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Gov. Obaseki seeks end to agitations for Nigeria’s break up

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Godwin Obaseki of Edo has called on Nigerians to stop agitations for the country’s disintegration, saying all ethnic groups have a lot to contribute to its development. Obaseki made the call in Benin on Sunday at the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ikpoba Hill, 4 Brigade Garrison, Nigerian Army.

Hundreds of migrants rescued in boats off Libyan coast(photos)

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Hundreds of migrants, some of them drifting in rubber dinghies off the coast of Libya, were picked up by Spanish and Italian ships on Saturday, adding to a lengthening list of rescue operations in recent days.

Half of government food aid never reached victims of Boko Haram- Says Presidency

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At least half of Nigerian government food aid sent northeast for hungry people driven from their homes by Boko Haram has been "diverted" and never reached them, a government official said. Some 1.5 million people are on the brink of famine in the northeast, where the jihadist group has killed more than 20,000 people and forced 2.7 million to flee during its eight-year uprising to create an Islamic caliphate.

Muslims lend Christians hijab to escape ISIS in Philippines

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Muslims are lending terrified Christians hijab veils to help them disguise themselves from ISIS terrorists as they try to escape their clutches. The tale is one of the stories to emerge from the besieged city of Marawi in the Philippines – where there are around 1,500 people trapped by the militants.

Photos from the wedding of gospel artist, Joe Praiz

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Top gospel artiste, Joseph Omo Ebhodaghe, popularly known as Joe Praize, got married to his beautiful woman Joana, yesterday, June 17th, 2017. The couple who got engaged in May 2017, had their wedding ceremony at Christ Embassy Church, Ikeja. Popular gospel artistes Sammy Okposo, Frank Edwards, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, amongst others were in attendance. More photos of the couple on their wedding day after the cut..

Police dispel reports on armed smuggling in Nnewi, Anambra

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The Anambra Police Command has described as ‘untrue’ reports of the discovery of arms and ammunition in an articulated vehicle that conveyed yam tubers into Nnewi on June 12. The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Mr Sam Okaula, said on Sunday in Awka that nothing of the sort occurred. “What actually happened was that on June 12, a member of vigilance operative went to a pit somewhere in Uruagu, Nnewi, and dug out two rusted old magazines and few ammunition.

National Assembly to begin construction of 6,000 housing units for staff

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Dr Beni Goka, Executive Director, Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), National Assembly Chapter, says the association is embarking on construction of 6,000 housing unit with local materials for staff in Abuja. He made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Goka stressed the need for the government and staff associations to ensure the welfare of citizens were guaranteed through affordable housing schemes.