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EFCC Arraigns Nigeria’s Former Head Of Service

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The Former Head of Service of the Federation, Mr Steve Oronsaye, is to appear before justice Gabriel Kolawole of the Federal High Court Abuja, to answer charges of corruption, bordering on 1.2 billion Naira fraud. Mr Orosaye on Thursday returned to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s custody ahead of Monday’s arraignment.

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari sacks military chiefs

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President Buhari expressed his resolve to tackle Boko Haram militants at his inauguration in May Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the army, navy and air force chiefs, his spokesman has told the BBC. Mr Buhari is expected to announce their replacements soon.

Falconets beat Liberia 7-1 in Monrovia

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(NAN) The national under-20 women football team, the Falconets, on Sunday began their campaign for a spot at the 2016 FIFA Women’s World Cup finals on a blistering note. They whipped their Liberian counterparts 7-1 in the first leg game of their qualifier at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium in Monrovia.

NFF to set record, Serena Slam and 7 sporting events that caught our eyes last week

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We start from tennis where Wimbledon was the focus of attention and the ‘Serena Slam’ made it more memorable while in France, the Tour de France continues and saw its first African riders while the Nigeria Football Federation are on the way to setting a record for naming a coach of the Super Eagles just days after the departure of the former manager.

Tanzania gears up to have first female vice president

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Dr John Magufuli and Dr Samia Hassan Suluhu The October 25 General Election will likely see Tanzania have its first female Vice President. Speaking after his resounding nomination as CCM’s presidential flag bearer in election, Dr John Magufuli announced Dr Samia Hassan Suluhu as his running mate, effectively placing the country in line to have its first ever female VP, should CCM win that is.

Neymar looks likely to be the next Barca legend despite off-field stress

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Neymar has weathered endless distractions to put himself in line for Barca's throne when Lionel Messi slows down. Barcelona are fortunate that Neymar is better accustomed to scrutiny than most. An adolescence that included driving Santos to their first Copa Libertadores win in almost 50 years, and at an age when most young people would still be studying, means the forward has long acclimatised to life under an intense spotlight.

PDP blasts APC, says Jonathan left $5.6bn as NLNG dividend

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Goodluck Jonathan, former President of Nigeria left over $5.6billion as NLNG dividend The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has slammed Nigeria’s ruling the party, the All Progressives Congress for insinuating that the past administration hid the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) dividends from Nigerians.

10 COOLEST CAR ACCESSORIES YOU DIDN’T KNOW

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Starting from number 10, here are the coolest car accessories. Some if it are very useful for road safety. 10. Heads Up Display (HUD) Advanced Navigation Through Projection Projects navigation information onto your windshield Provides estimated time of arrival and lane assist

Iker Casillas breaks down in tears as he bids farewell to Real Madrid

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Goal keeping and Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas broke down in tears yesterday Sunday July 12th as he said goodbye to Real Madrid fans during a farewell press conference. After 25 years at Real Madrid (he joined Real's youth academy in 1990), the 35 year old is moving to Porto

Iran negotiator says hopes for deal, can't promise one by Tuesday

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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry leaves Stephen's Cathedral after attending a mass in Vienna, Austria July 12, 2015. REUTERS/CARLOS BARRIA A senior Iranian negotiator voiced hope on Monday that a nuclear deal with six major powers would be completed but cautioned that there was work to be done and he could not promise the talks would finish by Tuesday night, Iranian media reported.

TransferNews: Mikel Is Not Leaving Chelsea – Mourinho

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has refused to sanction the sale of midfielder John Mikel Obi, delivering a blow to United Arab Emirates suitors Al Ain and Al Wahda. The Nigeria international, who started only six league games last season, wants to leave Stamford Bridge after failing to hold down a regular starting place.

50 Cent ordered to pay woman $5m in sex tape case

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Rapper added commentary to a sex tape featuring a rap rival’s ex-girlfriend, which was then posted online   50 Cent … ordered to pay. Photograph: Visar Kryeziu/AP Someone else’s sex tape is proving to be costly for 50 Cent. A jury has ordered the rapper-actor to pay $5m (£3.2m) to a woman who said he acquired a video she made with her boyfriend, added his own crude commentary and posted it online without her permission.