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Experts: Deportation of Nigerian female pilgrims gulped over N1bn

An estimated N1 billion may have been lost as a result of the deportation of Nigerian female pilgrims from Saudi Arabia, experts have said. This is coming on the heels of accusation by the Nigerian envoy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Alhaji...
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China and Japan relations tense after standoff over disputed islands

A standoff between Chinese and Japanese ships in disputed waters claimed by both countries has increased concern about the growing tensions in a long-simmering territorial row in the East China Sea. Tokyo summoned the Chinese ambassador to protest...
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FG secures $1.1bn loan from China

The Federal Government has secured a loan facility totaling $1.1 billion from the Chinese Export-Import, EXIM, Bank with which to complete the Abuja Light Rail project and build four new airports’ terminals across the country. According to...
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The untold story of Hilary Clinton’s visit in Nigeria

THE role of Nigerian media in monitoring and reporting diplomatic activities took the centre stage last week in Lagos when the country’s ambassador to the United States, Prof. Ade Adefuye, carpeted the fourth estate of the realm for its negative...
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Immigration Stunt: Seven Cameroon athletes go missing in UK after being eliminated

YAOUNDE, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Seven Cameroon athletes have disappeared while in Britain for the London Olympics, the Ministry of Sports and Physical Education said on Monday evening. The seven – five boxers, a swimmer and a soccer player –...
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Nigeria is the 6th most dangerous African country to live in

That is according to the Global Peace Index, conducted by the Research Institute of Economics & Peace. It recently released its top 10 most dangerous African countries in 2012 and Nigeria was number 6. The ranking is based on countries most...
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Celebrity President: Jonathan Having Fun in Brazil

President Jonathan traveled to Brazil yesterday June 19th to take part in a UN Earth Summit, and Nigerians are condemning him for leaving the country amidst violence in some Northern states. Was he wrong to have traveled at this time? We’ll...
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France: Nigeria to join G-20

France has expressed the desire for Nigeria to join the G-20 given its relevance in world economy, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. French Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Jacques Champagne de Labriolle, said this in Abuja on Friday night...
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A Nigerian reflects: President Jonathan threw the bait and we fell for it

So GEJ threw the bait and we fell for it!!! If the government decides to have a naming ceremony for all it’s schools everyday that’s not my headache! He pulled this stunt to divert our attention from all the gibberish contained in...
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Nigeria deploys troops to Guinea-Bissau

ABUJA — West African regional powerhouse Nigeria said Monday it will deploy troops to  this week to shore up security after a coup in the former Portuguese colony last month. Nigeria remains “committed” to pledges to deploy troops...