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Monday, November 18, 2013

Poverty - Presidency Refutes World Bank Claim

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Some 10,000 Nigerians have also crossed into nearby countries, including 2,700 in Niger (file photo). 

Abuja — The presidency has refuted a claim credited to Mrs Marie-Franciose Nelly, the World Bank Country Director in Nigeria that 100 million Nigerians live in destitution or extreme poverty.
This is contained in a statement issued by Dr Nwanze Okidegbe, the Chief Economic Adviser to the President.

Nigeria: Indecent Dressing Promotes Sexual Harassment - Association

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A group of concerned women on Sunday urged mothers to promote descent dressing from home in the girl child to curb incessant sexual harassment and rape in the society.
The women, who are the Old Girls Association of the Federal Government Girls College, Kazaure , Lagos chapter, spoke in separate interviews in Lagos.

Genevieve, Omotola, others unite for peace, plan nationwide

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More than 30 Nigerian celebrities from Nollywood, sports and the entertainment industry will soon undertake a nationwide tour to preach peace and unity across the country.

They said this would be part of their collective effort at spreading the message of peace in the minds of Nigerians, especially the youths on the need to leave in peace.

When will Gen. Buhari change his ways?

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I was with the All Progressives Congress train that went to Kano Government House to invite Governor Musa Kwankwaso to join the league of progressives in the country, determined to bring about the change we need.

I joined the train courtesy of a friend of mine who was with one of the APC governors present in Kano. I joined the delegation from the airport, at the instance of my friend who insisted I shifted my flight due for Lagos that afternoon.

Eagles have lot of work ahead, says Chukwu

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Christian Chukwu, a former coach of the Super Eagles, says the team still needed better preparation to be able to overcome challenges at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Chukwu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview on Monday that the Nigerian senior male football team had a lot of work ahead of it.

“The stake is higher now for the Super Eagles, now that they have qualified for the World Cup. It then means that a lot of work needs to be done.

Nampak to buy Nigeria's Alucan

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South African packaging company Nampak is expanding in faster-growing economies on the continent to offset slower growth in South Africa.
South African packaging company Nampak said it will buy closely-held Nigerian drinks-can maker Alucan and has an option to purchase a plastics manufacturer in a $301-million deal to expand in Africa's most

Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt Reunite At 2013 Govenors Awards (PHOTOS)


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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reunited on the red carpet at the 2013 Govenors Awards on Saturday night for the first time in months where they were joined on the red carpet by eldest son Maddox.

The 38 year-old actress, who looked stunning in a Gothic style Atelier Versace black gown, was honoured on the night with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. It's the first time we've seen Angelina and her fiance Brad on the red carpet together since July at the Tokyo premiere of Brad's movie World War Z.Angelina and Brad are joined on the red carpet by son Maddox

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