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Culture and Historical Perspective of Abia State

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The Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has dedicated the 26th anniversary celebrations of the state to one of its founding fathers, Chief Bob Ogbuagu, OON, who recently passed on at the age of 93.

Delta State 26th Anniversary - 27th August, 2017 | Felix Omoko Blog

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Congratulations to all Deltans as the State marks its 26 anniversary (27th August, 1991).  The state is an oil and agricultural producing state of Nigeria, situated in the region known as the South-South geo-political zone with a population of 4,098,291 (males: 2,674,306; females: 2,024,085). 

World Population Figure by 2040 - United Nations

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The current population of each countries across the globe by  United Nations  (UN), with China, India and U.S. making the 1st three, while Nigeria is ranked 7.  The world population is estimated at 20,515,284,153 people by 2040 .

Quote of the Day - August 2017

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Why Albert Einstein's brain was not buried!

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The brain of physicist Albert Einstein has been a subject of much research and speculation. Einstein's brain was removed within seven and a half hours of his death. 

Lala Anthony aboard the Celebrity Equinox in a Sexy String Bikini | Felix Omoko's Blog

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The 38-year-old television personality, Lala Anthony with 34 family members aboard the Celebrity Equinox, a 1,041ft, 2,850-passenger ship that left Miami, Florida and sailed to St. Thomas, St. Maarten, and Puerto Rico. But she kept contact with her nearly 2 million Facebook fans with a slew of sexy photos.

2019: PDP zones Nasarawa Governorship to North Senatorial

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The Nasarawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned its governorship ticket for the 2019 general election to the North Senatorial District.

Fayose, Dankwambo and others receives Chieftaincy Titles

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The Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe, has conferred chieftaincy titles on the Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose and his Gombe counterpart, Alhaji Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo.

Konga.com Online Market is Recruiting

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Konga.com is Nigeria’s largest online marketplace. We launched in July 2012 and our mission is to become the engine of e-commerce and trade in Africa.

Mentality Restructuring is what Nigerians need - Obasanjo says

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo in a recent interview disagreed with politicians that has been calling for the restructuring of Nigeria. He said, what Nigerian needs urgently is the restructuring of our mentality and not the country. According to him, restructuring our mentality on the kind of country we want and working towards it would get us the kind of country we so much desire to have. 

There is no law that says FEC meeting must hold every week- Femi Adesina says

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Senior Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, had an interview with Channels TV yesterday where he was asked why the Federal Executive Council meeting did not hold. 

Sultan declare Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) Day - September 1

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The Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has announced Sept. 1, 2017 as Eid-el-Kabir day.

Southern leaders fault Buhari on Issues of National Discourse

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The Southern Leaders Forum yesterday in Lagos faulted President Muhammadu Buhari’s statement that issues of national discourse should be taken to the National Assembly and the National Council of State.

CAC Pastor Impregnates Woman during Deliverance Session | Felix Omoko Blog

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A woman, Mrs. Omotola Akerele, has alleged that a pastor, Mathew Olakunle, had sex with her when she was undergoing spiritual healing in his church, adding that the intercourse resulted in pregnancy.

Delta State List of Nigerian Navy Recruitment Interview 2017

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The list of successful candidate from Delta State for the the Nigerian Navy 2017 Recruitment Aptitude Test held on 12 August 2017. 

List of Successful Candidate for the Nigerian Navy Interview 2017

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The Nigerian Navy has released 2017 Recruitment Aptitude Test held on 12 August 2017. The candidates are to attend an interview at the Nigerian Navy Secondary Ojo, Lagos from Friday 25 August to Saturday 15 September 2017.

Stanbic IBTC Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2017 - Application

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Stanbic IBTC Holdings is a member of Standard Bank Group which is Africa’s largest banking group ranked by assets and earnings and has been in business for more than 150 years.

President Buhari’s Broadcast to Nigerians (Full Text) | Felix Omoko Blog

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My dear citizens,  I am very grateful to God and to all Nigerians for their prayers. I am pleased to be back on home soil among my brothers and sisters.

Breaking News: President Muhammadu Buhari just Arrived Abuja

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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has just arrived Nigeria after 106 days in London. The jet departed Stansted at exactly 10:27 AM (UTC 9:27) London time several hours after the office of the Nigerian Presidency issued a statement stating that President Buhari was set to return to Abuja.

Buhari returns to Nigeria today after 106 days in London

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President Muhammadu Buhari is returning to the country today, after receiving medical attention in London.  The President had left the country on May 7, this year, after handing over power to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who has functioned as Acting President since then.

Yul Edochie: I’m the next Governor of Anambra State

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Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, stormed a meeting of the Democratic People’s Congress, DPC has declare his readiness to contest the Anambra election on the platform of the party. Edochie, was accompanied by another popular Nollywood actor, Chief Okwudili Oguegbu, who is also serving as his campaign manager.

Ogbonnaya Inaugurates Committee To Fast-Track Economic Recovery Process

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The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has inaugurated the National Consultative Committee for Competitiveness in Raw Material and Products Development to reposition Nigeria for economic recovery.

How I ended fight with Yvonne Nelson – Yvonne Okoro | Felix Omoko Blog

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Actress Chinyere Yvonne Okoro has described her face-off with fellow actress, Yvonne Nelson as unnecessary. The two Ghanaian actresses have not been best of friends and in an interview with Joy News, Miss Okoro said:

Militants Warn Northerners & Yoruba to leave Region

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Niger Delta Agitators has asked northerners and the Yoruba in the Niger Delta to leave the region before October 1, 2017. This is contained in a statement signed by the convener of the NDA, John Duku; Ekpo Ekpo of Niger Delta Volunteers; Osarolor Nedam (Niger Delta Warriors); Henry Okon Etete (Niger Delta Peoples Fighters); Asukwo Henshaw (Bakassi Freedom Fighters); and Ibinabo Horsfall (Niger Delta Movement for Justice).

Anambra 2017: Obiano should starts preparing his handover Note - Oyegun

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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief John Odigie Oyegun has advised the Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano, to start preparing his handover note to the in-coming governor that will emerge from the APC.

Jose Mourinho frustrated with delay in Aurier deal

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The Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has become frustrated with the delay in wrapping up a deal for Paris Saint-Germain defender, Serge Aurier. The transfer is being held up by Aurier’s problems in getting a visa to be able to work in the UK.

APC replies Charly Boy: You’re An Incurable Attention-Seeker

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The All Progressives Congress Youth Vanguard has described entertainer and activist, Charly Boy, as ‘an incurable attention-seeker’ who is making ‘senseless noise’. The group in a statement signed by its leader, Collins Edwin, said the musician should desist from calling for the resignation of President Buhari.

Pope Condoles, Prays for Victims of Ozubulu Killings

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The Catholic pontiff, Pope Francis has offered prayers for, and also commiserated with the Nnewi catholic diocese as well as victims of last Sunday attack at st Philip Catholic Church Ozubulu, Anambra State.

Congo Orders Internet Restriction on Social Media

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Congolese authorities ordered internet capacity be slowed down so that it cannot be used to transmit images via social media, a senior telecoms official based in Kinshasa said.

Anglican Cleric Calls On President Buhari Resignation

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Having being away from the country for 90 days and counting, the Anglican Bishop of Owo Diocese, Church of Nigeria, Rt. Rev. James Oladunjoye, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to resign.

2019 Presidential Election: I’m declaring by October 1 – Fayose

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The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has revealed when he will officially declare his intention to run for the 2019 presidential election.The Governor has not hidden his intention to run for the position of Nigeria’s number citizen.

Bishop Mabo rapes 20-year-old Church Member in the Bush | Felix Omoko Blog

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The founder and General Overseer of Radiant International Church, in Zambia, Bishop Cephas Mabo, has been arrested by the police in Kasama for allegedly raping a 20-year-old girl.

Archbishop of Canterbury visits Buhari in Abuja House London

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Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, Friday, paid a personal visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at Abuja House, London. The Special adviser to the President on Media and publicity  Femi Adesina disclose this on Monday.

Buhari in a phone call Condoles with Obiano on Ozubulu killings

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday night made a telephone call to Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra to commiserate with him and people of the State over the Ozubulu Church attack.The Sunday early morning attack on St. Philip Catholic Church, Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area had claimed the lives of 11 worshippers and 18 others injured.

Photos Of Alleged N2.1billion Kogi State Governor’s Residence

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Governor Yahaya Bello's photos of a mansion estimated to be worth about N2.1billion has surfaced online. The Abuja mansion alleged to belong to the state governor became the reason for the appearance of one Johnson Musa before a Magistrate’s court last Friday.

JAMB: Admission Cut off mark Announcement 2017 | Felix Omoko Blog

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JAMB has said that it would announce cut off mark for admission on August 22. Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu said he had given the Board approval to hold the policy committee meeting on 2017 admission. The Registrar of JAMB, Ishaq Oloyede also advised owners of Computer-Based Test centres to be up to date ahead of the accreditation exercise for next year.

Nigeria Immigration Service Recruitment 2017 Update

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There has been various reports and figures showing the unemployment rate in Nigeria – An ongoing recruitment exercise announced by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has further confirmed the development.

NASS Ready for 56,000 New Minimum WAGE - Saraki

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The President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki has said that the National Assembly was ready to consider and pass a new Minimum Wage Bill whenever it was presented by the executive. Note that the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, is demanding an upward push from 18,000 to 56,000 as minimum wage.

22 Years Old Emerged DELSU Best Graduating Student | Felix Omoko Blog

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Joshua Aghogho Arubami, the premiere first class graduate of Mass Communication in DELSU speaks on how he succeeded at surmounting all odds to clinch an amazing 4.86 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) and shows prospective students the leeway to academic excellence.

Nigerian Navy Changes Date of 2017 Recruitment Exercise - August 12

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The Nigerian Navy, NN, says it has rescheduled the date for its 2017 recruitment aptitude test from October 7 to August 12.The Acting Director of Information, Suleiman Dahun, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

Former President Jonathan’s Abuja house Burgled by Police Officers

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Police officers assigned to guard an Abuja home of former President Goodluck Jonathan have been accused of burgling the property and stealing some items which they sold. According to Premium Times, three police officers stationed at the No. 89, Fourth Avenue in the Gwarimpa district of Abuja property have been arrested and are currently being interrogated at the force headquarters.

FG Pledges More Support for Niger Delta Amnesty Programme

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Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbanjo, Senate President and Chairman, Senate Committee on Niger Delta, have applauded the various ongoing training programmes of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, under Brigadier General Paul Boroh (Rtd), adding that the numerous achievements recorded in the programme were a sure proof that “the future is bright, not only for the Niger Delta region, but Nigeria in general.”

N-Power Device Collection Centres Nationwide | Felix Omoko Blog

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The federal government has released list of collection centers for N-power devices to be collected by beneficiaries of the programme, below are the locations and addresses: