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Xperia Z5: Sony unveils first smartphone with 4K display

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Sony has unveiled its latest Xperia Z5 Premium smartphone that is touted to be the world’s first smartphone with a 4K display.

DStv billing problems explained

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MultiChoice has apologised for billing errors affecting current and former subscribers, and has promised to sort out all issues. Existing and former DStv subscribers recently complained about significant billing errors on their accounts, and MultiChoice has now offered an explanation and apology for the errors. Issues ranged from people being overcharged, debit orders not going off and subscribers being cut off, and debit orders being reinstated against cancelled accounts.

Buhari to start feeding primary school pupils daily

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Vice-President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo yesterday, said President Muhammadu Buhari has concluded plans to commence giving primary school children free meals daily. Osinbajo stated that the free feeding scheme was a core project of the Federal Government that would in turn create about 1.14 million jobs and increase in food production. He made this disclosure at the 45th Annual Accountants Conference in Abuja.

Illegal Oil Bunkering Site Discovered In Port Harcourt

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The Nigerian army has uncovered an illegal oil bunkering site in Port Harcourt, according to Brigadier General Stevenson Olabanji. Speaking with NAN on Wednesday, September 2, Olabanji said a huge amount of illegally refined diesel was found at the site.

ICPC probes 4 ex-governors

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Indications emerged yesterday that the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Mr. Nta Ekpo, may have ordered a thorough investigation into financial transactions of four former governors.

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Gets Mixed Report for First 100 Days

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File photo of Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari. (AFP) LAGOS: President Muhammadu Buhari has shaken up Nigeria's corrupt bureaucracy and intensified the battle against Boko Haram in his first 100 days, but has struggled to set out his vision for the faltering economy, say analysts.

Former First Lady Buries Hatchet With Dickson, Supports His Re-election Bid

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There are strong indications former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has buried the hatchet with Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, who is seeking a second term on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party. When her husband, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan was in power, speculations were rife that the former first lady had vowed to frustrate Dickson’s re-election bid. Towards this end, she severed any ties she had with the governor,

ISIS claims responsibility for bombings at Yemeni mosque

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Sanaa, Yemen (CNN)At least 28 people were killed in two suicide bombings at a mosque in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, the Houthi-controlled state-run Saba news agency said Wednesday. ISIS claimed responsibility on social media for the attacks.

Nigerians Will Soon See the 'Change' I Promised - Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that Nigerians will soon see the fulfilment of his election campaign promises. He spoke on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving university students. The president assured Nigerian youth that his government's anti-corruption campaign would secure their future.

A desperate refugee family, a capsized boat and a 3-year-old dead on a beach in Turkey

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Heartbreaking pictures of a dead refugee baby on a Turkish beach View Photos At least eleven refugees die after boats carrying them to Greece capsize off the coast of Bodrum. The first photo shows a small boy. He is wearing a red T-shirt and long shorts that stop below the knee. His shirt is hiked above his waist, exposing his midriff. He is wearing black sneakers with no socks. And he is dead, face down in the rocky surf.