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Our dealings are clean and legitimate – Sterling Bank

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Sterling Bank Plc has said its dealings being a lead bank in an N8 billion syndicated loan-financing transaction between it and Grant Properties Limited, a property development company, owned by one Chief Olajide Awosedo, which spanned over a decade solely with depositors funds was transparent. The bank’s rebuttal followed a report by an online news medium where Grant Properties accused the lender of withholding and selling 10-hectares from its 50-hectare land used as collateral to Mr. Yemi Idowu, its one-time non-executive director. Refuting the allegations, Sterling Bank said it was…

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Okorocha appoints sister as commissioner for Happiness

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Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has sworn in 28 new commissioners and 27 Transition Committee Chairmen for the 27 local government councils in the state. One of the commissioners sworn in by the governor is his biological sister, Mrs. Ogechi Ololo (nee Okorocha). She is now the state’s Commissioner for Happiness and Couples’ Fulfillment. Ololo, who is married to Chuks, an engineer, was the All Progressives Congress’ candidate into the House of Representatives for the Owerri Federal Constituency seat in 2015 and she has served in various capacities since Okorocha…

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Untreatable cancer linked to unforgiveness -Survey

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Dr Patrick Ijewere, a medical consultant at Howard University, Washington DC has revealed that 61 per cent of men and 59 per cent of women of difficult to treat cancer has been traced to unforgiveness according to a recent survey in the US. The revelation was made on the sidelines of the International Drink Festival in Lagos. The medical expert was one of the dignitaries and discussants at the drink festival at the Balmoral Event Centre of the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos which was ended on Sunday night.…

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“Argentina are going to be scared of us – Victor Moses

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Super Eagles forward, Victor Moses has said that his teammates at Chelsea have written off Nigeria ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The Super Eagles were drawn in the Group D of World Cup alongside Argentina, Croatia and Iceland. Moses, while pointing out that Croatia and Iceland will be difficult games for the Eagles, insisted that Argentina will be scared of facing Nigeria. The Chelsea winger told Mirror, UK, “We don’t want to play against Messi, but it is what it is. We’ve got to go and play…

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“I Am Still Entitled To $800m Compensation” – Nnamdi Kanu

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The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra , Nnamdi Kanu , has said that despite being granted bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja where he is being prosecuted alongside others on charges of treasonable felony , he is still entitled to the $ 800 m compensation for his alleged unlawful arrest and detention in 2015. This is contained in his response to the motion filed by the Federal Government asking the Community Court of the Economic Community of West African States sitting in Abuja to dismiss…

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‘I’M NOT POCHETTINO’ – WENGER REFUSES TO GIVE UP ON ARSENAL’S TITLE CHANCES

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The Gunners boss pointed out one difference between him and his Tottenham rival and hopes his side’s recent defeat angers his players Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has insisted that, unlike Tottenham Hotspur counterpart Mauricio Pochettino, he is refusing to give up on his side’s Premier League title chances just yet. The Gunners suffered a 3-1 defeat to Manchester United at the Emirates on Saturday thanks to a superb performance from goalkeeper David de Gea. The result leaves Arsenal fifth in the table, 15 points behind runaway league leaders Manchester City.…

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One in every 10 medical products is either substandard or falsified -WHO

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A red alert has been issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO) saying that an estimated one in every 10 medical products circulating in low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria, is either substandard or falsified. WHO, in conjunction with the first report from the Global Surveillance and Monitoring System published published a research that estimates a 10.5 percent failure rate in all medical products used in low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria. It said that it had since 2013 received 1,500 reports of cases of substandard or falsified products and…

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Lagos Set To Rehabilitate, Upgrade Ladipo Market Link Roads

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The Lagos State Government has commenced an extensive rehabilitation of major link roads across the State, including roads in and around the popular Ladipo market in continuation of its drive to ensure smooth flow of traffic in the area. Deputy Director, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Sina Thorpe in a statement on Sunday, said the Government in realizing the economic value of Ladipo Street which is a 2.87km road that connects Agege motor road to Apapa Oshodi Expressway service lane at Toyota Bus stop, decided to rehabilitate and upgrade…

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Dana Air Named Official Airline Of The Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival 2017

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Nigerian Carrier, Dana Air has been announced as the Official Airline of one of the biggest festivals in the world- The Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival, scheduled to hold on 22nd of December, 2017 at the Uyo Township Stadium, Akwa Ibom state. The Permanent Secretary, Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Coordinator of the Festival, Mr Aniekpeno Mkpanang disclosed this in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital. According to him: ‘The Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival is one of the biggest and well-attended Festivals in the world…

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“I Will Pay 2 Months Salaries Before Christmas & New Year” – Governor Ajimobi

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Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has assured that pensioners and workers in the state’s public service will celebrate the coming end-of-the-year festivities with. smiles with the expected refund of the Paris Club excess deduction to the state. Ajimobi made the promise in his address during the Mawlid Nabiyy (celebration of Holy Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) birthday) at the Government House Arcade, Agodi, Ibadan, on Friday. The Governor who said he was pained by the cash crunch that had made regular payment of salaries and pensions impossible, expressed optimism that the…

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