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PDP, APC disagree on card reader test outcome

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The Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress on Sunday disagreed on the outcome of the mock testing of the card readers conducted on Saturday by the Independent National Electoral Commission.</div>
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The PDP, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary,   Olisa Metuh , said it had noted a series of complaints by Nigerians regarding   lapses experienced during the exercise.</div>

PDP, APC disagree on card reader test outcome

The Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress on Sunday disagreed on the outcome of the mock testing of the card readers...

Kim Kardashian's school friend shares unseen 'Youthful' photos of the reality star

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Kim Kardashian's school friend shares unseen 'Youthful' photos of the reality star

Kim Kardashian's school friend,top US fashion designer, Nikki Lund has shared childhood pics of them and opened up on Kim's per...

CHAD, NIGER LAUNCH JOINT OFFENSIVE AGAINST BOKO HARAM IN NIGERIA

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N’DJAMENA/NIAMEY – Chad and Niger launched a joint army operation against Boko Haram militants in Nigeria on Sunday, military sources said, intensifying a regional push to try to defeat the Sunni Islamic group that has killed thousands in a six-year insurgency.</div>
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Boko Haram has expanded cross-border raids into Cameroon, Chad and Niger in recent months, spurring Nigeria’s neighbours to retaliate, although cooperation between them and the government in Abuja has been limited and at times strained.</div>

CHAD, NIGER LAUNCH JOINT OFFENSIVE AGAINST BOKO HARAM IN NIGERIA

N’DJAMENA/NIAMEY – Chad and Niger launched a joint army operation against Boko Haram militants in Nigeria on Sunday, military sources sai...

Zambian president rushed to hospital after collapse during Women's Day celebration

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Zambia's President Edgar Lungu collapsed on the podium while presiding over a Women's Day celebration in Lusaka - less than two months after taking over from a leader who died in office.</div>
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Lungu was rushed to a military hospital on Sunday, but the president's office later issued a statement saying he had been treated for malaria and there was no need for concern.</div>

Zambian president rushed to hospital after collapse during Women's Day celebration

Zambia's President Edgar Lungu collapsed on the podium while presiding over a Women's Day celebration in Lusaka - less than two m...

Bruce Jenner Sex Change: Reality star announces gender reassignment plans to family on reality show

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The moment Bruce Jenner announced to his family that he is planning to live his life as a woman, will be shown on a forthcoming episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians.</div>
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It has been long speculated that the former Olympic athlete has been undergoing gender reassignment, however he has not yet spoken publicly about his decision.</div>

Bruce Jenner Sex Change: Reality star announces gender reassignment plans to family on reality show

The moment Bruce Jenner announced to his family that he is planning to live his life as a woman, will be shown on a forthcoming episode o...

Elections: Abuja Police trains officers, urges installation of CCTV in homes, public places

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Elections: Abuja Police trains officers, urges installation of CCTV in homes, public places

To ensure the conduct of peaceful, free and fair elections within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the police command has organised a...

Happy International Women's Day To All The Beautiful Women All Over The World

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Happy International Women's Day To All The Beautiful Women All Over The World

On behalf of all responsible men all over the world, we appreciate and cherish you always. Cheers!!

Chris Brown to Baby Mama You Blabbed ... Now You're Gonna Pay

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Chris Brown is headed for family court, where his baby mama is now in danger of raking in a lot less in child support because of her big mouth.</div>
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Sources connected with Brown tell TMZ ... the singer didn't know he was the father of 9-month-old Royalty until last month, when Nia Guzman dropped the news. We're told Chris quickly made a deal with her where he would pay monthly child support.  </div>

Chris Brown to Baby Mama You Blabbed ... Now You're Gonna Pay

Chris Brown is headed for family court, where his baby mama is now in danger of raking in a lot less in child support because of her big ...

Photos: CLCN Honours Anambra State Governor & Wife With Titles of Duke and Duchess

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 Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano and his wife, Ebelechukwu have bagged some of the highest honours to be conferred on anyone by the Onitsha Arch-Diocesan chapter of the Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria (CLCN).</div>
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The high-performing governor and his wife were conferred the rare titles of Duke and Duchess in a solemn ceremony at the Shanahan Hall Onitsha that also marked the fortieth Anniversary of the Catholic Laity Council.</div>

Photos: CLCN Honours Anambra State Governor & Wife With Titles of Duke and Duchess

Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano and his wife, Ebelechukwu have bagged some of the highest honours to be conferred on anyo...

Photos: Ladies, would you rock this outfit?

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Photos: Ladies, would you rock this outfit?

Fashion consultant Ezinne Chinkata rocks African print meets western casual look. Would you rock her style?

Tiwa Savage and her baby bump in Uganda

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Tiwa Savage and her baby bump in Uganda

Tiwa Savage is currently in Uganda for a two-day performance. See pics from her arrival and performance after the cut..

Messi's hat-trick moves Barca to the top of La Liga standings

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Barcelona moved to the top of La Liga for the first time since early November as Lionel Messi struck his 32nd hat-trick for the club in a 6-1 thrashing of 10-man Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.</div>
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Real Madrid’s 1-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday handed Barca the chance to overtake the European champions and Luis Suarez wasted no time in taking advantage as he slotted home his sixth goal in as many games.</div>

Messi's hat-trick moves Barca to the top of La Liga standings

Barcelona moved to the top of La Liga for the first time since early November as Lionel Messi struck his 32nd hat-trick for the club in a...

I and Wizkid were never friends or brothers, there’s no bad blood – Skales

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Since the Twitter beef between former EME labelmates Wizkid and Skales went viral, fans have been forced to pick a side between their favorite artistes.</div>
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Some industry heads who have overtime weighed in on the ‘fight’ have called both acts childish with some taking swipes at Starboy honcho, Wizkid for being unnecessarily arrogant. </div>
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Skales in a new interview with the NET has however played down the beef saying they were never really friends or brothers as it was all about business when they were both on the same team. According to him, there was never a ‘”fall-out”.</div>
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Read the excerpts from the interview below…</div>

I and Wizkid were never friends or brothers, there’s no bad blood – Skales

Since the Twitter beef between former EME labelmates Wizkid and Skales went viral, fans have been forced to pick a side between their fav...

Nigerian Army recaptures Buni Yadi from Boko Haram

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Troops of the Nigerian Army on Saturday captured Buni Yadi town, the headquarters of Gujba Local Government Area and Buni Gari town both in Yobe State. </div>
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This information is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations , Col. Sani Usman</div>

Nigerian Army recaptures Buni Yadi from Boko Haram

Troops of the Nigerian Army on Saturday captured Buni Yadi town, the headquarters of Gujba Local Government Area and Buni Gari town both ...

Video: 2 Malawians engage in a physical combat at De villiers in Johannesburg

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Video: 2 Malawians engage in a physical combat at De villiers in Johannesburg

Part 1 Got this from a blog visitor yesterday.Two Malawians working for some Nigerians engaged themselves in a physical combat at De ...

Nick Gordon Checks into Rehab After Dr. Phil Taping

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Nick Gordon checked into rehab for drugs after ranting he might kill himself during a taped appearance with Dr. Phil.</div>
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Bobbi Kristina's boyfriend sat down with Dr. Phil in Atlanta earlier this week for what he thought would be an interview -- but we're told it was more like an intervention organized by Phil and Gordon's mother.<br>
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Nick Gordon Checks into Rehab After Dr. Phil Taping

Nick Gordon checked into rehab for drugs after ranting he might kill himself during a taped appearance with Dr. Phil. Bobbi Kristina...

AMVCA 2015: Photos from the Red Carpet

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AMVCA 2015: Photos from the Red Carpet

See more pics after the cut..

AMVCA 2015: Full List Of Winners

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The 2015 edition of Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards yesterday at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Lagos.</div>
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The competition for the prestigious award was as tight as never before. The list of nominees proves it.</div>
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The Nigerian psychological thriller, October 1, and comedy move The Meeting, starring Rita Dominic, Femi Jacobs were among the favourites.</div>
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Let’s see if their expectations turned into reality.</div>
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<b>AMVCA 2015 list of winners below:</b></div>

AMVCA 2015: Full List Of Winners

The 2015 edition of Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards yesterday at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Lagos. The competition for the ...

Moroccan king snubs Jonathan

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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.5px;">King Mohammed VI of Morocco has refused to accept a phone conversation with President Goodluck Jonathan based on the notion that it is politically inclined.</span></span><br>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Bitstream Vera Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.5px;">According to www.moroccoworldnews.com, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a communique released on Friday, said a request by Nigerian authorities for a phone conversation between Mohammed and Jonathan was refused by the Monarch who deemed it “inappropriate on grounds of the upcoming elections in Nigeria.</span></span><br>
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Moroccan king snubs Jonathan

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has refused to accept a phone conversation with President Goodluck Jonathan based on the notion that it is po...

Nigeria's Boko Haram pledges allegiance to Islamic State

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Nigerian militant group Boko Haram has pledged allegiance to Islamic State (IS), according to an audio statement.</div>
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The message, which was not verified, was posted on Boko Haram's Twitter account and appeared to be by the group's leader, Abubakar Shekau.</div>
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Boko Haram began a military campaign to impose Islamic rule in northern Nigeria in 2009. The conflict has since spread to neighbouring states.</div>

Nigeria's Boko Haram pledges allegiance to Islamic State

Nigerian militant group Boko Haram has pledged allegiance to Islamic State (IS), according to an audio statement. The message, which ...