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New Ooni triumphantly arrives Ife

October 28, 2015 Headline 823

All roads lead to the ancient town of Ile-Ife as the entire town rise collectively to witness the triumphant entry of the new paramount ruler of the cradle of Yoruba race, the Ooni of Ife….

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Army rescue 338 victims from Boko Haram enclaves

October 28, 2015 Crime/Judiciary/Security 959

Troops from the 28 Task Force Brigade Nigerian Army, deployed at Bitta and Pridang, on Tuesday said that they have successful raided suspected Boko Haram terrorists camps at Bulajilin and Manawashe villages along Bita and…

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Homeless Pakistan quake survivors face cold weather

October 28, 2015 Asia 753

Pakistani rescue teams have reached most of the communities in the mountain regions hit by a major earthquake, as many survivors made homeless by the quake faced a third night outdoors in cold weather. …

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Facebook’s Zuckerberg in India to get ‘next billion online’

October 28, 2015 Latest News 1191

Facebook Chief Executive and founder, Mark Zuckerberg, said Wednesday he believes India will be crucial to getting “the next billion online” and helping to alleviate poverty. Speaking to about 900 students at New Delhi’s…

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Supreme court dismisses Wike’s suit against tribunal

October 27, 2015 Headline 673

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the suit filed by Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, challenging the jurisdiction of the Rivers governorship election petition tribunal to hear a petition against his election. Wike…

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Earthquake shakes Afghanistan, Pakistan, India; dozens killed

October 26, 2015 Asia 739

KABUL — A magnitude-7.5 earthquake hit northeastern Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least 83 people there and in neighboring Pakistan and flattening hundreds of buildings. “More [deaths] are expected,” the Pakistani province of Khyber…

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Dasuki pleads not guilty to money laundering charge

October 26, 2015 Crime/Judiciary/Security 694

The National Security Adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday pleaded not guilty to money laundering charges level against him in connection with $423,000 and some amount in naira, seized at his homes. …

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Advice to a passing out corps member

October 26, 2015 Feature Article 2151

My very dear ex-corp member, Let me start by congratulating you for the completion of your standard academic and service required by the nation. From the depth of my hearth, I warmly felicitate with you…

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Osun Government announces new Ooni of Ife

October 26, 2015 Latest News 1003

The Government of the Western Nigerian State of Osun has approved the appointment of Prince Adeyeye Ogunwusi of the Giesi Ruling House of Ile-Ife as the new Ooni of Ife. The statement, dated 24th October but issued…

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The Erroneous Use of ‘Radical Islam’ with Terrorism

October 26, 2015 Feature Article 1711

For the past five weeks, I’ve been learning more about counter-terrorism through Georgetown University. Much of the discourse about terrorism all through focused on Islam and Muslims. I registered to take the course via edX…

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