Newcastle 2-1 Chelsea - Match Report: Newcastle Ends Unbeaten Run Of Chelsea

Barclays Premier League Leaders, Chelsea Football Club, suffered their first league defeat of the season on Saturday afternoon in the hands of Top 10 placed Newcastle United. The Magpies, as Newcastle is fondly called, achieved this feat courtesy of a brace from African born Pappi Cisse; though Didier...

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Ibadan Polytechnic Graduates 4,977 Students, As She Marks 30th Convocation

The Polytechnic, Ibadan on Friday graduated 4,977 students for its 2013/2014 academic session The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 3,675 graduated with National Diploma(ND) while 1,302 graduated with Higher National Diploma(HND). Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, the Visitor to the institution,...

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Even Though My Father Loved Me So Much, He Never Supported Me In Music

Rave of the moment artiste, Oritse Femi has really 'arrived' no wonder he was beaming with smiles on Sunday as D'Banj and Avatar, an entertainment company that recently signed him, gave him a Range Rover Evogue worth about N24m. In a chat with Saturday Beats, the singer said that his joy was not complete...

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Every Christmas Day Makes Me Sad, Says Geoffrey Oji; But What Are His Reasons?

When Benue State-born Geoffrey Oji won the seventh edition of MTN Project Fame music show few months ago, he knew that his life would automatically experience a turn-around. And indeed, since then, the young man has been having a ball in the new career he has found himself. Though still a rookie in...

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Can You Make Money from Affiliate Marketing? If so How Can You Do That?

Can You Make Money from Affiliate Marketing? If so How? Before I start, I would like to make one thing clear: I do not believe in easy money and there are no magical tips in this article that will help you get rich overnight. So if you are after easy money then this article is not for you. This article mainly covers the following topics: • What affiliate marketing is and the different. types of...

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Forgotten In Wilderness Striker, Obafemi Martins, Wins MLS Goal Of The Year Accolade

Obafemi Martins has scooped the goal of the year award in the United States Major League Soccer, MLS, same day he was announcing his retirement from international football. The Nigerian forward, who scooped more than half the votes, got the award for his Week 11 chipped effort, More Here...http://talkafrica.co/ng/p/8116/martins-wins-mls-goal-of-the-year Check...

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2015: Nigerians will enforce free and fair elections – Aregbesola, Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state and his counterpart from Osun state, Governor Rauf Aregbesola, on Friday declared that Nigerians will enforce free and fair election in 2015, saying that the developmental strides of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in its controlled states will sack President...

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Mikel To Start Against Newcastle

John Obi Mikel is set to start for Chelsea against Newcastle United in the Barclays English Premier League today. The Blues travel to St. James' Park without their midfield Trojan, Nemanja Matic who is suspended for the clash after picking up a booking – his fifth for the season – in the 3-0 win over...

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Heavily Relying On Crude Oil Spells Trouble For Nigeria, Writes Daniel Omale

For those who believe that Nigeria's oil reserve is everlasting, especially the few delusional individuals in government with large appetite for illicit wealth, it's time for everyone to think again because, Nigeria's economy is definitely going down. The vast oil wells have spelt doom for Nigeria...

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Another Accolade For Dangote, As He Wins Forbes African Person Of The Year

Nigerian business man, Aliko Dangote has emerged as the Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2014. Other finalists of the most coveted award were Thuli Madonsela, South Africa's Public Protector, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Nigerian author, Arunma Oteh, Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission,...

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Insult Upon Injury, As Adidas Ends Sponsorship Deal With Nigeria Over AFCON Failure

The woes of the Nigeria national team has gotten worse after German manufacturers, Adidas, decided not to renew its kit sponsorship deal with the Super Eagles. About four months back, Adidas complained that Nigeria's coach and some players violated contractual obligations by wearing a rival's kit at major events. Full Story Here...http://talkafrica.co/ng/p/8067/insult-upon-injury-as-adidas-ends-sponsorship-deal-with-nige#8067 Check...

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Police Set To Reinstate His Security Details

There were indications on Friday that the Nigeria Police Force may reinstate the security details of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal. The Office of the Speaker was said to have been informed of the development by a high-ranking police chief. But the police force is using...

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Nigerian soldier tests positive for Ebola in Liberia, To Be Flown To Holland For Treatment

A Nigerian soldier on the United Nations' peace mission in Liberia has tested positive for Ebola, the Associated Press reports. He is expected to be flown to the Netherlands for treatment, a Dutch Health Ministry spokeswoman said on Friday. Full Story Here...http://talkafrica.co/ng/p/8060/nigerian-soldier-tests-positive-for-ebola-in-liberia-to-be-f Check...

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More Akwa-Ibom Lawmakers Defect To APC

Some serving members of the Akwa-Ibom State House, mainly from Uyo Senatorial District, have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to pursue their return to the House following their failure to secure the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) tickets. Full Story Here...http://talkafrica.co/ng/p/7964/season-of-defection-continues-as-more-akwa-ibom-lawmakers-de Check us out here---http://newsbeatportal.com,...

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Pay Us Compensation Or You Will Have No Peace, Ijaw, Itsekiri Threaten Chevron

Women and youths from four communities, in their hundreds, on Thursday, took over the Abitiye flow station, a facility of the American oil giants, Chevron Nigeria Limited, to vent their spleens over alleged oil spills by the oil firm. The protesters were drawn  mainly from Benikurukuru, Kenyangbene,...

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Nigeria Lost Over 25 Health Workers To Insurgency In 2014, Says NPHDA

The Federal Government has lost over 25 health workers, mostly poliomyelitis vaccinators, to the Boko Haram Islamic sect and other forms of insurgency since the beginning of this year, Executive Director of National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Ado Muhammad, has stated. Story Here...http://talkafrica.co/ng/p/7952/boko-haram-killed-25-health-workers-since-the-start-of-2014 Check...

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Please, Collaborate With Tambuwal, APC Appeal To Sokoto Aspirants

The All Progressives Congress in Sokoto State has appealed to the four defeated governorship aspirants to join hands with Tambuwal to ensure the success of the party in 2015 elections. Full Story...http://talkafrica.co/ng/p/7948/apc-urge-defeated-sokoto-aspirants-to-work-with-tambuwal-for Check us...

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Kwara PDP Aspirants Seek Fresh Assembly Primaries

A coalition of House of Assembly aspirants for under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara state have called on the national leadership of the party to conduct a fresh primaries to select the party's candidates for 2015 polls in the state. Full Story Here...http://talkafrica.co/ng/p/7944/we-demand-fresh-house-of-assembly-primaries-kwara-pdp-aspira Check...

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President Goodluck Jonathan’s Wife Seeks Enforcement Of Girlchild Education

The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has called on relevant authorities and stakeholders to ensure the enforcement of girl-child's rights to education in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Ayo Adewuyi, the Media Adviser to the President's wife, in Abuja on Friday. Full Story...http://talkafrica.co/ng/p/7939/president-goodluck-jonathan-s-wife-seeks-enforcement-of-girl #News Check...

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Depositors’ Funds Safe In Nigerian Banks – NDIC

The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has said depositors' funds are safe in the nation's banks and other financial institutions in spite of the uncertainty in global financial system. The Corporation's Director, Assets Management Department, Bashir Umar, told journalists in Sokoto on Thursday that, "The NDIC is there in case of any failure of the banks and other financial institutions...

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Why Does Ice Float? Read The Reasons Behind It

Ice floats because it is less dense than water thanks to the hydrogen bonds between water molecules. Water is one of the strangest chemicals in the universe, and many of its strangest features turn out to be essential for life as we know it, particularly the almost unique property of water related...

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Boko Haram Menace: America Is Not A Friend To Nigeria, Says Yakubu Gowon

A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has taken a swipe at the United States on its refusal to sell arms to Nigeria to fight the insurgency by the Islamic group, Boko Haram. Gowon, in an interview with SUNDAY PUNCH, criticised the US for not selling military hardware to Nigeria, saying...

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Vote For Me To Become The President Of Nigeria And I Will End Insurgency - Buhari

A former Head of State, Maj.-Gen. Mohammadu Buhari (retd.), has promised to end insurgency and other forms of insecurity in the country, if elected President under the platform of the All Progressives Congress in the 2015 general elections. The pledge is coming amidst rising insurgency by the Boko...

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Otega Emerhor Win Delta State Chapter Primaries, Receives Certificate (Pictures)

Congratulations to APC Governorship candidate for the 2015 governorship election in Delta State. Will he be able to withstand the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party and Labour Party? Join the discussion here...http://talkafrica.co/ng/p/7846/pictures-otega-emerhor-wins-delta-apc-primaries-receives-cer...

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PDP Delta State Chapter Threatens To Sanction Aspirants Parading Fake Results

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Delta State, has threatened to sanction any party member or members involved in the circulation of fake results of last Saturday's state House of Assembly primaries, conducted in the 29 constituencies of the state. State Chairman of the party,...

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Pictures! List Of All Progressives Congress Governorship Primaries Winners Nationwide

For the All Progressives Congress the 2015 contests got underway on Thursday with state chapters electing their governorship candidates. The APC governorship candidates for the 2015 polls, as they emerged on Thursday, include Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto); a Fellow...

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List Of All Progressives Congress Governorship Primaries Winners Nationwide

For the All Progressives Congress the 2015 contests got underway on Thursday with state chapters electing their governorship candidates. The APC governorship candidates for the 2015 polls, as they emerged on Thursday, include Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto); a Fellow...

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Governor Ajimobi Wins APC Return Ticket In Oyo State

Governor Ajimobi defeated the son of a former governor of Oyo state, late Lam Adesina, Dr. Ayobami Lam-Adesina, to secure his second term ticket. At the party's primary conducted by Lumumba Adeh-led five-man electoral committee, Ajimobi polled 4,662 votes to defeat his only challenger, who polled 22...

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Is He A Nigerian? Jonathan Assures Nigerians, Investors Of Stable Economy

President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, has said that despite the falling oil prices, his administration was taking necessary steps to bail out the economy to deliver services to Nigerians. Jonathan, who spoke while receiving officials of General Electric, GE, in his office, asked foreign investors...

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Disaster, As Investors Lose A Whopping Sum Of N1.18 Trillion In Nigeria Stock Exchange

Investors in the nation's bourse lost N1.18 trillion in November following pressure caused by drop in oil price at the global market. Statistics from the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, for the period under review showed that the market capitalisation dropped by N1.18 trillion to close at N11.404 trillion...

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Business Leaders Donate 34 Million Dollars To Fight Ebola

Business leaders in the country, including the Africa Development Bank, have donated $34m to help the fight against the Ebola Virus Disease. According to the Chairperson of the African Union, Dr. Dlamini Zuma, who disclosed the donations at the inauguration of the Africa against Ebola Fund in Lagos...

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President Jonathan Is Responsible For The Insecurity In The Country, APC Blames Him

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, on Thursday said President Goodluck Jonathan's tolerance for corruption was partially responsible for the nation's security woes. Odigie-Oyegun said this in Abuja while briefing the media on the APC's plans to tackle...

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Honourable Aminu Tambuwal Wins APC Governorship Ticket In Sokoto State

House of Representatives Speaker Aminu Tambuwal's defection from the Peoples Democratic Party had apparently been negotiated and the APC governorship ticket is the prize. Tambuwal polled 3,466 votes to emerge tops ahead of four other contenders. Full Story Here...http://talkafrica.co/ng/p/7803/tambuwal-wins-apc-governorship-ticket-in-sokoto Check...

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APC Governorship Primaries Postponed In Imo, Jigawa, Cross River, Benue

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries were postponed yesterday in Imo State, following the inability of the state chapter to produce aspirants. Although, no specific date has been fixed for the primaries, the State Chairman, Hillary Eke, said a new date might be fixed after a general...

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Why Are They Still Begging Him? Five PDP Governors Beg Obasanjo

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has renewed its appeal to former President Olusegun Obasanjo to return to the mainstream of the ruling party. Five governors, led by PDP Governors' Forum Chairman Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom, met yesterday with the former President at his Hiltop residence in Abeokuta....

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Exclusive: We Have No Case Against Gbenga Daniel -EFCC Witness

A mild drama ensued at the resumed hearing of the case between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) and the former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel held today at the Federal High Court Isabo, Abeokuta. More Here...http://talkafrica.co/ng/p/7743/exclusive-we-have-no-case-against-gbenga-daniel-efcc-witness Check...

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Breaking: Olorogun Otega Emerhor Wins APC Delta State Governorship Primaries

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries in Delta State Has ended with Olorogun Otega Emerhor declared the winner. Olorogun Otega Emerhor emerged winner in all the twenty-five local governments in the state. More here...http://talkafrica.co/ng/p/7719/breaking-olorogun-otega-emerhor-wins-apc-delta-governorship Check...

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Breaking: Delta APC Governorship Aspirant Storms Out Of Primaries Venue, Alleges Irregularities

A governorship aspirant, under the All Progressives Congress Party, Sir Fidelis Timije, this afternoon (Thursday) stormed out of the venue of the primaries in the state. Sir Timije left the venue of primaries in anger having witnessed some irregularities during the primaries. Full Story Here...http://talkafrica.co/ng/p/7701/breaking-delta-apc-governorship-aspirant-storms-out-of-prima Check...

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APC Governorship Primaries In Delta State (Live Coverage)

Good day, and welcome to the live coverage of the All Progressive Congress Governorship Primaries in Delta State. The two candidates for the primaries are Olorogun Otega Emerhor and Honourable Fidelis Timije. Join the coverage here: http://talkafrica.co/ng/p/7693/ Check us out here---http://newsbeatportal.com,...

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NUPENG Express Concern Over Refining Capacity Of Warri And Port Harcourt Refineries

Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, yesterday, expressed concern over the drop in the refining capacity of both Warri and Port Harcourt refineries, decrying the output from the refineries which had dropped to an average of 16 percent of their combined nameplate capacity of 445,000...

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Era Of Secrecy In The Judiciary Is Over - CJN

The era when the activities of the judiciary were shrouded in secrecy is over, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, declared yesterday. The CJN stated this in a keynote address he delivered at the opening ceremony of a two-day training workshop for Abuja Chapter of the National...

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Delta State To Complete Asaba/Ughelli Road Before Next Regime

Delta State Government has said that it was committed to the completion of the multi million naira Ughelli/Asaba Road dualization project before May 29, 2015. Full Story Here....http://talkafrica.co/ng/p/7677/delta-state-to-complete-asaba-ughelli-road-before-next-regim Check us out here---http://newsbeatportal.com,...

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The Screening Exercise Done By APC Is Very Tough, Atiku Says

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday in Abuja, said the screening carried out by the All Progressive Congress (APC) for presidential aspirants was tough. Atiku made the assessment while speaking to newsmen after his screening. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the screening...

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HIV Conference Opens In Kigali

A three-day International HIV Research Conference opened in Kigali On Wednesday. The research conference, under the theme "Using Evidence to Save Lives," brought together 400 global experts and researchers on HIV/AIDS. Speaking at the conference, Edward Mills from Global Evaluative Sciences, Vancouver,...

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Obagoal Martins Has Been Named In The MLS Team Of The Year

Seattle Sounders striker, Obafemi Martins, has been named in the Major League Soccer Team of The Year. Martins along side his teammate at Sounders, Chad Marshall were both named in the Best XI for 2014. The former Inter Milan striker has painted the MLS with goals setting new records at Seattle...

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Are We Free Yet? Crude Oil Rebound Above $71 Mark

Brent rose to $71 a barrel yesterday, recovering some of its losses from the previous session as a turbulent market searched for a price floor after a nearly 40 percent fall since June. Oil has seen choppy trade since the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said last week it would...

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Court Remands A Young Man In Prison For Raping An 11-Year-Old Down Syndrome Girl In Benin

A 27-year-old man, Austin Okonkwo, has been remanded in prison custody by an Evboriaria Chief Magistrate's Court sitting in Ikpoba-Okha, Edo State, for allegedly raping an 11-year-old Down Syndrome girl. The accused, who was described with unprintable words when his victim was presented in the court,...

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Nigeria Nationwide League Secures N20 Million Sponsorship Deal

The Nigeria Nationwide League (NNWL) has secured a three-year sponsorship deal worth N20 million with a private company, Puzzles Group Limited. The  deal, expected to take effect from the 2014/2015 NNWL season, has a two-year renewal option designed to take grassroots football to the next level. Mr...

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A US Health Worker Is Flown Home For Ebola Tests In Atlanta

A US health care worker who has been assisting efforts in west Africa has been flown to the United States to be tested for Ebola in Atlanta, a spokeswoman said Wednesday. Emory University Hospital will monitor the patient to see if they have been infected, spokeswoman Holly Korschun told AFP. "An...

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Pandemonium In Delta State, As APC Holds Governorship Primaries Today

There is confusion in Delta State Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) with regard to the party's primaries which is expected to hold Thursday (today), the 4th of December, 2014. This confusion sterns from the allegedly text messages that were sent out by the state executives of the party...

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2015 Election: APC Holds Governorship Primaries On Dec. 4 In Delta State

The All Progressives Congress (APC) will hold her governorship primaries on Thursday, December 4, 2014, in Delta State. This primaries will take place contrary to reports in some online portals that one of the contenders, Olorogun Otega Emerhor, has been unanimously adopted as the sole candidate of...

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CBN Intervenes To Keep Naira At N181, After Falling To N188

The naira on Tuesday closed at N181 after it initially fell to N187.55 against the dollar during the early trading session at the interbank foreign exchange market. The national currency had closed at N184.10 on Monday. The further decline on Tuesday had forced the Central Bank of Nigeria to intervene...

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