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Updates on President Goodluck Jonathan’s 8th Presidential Media Chat today

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Nigeria’s president, Goodluck Jonathan, hosted his eight presidential media chat since May 2011.</div>
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The challenges confronting Nigeria – insecurity, the economy, corruption, death of infrastructure – are still largely the same issues the administration is grappling with since his first media chat in September 2011.</div>
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Insecurity has worsened since the last media chat. The 250 schoolgirls kidnapped in Chibok, south of Borno state have not been found. Boko Haram attacks have escalated and a large portion of Nigeria is now under the control of the terrorists. Last month was particularly bloody with reports of over 2000 killed during a take over of Baga by the terrorists.</div>
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Issues surrounding the 2015 general elections, recently postponed, purportedly for security reasons, and the falling oil prices, will be the new entrants to the discussion.</div>
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The presidency promised to receive questions from Nigerians via telephone during the live program. In the past, telephone lines provided hardly got across to the president work during live episodes of the programme.</div>
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Updates on President Goodluck Jonathan’s 8th Presidential Media Chat today

Nigeria’s president, Goodluck Jonathan, hosted his eight presidential media chat since May 2011. The challenges confronting Nigeria –...

BUHARI, OSIBANJO MEET WITH CATHOLIC BISHOPS IN ABUJA

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BUHARI, OSIBANJO MEET WITH CATHOLIC BISHOPS IN ABUJA

APC Presidential candidate Buhari,his running mate, Osibanjo and members of the APC campaign council met with Catholic Bishops in Abuja y...

Government dismisses Eskom 'hoax'

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JOHANNESBURG - Government on Tuesday dismissed reports that Eskom's power grid could crash and plunge the country into darkness for over two weeks.</div>
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"The message regarding Eskom is not true and is meant to create unnecessary panic," said Donald Liphoko, acting director-general of the Department of Communications.</div>
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"Load-shedding is a controlled and planned method to ensure that the power system is protected from a total blackout," he said in a statement.</div>
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Government dismisses Eskom 'hoax'

JOHANNESBURG - Government on Tuesday dismissed reports that Eskom's power grid could crash and plunge the country into darkness for o...

Ghost wey dey chop carrot

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Ghost wey dey chop carrot

This is an IG post from Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus so don't take it serious like she said. See post after the cut..

Kim Kardashian 'Angry' As Family 'Cut Her Out' Following Bruce Jenner Comments?

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Last week, reports claimed that Kim Kardashian had angered the rest of the Kardashian Klan by discussing Bruce Jenner's 'journey' during an interview, something her rep later claimed was not true.</div>
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However, new reports are now claiming that Kimmy herself is feeling pretty angry about being 'cut out' by her family.</div>
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After it was alleged that Kim was refusing to apologise for discussing Bruce's 'journey' on Entertainment Tonight, a source has claimed: "Kim and Bruce have always had a great relationship and she wanted to help him by speaking out, but now the rest of the family is furious with her.</div>
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“Kim is pretty much getting the silent treatment right now. And she definitely doesn’t like that. She feels like she was supportive and kind to Bruce but no one believes her or cares about her true intentions.”</div>
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Kim Kardashian 'Angry' As Family 'Cut Her Out' Following Bruce Jenner Comments?

Last week, reports claimed that Kim Kardashian had angered...

If you haven't been to Harem & Kong Rosebank, the best nightclubs in Africa then you haven't been anywhere

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If you haven't been to Harem & Kong Rosebank, the best nightclubs in Africa then you haven't been anywhere

The best clubs in Africa owned by the best boss in the world Stefan Cohen. Stefan will stop at nothing in bringing you the best of entert...

Taiwan orders all airlines review safety after bad test results

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(Reuters) - The Taiwan government ordered all airlines review their safety protocols on Wednesday after nearly half of the pilots trained to fly TransAsia's ATR twin-engined aircraft were suspended following last week's fatal crash in the capital.</div>
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Taiwan's aviation regulator said 10 of TransAsia's 49 ATR pilots had failed oral proficiency tests on handling the aircraft during engine failure. A further 19 pilots did not take the test, due to sickness or because they were not in Taiwan, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said.</div>
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Taiwan orders all airlines review safety after bad test results

(Reuters) - The Taiwan government ordered all airlines review their safety protocols on Wednesday after nearly half of the pilots trained...

Fighting in Ukraine continues ahead of peace talks

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DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Fighting continued to rage in eastern Ukraine Wednesday, killing five people at a bus station in the rebel stronghold of Donetsk, as Western leaders confirmed that they would take part in crucial peace talks being held later in the day.</div>
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Steffen Seibert, a spokesman for German Chancellor Angela Merkel, said both she and French President Francois Hollande would travel to the Belarusian capital, Minsk, to attend the four-way summit alongside their Russian and Ukrainian counterparts.</div>
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Fighting in Ukraine continues ahead of peace talks

DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Fighting continued to rage in eastern Ukraine Wednesday, killing five people at a bus station in the rebel strong...

Embassies in Yemen close as thousands protests against militia rule

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(Reuters) - The United States, Britain and France closed their embassies in Yemen over security fears as the takeover of the country by a Shi'ite Muslim militia group threatened all-out civil war.</div>
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Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of the central city of Taiz on Wednesday and hundreds more in the capital Sanaa in the largest protests yet against the Houthi movement, which overran Sanaa in September and formally took power last week.</div>
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Embassies in Yemen close as thousands protests against militia rule

(Reuters) - The United States, Britain and France closed their embassies in Yemen over security fears as the takeover of the country by a...

The music boss Don Jazzy is live in capetown, who wants a colabo?

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The music boss Don Jazzy is live in capetown, who wants a colabo?

Don Jazzy is in capetown on a holiday since the scheduled February 14th election won't hold. Who then wants a colabo. See post after...

Former President Obasanjo says that Buhari is fully capable of ruling the country

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Former President Obasanjo says that Buhari is fully capable of ruling the country

Obasanjo, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) made his perspective known during an interview with Financial Times at the launc...

Selfie nation featuring Uti, Omosexy and soccer legend Joseph yobo

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Selfie nation featuring Uti, Omosexy and soccer legend Joseph yobo

The stars at the 20 years in nollywood anniversary party in Abuja. See post after the cut..

GENEVIEVE NNAJI, P-SQUARE, DON JAZZY OTHERS MAKE MOST INFLUENTIAL IGBO PERSONALITIES’ LIST

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The MIIIP book, in its 2014-2018 editions released early this year which encompasses Nigeria’s leaders, entrepreneurs, academics and other public figures listed Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji, music stars, P-square, Don Jazzy and Phyno on its entertainer’s category.</div>
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It includes the likes of Nkem Owoh, KCee, Flavour, Jim Iyke, Okey Bakassi, Naeto C, D’Prince, Patience Ozokwor, Charles Awurum, John Okafor, Stephanie Okereke-Idahosa, Rita Dominic, Chinedu Ikedieze, Osita Iheme, Saint Obi, Frank Edwards, J Martins, Basketmouth, Uche Ogbuagu, Ugo Stevenson, Amayo Uzo Philips, Andy Ike alongside others standing side-by-side in the book.</div>
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GENEVIEVE NNAJI, P-SQUARE, DON JAZZY OTHERS MAKE MOST INFLUENTIAL IGBO PERSONALITIES’ LIST

The MIIIP book, in its 2014-2018 editions released early this year which encompasses Nigeria’s leaders, entrepreneurs, academics and othe...

Presidency debunks rumours of Jega’s removal

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ABUJA—The Presidency has debunked rumours gaining ground in some online and social media that the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega, had been sacked by the Federal Government.</div>
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A source from the office of the National Security Adviser, NSA, citing security concerns yesterday, warned politicians against spreading falsehood capable of inciting violence to desist from doing so.</div>
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The source said they have been bombarded with calls from all parts of the country, describing the rumoured sack as an outright falsehood and mischievous propaganda, allegedly engineered by some forces within the main opposition, All Progressives Congress, APC.</div>
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Presidency debunks rumours of Jega’s removal

ABUJA—The Presidency has debunked rumours gaining ground in some online and social media that the Chairman of Independent National Electo...

Chelsea hosting Everton tonight at Stamford Bridge. Your predictions?

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Chelsea hosting Everton tonight at Stamford Bridge. Your predictions?

Chelsea look for three points to maintain their #BPL lead. They host Everton at Stamford Bridge tonight

What if we all love each other? This is an Instagram post this morning my Tonto Dike

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What if we all love each other? This is an Instagram post this morning my Tonto Dike

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi's beautiful wives and kids

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Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi's beautiful wives and kids

Photos of his family was taken from his coronation last Saturday

Snowstorm wallops Boston with 20 more inches; records fall

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The third major storm in two weeks blasted a wide swath of beleaguered New England with more than 2 feet of snow Monday, again smashing records and paralyzing travel in hard-hit Boston.</div>
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After setting a seven-day snow record last week, Boston had 22 inches of fresh snow, and the storm was forecast to last into Tuesday in some areas. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency, clearing the way for him to request snow-removal help from neighboring states.</div>
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"It's otherworldly," said Shmuel Bollen, 50, of Natick. "Shoveling the driveway becomes like painting a bridge. As soon as you get to the end, you have to go back and start again."</div>
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Snowstorm wallops Boston with 20 more inches; records fall

The third major storm in two weeks blasted a wide swath of beleaguered New England with more than 2 feet of snow Monday, again smashing r...

Australia police say 2 men planned 'imminent' terror attack in Sydney

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SYDNEY –  Two Sydney men were charged on Wednesday with planning to launch an imminent terrorist attack, after police seized a homemade flag associated with the Islamic State group, a machete and a hunting knife in a counter terrorism raid.</div>
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The men, aged 24 and 25, would have carried out the attack on Tuesday if they had not been arrested that day in the raid in the Sydney suburb of Fairfield, New South Wales state Deputy Police Commissioner Catherine Burn told reporters.</div>
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Australia police say 2 men planned 'imminent' terror attack in Sydney

SYDNEY – Two Sydney men were charged on Wednesday with planning to launch an imminent terrorist attack, after police seized a homemade f...

Hong Kong woman guilty in Indonesian maid torture case

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HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong woman who was accused of torturing her Indonesian maid in a case that sparked outrage for the scale of its brutality was convicted of a slew of assault and other charges Tuesday.</div>
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A judge found Law Wan-tung guilty of 18 charges including grievous bodily harm, criminal intimidation and failure to pay wages or give time off work to Erwiana Sulistyaningsih.</div>
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Her case highlighted the vulnerabilities of migrants working as domestic staff across Asia and the Middle East.</div>
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Hong Kong woman guilty in Indonesian maid torture case

HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong woman who was accused of torturing her Indonesian maid in a case that sparked outrage for the scale of it...