US-funded project supported illegal mining, Afghan watchdog alleges

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A project in Afghanistan funded by the US Defense Department provided equipment and money to a local police commander for the illegal extraction of chromite, an Afghan anti-corruption watchdog alleged Sunday.

The commander of the Afghan Local Police, a village protection force, in the eastern province of Kunar, extracted the chromite for more than a year, said Integrity Watch Afghanistan (IWA) in a report.

Nigeria spent ₦1.05 trillion on imported cars last year — Automotive

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Nigeria spent about N1.05 trillion last year on importation of vehicles and spare parts, while its local car assembly plants suffered monumental loss in patronage, according to the Director General of the National Automotive Council (NAC), Alhaji Aminu Jalal.

Meanwhile, the Peugeot Automobile of Nigeria (PAN), which produced 90,000 cars in 1985, and had about 4,000 permanent employees, now produces about 3,000 vehicles annually with 250 staff, its Managing Director, Alh. Ibrahim Boyi, said.

Oyinlola: Battle looms at PDP headquarters

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A violent clash is looming at the Peoples Democratic Party headquarters, as there are indications that the reinstated National Secretary of the party, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, is determined to resume there on either Monday or Tuesday despite the opposition of the mainstream PDP.

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Amaechi’ll soon dump PDP – APC

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The Interim National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Mr. Lai Mohammed, on Saturday, said the party was optimistic that the Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, and other rebel Peoples Democratic Party governors would join APC.

Mohammed told our source that they were still waiting for Amaechi to get back to them after consulting with President Goodluck Jonathan as he promised.

Nigeria now Manufacturing armoured vehicles

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AS interest in armoured luxury vehicles increases among top class , some Nigerian vehicle firms have  intensified study work on the armouring technology. Presently, an indigenous car manufacturer, Proforce Limited , has started the manufacturing of Armoured Personnel Carriers.  Proforce claimed it'd closed a pact with Defence Industries Firm and some para-military organisations for the production.

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The bizarre lifestyle of Calabar street Children

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Their filthy clothes, unkempt looks and raucous language mark them out in any crowd as street kids. Even as many people loath them and would not touch any with a twelve-foot pole, they hardly care. Confident and adept in street life, they go everywhere to beg or scavenge for food.

Ondo subsidises dialysis for kidney patients

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ONDO State government has established a Kidney Care Centre to cater for people with kidney diseases across the country. 15 kidney dialysis machines have been installed in the centre located at the Medical Village in Ondo town.

Speaking with Sunday Vanguard in Akure, the state Health Commissioner, Dr. Dayo Adeyanju, said a complete team of medical personnel is on ground in the Centre.
Adeyanju added that the facility will collaborate with the Kidney Center in Maryland to give first class treatment to patients at subsidized fees. The commissioner said the centre will not be free but the fees would be affordable.

Oluchi Orlandi flaunts Super Hot Bikini Bod In New Photo

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Supermodel Oluchi Orlandi is in Lagos at the moment. Image is her having a swim early in the day on today. Gorg bod for a mum of two.

 

 

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Miss Venezuela Bags Miss Universe 2013

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Miss Venezuela just overcome 88 different beauty queens from participating countries to emerge Miss World 2013!  She takes over from Miss World 2012 Olivia Culpo from the United States.  Large congrats to her See the questions being asked to her and how she answered them, after the break.

EU Court Says Homos*xuality Can Be Grounds For Asylum (Aduro)

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A lot of Nigerians may soon migrate to Europe as there are indications the EU may sanction granting of asylum to African homos*xuals who can’t openly declare their $-exuality due to laws against same-s*x relationships in the continent, with many saying, even straight people could go as far as changing their sxu_ality or ‘faking’ it in order to be assured of asylum in Europe.

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ASUU Strike Update: ASUU Wants Watertight Deal From FG

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Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities have given the Federal Government certain conditions to be met before the union could call off its four-month old strike.
Part of this condition, Saturday PUNCH learnt, is that all federal parastatals in charge of fund, labour, and education must sign the agreement purportedly reached between its leadership and the Federal Government on Tuesday.

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PHOTOS: Nigerian escapes death after After Falling 10 Storeys

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In a crowded city, Asher Vongtau of Nigerian descent was completely alone, trapped in a space barely wider than a shoe box after plummeting perhaps 30 metres into the tiny crevice between two buildings in Manhattan.  His skull was fractured, one arm was broken   and he had a collapsed lung. But he was alive. Still, as day turned to night and back to day again, there was one urgent question: Would help arrive in time?

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What is Wrong With this Photo. ( Man Private Standing Version)

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Video of Another Oga At The Top? Anambra Governorship Aspirant Messes Self Up In.

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In A Third Governorship Debate held today in Awka, By tha National Labour Congresss (NLC), Which featured candidates from APC, APGA, Labour Party(LP) and PDP, Started with speeches from the aspirants, the high point of the debate was when The APGA candidate Willie Obiano, as usual couldn't defend, his speech either consequently of unpreparedness or as a result of serious tension, he couldn't name 3 Agricultural products which can be Produced in Anambra while he was talking on his plans to reform the agricultural centre, he practically represented another version of the renowned OGA AT THE TOP, very funny and humorous clip.. enjoy and vote wisely.  Watch and observe as Willie Obiano couldn't name 3 crops cultivated in Anambra state.

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Video: Chairman Of Oil Spill Agency Talks On Shell Controversy

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The Chairman of the panel of Nigeria Gas Spill Recognition and Response Firm, NOSDRA, Lancelot Anyanya, talking concerning the debate concerning fat giant, Layer and Amnesty International.

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Heartless: Nigerian Man Killed Nephew For Urinating in bed In London

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$2m Fraud At Zenith Bank Ajose Adeogun,Victoria island, Lagos.

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Photos from President Jonathan's Visit to Guinea Bissau

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"How I Defrauded My Customers" – Apprehended Osun Shrine Operator

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Lagos Plane Crash Update: DNA Results Arrives Nigeria

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