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FIFA: Nigeria ranked 67th in the World and 16th in Africa

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Nigeria super eagles moves to 67th in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola World Ranking released today.

Jonathan meets with Zambia's only female Presidential candidate, Nawakwi (Photos)

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Former President Jonathan met with Zambia's only female presidential candidate, Edith Nawakwi of Forum for Democracy and Development party.

Outbreak of water-borne disease in Abuja

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There are fears about an outbreak of a water borne disease in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Preliminary investigations point to gastroenteritis, a common illness among infants and children.

Delta PDP laments over APC led hardship on Nigerians

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The chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State, Mr Kingsley Esiso, yesterday, said that the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government has brought untold hardship on Nigerians.

Oil Exploration search begins in the North East Region

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  The new Managing Director of NNPC, Maikanti Baru, said that President Buhari had ordered the corporation to intensify its search for oil in the North East region. Oil explorers and their machines have landed the region and are currently searching for oil.

Wole Soyinka pays courtesy visit to President Buhari (Photos)

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Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka paid a visit to President Buhari, in the State House, Abuja today. They had a closed door meeting in the President's office, at the Presidential Villa. 

UK begins 24hrs visa application service in Nigeria

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The United Kingdom has launched a service in Nigeria that will enable Nigerians process their UK visas within 24 hours.

Woman caught having sex with another's husband and thrown out naked, files criminal charge

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  The woman who was caught having sex with another woman's husband and subsequently humiliated in a viral video  has filed a criminal charge over the matter.

NFF unveils Gernot Rohr as new Super Eagles Technical Adviser

The Nigeria football Federation has officially confirmed German coach Gernot Rohr as the new technical adviser of the Nigerian Super Eagles football team after weeks of negotiations.

Rio Medals: US and China leading, Nigeria no point

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Rio Olympics medal count on 9th August:; United States 19 points - 5 golds, 7 bronzes and 7 silvers while China is second with 13 points. More points after the cut...

Federal Government borrows N600bn to augment revenue shortfall

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The Federal Government borrowed a total of N600bn between January and June this year to augment the shortfall in revenue caused by various challenges affecting oil and non-oil receipts.

Hillary Clinton sued by two families over Benghazi victims attack

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The parents of two Americans killed during the 2012 attack in Benghazi, Libya, are suing Hillary Clinton. Parents of two Benghazi victims sue Clinton MORE over the incident, according to the organization behind the complaint.

APC leadership apologises over budget padding scandal

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The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accepted responsibility for failing to nip in the bud the embarrassing face-off between the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, and a member of the party and former Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, Hon. Abdumumin Jubrin, over the 2016 budget.

APC chieftain describes Buhari as a 'Total Failure'

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A factional chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Kano State, Hussaini Mairiga, yesterday came down hard on President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the president as a total failure.

EFCC seizes Ex-minister Bala Mohammed four houses

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized four houses worth N872 million from a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Sen. Bala Mohammed, and his son, Shamsudeen Bala.

FG complies with Swiss govt Conditions on how it will spend Abacha's $132million loot if returned

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The Federal Government has submitted five proposals to the government of Switzerland detailing how it will spend the $132million Abacha loot if returned.

Ex-Gov Akpabio denies link with Niger Delta Avengers

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The former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, has denied having link with the militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers.

Breaking: Russians banned from Rio Paralympics 2016

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Russian athletes are banned from competing at the Rio 2016 Paralympics following the country's doping scandal.

Niger Delta Militants issue ultimatum to Boko Haram if they dare churches and kill christians

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A Niger Delta militant group known as the Niger Delta Revolutionary Crusaders, NDRC, has issued a statement threatening to kill Muslims and attack mosques in their region if the Factional leader of Boko Haram set, Abu Masab el Barnaw and his members carry out their planned attacks on Christians and Churches. 

Rio 2016 Olympics opening ceremony (Photos)

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The 2016 Rio Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place at the 80,000-seater Marcana Stadium in Brazil. More photos after the cut.