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USA Nigeria
I own a thriving business in US –Olu Fajemirokun
Akeem Lasisi Lovers of juju music got what can be described as a surprise a few days ago, when sweet-voiced artiste, Olu Fajemirokun, returned to Nigeria. The O Lomori singer had spent 21 years in the United States, leaving the Nigerian musical scene at a time he was still enjoying ...
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Nigeria
House probes TCN’s $1.5bn, $500m foreign loans
John Ameh, Abuja The House of Representatives has queried loans totalling $1.5bn taken from foreign creditors by the Transmission Company of Nigeria. This is in spite of a separate $500m loan, which the power firm is already negotiating with the Islamic Development Bank. The House resolved on Wednesday to investigate ...
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Nigeria
We’re on the same page with FG on borrowing – W’Bank
Everest Amaefule, Abuja The World Bank says it is not in disagreement with the Federal Government on the need to borrow to finance infrastructure. In a letter to the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, in Abuja on Wednesday, the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mr. Rachid Benmessaoud, said ...
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Nigeria
18-year-old student jailed three years for rape
A Jos Upper Area Court on Thursday sentenced an 18-year-old student, Muhammed Muazu, to three years imprisonment for raping a 15-year-old girl. The judge, Yahaya Mohammed, convicted Muazu as he admitted committing the offence and begged for leniency. ‘’This act will not be condoned, it is very grievous, the law ...
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Nigeria
Why prostitution is increasing in Nigeria – Cleric
A cleric, Pastor Samuel Adegboye, has condemned the rising rate of prostitution among girls in the country and called on the Federal Government to impose a total ban on “the dirty business”. Adegboye, who is the General Overseer of Testimony Chapel, Ilorin, however, said the government should create job opportunities ...
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Francia
French film legend Danielle Darrieux dies aged 100
Danielle Darrieux, one of France’s most enduring and glamourous film stars despite her wartime collaboration with the Germans, has died aged 100 at her home near Paris, her partner said Thursday. She became unwell “recently after a little fall”, Jacques Jenvrin told AFP. With her smouldering good looks and sulky ...
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Nigeria
Court remands two men for homicide
A Minna Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded two men, Sani Audu and Ado Abdullahi, over alleged culpable homicide. The two are standing trial on a two-count charge of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide, contrary to section 97 and 221 of the penal code law. The police prosecutor, Insp. Ahmed Saidu, ...
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Portogallo
Incêndios: Associação ambientalista alerta para erosão dos solos na Serra da Estrela
A Associação Cultural Amigos da Serra da Estrela (ASE), com sede em Manteigas, alertou hoje para a contribuição que os incêndios podem ter para a erosão dos solos e para o armazenamento de água naquela montanha.
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Portogallo
Secretário de Estado da Internacionalização defende aprofundamento da relação com Macau
O secretário de Estado da Internacionalização defendeu hoje o aprofundamento da relação histórica de Portugal e Macau, apoiando progressivamente o território como plataforma para os países lusófonos.
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Cina
Bolsa de Xangai encerra a perder 0,34%
A bolsa de Xangai, principal praça financeira da China, fechou hoje a cair 0,34% para 3.370,17 pontos.