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Super Eagles’ former Captain and goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has been named among the crème of shot stoppers in Europe for the 2015/16 season by the CIES Football Observatory. Enyeama, who plays for Lille FC of France was named among the top 10 goalkeepers in Europe for the 2015/16 season by the Swiss-based CIES Football Observatory. The ranking was done taking …

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Bishop  of the Anglican Diocese of Egbu, Rt.Rev. Geoffrey Okorafor has cautioned Christian youths to be weary of the University  scholarship scheme being floated by Muslim groups  in the Southern States of Nigeria. In a release made available to Newsscreenng by the Diocesan Communicator/Press Secretary, George Best Okoroh, Okorafor gave the advice during a Eucharistic service of confirmation, admission and …

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Recently, the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige alleged that some state governors have diverted the bailout fund released to them by the Federal Government. Below are the states that benefited from the bailout funds and how much given. Abia –         N14.152bn Adamawa-N2.378bn Bauchi –   N8.60bn Bayelsa – N12.85bn Benue –    N28.013bn Borno –    N7.680bn Cross River -N7.856bn …

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In recent times, the news space has been awash with news and opinion articles about the immediate past Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Most of the features have stemmed from people with questionable character and, unfortunately, the local media have been complicit in aiding their spread. As if her continuous strides in the international horizon are touching old wounds, Okonjo-Iweala …

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A report from Osun State Head of Service, Sunday Olayinka Owoeye  Sunday has announced the release of kidnapped officials of the South Western state. “This is to inform the general public that to the glory of God, the three staffers of the State of Osun Civil Service, Mrs. ‘Bimpe Ogunlumade, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mr. Tajudeen Badejoko, Director of …

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Nigerians have received with shock the death of one of Africa’s music exports, Papa Wemba. A UK based news channel,  www.independent.co.uk reported that the Congolese singer died after collapsing on stage in Abidjan in Ivory Coast. Wemba was one of Africa’s most popular musicians and a leading figure in the World Music scene. According to Independent, a video from the …

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The Osun State Government has alerted the public on the unfortunate kidnap of three of its officials Friday April 22, 2016 in Kogi State. According to a statement signed by Head of Service of the state, Mr. Sunday Olayinka Owoeye, the kidnapped officials are the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Finance, Mrs. Adebimpe Ogunlumade; Director, State Audit, Mr. Tajudeen Badejoko, and …

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Contrary to rumour making the rounds at the wake of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the People’s Republic of China that the Nigerian leader would sign a $2bn loan deal with China to fund the over ₦2tn budget deficit, Africa’s largest population however has gained more from the President’s visit to the Asian giant. Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina had refuted …

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A NADECO chieftain and rights activist, Mr. Ayo Opadokun has lamented that the Nigerian Church has ceased to be a change agent. Opadokun, a lawyer and chieftain of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere made the statement after the dedication of the New First Baptist Church, Offa, Kwara State where he was a guest recently. According to him, some churches receive …

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Former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has reacted to some media reports which she said distorted some of her comments concerning the past administration. Okonjo-Iweala, who reacted through her media adviser, Paul C. Nwabuikwu, said some of the media reports making the rounds have distorted her comments. The former Minister in a release made available to www.newsscreenng.wordpress.com, clarified issues …

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