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Fidel Castro Odinga
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The
son of Kenya's main opposition leader Raila Odinga was found dead Sunday in his
home near Nairobi, prompting a major police investigation and minor unrest in
the capital, police and media reports said.
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Sunday, January 04, 2015
2015 Election: Tension In PDP Over INEC Deadline
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| Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman, Prof Attahiru Jega |
Candidates sweat over possible names substitution
Fear
now pervades the camps of many PDP governorship and State assembly candidates
as the clock ticks towards the deadline for the withdrawal/replacement of
nominees by the political parties.
The
emergence of the party’s governorship candidates in Borno, Imo and Ogun in
particular, is being hotly contested by those who felt short-changed while
the winners of the primaries are lobbying hard to ensure that they are not
dropped at the last minute.
VIDEOS: 2014 IN REVIEW: Top 10 SCIENCE & NATURE Videos Of The Year
From
lightning bolts to volcano vaults, rocket implosions to missile explosions -
Mother Nature had it all during 2014, all caught through camera lenses across
the globe. RT.com published this collection.
2015 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS: Buhari’s Certificates With Us, Says Army
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Maj.
Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)
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The
authorities of the Nigerian Army have said the service will readily release
credentials and certificates in its custody to serving and retired officers in
need of them.
Serial Murderer & Rapist To Be Euthanized In Belgium
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A
serial murderer and rapist, who has spent 30 years in prison, is set to be
euthanized in Belgium on January 11. He has asked to die due to his “unbearable”
psychological suffering, Belgian media reports.
Victory Against Ebola 'Within Our Reach': New UN Mission Chief
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A healthcare worker (C)
diagnosed with Ebola after returning from Sierra Leone is walked from an
ambulance and put into a quarantine tent before being wheeled into a plane at
Glasgow International Airport on December 30, 2014
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Ending the deadliest
Ebola outbreak in history is a difficult task, but it is "within our
reach", the UN's new mission chief on the disease said, warning that the
world has no choice but to beat back the infection.
First In 90 Years: Turkey Okays New Christian Church Construction
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A statue of the late Pope John XXIII is seen outside
the St. Antuan Catholic church before the visit of Pope Francis in central Istanbul.
(Reuters/Murad Sezer)
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Turkish government has authorized the construction of
a new church in the country. It will be the country’s first non-Muslim temple
built from scratch since 1923.
Friday, January 02, 2015
HarperCollins Regret: World’s Top Publisher ‘Regrets’ Erasing Israel From Atlas Meant For Middle East Customers
HarperCollins,
one of the world’s largest publishing companies, has officially apologized for
excluding Israel from its Collins Middle East Atlas because of “local
preferences”. The publisher was accused of harming peace efforts in the region, RT.com reports.
Piano Stores Closing Across US As Fewer Children Taking Up Instrument, Some Deterred By Cost
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In this Dec. 3,
2014, photo, Jim Foster talks about his career at his Foster Family Music
Center piano store, in Bettendorf, Iowa. Foster is closing his store this month
after being in business for nearly 30 years. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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When Jim Foster opened his piano store 30 years
ago, he had 10 competitors selling just pianos.
‘Rivers’ Monthly Allocation Slashed By 50%’
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Rivers
State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi
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The Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi,
said on Thursday that the monthly federal allocation to the state had been
slashed by over 50 per cent as a result of the dwindling oil prices.
Nigerian Army Dismisses 203 Soldiers
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Nigerian Army
Headquarters (Photo: Sunnewsonline.com)
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One of the sacked
soldiers, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the soldiers were dismissed
for asking for support equipment, following the army’s plan to convey them in a
tipper for an operation in Bama and Gwoza, two strongholds of Boko Haram
insurgents.
Polio: Nigeria To Be Certified Polio-Free This January — Minister
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| Kick Polio Out Campaigners |
The Minister of Health,
Dr Halliru Alhassan on Thursday said Nigeria will be certified polio-free this
January.
CONFIRMED! Gerrard To Leave Liverpool Football Club At The End Of The Season; Brendan Rodgers Praises Departing Liverpool Captain
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Steven
Gerrard
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Liverpool captain Steven
Gerrard has announced he is to leave his boyhood club at the end of the season,
GRAPHITTI NEWS has confirmed.
- Joined the Liverpool Academy at the age of 9 after being spotted by a scout.
- Made his debut for Liverpool in 1998 as a substitute.
- Won his first England cap in 2000 and was named captain in 2012.
- His autobiography Gerrard: My Autobiography won Sports Book of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2006.
- Awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2006.
- Scored a hat trick during his 400th Premier League appearance for Liverpool in 2012.
- Received an honorary fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University in 2008.
- In February 2011, set up the Steven Gerrard Foundation, which aims to raise money for a range of children's charitable organizations.
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Source: BBC Sport
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The full statement posted
on the LFC website states:
Emergency Plans Responsible For Wobbling Economy, Says Jonathan
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| President Jonathan |
President
Goodluck Jonathan has attributed the wobbling state of the nation’s economy to
the abandonment of long-term economic plans in favour of emergency options.
BPL & Football: Gerrard To Leave Liverpool
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Liverpool captain Steven
Gerrard looks set to announce he is to leave the club in the summer.
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Liverpool Football Club (LFC) captain Steven
Gerrard is set to announce he is to leave his boyhood club at the end of the
season, Press Association Sport understands.
Suicide Bomber Dies In Attempt On Church
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| Failed Bombing Attempt On New Year Day |
There
was a failed New Year Day suicide bombing attempt in the Gombe State capital,
yesterday. It came less than 12 hours after two suspected bombers were killed
by their bombs in an attempt on the Army Barracks in the
town Wednesday night.
FG Declares Friday As Public Holiday; Pray For Nigeria, Jonathan Tells Muslims At Prophet Mohammed's Birthday
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Minister
of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro
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The Federal Government
has declared Friday, January 2, 2015 as public holiday for the observance of Eid-el-Maulud.
EBOLA OUTBREAK: Sierra Leone Leader Urges Prayer, Fasting To End Ebola
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Dr.
Ernest Bai Koroma, the fourth President of Sierra Leone, is leading his country
forward through his ambitious Agenda for Change programme. (Photo: European-times.com)
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Sierra
Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma has asked the country to begin a week of
fasting and prayers to end the Ebola virus that has killed more than 2,700
people in the country.
EBOLA OUTBREAK: Ebola Death Reaches 7,905; If You Travelled To UK From Africa Sitting Close To This Woman, Please Read This!
Race
to find the final 50 people who flew to Britain with nurse suffering from Ebola
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Pauline Cafferkey
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UK authorities are hunting for 203 people on flights with
British National Health Service (NHS) nurse, Pauline Cafferkey to UK, who later fell ill in Glasgow after return
from Sierra Leone hours later. 47 passengers are still yet to be spoken to and 32 may be
abroad and those sat near her told to check for symptoms until at least
mid-January
Thursday, January 01, 2015
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