President of the Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has urged Christians to follow the lead of Christ and be vessels of help to those around them. Speaking at the ministry’s 2017 Christmas Carol Service during which he dazzled his church members and staff with huge cash gifts and food items, the ‘Oracle of God’ stated that; “because God gave us the greatest gifts of all, Jesus Christ, the Christmas season is a time to give to those in need.” The Man of God, during the programme,…

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Everton Hold Chelsea To Stalemate

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Everton maintained their unbeaten run under new boss Sam Allardyce with a dogged defensive display to hold champions Chelsea to a goalless draw at Goodison Park. The ninth-placed Toffees have now not lost in six Premier League games, five of those since Allardyce took charge. Captain Phil Jagielka cleared off the line from Tiemoue Bakayoko and Willian in quick succession to frustrate the visitors, who were without suspended top scorer Alvaro Morata. Chelsea dominated, but struggled to breach the Everton back line and found goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in good form…

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Barça Maul Madrid To Move Clear In La Liga

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Barcelona produced a superb away performance to secure a victory over Real Madrid that all but eliminates their arch rivals from the Spanish title race. A second-half Luis Suarez strike and Lionel Messi’s penalty, after Dani Carvajal was sent off for handball, helped move Barca nine points clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga, and increased their advantage over defending champions Real to 14 points. Karim Benzema hit the post and Cristiano Ronaldo missed two good chances in the first half, but the home side were blown…

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“I Will Never Forget Your Sacrifices” – President Buhari Tells His Supporters

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President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said the long-suffering, commitment and sacrifices of all his supporters over the years will be remembered by posterity, urging them to remain steadfast in pursuing the overall good of the nation. Receiving the Governance Support Group at the Presidential Villa, President Buhari said he remains “eternally grateful’’ for all the personal and collective sacrifices that culminated in winning the 2015 elections, assuring them that all the efforts would never be forgotten. “I can never forget your sacrifices and I am grateful for all. You…

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PENGASSAN Reveals Those Hoarding Fuel

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The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, has said that the scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, is mainly because of its hoarding and diversion by oil marketers. According to PENGASSAN, these marketers were pushing for an increase in the price of the commodity. It accused the dealers under the aegis of the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association, as well as the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria of being involved in the hoarding and diversion…

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Psychiatric hospital records 15% increase in patients in 2017

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The Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Yaba, Lagos, yesterday, revealed that it recorded a 15 per cent increase in patients’ attendance in the outgoing year. The Medical Director, Dr. Oluyemi Ogun, who disclosed this while presenting the hospital’s annual report, stated that 61,091 patients attended the hospital this year, as against 53,287 that assessed its services last year. She further revealed that male attendance at the hospital increased by 35 per cent, as against 1 per cent increase of female attendance in the year under review. Ogun stated that while there…

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We Have Paid December, 13th-month Salaries To Workers – Ogun State

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The Ogun government says it has paid the December and the 13th – month salary to its workers since Wednesday ahead of the festive period . The State Commissioner for Finance, Mr Wale Osinowo, disclosed this while defending the ministry ’ s 2018 budget estimate before the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation , in Abeokuta. The commissioner said that this was despite the fact that the state government has yet to receive the last tranche of the Paris Club Refund . He explained that the state government used the…

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Ryan Giggs: I told Manchester United to sign Gabriel Jesus and Kylian Mbappe for just £5million

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Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs says he advised the club to sign Gabriel Jesus and Kylian Mbappe when they were worth just £5million. Giggs claims United’s transfer policy has seen them miss out on world class talent, including not following his reports on Jesus and Mbappe during the Welshman’s time as assistant manager under Louis van Gaal. Gabriel Jesus is now one of the top stars across town after Manchester City plucked him from Brazilian side Palmeiras last year, while French wonderkid Mbappe is now at PSG after a £160million…

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