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I Regret Joining APC - Dogara

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, yesterday, November 15, expressed his regret at joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) without dragging Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state along with him. Dogara made the remark at the reception hosted by the senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District, Chuka Utazi, on behalf of the Nsukka cultural zone for the governor.

MTN gets deadline extension for payment of $5.2 billion fine

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South African telecoms giant MTN has won a respite on the payment of a massive $5.2 billion fine imposed on the company in Nigeria to allow for negotiations, the mobile phone operator said Monday.

Obama under pressure to intensify fight against Islamic State after Paris attacks

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The deadly Paris attacks are pressuring President Barack Obama to confront Islamic State militants more aggressively than he has been willing to consider in the past,

Jacob Zuma likes to be cast as a man of the people – but is he?

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Judged by general citizen sentiment expressed at the grassroots, Jacob Zuma has failed to bring the ANC closer to the people. The twilight of Jacob Zuma’s controversial leadership of the governing African National Congress (ANC) and the country finds both in a parlous state.

Carlo Ancelotti wants Premier League return, but throws support behind Jose Mourinho at Chelsea

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JOSE Mourinho is coming under increasing pressure at Stamford Bridge after guiding Chelsea to its worst league start in 37 years.

Buhari should learn from Jonathan — Bucknor-Akerele

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We are yet to see any change Tells Buhari, APC: Unveil and implement your blueprint now

Real Madrid 'willing to let Cristiano Ronaldo depart' - but only if they get £80m fee they paid in 2009

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The Portuguese superstar has been tipped to depart the Bernabeu, with Manchester United and PSG ready to go toe-to-toe to land him REUTERSReal Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts Real Madrid are reportedly willing to let Cristiano Ronaldo leave the club if they receive the £80m they paid for him.

MTN N1.04trn Fine: Court Refuses To Stop NCC As Deadline Expires Today

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Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court in Lagos has refused to grant an exparte application filed by a Lagos-based lawyer, Oluyinka Oyeniji, seeking to restrain the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) from enforcing the N1.04 trillion sanctions it imposed MTN Nigeria Ltd.